Revolutionising Large-Scale Grass Cutting: The Etesia Hydro 124

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As the 2026 cutting season approaches, landscape and amenity professionals are facing the perennial challenge of balancing rising operational costs with the need for impeccable turf presentation.

Etesia UK has responded to this pressure with a strategic move, announcing unprecedented savings of over £8,000 on the Hydro 124 range. This price reduction aims to make premium, high-output machinery more accessible to contractors and local authorities looking to upgrade their fleets before the spring growth begins.

Engineering Excellence: The Hydro 124DX

At the pinnacle of the Etesia range sits the Hydro 124DX, a machine that has redefined expectations for ride-on mowers in the professional sector. Unlike traditional mowers that adapt a collection system to an existing tractor frame, Etesia’s philosophy is “cutting first.” The 124DX is designed around a patented direct rear-ejection system that eliminates the need for noisy, power-hungry turbines.

The technical specifications of the H124DX make it a formidable workhorse:

  • Power and Traction: Equipped with a 25HP Lombardini 3-cylinder diesel engine and a permanent 4-wheel drive system, the DX model offers superior stability on slopes and maintains traction in boggy, waterlogged conditions where other mowers might skid or stall.
  • Cutting Efficiency: Featuring a 124cm cutting width with two counter-rotating blades, it boasts a theoretical output of up to 19,000 m²/h.
  • High-Lift Emptying: The 600-litre grass box can be emptied at any height up to 1.8 metres directly from the operator’s seat, allowing for easy tipping into skips or trailers.

Reliability in the Field

The real-world utility of the Hydro 124 series is best illustrated by its longevity and performance in extreme conditions. For many end-users, the ability to cut and collect in the wet is the deciding factor.

Derrick Robertson, a Landscape Yard and Machinery Manager, highlights the user-centric design: “In particular, our operatives like the hydrostatic and hi-lift features which, with only two levers and no confusing buttons, is very easy to use. You can tell this is a premium piece of kit; even in wet conditions, it still sucks all the grass clippings up.”

Similarly, long-term reliability is a hallmark of the brand. Some users, like the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, have noted that the machines are so effective in adverse weather that they can “cut and collect in two inches of water” without clogging – a feat that keeps maintenance schedules on track during unpredictable British springs.

Versatility for All Seasons

Beyond just mowing, the H124DX is a multi-functional power unit. With an optional front PTO and attachments like snow blades, sweepers, and scarifiers, it transitions from a mower to a all-year-round maintenance tool, ensuring a high return on investment throughout the year.

With the current price reductions in effect for the 2026 season, there has never been a better time to invest in a machine that promises to reduce downtime and deliver a “World Apart” performance in any weather.