Why a Husqvarna Automower is better for sports fields than other mowers

In pursuit of pristine lawns and playing conditions, schools and sports clubs in Zimbabwe tend to spend money on their mowing machinery. Tractors, zero-turn mowers and greens machines are common tools used by these institutions to ensure their fields and pitches are neatly trimmed and manicured. But what if we told you there is an even better solution – one that has been proven to improve grass health and playing conditions?

Husqvarna Automowers, which are the lawn care equipment of the future, are being used by world-class facilities overseas to improve their sports fields. The benefits of automatic mowing for schools and sports clubs are indisputable. Automowers save time and money while producing high-quality results that improve the field.

How Automowers improve fields and grass

Healthy grass is key to both player safety and peak performance. Husqvarna Automowers excel in promoting healthy grass, resulting in improved playing conditions. Automowers use razor-sharp blades to achieve clean, accurate cuts, in contrast to traditional mowers that frequently shred or damage grass blades. 

The grass is less stressed by this light, constant trimming, which promotes recovery and the health of each blade. Regular cutting strengthens the lawn and promotes deeper root development. What’s more, Automowers are lightweight and so minimise soil compaction – a problem that heavier mowers and tractors cause. This results in better air and water circulation throughout the root structure, which encourages healthier grass.

As the blades are cut on a regular (sometimes daily) basis, the small clippings fall to the soil and act as a natural fertiliser and mulch. They break down faster and add nutrients directly to the roots. This creates a vibrant lawn that improves the playing performance and experience for players, whether it’s cricket, hockey, rugby or football.

Husqvarna Automowers available in Zimbabwe

Cutting Edge offers several Automower models. Each one is designed for a specific lawn size, so measure the area of your field before making a decision. 

• Automower 315 – For small training areas or bowling greens, the Automower 315 is perfect. It can mow an area of up to 1500 square metres. At just 10kg, it’s the lightest mower in our range and can mow for 70 minutes before needed to recharge itself.
• Automower 420 – This mower can handle up to 2200 square metres and weighs 12.2kg. Its battery lasts for 75 minutes.
• Automower 430X – This is a popular model that is designed to mow an area of up to 3200 square metres. It weighs 13.2 kg and can cut for just under 2.5 hours on one charge.
• Automower 450X – This model offers outstanding performance and dependability and is made for bigger fields of up to 5000 square metres. It weighs 13.9kg and can mow for 4.5 hours on a single charge. 
• Automower 550 EPOS – This is by far the best option for schools and sports clubs with rugby fields and cricket pitches. It can mow an area of up to 10 000 square metres and lasts for 3.5 hours on a single charge. By using satellite-based EPOS technology, this sophisticated model enables accurate virtual border generation and does away with the need for boundary wires. 

Long-term cost saving and efficiency

When compared to traditional rotary mowers and tractors, Husqvarna Automowers deliver significant long-term cost savings, despite the high initial expenditure. As automated electronic mowers, these machines require very little maintenance and absolutely zero man-hours to work. When you consider the combined costs of fuel, labour, and maintenance of standard mowers over a five-year period, Automowers actually cost less to own. 

Their chargers can be run on solar systems, so power cuts don’t affect their operation. Their autonomous operation completely cuts out labour expenses and the average servicing cost for an Automower is about $200 per year, which is far lower than the servicing costs of zero-turn mowers or tractors. 

It may seem like a significant investment at first, but all of our Automower customers are glad they decided to buy one as they reduce costs down the line. Schools and sports clubs can create a consistently high-quality playing field while drastically lowering long-term maintenance expenses by investing in a Husqvarna Automower.

Cutting Edge can help you find the perfect mower

Cutting Edge can offer the best Husqvarna mowers to sports clubs and schools in Zimbabwe. In addition to our professional installation and maintenance services, our sales team can help you choose the ideal lawnmower for your unique requirements and budget. 

Whether you need Automowers, ride-on mowers, zero-turn mowers or regular lawnmowers, we have the right model available. To find out more about our range of Husqvarna mowers and how they can revolutionise your sports pitch, contact us today.

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