First Mower of Its Kind Leverages, Applies Same Efficiencies as the
Company's Award-Winning Automated Harvester Used by Turf Farms
Worldwide; Mower Highlighted at Turfgrass Producers International in
Tucson This Week
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Automatix, Inc. today launched the M220, a revolutionary
self-propelled, hybrid turf mower that enables the fastest precision cut
possible, while decreasing the average cost per acre. The automated,
high-performance mower will be highlighted this week at Turfgrass
Producers International (TPI) in Tucson, Arizona.
“The M220 represents a paradigm shift in turf farm mowing,” said Steve
Aposhian, the company’s founder and CTO. “Like our ProSlab turf
harvester, the mower has been designed and purpose-built from the ground
up to be the most efficient mowing machine on the market. We’re in the
business of creating value for our customers, and by combining proven
best-of-breed technologies with new innovations, we deliver on that
promise.”
According to FireFly CEO Andrew Limpert, increasing labor costs and
labor shortages in areas previously flooded with available workers
continue to threaten the future of farming in the United States and
beyond, so automating manual repetitive tasks is critical to its
survival. “While sod harvesting only happens once a year, it needs to be
mowed weekly to keep it healthy, so we've expressly designed and built
this mower from the engine to the decks for this specific and necessary
task, with future versions offering even more autonomy,” Limpert said.
“As a result, farmers can trust they will get a perfect cut every time
without requiring increasingly scarce and costly labor.”
Unlike other industrial mowers, the M220 features:
Front-mounted mowing decks for a 22-foot-wide precision cut (with
speeds up to 10 mph) before anything runs over the turf.
One-touch height adjustments, enabling operators to change the height
while maintaining the precise level of the mower’s decks.
High flotation tires and balanced design, which keep fields in great
condition, minimizing soil compaction and rutting.
No PTOs—The M220's elegant design allows direct power transfer
without gears and power take-off (PTO) shafts to wear out. Eliminating
PTO’s provides increased safety, more efficient power, and decreased
ongoing maintenance. No more belt slipping or greasing PTOs and U
joints.
Automated, adaptive speed control for optimal mowing speeds for each
environment.
A high comfort, high visibility, climate controlled cab that provides
full heating and A/C, comfort suspension seating, Bluetooth stereo
system, and cup holders.
For more information regarding FireFly's M220, please visit:
Additional M220 press materials, including a brochure and datasheet,
can be found at: fireflyequipment.com/m220
Download high-resolution product photos at: fireflyequipment.com/m220
About FireFly Automatix, Inc.: FireFly Automatix, Inc. is
bringing key, advanced technologies to the agricultural industry. The
company manufactures automated, self-propelled equipment for niche
agricultural markets more efficiently than any other equipment vendor in
their targeted markets. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in North Salt
Lake, Utah, the company was named Utah’s fastest growing company in 2016
and 2017 by MountainWest Capital Network. FireFly equipment brings
increased productivity, fuel savings (50-75 percent less fuel burned
than competitors), and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to
agriculture. The company has advanced rapidly and is now the predominant
U.S. provider to many of the country’s largest turf farms and is also
serving a progressively growing international customer base, with its
first non-U.S. dealership in Australia. For more information, visit
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