Like most golf courses, we often need to put a riding mower and roller on the greens. To date, this has always meant the potential risk of a hydraulic leak and turf loss. While it doesn't jump out at you as it did earlier this year, the leak we had on #4 green caused some significant damage and is still visible.
Fortunately, there are now some game-changing options: Mowers which have zero hydraulics. Yes, just like our cars, we can now go with a hybrid mower on greens.
We placed an order for one of these mowers last month. While it does have a small gasoline engine (as do our walking mowers), the reels, steering, and traction are all electric, not hydraulic. Given the ongoing supply chain issues, we likely won't see it until next spring, but look forward to greatly reducing the risk of turf damage in the future.
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