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Jacobsen Redefines Tournament Quality-of-Cut with Debut of New Eclipse™ 122 F

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 22, 2007) — Jacobsen®, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces the dawning of a new age in the evolution of walking greens mowers with the introduction of the Eclipse™ 122 F. The new greens mower redefines tournament quality-of-cut through a new cutting head capable of 50 percent more float than the competition.

The Eclipse 122 F combines the exclusive Jacobsen InCommand™ control system with an independently mounted cutting unit to produce an optimum cut in any conditions.

The true floating-head design and a variety of performance options virtually eliminate the possibility of scalping, providing a consistent, low height-of-cut on difficult undulating and contoured greens.

"Jacobsen has always designed products with an emphasis on quality," said Quinn Derby, Jacobsen product manager. "The Eclipse 122 F delivers the best quality-of-cut and gives operators a level of control over performance that has never before been offered on the golf course."

The Eclipse comes with separate, adjustable settings for reel speeds and mow speeds on an easy-to-read LCD screen. Superintendents can set frequency-of-clip to match the situation and choose from either gen-set or battery power.

The new mower also features four rolling surfaces to reduce overall ground pressure, leaving the floating head free to tread lightly over contours and produce a pristine cut.

        


The Jacobsen Eclipse 122 F sets a new standard for tournament quality conditions with 50% more float than the competition. (more  photos)

"With the Eclipse you have the power to provide a tournament-quality cut every day," Derby said. "A greens mower only cuts as well as it is set to cut. The Eclipse provides control over more aspects of performance than any other mower out there, getting the best quality-of-cut on any green, under any condition." The Eclipse 122 F will be available in the summer of 2007.

For more information, contact a local Jacobsen dealer, visit  www.jacobsen.com or call 888-922-TURF.


About Jacobsen
Jacobsen manufactures a full range of turf maintenance equipment and vehicles for golf courses, sports fields, and municipal grounds applications. The company markets Jacobsen brand products internationally through an extensive independent distribution network, and Ransomes brand products through independent distribution in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Jacobsen is a Textron company with headquarters in Charlotte, NC. Additional information is available at www.jacobsen.com.

About Textron
Textron Inc. is an $11 billion multi-industry company operating in 32 countries with approximately 40,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, 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, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at  www.textron.com.