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Toro’s ProStripe pedestrian mower, with Stage V engine, delivers a perfect cut and striped finish


Should we assume the UK market will follow the EU laws moving forward?


At this point in time, there is a lot of uncertainty over what will happen in the future with regards to UK legislation and standards post-BREXIT. For now, however, the UK must follow the EU rules, at least until the end of 2020. Beyond that time, it would depend on the trade agreement with the EU. It is possible that additional administrative requirements may apply in the UK, but at this moment it is the intention of the UK government to continue to follow the EU requirements.


we will always strive to provide them more features and benefits in return. The LT3340 is a classic example of that.


Some of our latest products, such as the Groundsmaster 3000 series, the ProLine H800 direct collect out-front rotary, and the ProStripe pedestrian mower are already Stage V compliant and already sought after in the UK.


The new Groundsmaster 3000 has been designed with the option of a flail attachment which means you can cut two ways with one machine. That is a design function similar to the LT-F3000 which has made that particular machine so popular. Basically, we’re at the start of a process which will see very different customer behaviours by the end.


What happens to a machine with a non- Stage V engine?


That’s a good question. Engine manufacturers are able to supply replacement non-Stage V engines for up to ten years from when the Stage V standard was implemented.


For machinery purchased before Stage V was enforced, they can continue to be used as normal - the regulations only affect new machinery that has been manufactured after 30th June 2020. Machinery fitted with a non-Stage V engine and not yet placed in the EU market would not be allowed, except when making use of a transition engine.


How can customers tell whether a product is Stage V compliant?


All compliant engines are labelled to reference the emissions certification to which they comply. For products such as the Toro LT-F3000 for example, we are issuing a new model number to distinguish the Stage V models from non-Stage V models, thereby increasing traceability.


What are the dates of which customers should be aware?


Production of machinery fitted with non-Stage V, transition engines will cease on or before 30th June 2020. From this date on, all new machinery production that is destined for the EU must comply with the Stage V regulations. Any remaining non-Stage V machinery must be placed on the EU market, i.e. with dealers, distributors, on or before the end of 2020 (31st December 2020) whereby it can be retailed to end-users without any limit on date. Stage V engines must be used in new, non- road mobile machinery that are produced on or after 1 July 2020.


What is a transition engine and what is a transition machinery?


A transition engine is a non-Stage V engine built before 1st January 2019, which is installed in machinery before 1st July 2020. That machinery is, in turn, considered transition machinery and must be placed on the EU market before 1st January 2021.


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Chris Cooper, senior product marketing manager at The Toro Company


For further information on Stage V or any of the Toro machines mentioned in this article, visit UK distributor Reesink Turfcare reesinkturfcare.co.uk


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