Exmark launches its first autonomous commercial mower

Exmark has introduced the Turf Tracer with XiQ, its first commercial autonomous mower, and it can mow in manual or autonomous mode. Developed over more than four years, the XiQ technology package integrates high-precision GNSS and RTK location technologies with ISO-certified radar detection to detect obstacles and prevent collisions.

The mower’s mapping technology allows users to create and store property profiles, and each profile is stored online for recall on all autonomous units in a customer’s fleet. While the Turf Tracer with XiQ is capable of operating on its own using its integrated full-color 4.3-inch display, Exmark has developed a mobile app for Android and iOS. It allows operators to store property maps and manage their autonomous fleet and also provides live machine status updates in real time.

“With the ability to mow in manual or autonomous modes, Turf Tracer with XiQ provides increased flexibility, productivity and profitability for landscape professionals,” said Jeremy Tate said, Exmark’s senior autonomous program manager. “The XiQ technology package provides state-of-the-art location and safety systems to ensure reliable operation with easy mapping of properties.” 

The integrated safety system offers audible and visual alarms to aid in safe operation, as well as collision avoidance, and PTO and ground drive monitoring. In addition, a full-color 4.3-inch display delivers comprehensive machine status data without the need to open the app.

The Turf Tracer is equipped with a 60-inch UltraCut Series 4 cutting deck, and it’s powered by a Kohler Command Pro EFI ECV749 twin-cylinder engine. The Turf Tracer with XiQ is built on Exmark’s proven Turf Tracer chassis, and a Stand-on is included to quickly map properties. The electric ground drive system provides heightened mower control and is powered by an engine-driven generator.

The Turf Tracer with XiQ is available now from authorized Exmark dealers.