Golf Business News – Jacobsen™ Fully Electrified Fleet Prepares Le Golf National for the Olympics

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd., a Textron Inc. company and the well-known manufacturer of Jacobsen™ high-end turf maintenance equipment, is proud to announce its support of Le Golf National in Paris, the leading center of the French Golf Federation, as they work together to prepare for this summer’s world class of big names. in golf. This will be the first all-electric cruise ship in the world.

Jacobsen equipment has over 100 years of experience producing the highest quality cuttings for golf, sports turf, and commercial use. To drive a sustainable future for turf management systems, Jacobsen offers the same cutting precision with a powerful, long-lasting lithium battery using its ELITE series of machines, enabled by Samsung SDI technology.

These fully electric units enable one to keep up with the demands of the course, and maintain a clean, fresh environment free of hydraulics, to reduce the risk of spillage or discharge of back pipes. This results in golfers being quieter, without the addition of harmful chemicals to the land, air and water around them.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring this innovative technology to the world,” said Simon Rainger, Vice President, Turf for Textron Specialized Vehicles. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to provide superintendents and golfers with an exceptional experience, and we look forward to demonstrating our commitment to creating low-maintenance and green solutions for participants and fans around the world.”

Jacobsen, along with the addition of Pace Technology, is the answer the world has been waiting for when it comes to golf course maintenance. Pace Technology systems in place allow Le Golf National to know when, where and exactly what needs to be maintained on the course at a given time through a centralized process. Pace Technology can be accessed from any device and features real-time tracking and task management to maximize your operational efficiency. Users can track and measure power output per machine port to maximize their performance and develop a more accurate picture of how they are performing on the course. Although this is the first fully electric facility, Ransomes Jacobsen is committed to fully electrifying golf and sports facilities around the world in the coming years.

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