Powerful, high-performance, durable, low-maintenance – these are just some of the qualities that describe a good fairway mower. Jacobsen's large-area mowers offer countless advantages, so it's easy to lose track. We take a closer look at the similarities and differences between the two mowers to help you make the right choice for your specific needs. Let's now take a close look at these impressive machines.
SIMILARITIES
Cutting height: 12 mm – 47 mm
Both fairway mowers feature a precisely adjustable cutting height, letting you cut the turf to the length you want for optimal turf care.
Cutting height: 12 mm – 47 mm
Both fairway mowers feature a precisely adjustable cutting height, letting you cut the turf to the length you want for optimal turf care.
Hydrostatic drive
Both the F305 and F407 feature a powerful drive system that ensures consistent mowing performance even on uneven ground.
Stage V Kubota engine, 44.3 hp
The mowers are fitted with reliable, powerful Stage V Kubota engines. Alongside high efficiency, they deliver outstanding performance and a long service life.
7- or 11-blade spindle
The cutting units on both mowers feature the same number of precision blades in their spindles. This ensures an even, thorough cut for a flawless-looking lawn.
DIFFERENCES
Number of spindles: 5 or 7
While the smaller sibling, the F305, has 5 powerful and robust cutting units, the bigger sibling, the F407, truly lives up to its name as a high-performance large-area spindle mower. The 7 cutting units offer countless setting options and deliver unmatched productivity.
Tank capacity: 43.5 l vs 45.4 l
Compared with the F407, the F305 fairway mower gets by on 43.5 l, while the F407 runs on a 45.4 l tank capacity — a difference put back into perspective by the size and number of spindles.
Cutting capacity:
Here the F407's 7 spindles naturally prove their worth, as this mower can deliver an incredible cutting capacity of 4.32 ha/h. But even with 5 spindles, the smaller sibling manages an efficient 3.17 ha/h.
Cutting width:
At 2.95 m compared with the F407's 4 m working width, the F305 fairway mower more than makes up for it with its manoeuvrability.
Transport width:
Here the F407's 7 cutting units make themselves felt, while the F305 has a convenient transport width of just 3.29 m, making it more manageable and compact to transport.
Overall, both large-area fairway mowers offer outstanding features that meet the specific demands of different turf areas. It's now up to you to weigh up the differences, similarities and special features to choose the mower that best fits your individual needs and requirements.
