As a first step, Kress product developers teamed up with AGZA and gathered information from current users of gas and electric equipment to understand the specific needs of North American operators. The Kress platform underwent a consistent process of rigorous testing with AGZA’s network of commercial operators nationally, including daily use of tools and battery storage/charging in high heat and cold temperatures. Additionally, drop tests on batteries and tools as well as workload use in challenging Spring and Fall clean ups were documented.
Kress Commercial officially launched in North America at the Equip Exposition in Louisville, KY in October 2022. The Kress Commercial 8-minute CyberSystem™ battery platform was engineered and designed specifically to meet the demanding needs of commercial landscapers. The system features both 4Ah and 11Ah battery packs with the ability to recharge each 60V battery pack to 100% charge in 8 minutes or 80% charge in 5 minutes. Each 60V CyberPack battery is capable of producing up to twice the power output of standard lithium-ion batteries.
In The Future
AGZA has held initial discussions with Kress to now pivot to independent testing of Kress Robotic Mower Systems powered by a proprietary Kress real-time kinematic (RTK) network. AGZA understands robotics is rapidly becoming a viable mowing option for the commercial OPE industry. After gathering some initial independent data and firsthand demonstrations by Kress field reps, AGZA is eager to get started on the AFTC testing process for the Kress Robotic Mower System.
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