2025 John Deere Golf & Sports Turf 7500A E-Cut Hybrid 

• TechControl™ Display locks in performance, and uptime
• Set mowing turn speed to reduce scuffing
• AutoPedal™ lowers fuel consumption and noise
• Proven hybrid design eliminates hydraulics from reel circuit

Features May Include: 

• Electric reel drive system eliminates all potential leak points in the reel circuit

Ninety percent of all hydraulic leaks occur in the reel hydraulic circuit, mainly due to the necessity of having flexible hoses extending from the front of the machine for the front reels.

These hoses see a lot of flexing during the mowing day as cutting units are raised and lowered. Cutting units also steer and float to follow undulations, increasing fatigue for the reel motor hoses.

The 6080A, 6500A, 7500A, and 8000A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers have eliminated all reel circuit leak points by removing all hydraulics from the cutting unit drive circuit.

This has eliminated the following hydraulic components:

• Reel drive section of hydraulic triple pump

• Hydraulic reel motors

• Backlapping valve

• Flexible hoses

• Fittings

• Hard lines

Fewer hydraulic components leads to fewer leaks, increasing confidence that the finely manicured turf will not be damaged by hot hydraulic oil spilled onto a playing surface before an important tournament. 

• Reduced sound levels and fuel consumption at 2300 rpm

The E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers are unique in that electrical power is used to minimize hydraulic leak opportunities in the reel circuit, but an engine is utilized to ensure optimal performance throughout the day. This presents an opportunity to further enhance machine performance through reduced sound levels and improved fuel savings, by running the machine at less-than-full throttle. When running the E-Cut Hybrid machines at the recommended reduced setting it does not sacrifice cut quality as the reel speed is still maintained at approximately 2200 rpm.

This reduced throttle setting is set quickly and easily using the TechControl display. Simply use the    password-protected mower set-up screen Engine Mow Speed to set maximum engine speed while in mow. Once set, the engine speed automatically uses this rpm when the machine is mowing. This allows complete control of sound levels and fuel savings.

The 7500A and 8000A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers can be effectively run in mow at an engine rpm reduced to 2300 rpm. At this operating rpm, operators will experience noise reductions when compared to running the machines at full throttle.

In addition to the reduced sound levels, the operation at this engine rpm will reduce fuel usage due to slower engine rpm. Comparisons have shown that, depending on conditions and usage, fuel savings can be as high as 30 percent when running the machine at 2300 rpm as opposed to running at full throttle required by traditional hydraulic machines.

• Brushless electric reel motors for compact design and optimal efficiency

The electric reel motors on the 6080A, 6500A, 7500A, and 8000A  E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers are brushless, allowing them to be compact in size, roughly equal to that of today's hydraulic reel motors. The brushless motors are very efficient, leading to years of optimal performance with very minimal maintenance, and sealed for protection from the elements.

The motors are bidirectional and variable speed, meaning they can spin forward or reverse and at a range of rotational speeds. The motors spin forward for mowing operations and backward for backlapping operations.

A poly-chain belt connects the motor shaft to the reel and rotates the reel when the cutting units are engaged. The internal components of the motor are sealed for long life, durability, and protection from the elements.

Cutting units are easily removed from the cutting unit motors by loosening the two bolts securing the motor to the cutting unit, turning the motor approximately a quarter turn, and pulling the motor from the cutting unit. This can be done in a matter of seconds. A tether prevents damage to the wiring harness when the motor is removed.

• 56-Volt, 240 amp Smart alternator and electric reel motors provide power for mowing, and verticutting.

Experience increased mowing and verticutting performance in golf and sports turf applications with the upgraded 56-volt, 240-amp Smart Alternator. The alternator that was used in previous model years of E-Cut™ Hybrid QA5 Fairway Mowers was 48-V, 180-amp.

• Working directly with LoadMatch™, this Smart Alternator senses the load on the cutting units and slows traction speed as needed, maintaining superior cut quality while in heavy mowing conditions.
• Belt driven directly from the engine, which means no additional batteries are required and decreases overall maintenance.

For optimal verticutting performance do not exceed depths greater than 1/8” (3.18mm).