Trimax Mowing Systems

25 Years of Pegasus, Story 2: When Mike Matuska lost a spindle on his Pegasus, Trimax's founder didn't mail him a replacement. He got on a plane.

It's one of the stories from Mike, of Delta Bluegrass Company in the United States. Back in the wet winter of 2003, Bob and Ray left a 16-foot Pegasus for Mike to trial. "We tried it in a field we couldn't mow that had three inches of water, and the Trimax 16-footer went through it like butter."

The 16-footer turned out too small for the operation, so Bob went back to New Zealand and built two 20-footers, something he'd never done before, and delivered them on schedule by April.

Some time later, disaster struck: a spindle failed. "When I called Bob to send another one out, he didn't just send one. He jumped on a plane, flew out, installed it, and flew back home to New Zealand. Now if that isn't service, I don't know what is."

26 years on, Delta Blue Grass now owns 10 Trimax's.

Got a Pegasus story of your own? Share it here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xNwxv0

We're on the hunt for the oldest working Pegasus out there. For 25 years, Pegasus mowers have been putting in the hours across councils, contractors, sports grounds and open parkland. We know there are plenty still hard at work today, some 10 years old, some 15, and quite possibly older.

As part of our 25th anniversary, we want to find them and hear the stories behind them.

If yours is still earning its keep, tell us about it here: https://trimaxmowers.co/3UtNUnD

Our first Pegasus story is in, straight from Tim Jellicoe of South Devon Turf. Tim started with a 2003 Pegasus 493, then added a 2006 Pegasus 610 (pictured), still in use today. In his words:

"When we purchased our first Trimax, it was a notable forward step from any other rotary we had tried, both in build quality and cut quality! The cut quality was so good that our higher-maintenance cylinder mowers were used far less, which resulted in reduced maintenance costs. The same 610 continues to be the go-to mower for a quick clean and consistent cut to this day... the Trimax is the one machine we haven't considered replacing, because it does a great job year after year."

What's kept his Pegasus going for so long? He credits Trimax's comprehensive dealer network, and for Tim, he mentions Campey Turf Care Systems have looked after him well.

And on what's next: "It is only now that we look to the new model of Pegasus with OptiAdjust, and can see significant benefits of in-cab height of cut control... great for improved turf health, and a likely reduction in clipping collection."

Huge thanks to Tim for sharing! Got a Pegasus story of your own? Share it here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xNwgF0

We're on the hunt for the oldest working Pegasus in the world. For 25 years, Pegasus mowers have been putting in the hours across councils, contractors, sports grounds and open parkland. We know there are plenty still hard at work out there today, some 10 years old, some 15, and quite possibly older.

As part of our 25th anniversary, we want to find them. In every market, we're searching for the oldest Pegasus still in operation, and the story behind it.

If yours is still earning its keep, tell us about it here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xHJJZ0

25 years of Pegasus. To mark the milestone, we're on the search for the stories behind the older Pegasus mowers still working in the field today, and we want to crown the oldest working Pegasus in every market.

If you've got one that's still earning its keep, we'd love to hear about it.

Share your story here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xGcc80