DATE: January 17, 2019 RELEASE: Immediate

Jacobsen Launches Hauler ELiTE at BTME 2019

Ipswich, Suffolk (January 17, 2019) Golf, the Ipswich-based manufacturer and supplier of Jacobsen mowing equipment, E-Z-GO golf cars and Cushman utility vehicles will be showcasing the new Cushman Hauler ELiTE vehicle at the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) in Harrogate in January.

The new Cushman Hauler 800 ELiTE series uses the same advanced technology as the successful E-Z-GO ELiTE series of golf cars. Activated by Samsung SDI lithium power, the Cushman Hauler ELiTE range offers faster charge times, consistent performance and increased range.

“The new Cushman Hauler ELiTE series is a natural progression for us,” Richard Comely, International Product Management Director at Textron Golf said. “The E-Z-GO ELiTE series has been a resounding success, and we are very excited to be introducing this ground- breaking technology to other vehicles.

“Primarily aimed at the golf market, the Cushman Hauler ELiTE vehicle has an easy-to-use design, an optional ball cage and an optional floor mount. It’s very robust and has a 360KG payload whilst the batteries are maintenance free and all vehicles are backed by a five-year warranty. We are delighted to be introducing the new series to the market at BTME and expect it to continue the success of the E-Z-GO ELiTE range.”

The new Cushman Hauler ELiTE series is powered by a 48-volt electrical system and is a two-person capacity vehicle. With a fully customisable cargo bed, highly functional dash and a broad range of accessories, Cushman Hauler ELiTE vehicles have everything a greenkeeper needs to finish job after job.

As one of the groundcare industry’s major manufacturing companies, Textron Golf will also be showcasing other mowers and aeration equipment from Official 2018 Ryder Cup supplier Jacobsen, golf cars from E-Z-GO plus Cushman utility vehicles and turf maintenance equipment from Turfco.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, ®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, ®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves. About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions

and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, , , Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, , Textron Off Road, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com -ENDS-

For further information, please contact: Ella Boyden Public Relations and Communications Officer West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9TT. Tel: +44 (0)1473 276299 Email: [email protected]

Textron Golf will be showcasing the new Cushman Hauler ELiTE at BTME in Harrogate in January.