Inspiration can come from anywhere. For the development team at Toro, a huge source of inspiration is and always has been customer input. And just as the challenges and complexities of maintaining a golf course have evolved, we have evolved our focus on developing technologies to meet your needs with a new generation of golf solutions in three key areas:
Electric Equipment: Game-Changers in Sustainability and Efficiency
As golf courses continue to seek more efficient, sustainable and cost-effective solutions, it’s easy to understand why electric equipment is in demand. Our electric lineup is continually growing with products like the new Groundsmaster® e3200 and electric Vista® passenger vehicles featuring HyperCell® battery technology.
Developed specifically to meet the demands of commercial use, the HyperCell battery system is designed to run cooler and deliver all-day runtime. Smart controls also optimize power consumption by providing continuous and efficient power without bogging down the machine. This system powers a wide range of Toro’s electric products, from commercial vehicles and zero-turn mowers to residential mowers, snow blowers and handheld tools.
These electric options offer comparable performance to traditional equipment while significantly reducing noise levels and eliminating engine exhaust emissions — a win for the environment, for crews and for residents on course properties.
Smart Connected Technology: Making Data Work for You
From labor and operations to weather conditions and irrigation, there’s an app for just about everything. But having all that data at your disposal can be a lot to manage, which is why we’re working on solutions that connect the systems and equipment you depend on every day.
For example, the Toro IntelliDash® platform integrates data from a variety of sources — including Toro Lynx® Central Control, myTurf Pro® and a range of third-party tools such as taskTracker, ezLocator, Playbooks for Golf and more — into a customizable dashboard that allows you to view key real-time information at a glance.
In addition, Toro’s Lynx Central Control System is taking another major leap forward with Lynx Drive. Designed for mobile, on-the-go use, Lynx Drive provides full irrigation control from anywhere with an intuitive display, enhanced maps and new communication features for teams to work together efficiently.
Autonomous Systems: Vast Opportunity
Achieving the quality that top-tier golf courses require is anything but simple. Tasks such as creating flawless, uniform patterns have traditionally required hours of skilled labor from experienced operators to ensure consistent results.
The labor-intensive nature of this work, coupled with the challenges of maintaining a skilled workforce, has driven the search for more efficient solutions. Toro’s ongoing development in autonomous technology is part of this broader effort to enhance precision and productivity on the golf course.
Rather than replacing skilled workers, we see autonomous technology as a tool that promises to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the team you have — freeing them up for other critical tasks while still being able to remotely monitor autonomous equipment.
These innovations offer more than just potential efficiency gains. They provide opportunities to reallocate labor to other critical tasks, enhance course aesthetics, and expand the use of advanced technology across various maintenance areas.
Our commitment to innovation remains as strong as ever. And as golf experiences a resurgence in popularity, with over 500 million rounds played annually in recent years, these advancements are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of courses and crews alike.
As the golf course maintenance landscape continues to advance, look to us for a path to more efficient, consistent and sustainable course management — because at Toro, we’re always solving and always evolving.
Find out more about how we approach innovation in the areas of alternative power, smart connected products and autonomous solutions, and stay tuned for more news in the coming months.
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