1. P 500-Series 2012 Product Information

2. Project & Business Scope

3. HQ Commercial FM position vs. competition 2010
One platform to bridge and replace PF 21 and PT 26D
Competition withdraws from FM M-size, to focus on ZTH in NA - leaves gap / business opportunity
P 500 Concept and Business Strategy:
Concept:
“Maintain the small machine (PF 21) main benefits - compact size, maneuverability but add the bigger diesel machines performance and durability!”
Businesses Strategy:
“Position Husqvarna in the S & M-size FM segment - create a true Commercial offer from the bottom-up - to compete from the below in a segment were the “big” has their gaps”
P 500-series
Life time, Cml reliability and specs
PT 26D - Under powered and lacks key features to successfully compete in present price position and segment
L Size
PF 21 AWD - together with Stiga Park Pro, the main offers / competitors in the step in Commercial FM segment - both original design for semi-pro usage.
M Size
S Size k€
k€ excl. VAT incl. cutting deck

4. ? P 500 Series PF 21 AWD 2010 P 500 Project Objectives:
Diesel power, 20-25hp
P 500 Project Objectives:
Maintain PF 21’s strongest benefits:
Traction & hillside stability (type of AWD system, low centre of gravity)
Compact size (maintain important key geometry - wheel base, turning radius, seat pos, width)
Simplicity (basic & reliable electric and mechanical systems)
Maneuverability
More petrol power, 24hp
Wider decks: Combi 44-61”
Higher specified transmission
13 / 19km/h, 23cc
Compact size ?
P 500 Series
PF 21 AWD 2010
Simplicity
Ease of usage
Extreme
Maneuverability
Add:
Power (Diesel alternative and more petrol power)
Reliability (tube frame, hydraulic steering cylinder, PTO clutch, transmission life time 200% up!
Productivity (wider cutting deck, faster transport and cutting speed)
Moore!
Electric Clutch
Shaft PTO
Hillside traction & Stability
Background to a project that's be going on for some years, when creating a new platform.
PF 21 AWD, highest spec. petrol FM, retailing at some € 50% private users! 50% pro’ / Cml users. And when we ask them why and how they use the machine:
- Compact size - comb. with art. steering principle, enables them to cover narrow and complex areas as well as larger with the same machine with a high productivity.
- Simplicity, and with all respect to my fellow colleagues back home at R&D, PF 21 AWD, in perspective of being compared to a diesel FM, could be explained as a lawn mower with a petrol eninge, some belts, 2 transaxles and a cutting deck... enables easy service and trouble shooting.
- Ease- of usage should be translated as ability for operator to
Steering wheel, front mounted deck, articulated steering - superior overview of cutting deck and trimming ability,
Translated into the fact that our end-users are lazy kind of people who rather sits on a ride-on mower all time and in all applications rahter than pushing a WB mower or carring a trimmer for the
- Hillside,
New P500 series,
Not even mentionniung the attachments
Cost effecient design, 25% less parts in chassis, 69% less assembly time than PT 26D!
New durable simplified chassis
Hydraulic steering cylinder

5. Completely new platform - New technology
New frame - appx 30% less parts (vs PT 26D)
Simplified and “beefed-up” - ROPS and Cabin prepared
New articulated steering principle
Cast iron rear wagon
Hydraulic steering cylinder (no wires as on PF 21)
New transmission, Kanzaki KTM 23
True permanent AWD, constant traction with transaxles (as on PF 21)
Commercial durability and life-time (double life time vs PF 21)
Wheel hubs - more durable axle / wheel support
Simplified
Hydraulic system: mechanical valves (vs electric hydraulic on PT 26D)
Electric system; significant reduced complexity and no. of components (vs PT 26D)
Main benefits:
Reduced complexity and higher reliability and performance!

6. P 500 Range 2012 P 525D P 520D P 524 New 25hp Kubota diesel, 1.1lit
13/ 18km/h (2 speed rangers)
25cc Kanzaki AWD - Shoe Type pump
20” wheels
C132 & C155
Large diesel performance with C155 cutting deck for max productivity speed , 20” wheels for high speed transport
New
P 520D
New
20hp Kubota diesel, 0,9lit
23cc, Kanzaki AWD
15km/h
Shaft PTO
Cat 0 lifting arms coupling
AUX hydraulics option
ROPS standard
Cabin + C’ml impl. range
C132 & C155
Compact design and “feeling” with Diesel torque and efficiency with PTO shaft reliability
P 524
24hp Kawasaki, petrol
23cc, Kanzaki, AWD
13km/h
Full hydraulic power steering
Electric clutch
4-10mm C’ml ladder frame
18” 4ply tires
C112 & C122
PF geometry (size) and “feeling” with true C’ml reliability and features

7. Why a petrol model?
Total usage (hours/year) is often overestimated (effective cutting time only 75-80% of a working day!!)
Yearly usage <300h - petrol engine most cost efficient!
Kawasaki FX Twin petrol engines provides equivalent torque and effect as smaller diesel engines
Diesel engine investment will only payback at >350h/yr (due to diesel engine cost some € more!)

8. All changes above are both subject for P 520D and P 525D for MY2012
P 500-series MY2012 Updates: NOTE: Start of production of new: P 520D and P 525D !
Longer lifting arms on P 520D
(same as on P 525D = C155 and C132 fits both models, new PNC’s for MY2012)
P-brake lever - improved ergonomics and felling for engagement
Improved service position - easier to secure service pos. (both diesel models)
Updated rubber wears / ”engine hood stops” on engine bar
Pre-drilled hydraulic kit mounting holes (MY dealer has to drill the holes)
Updated rear cast iron
Intergraded 10kg extra counter weight on P 520D and P 525D
Pre-drilled holes to simplify mounting of tow-bar for trailer hitch etc (also for P 524)
New cutting decks C132 & C155 (new PNC’s)
New design for rear locking-pin on lifting arms
Greaseable blade spindles
Improved pivot wheels – semi pneumatic
All changes above are both subject for P 520D and P 525D for MY2012
Specifications in general for whole P 500-series still the same as in technical specifications sheet.

9. Phase in – Phase out P 500 –series MY2011 vs MY2012
Due to updates in production of the frame and rear cast iron, will both P 520D and P 525D require complete new PNC’s for MY2012, this also is the reason for the late start of production.
C 132 and C 155 for MY2012 will have improvments and changes -> new PNC’s fits only 2012 produced P 520D and P 525D

10. End-user profiles, P500-Series
P525D
Who: Municipalities, Contractors, Housing-agencies etc
Does: Cuts 5 days/w (>400h/yr), big areas, parks, estate areas, mobile application (self transported in-between work sites)
Needs: Maximum power - productivity, 61” deck, high-transport speed, Road kit for - public road transportation. Built for year-around application - cabin, flail mowing etc
P 520D
Who: Municipalities, Contractors, Housing-agencies etc
Does: Cuts grass ≥3-4 days/w (>300h/yr), complex and narrow areas but some large sized areas, stationary or semi mobile application, extended use for year-around work tasks.
Needs: Diesel and PTO shaft power and reliability, premium operator ergonomics for long working days. Optional Cabin and wide range of accessories for true “year-around” usage
Performance and Features
P 524
Who: Housing-agencies, Contractors, Municipalities etc
Does: Cuts grass only 1-2 days/w, (<300h/yr), mainly used as trim mower or small “all duty machine”, either in stationary application (no transportation in-between work sites) or on a trailer - also used for some year-around tasks, as towing a trailer, snow removal, flail mowing etc
Needs: Power & durability with economic sense! Compact and extreme maneuverability and traction which allows uncompromised trimming and cutting in all conditions.
Price

11. P 500 Front attachments 2012 (diesel)
Hydraulic Kit
Kit necessary to control front-mounted attachments with hydraulic function. Includes two auxiliary hydraulic connections, valve, switch and hoses with connectors and wires.
Counter weight
Rear counterweight for improved grip and stability. Must be used when operating front-mounted attachments and adding cabin. Total weight 62 kg. Includes 5 x10 kg stackable, separate weights to be installed to a mounting frame (12 kg). The weights are locked with a rod and bolts.
Broom
Hydraulic adjustable, rotating broom for sweeping leaves, gravel, snow etc. Shaft driven with bevelgear and chain drive. Two rear solid support wheels for ground following. Requires hydraulic kit and must be used with counterweight
Snow Blade
Rugged steel snow blade with reversable rubber wear and two skid plates. Hydraulic angle adjustment and 130 cm working width. Optional steel wear. Requires hydraulic kit and should be used with counterweight
Folding Plough
Flexible folding plough in heavy-duty performance. Hydraulic adjustment of the blades makes it usable as a V-plough, point plough or diagonal plough. High tensile steel plough wear. Requires hydraulic kit and must be used with counterweight
Utility Bucket
Practical utility bucket in welded high-tensile steel for maximum durability. Hydraulic adjustment of angling and emptying. Requires kit Must be used with counterweight
Hydraulic Kit
Kit necessary to control front-mounted attachments with hydraulic functions. Includes two auxiliary hydraulic connections, valve, switch and hoses with connectors and wires.
Flail Mower
Highly productive and robust flail mower for rough areas with overgrown grass and brushwood. Two adjustable front pivot wheels and a rear roller. Shaft driven with bevelgear. Requires counterweight Recommended only for P 525D.
Combi 132 / /97-01
Combi 132/155cm (52/61"), mulching and rear discharge included in one and same deck. Heavy-duty deck design consist of 1-piece stamped steel plate dimension 4,5 mm (7-gauge). Shaft driven with bevelgear
Fits ONLY P 520D/P 525D model year 2012 and onwards

12. P 500 Front attachments 2012 (diesel)
Snow Thrower
120cm working width, PTO shaft driven with bevelgear. Hydraulic controlled chute. Final specifications TBD. Sales start Sep/Okt 2012.
Only recommended for P 525D.
Image not representative for final design.
Grammer Primo M /-02
Comfort seat with a low-profile suspension and weight adjustment and a unique horizontal suspension. Lumbar support. Adjustable backrest height in 13 steps. Armrests, as shown on picture, can be bought separately.
Includes seat heating
Right armrest kit
Left armrest kit

13. P 500 Machine accessories 2012 (diesel)
Control Box
To connect and control each function of the road kit (turning & positioning lights, horn, hazard light etc). Mounts to steering column. Mandatory for front headlights, position and turning lights, number plate kit and cabin road kit.
Front head lights
Forward headlight with front turning and position lights. To be mounted to a separate light bar in the front.
(Only for France and Germany or markets which requires Road homologation certificate)
Positioning and turning lights rear
Rear position and turning lights to be mounted on ROPS bar. Adjustable position to enable folding of ROPS bar and narrow maneuvering. Requires control box ( ).
Positioning and turning lights Front
Front position and turning lights. Mounts to rear position and turning lights kit ( ). Requires control box ( ). Not to combine with Front head lights
Low Speed Vehicle Triangle
Mounts to ROPS bar.
Number plate kit
Number plate lights to be installed and combined with Positioning and turning lights rear
(Only for France and Germany or markets which requires Road homologation certificate)
Hydraulic Kit
Kit necessary to control front-mounted attachments with hydraulic functions. Includes two auxiliary hydraulic connections, valve, switch and hoses with connectors and wires.
Max speed decal
For specific markets which don't use low speed vehicle triangle
Beacon light (For ROPS mounting)
Orange rotating flashing light. To be installed to the ROPS bar. Includes foldable and adjustable pole, wires and switch.
NOTE incorrect picture, not showing ROPS version

14. P 500 Cabin 2012 (diesel) Cabin start kit 966 75 46-01
Includes cabin structure, front, rear and side windows, window wiper, front working lights, including wire harness and electric controls. Must be used with counterweight
NOTE that image shows fully equipped cabin!
Cabin year-around kit
includes doors, left and right rear-view mirrors, heater/defroster and water hoses. The heater/defroster requires a separate cabin heater adaptor ( , ).
NOTE that image shows fully equipped cabin!
Cabin Road kit
For safe transport on public roads, to and from work sites. Kit includes front headlights with turning and position lights, rear LED lights with turning lights and windscreen washing container. Requires control box ( ).
Control Box
To connect and control each function of the road kit (turning & positioning lights, horn, hazard light etc). Mounts to steering column. Mandatory for front headlights, position and turning lights, number plate kit and cabin road kit.
Cabin heater adaptor /02
Adaptor for connecting the Cabin defroster/heater warm water hose to the engine cooling system.
-01 P 525D Kubota engine D1105
-02 P 520D Kubota engine D902
Rear LED working lights
Two adjustable rear LED working lights. To be mounted to the cabin roof, wires and switch included.
Hydraulic Kit
Kit necessary to control front-mounted attachments with hydraulic functions. Includes two auxiliary hydraulic connections, valve, switch and hoses with connectors and wires.
Beacon light (Cabin)
Orange rotating beacon light, adjustable and foldable. To be mounted to Cabin roof.

15. Road Homologation Kit (FR & DE)
For FR and DE which requires special road homologation certificate is below parts required:
Control box
Front head lights
Positioning and turning lights rear
Max speed decal (optional depending on local markets requirements)
Number plate kit (optional depending on local markets requirements)
Beacon light (optional depending on local markets requirements)

16. Road Kit RoW (Nordic, E. Europe, UK, NL etc)
For RoW:
- Control box
- Positioning and turning lights rear
Positioning and turning lights front
Low speed vehicle warning triangle (optional depending on local markets requirements)
Beacon light (optional depending on local markets requirements)

17. Product Images (Find more machine and attachment pictures and videos at the HQ Support Site under Product and Commercial Front Mowers or search in the Image Bank