Classen and Vanguard collaborated by bringing powerful, battery-driven solutions to the turf care industry. Classen’s new TR-20eV Turf Rake is now powered by the Vanguard™ 48V 1.5kWh1 (Si1.5) swappable battery pack, providing a quiet, emission-free alternative for commercial turf renovation.
The selection of the Vanguard Si1.5 battery pack was the result of a close collaborative efforts focused on meeting specific application as well as performance needs.
The Classen TR-20eV turf rake directly caters major challenges for customers such as municipalities, parks departments, garden, etc. By eliminating gasoline, it fulfils the demand for sustainable equipment, reducing both emissions and long-term operational costs.
Its quiet operation is perfect for noise-sensitive regions like schools, public parks, etc., simplifying daily work without having the power as well as performance for what it is known.
The initial feedback from contractors who have tested the new battery-powered turf rake has been enormously positive. Operators report that the machine dethatches just as effectively as its gas-powered predecessors while offering significant advantages.
Executive Statement
According to Gina Putnam, director of sales and marketing at Classen, they chose the Vanguard Si1.5 because of the collaborative and solutions-focused approach their team brought to the table. From the start, it felt like a true partnership. The Vanguard team worked closely with them to understand our application needs and support the development of a reliable, battery-powered platform. Beyond the strong technical collaboration, the Si1.5 battery offered competitive pricing and delivered productivity metrics that aligned well with their expectations. It checked all the boxes for what they needed to confidently bring this next generation of Classen equipment to market.