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By John Purtell in Industry News on 26th Aug 2008 6:00

Introducing the award winning Baroness LM56GF into Australia is Turfcraft Machinery Australia. Recently awarded the greenkeepers choice mower in the Pitchcare shoot-out.

The Shoot-out featured eleven of the industry's highest profile walk behind mowers.

The comparison tests were conducted by Kevin Moult, of KM Turfcare Specialists, who looks after several bowling clubs in Shropshire UK. The mowers were put through their paces at Donnington Wood Bowling Club in Telford.

Kevin has spent many years working in the turfcare industry predominantly on golf, bowls and cricket facilities. He has been maintaining the greens at Donnington Wood for three years and, in that time, has raised their standard to being regarded as amongst the best playing surfaces in the region.

To view the full results of the shoot-out click here

Baroness LM56GF - Country of origin: Japan

The Kyoeisha Corporation of Japan has been producing grass-cutting machinery for almost 50 years under the brand name Baroness. The LM series of mowers have become very popular in recent years and are now highly respected in the sports turf industry. They are among the lightest mowers on the market weighing 81kg.

Cutting width is 55.6cm with a choice of 9 or 11 bladed cylinders and having a cutting height between 3mm-29mm.
The mower is powered by a Robin EX13D engine with fuel tank capacity of 2.7 litres.

Kevin says:

"The Baroness offers a razor sharp cut and the machine certainly looks the part. The height of cut was adjusted by fingers and was very easy to do. Controls were simple with the minimum levers and good transport options.All in all, this was my favourite machine."

Check Out the Shoot-out points on the table on the left

The newest name in machinery in Australia is Baroness, and Turfcraft Machinery are proud importers of the award winning range.

Baroness (Kyoeisha) started exporting mowers to England in 1982 under the brand name Saxon. Over the next several years the Baroness line of greens mowers became well renowned in the UK. Several high level golf clubs, such as Loch Lomond, now use the Baroness gear-driven greens mowers. Baroness has been manufacturing from 1983 to the present day, and Kyoeisha’s yearly sales have increased from $30 million to $65 million. The product lineup has increased from 39 products in 1983, to a total of 65 products today.

President Mr. Hayashi’s has emphasised his four rules of business:
* Value the customer's feedback.
* Manufacture products that fit each customer’s needs.
* Strive for 100% customer satisfaction.
* Ensure that both the company and its products are of benefit and value to the community

Contact Turfcraft Machinery Australia for further information on: 0418 264 290 or email contactus@turfcraftmachinery.com.au

 

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