Moffat Golf Club’s maintenance team are moving onwards and upwards after twking custody of two Baroness mowers under a new partnership with the supplier
In the heart of the Southern Upland Hills of Scotland, the moorland course’s challenging topography has proved no match for the new LM311 triple greens and LM551B fairway mowers now improving cut quality and presentation to the delight of the members.
For course manager Fraser Mitchell the recent purchases were the first new additions to the machinery fleet for many years. “Financial pressures had meant that most of our equipment was well overdue for an upgrade and I was tasked with assessing what was the most critical need, ” he explains. “When I opted for a new greens and fairway mower there was a lot of pressure to make the right choice.
“Getting equipment on demonstration is so important for us given the challenging nature of our course. When Colin Gray at Hamilton Ross Group and Richard Connell from Baroness brought us demo units we knew they were what we needed to improve reliability, presentation and quality of cut around the course.”
Renowned for their Samurai sword sharpness and robust build quality, the Baroness LM311 greens mower and LM551B for fairways set the standard for pinpoint precision and turf quality. The LM311 all-hydraulic triplex, with fully steerable units, economic Kubota diesel engine and optimal operator comfort is ideal for greens and tees – delivering consistency in even the most challenging conditions. Promising similar consistency for fairways thanks, to its industry-leading range of motion, is the LM551B.
Fraser is delighted with their performance in the field. “They’re very well built and stand up to the challenge – delivering a far superior cut and finish which has been admired by so many of our members.
“From an operator perspective, they’re also incredibly comfortable and easy to maintain. The pair give us everything we need to focus our efforts on the course and not spend all of our time in the shed with our heads under the bonnet.”
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