Technical
controls; in fact, we do everything that is identified in the initial check. If new cutting units or decks are required, these will be fitted as well. And, of course, they will be genuine replacements, straight from our after sales department.
Sourcing equipment
Above: Note condition of operator platform, seat and hydraulic pipes on this fairway mower. Below: Fairway mower stripped down in readiness for refurbishment
This is not as easy as it may seem! We source our CPO machines through an industry network of contacts - our own dealer network and the many second-hand dealers that populate the industry. The most important factor is the condition of the machine we take in. It obviously has to be in a state that makes it viable to put through the process. It goes through a rigorous inspection to ascertain what needs to be done; we'll look at all aspects of the machine - engine, chassis, steering, brakes, fuel and cooling systems, hydraulics, electrics, cutting units, control systems, transmission and wheel and tyres.
No machine will be over five years old, or it will have done less than the equivalent in hours worked. For example, a seven-year old fairway mower may have been used sparingly in its lifetime so, depending on its hours and condition, we might consider it as a candidate for CPO.
Not just the UK
The CPO scheme is not just confined to the UK; in fact, quite a few of our machines have gone to Europe. The scheme is also operated by our sister company, Jacobsen in the USA, and I have, on occasion, purchased specific machines from the USA
and shipped them over in one of the many containers that move across the Atlantic between the two plants. As a global company, this equipment is, or will be, available in most of our trading territories.
Class leading warranty
In many ways, our warranty is similar to that of Toro’s Prema scheme; we both take selected pre-owned equipment, inspect it, refurbish it and extensively test the finished product. We use only OEM parts, the major items, such as cutting units, lift arms and chassis, are manufactured here in Ipswich and every item we use in the refurbishment is the same as we use in the manufacturing of our new build products.
We offer a twelve month warranty, the first six months are covered by Ransomes Jacobsen’s full manufacturer warranty, with the remaining six months on a parts-only basis. We feel that if it’s got our name on it, we should stand behind it.
The benefits
The most obvious is the opportunity to purchase quality pre-owned equipment, technically reworked with OEM parts and almost as good as a new machine, at very affordable prices.
Here are a couple of examples that, at the time of writing, were posted on the website:
A 2010 Jacobsen Eclipse 322 two-wheel diesel-electric hybrid greens mower with a choice of 7, 9, 11 or 15 blade cutting units and with all the latest electronic upgrades
Case Study - Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club
Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, one of the top courses in the north east of England, are partway through an £18 million scheme to add 48 more bedrooms to the hotel in a new facility that also includes a spa, a 25-metre swimming pool and conference suite, all due to open in May 2015. The new Cathedral course, which opened fully in September, also has planning permission for 21 executive homes, with phase one currently under construction.
Earlier this year, they purchase five Jacobsen Eclipse 322 hybrid triplex mowers using the Certified Pre-Owned scheme. Delivered by local dealer, Rickerby Ltd, the mowers are being used to maintain the tees and greens on the established Prince Bishops course and the recently opened new Cathedral course.
Roger Shaw, Course Manager, Ramside Hall 118 I PC PC DECEMBER/JANUARY 2015
Roger Shaw has been course manager at Ramside since it was built in 1993. Commenting on the new mowers he said; “I’ve been using Jacobsen greens mowers for over 20 years; in fact, we have a Greens King IV that is 20 years old and we are still using it! The quality of cut
from the Jacobsen cutting units is second to none and we've now upgraded to the latest technology in a very cost-effective manner.”
“Jacobsen’s CPO scheme is an excellent initiative and has certainly allowed us to take advantage of this latest hybrid technology at a cost that is very favourable for the club. The consistency of cut we are getting across our greens and tees is remarkable; we just dial in the frequency of cut and it’s locked in. No matter who is driving any of the mowers, they all cut exactly the same.”
Nick Scott is the club’s head mechanic and has earned a high reputation for the manner in which he maintains the mixed fleet at Ramside Hall. “Working on these Eclipse mowers is really easy; the swing- out centre unit is an excellent feature and access to the engine and other major components is really good. All the systems on the Eclipse are electric, using a small diesel engine to run a generator. Because of this, we are seeing significant fuel savings as a result.”
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