Three new mowers that will deliver both time and cost savings for the community have been introduced by Gosford Council.
Council’s newest Toro Groundmasters 5910 will play an important role in helping to maintain Gosford City’s many recreational, sporting and community facilities, according to CEO, Mr Paul Anderson.
“The Toro is a roughsurface mower that can easily perform the work of one-and-a-half tractors. “Council’s previous tractors and roller-finishing mowers could cut nine acres of turf per hour, but the Toro will achieve an impressive 20 acres in the same time.
“Due to the Toro’s superior cut and manoeuvrability, crews can mow an oval like Adcock Park in West Gosford in around 20 minutes, compared to an hour for its predecessor.
“As it’s lighter than a conventional tractor, it can also access wet ovals earlier, which will assist Council to make its sporting grounds available for use quickly after a downpour,” he said.
In addition, Council has introduced two new Floconbodied Hino 300 Series trucks, which will help drive further efficiencies.
“Compared to previous units, these new trucks are easier to manoeuvre in tight back streets, which will lessen traffic control issues and inconvenience for residents.
“The new units will also reduce Council’s impact on the environment. “The Hino 300 series trucks have the highest efficiency rating currently available for any dieselpowered vehicle.”
Media release, 9 July 2015
Gosford Council media