The official launch of the new Kress Voyager 60 robotic mower attracted significant attention at GroundsFest 2026, with visitors gathering to see the machine in action, try it for themselves, discuss its capabilities with the Kress team, and arrange
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The GroundsFest Academy has announced Kress UK and Ireland as its newest Platinum Sponsor, strengthening the Academy's commitment to equipping the groundscare industry with the skills, technology, and expertise needed for the future.
The partnership b
Managing 76 acres of school grounds, 16 football and rugby pitches, 14 cricket squares, athletics facilities, tennis courts and woodland is no small task. For Grounds Manager Shaun Crowley and his team at Farleigh School in Hampshire, finding smarter
For Course Manager Kevin Hensman, robotic mowing has been a long time coming. Having managed Rowlands Castle Golf Club for 6 years, he has long believed autonomous technology could play a major role in the future of course maintenance.
That belief bec
At the Portugal Invitational, Kress showed turf professionals that unmanned mowing has moved from emerging concept to practical course-management solution
Championship golf leaves no room for compromise. That's precisely why Kress chose the inaugural
Forest Green Rovers’ reputation the most environmentally conscious football club in the world is reflected in every area of its operation, including the way its pitches and surrounding landscapes are maintained with Kress battery-powered equipment.
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Kress returns to GroundsFest 2026 with its biggest showcase yet. Once again, you'll find the team right by the main entrance on Stand RB290, making it easy to stop by and experience the latest innovations in professional landscaping equipment. Throug
Landscaping professionals from across the industry came together for another successful GroundsFest Academy event, this time focusing on the latest innovations in landscaping tools in partnership with Kress.
Held at Bearwood Park Training Ground, the
Leading battery and autonomous technology provider partners with iconic championship venue to advance sustainable turf management
Under this collaboration, Wentworth has integrated 16 Kress Commercial RTKn autonomous mowers across the famous West Cour
Mitie and Kress have announced a strategic partnership that will see 24 autonomous Kress Voyager ‘mowbots’ deployed across customer sites throughout the UK, representing one of the largest investments of its kind within the facilities management and
Kress UK has reinforced its commitment to customer service, sustainability, and innovation with a significant investment in a fleet of fully electric Ford E-Transit vans.
The new vehicles have been specially equipped to showcase the latest Kress comme
Technology is helping golf courses reduce emissions, lower noise, and give greenkeeping teams more time to focus on course quality and player experience.
The 2026 Portugal Invitational will bring together some of golf’s most respected names and provi
Kress UK has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of Alex Thorneycroft Taylor as Business Development Manager, bringing with him more than two decades of experience in precision technology, customer support, and business development.
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"I've got HLA86 same as you Rob but use as little as possible only when absolutely necessary as the power is pretty weak, the better telescopic one which has just come out I think its called HLA150B but it's around £700 "
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"sorry misread your post, for long reach (non telescopic) I use HLA135, much more powerful and better made, but heavier. I use AP200 batteries in mine"
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I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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I've recently bought a second hand Etesia hydro 80, I've got a mulching plug for it but have no idea how it's fits or if it's even the correct part that's been sent. Hoping someone on here can help out
Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Etesia hydro 80/ BAHIA Mulch plug fitting
I've recently bought a second hand Etesia hydro 80, I've got a mulching plug for it but have no idea how it's fits or if it's even the correct part that's been sent. Hoping someone on here can help out
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Hey folks,I'm planning a marketing push for my garden maintenance business with the aim of getting more regular work in large gardens for high end clients. Our diary is full but we are expanding.I'd love to know what has worked and not worked for…
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