Real-World Test at Dicky Beach Holiday Park
When your livelihood depends on your gear, you need a machine you can trust.
You need a machine that works as hard as you do. That’s why we went down to Dickie Beach Holiday Park on the beautiful Sunshine Coast to have a chat with Peter who’s been managing the park for 15 years. He’s used Walker mowers the whole time, and he knows a good machine when he sees one. He’s seen the machines evolve, and he recently put the new Walker C23i to the test.
According to Peter, the C23i is a significant step up. He said the most noticeable improvements are the blower performance and ground speed, which allow him to pick up “micro rubbish” and get a cleaner finish. The machine handles wet conditions without a problem, a key advantage for a professional who can’t afford to wait for a dry day.
Key Features of the Walker C23i:
- Engine Power & Speed: The C23i runs a 23 HP Kohler EFI engine. With dual Hydro-Gear ZT3100 transaxles, it’s capable of an 8 MPH ground speed, which is a 22% increase over previous models like the Mk and MT 23.
- Blower Upgrade for Superior Collection: The blower is a massive 13.25 inches, a big jump from the old 10.5-inch one. This means it’s got the guts to handle thick, long, and even wet grass. Peter found it handled wet conditions like a dream, saying he can even mow in torrential rain to get the job done.
- Productivity Boost for Commercial Operators: With dual Hydro-Gear ZT3100 transaxles, this machine has a top ground speed of 8 MPH, giving it a 22% increase in speed over previous models. With the improved blower performance, you can get a productivity increase of about 25%, which could give you an extra 1.5 hours in the day—and more revenue in your pocket.
- Affordable Value with Smarter Engineering: The combination of increased ground speed and blower capacity boosts productivity by around 25%. For a commercial operator, this can add up to an extra 1.5 hours of mowing per day. Despite these performance improvements, the C23i costs $3,500 less than the current T23 machine. This is thanks to a simplified chassis with 64% fewer pieces, which makes the manufacturing process more efficient.
You can hear it straight from Peter himself in the full video testimonial. He’s been using Walker mowers for 15 years and says the grounds look amazing and that his customers are happy.
See the Walker C23i in Action
So, don’t just take our word for it. Give the video a squiz to see the C23i in action.
Watch the full testimonial video here
Book a Demo with SME
Ready to get your hands on a C23i? Give the team at SME a call today to book a demo on your property and see the Walker difference for yourself.