The A model family also includes the 8800A TerrainCut Rough Mower. Equipped with a new 55-hp four-cylinder engine, an over 27 percent increase in power, the 8800A has plenty of muscle to mow the rough and climb hills for superior productivity.
The simple-to-use TechControl display serves as a platform to set, diagnose and maintain your John Deere equipment. Its password-protected display enables the
superintendent to quickly set or change mowing, turning and transport speeds, to limit variations in performance by different operators. On-board visual diagnostics, and the ability to set regular service times, maximize up time.
The AutoPedal system provides advanced automotive-style control of engine RPM via use of ergonomic twin foot pedals. This eliminates the need for a separate throttle making operation and training easy. It also saves fuel and lowers sound levels on the course and around the shop. A popular feature, borrowed from the John Deere Compact Utility Tractor, is LoadMatch technology, which automatically adjusts the speed of the machine to keep consistent power to the cutting units during heavy load conditions, maximizing productivity and maintaining cut quality.
Each piece of equipment in the A Model line is assembled using an updated assembly process at John Deere’s Turf Care facility in Fuquay Varina, N.C. This new line incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies such as smart tools and visions systems to provide consistent quality during the build process of each A model.
“When it comes to making improvements to equipment, at John Deere Golf we leverage a number of assets and key resources to identify our direction,” explained Koppen. “We gather extensive feedback from superintendents, draw on the expertise and legacy of the larger John Deere brand, and consider where we can make improvements to our overall production process instead of only focusing on the end result. It’s this approach that inspired many of the improvements featured in the A Models.”