BATTERY CHARGERS
“ Speed is critical on the job. Our rapid chargers and simultaneous battery charging solutions cut charging time dramatically so teams can get back to work,” said Chen.“ With the introduction of the Optimus CORE batteries, users can charge 50 % faster than previous batteries to ensure constant power with no downtime.”
HUSQVARNA“ It’ s user preference if you want to use battery-powered or gas-powered equipment,” said Bailey Mountcastle, North American product manager for pro handheld products.“ We have been a legacy petrol brand, and we’ ll continue with petrol. There are pros and cons to both.”
Husqvarna is investing in battery power to meet its larger sustainability goals, which includes more than just batteries. But, Mountcastle says,“ I think people thought battery adoption would be a lot faster, especially in the pro space.”
Whether the battery-powered transition is fast or slow, Husqvarna is working to create opportunities
Husqvarna showed its C1000X4 charger, a device that handles simultaneous charging, at last year’ s Equip Expo.
for its dealers. To help them reach interested landscape professionals and other pro users, Husqvarna enlists its Market Development Reps in the field to show the power capabilities of tools and determine the batteries and chargers users need.
“ Pro customers are looking for help to determine their need for batteries and chargers. And it’ s process driven,” said Mountcastle.“ The switch from
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