Sustainable Solutions | lawn maintenance
Mowers of the
Future
Progressing
technologies,
engines and
features help
reinvent these
machines.
If
a fortuneteller stared into her crystal
ball, what would she see in the future for
mowers? Hovering decks, reclining seats
and engines that purify the air?
While none of those features seem to be in the
near future, manufacturers are making changes to
their equipment that forecast what landscapers
could expect to see with new mowers.
BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE
"The focus moving forward will be developing
higher efficiency machines that incorporate more
technology in manufacturing, operation and maintenance," says Mark Meyers, marketing manager,
Dixie Chopper.
In an essentially low-entry-cost market, focusing on improving productivity per hour and per
dollar spent will help landscapers compete with
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