East Alton-Wood River Community High School

WOOD RIVER, IL — East Alton-Wood River (EAWR) Community Unit School District #14 is proud to announce the newest member of its athletic field maintenance team: “MO”, the Toro Turf Pro 500 autonomous mower. MO joins “Chucky”, the district’s trusted Turf Tank robotic line painter that has been keeping EAWR fields sharp and game-ready for the past three seasons. Together, MO and Chucky represent EAWR’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence in athletic facilities.

Meet Chucky – Three Seasons of Precision

Since arriving three years ago, Chucky the Turf Tank has transformed the way EAWR handles sports field line marking.

• Autonomous sports line painting: Chucky lays out crisp, regulation-ready lines for football, soccer, and other sports.

• Efficiency: By using precise GPS guidance, Chucky reduces paint use by up to 50% while saving hours of staff time.

• Consistency

  : Chucky stores layouts digitally, ensuring every field is painted in exactly the same place every time.

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pAcfHIqPHIJlI-ou4D4kvLrkxmtsdLkP/view?usp=sharing

Meet MO – The Newcomer to OilerNation

Brand new this month, MO the Toro Turf Pro 500 adds another layer of smart technology to EAWR’s fields.

• Autonomous mowing: Using GPS-RTK guidance, MO mows with efficiency and accuracy, covering large field spaces without overlap.

• All-electric: Quiet, sustainable, and self-charging, MO reduces emissions and cuts down on fuel costs.

• Remote management

  : Staff can track, schedule, and adjust MO’s work through a mobile app, freeing grounds crews for other important tasks.

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JSdlp5bbhdT4o5ZBelwq9YPrPgBXGria/view?usp=sharing