J M Godfrey Landscapes is a professional grounds maintenance company specialising in commercial projects. Much of its work involves maintaining challenging areas around airport infrastructure where safety reliability and efficiency are critical.
As a business its key priorities are delivering a high-quality service while ensuring all work is carried out safely.
The Challenge
John Godfrey, Director of J M Godfrey Landscapes is responsible for managing operations and overseeing a team of grounds operatives working in demanding environments.
Before investing in new equipment the business was unable to complete certain jobs safely using older machinery. Working on steep banks and rough terrain posed risks to operators and limited the efficiency of maintenance work.
“Safety was our biggest concern and the Spider mower has completely changed how we work on banks. The winch system gives us the confidence to operate safely in challenging areas.”
The Selection Process
While researching safer solutions online John discovered the Spider mower range.
The decisive factor in selecting a Spider mower was the integrated winch system which provides a vital safety backup by preventing the machine from slipping on steep banks. This feature gave the business confidence that work could be completed safely in high-risk areas.
Having already purchased a Spider ILD01 in April 2024 J M Godfrey Landscapes was familiar with the machine’s capabilities making the decision to expand its Spider fleet straightforward.
The Solution
Working in partnership with Ernest Doe and supported by T H WHITE Machinery Imports J M Godfrey Landscapes added a Spider mower to its fleet.
The machine now provides a safe and effective solution for maintaining steep banks and rough terrain particularly in sensitive airport environments.
The Benefits
Since introducing the Spider mower J M Godfrey Landscapes has experienced clear benefits including improved operator safety easier and more efficient completion of challenging work excellent manoeuvrability and stability on uneven ground and positive feedback from clients and site stakeholders.
“The Spider mower has made the job safer and easier. Our customers love it and the feedback from health and safety managers has been extremely positive.”
Dealer Perspective
Mark House, Area Sales Manager at Ernest Doe (Benington), identified the Spider mower as a strong fit for the customer’s needs. J M Godfrey Landscapes required a larger, more capable mower for rough areas and their existing experience with Spider machines meant the brand was already trusted.
“J M Godfrey Landscapes already trusted the Spider brand, so recommending this machine was an easy decision. It is the ideal solution for safe and productive bank work,” said Mark House.
The sales process was smooth and collaborative, supported by the strong working relationship between Ernest Doe and T H WHITE Machinery Imports. Timely advice, pricing support and direct engagement with the customer all contributed to a successful outcome.
“The support from T H WHITE Machinery Imports made the sales process straightforward. The response on pricing advice and customer support was excellent throughout,” he added.
Looking Ahead
This successful installation has strengthened the relationship between J M Godfrey Landscapes and Ernest Doe creating opportunities for future machine sales.
With proven reliability productivity and safety Spider mowers continue to be recommended by T H WHITE Machinery Imports as an ideal wheeled solution for bank work. The low overall height allows access into tighter areas without compromising performance.