For Notts County Grounds Manager Matthew Hallam, switching to Dennis ES-34R battery mowers has delivered practical benefits across matchday operations, working conditions and surface management.
Hallam, who has been at the club for seven years and manages four staff across two sites and four pitches, says the move from petrol to battery was initially driven by sustainability, but the day-to-day gains quickly became just as important.
“The move to electric was mainly for sustainability - being greener and more environmentally responsible,” he says. “But it also made a massive difference operationally.”
One of the clearest advantages has come after games, when the ES-34R is used to clear debris from the pitch.
“After games, we use the mower to clean up all the dead grass and material moved around by players’ studs,” says Matthew. “With the old petrol machines, we had issues with the media asking us to turn them off because they were too noisy. With the battery machines, that problem has completely gone. We can clean up without any disruption.”
The quieter operation has also improved conditions for the grounds team, with lower noise, less vibration and reduced air pollution.
The ES-34R has also become an important part of the club’s approach to presentation and plant health.
Hallam also values the machine’s controls and battery monitoring, which help make day-to-day work more precise and professional.
The decision to invest in Dennis was reinforced by a longstanding relationship with the brand.
