Ransomes Jacobsen Introduce New ISEKI SFH240 Out-Front Rotary Mower

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RANSOMES JACOBSEN, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has introduced a new out-front rotary mower, the Iseki SFH240, which comes with a choice of 1.22 metre (48”) or 1.37 metre (54”) rear discharge cutting decks.

The new machine is powered by a 16.1 kW (24hp), three-cylinder, liquid cooled diesel engine operating at 2600rpm resulting in reduced noise levels. The collecting system features a high dump hopper with a clearance height of 1900mm and an offset of 750mm, which provides easy access when depositing the cut grass into waste skips and bins.

The cutting deck is a derivative of the successful mowing unit from the Iseki SXG range providing a superb finish, even in heavy or wet conditions. Two shaft-driven blades, powered from a pto operating at a speed of 2000 rpm, ensure that the cut grass is collected from the centre of the deck and blown directly into the 550 litre hydraulically-operated high-lift hopper. Two large castor wheels help the deck cope with undulating terrain and two rear rollers help prevent scalping.

The step-through operator platform is wide and flat with a rubber mat insert to dampen noise. The narrow steering column allows good visibility to front-mounted implements. The design of the internal collection system makes for a neat exterior and all controls and levers are readily at hand on either side of the fully adjustable suspension seat. Operator comfort includes cruise control, power steering and automatic four-wheel drive.

The 30 litre fuel tank, with electric fuel indicator as standard, provides plenty of operational capacity at speeds of up to 15 km/h (9.3 mph). Costing £14,400 with the 1.22 metre cutting deck, the SFH240 is competitively priced and is sure to appeal to landscape and professional grounds care contractors.

Textron Inc. is a $13.2 billion multi-industry company operating in 34 countries with approximately 44,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, defence and intelligence, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Ransomes, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.


For further information please contact:
Peter Driver, PR Officer, Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd
West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9TT.
Tel: 01473 276386. Email: peterd@tip.textron.com.

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