Powering the Future of Grounds Care: Why Harrowden Is Backing Kress
Powering the Future of Grounds Care
Across the turf, landscaping and grounds‑care sector, the shift toward cleaner, quieter and more efficient equipment is accelerating. Battery technology has matured, commercial tools now match petrol performance, and the organisations operating at the highest standards are already making the switch.
One of the clearest signals came from Real Madrid C.F., whose grounds team now maintains more than 1.2 million square metres of turf, gardens and green infrastructure using Kress Commercial battery tools and RTKⁿ robotic mowers. When a site of that scale and scrutiny adopts a new technology platform, it’s a strong indication that the performance is proven, not theoretical.
For Harrowden, this direction mirrors the choices we’ve already made across our own farms – investing in cleaner, smarter, more resilient machinery and energy systems that reduce emissions without compromising output. That’s why we’re proud to supply the full Kress Commercial range.
What Kress Brings to Professional Turf and Landscape Work
Kress has engineered its commercial platform around the needs of professional users, not domestic hobbyists. The result is a system built for real workloads, long days and demanding sites.
Key advantages that set Kress apart
- 8‑minute charging technology – Kress batteries can charge in as little as eight minutes, enabling continuous all‑day operation with just two batteries.
- 3,000+ cycle battery life – Far exceeding many competitors, dramatically reducing long‑term replacement costs.
- Commercial petrol‑replacement power – High torque, high output, and engineered specifically for professional workloads without fumes, noise or high maintenance.
- Versatile battery ecosystem – The 60V and KrossPack (20V/40V) systems work across a wide range of tools, simplifying fleet management.
- CyberTank portable power station – A 7.2 kWh on‑site charging solution that removes the need for mains access and keeps crews productive anywhere.
- Robust warranty – A 5+3 year warranty (with registration) gives long‑term confidence and protects investment.
RTKⁿ robotic mowing with EyePilot
Kress’s robotic mowing platform is one of the most advanced in the industry – and EyePilot takes it even further.
- AI‑driven navigation – EyePilot uses stereo cameras and V‑SLAM technology to map surroundings in real time, enabling precise navigation even when GPS signals are weak or unavailable.
- Centimetre‑level positioning – Ensures consistent, professional‑grade cut quality across large or complex sites.
- Flexible charging station placement – No need for line‑of‑sight to satellites, giving contractors far more freedom in how and where they deploy units.
- Advanced obstacle avoidance – The mower recognises and reacts to obstacles dynamically, improving safety and reducing intervention.
- ZeroTrim edge precision – Delivers clean, accurate edging without manual finishing, saving time and labour.
For us, supplying Kress isn’t about adding another brand to the shelf – it’s about backing a technology that’s already delivering at the highest level.
How This Fits With Harrowden’s Own Sustainability Journey
Our commitment to cleaner, smarter operations is built into how we work every day.
Across our farms, we’ve invested in three Firefly electric–hybrid turf harvesters, significantly reducing fuel use, cutting emissions and improving efficiency across thousands of acres. These machines have become a core part of our resilience strategy: lower noise, lower running costs and a smaller environmental footprint without sacrificing output.
Alongside this, several of our sites now generate their own renewable energy through on‑site solar installations. This reduces our reliance on the grid, stabilises long‑term energy costs and supports the wider decarbonisation of our operations.
Kress sits naturally within this wider approach. Both the tools we supply and the machinery we operate reflect the same principle: performance and sustainability should work together, not against each other.
Why This Matters for the Industry
The expectations placed on our sector are changing. Customers want quieter, cleaner operations. Contractors want predictable running costs. Grounds teams want tools that reduce fatigue and improve safety. And organisations of every size are under pressure to reduce emissions.
Commercial‑grade battery technology – when engineered properly – answers all of these needs.
Kress is helping to raise the bar, and we’re proud to make that capability available to the professionals who rely on us.
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