Government Fleet, Jan/Feb 2021

Toro says its Groundsmaster 3200 3300 mower offers various new features that could benefit governments such as lower cost of ownership easier operation and improved performance and maneuverability Toro senior product marketing manager Tony Ferguson said the new product is also easier to service It doesnt take a lot of maintenance and when routine maintenance is required its pretty easy to access the machine for that maintenance Ferguson said It reduces the number of maintenance hours required to keep it in operation QUICKER MORE COMFORTABLE WORK The product which replaces Toros Groundsmaster 3280 features a 374 hp 279 kW or 247 hp 184 kW diesel engine and Groundsmaster decks the company says can help operators work quickly in tough terrain Toro also highlights features that could help improve operators comfort level which include an adjustable suspension seat and steering column fingertip engine controls and optional all season cab For more ease of BY THE NUMBERS GROUND SPEED UP TO 15mph HORSEPOWER 247 hp 374 hp WIDTH OF CUT 60 72 inches Toro Mower Offers Upgraded Productivity Comfort and Reliability The Groundsmaster 3200 3300 includes decks to help operators work quickly in tough terrain The product also includes features to improve comfort BY DARYL LUBINSKYroutine maintenance Toro features a tilt up deck design that can help make blade maintenance and deck cleaning simpler The company is highlighting the products CrossTrax all wheel drive system which can provide power through challenging conditions The system distributes power to each wheel individually The four new models are Groundsmaster 3200 247hp 184kW 2WD Groundsmaster 3200 247hp 184kW with CrossTrax 4WD Groundsmaster 3300 374hp 279kW with CrossTrax 4WD Groundsmaster 3310 374hp 279kW with CrossTrax 4WD and All Season Cab The higher 374 hp is new for the Groundsmaster 3300 and 3310 The previous version Groundsmaster 3280 did not offer that higher horsepower The models feature different capabilities for winter or other seasonal work and special attachments such as a snow thrower rotary sweeping broom snow blade and a Toro made pro force blower that will include a flail attachment PHOTO TORO EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT JANUARY FEBRUARY 2021 GOVERNMENT FLEET COM 29