own manufacturing. Wisconsin has portrayed itself as a highly reliable and flexible subcontractor able to provide both production of parts and assembly of sub-assemblies and final products for garden machinery and grounds maintenance. “Global companies make use of sub-contracting options to obtain the best possible quality of manufactured parts, a competitive price and the use of the latest technology. Rolls-Royce is the name that comes first to mind,” says Ing. Olmr. From its own production the company offers machines and equipment in line with the needs of modern society, emphasising automatic controls, comfortable and safe handling, quiet and money-saving operations, as well as environmentally friendly design. “Machines with electric and hybrid motors are gaining in popularity, and this is the direction that our own development efforts are taking”, says Mr Olmr.
The success of any company is underpinned by its important relationship with its sub-contractors. In this context the owner mentions Kubota (supplier of motors) as well as Hydro Gear, Kawasaki and Kohler. “But we must not forget all the other companies with whom we have worked for years, and who are indispensable for our work,” he adds.
Innovations in gardening equipment What is a typical product from Wisconsin? Current number one in grounds maintenance tractors is the W3800 PIRANA. This robust tractor with a diesel 4-stroke three-valve Kubota engine with a power rating of 20.2 HP is designed for all-day operation in the most demanding of conditions. Thanks to a range of auxiliary equipment the machine can be used all year round, and is also available in a petrol version powered by a Kawasaki engine. The model was launched as recently as the
end of last year and during the current season has become the best selling Wisconsin machine not only in the Czech Republic, but abroad as well. An innovation in the range is the ALMAS industrial sweeper. This is intended for the cleaning of paths, pavements, loading and parking bays, as well as floors in industrial and warehousing premises. It is a low-maintenance and durable assistant, saving time and ensuring rapid and efficient removal of waste, leaves and snow without great effort. Other innovations for 2014 are the W2989 Junior diesel mower with a 13 HP Kubota motor, currently winning over the domestic market and the Buffalo mulching machine fitted with a 10 horsepower Kohler motor, manual starting and hydrostatic drive, which management has high hopes for, particularly if a new law on road and path maintenance is adopted.
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