Landscape & Amenity Product Update January 2015

Spraying advice issued ahead of industry get-together at BTME 2015

If greenkeepers or groundsmen had to rank their machines by order of importance, sprayers would probably come last.

With a usual replacement cycle of 10 to 15 years sprayers’ performance can be seriously affected resulting in inaccurate spraying which may have a direct impact on the environment. This has triggered new obligations regarding the regular inspection of plant protection product application equipment.

Introduced by HSE under the 2012 Plant Protection Regulation, sustainable use of pesticide, the new obligation is taking effect by the 26 November 2016 and will be implemented by the AEA via approved NSTS test centres. This will affect all sprayers in use (except knapsacks and handheld sprayers).

Sprayer owners must ensure it is inspected to certain timetables. Equipment that is not in use or that which is not used for applying pesticides is not affected. Knapsack and handheld sprayers will be exempt from the requirement to pass inspection.

Different inspection interval will apply to boom sprayers greater than 3m, sprayers attached to train or aircraft and air assisted broadcast sprayers. More detailed information regarding timelines can be found on the HSE website.

Specialists from KUHN Amenity Pro will be at BTME 2015 in Harrogate (Hall C, Stand C53) to highlight the importance of good quality spraying equipment and maintenance.

This year’s exhibition - taking place between January 20-22, with Continue to Learn covering

January 18-21 and the Turf Managers’ Conference taking place on 19 January – will see more than 100 companies taking part showcasing a variety of products and services.

BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton said: “Our focus is now firmly on ensuring BTME 2015 builds on the excellent foundations of recent BTMEs which have been overwhelming successes.

“For 2015 we’re particularly proud of our Continue to Learn programme which is the largest and most comprehensive ever.”

We have an in-depth preview of this year’s exhibition in this month’s magazine and will review of the event in February.

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Timberplay goes green with eco-friendly option

Timberplay has taken the pioneering step of promoting untreated Mountain Larch as their standard offer across their range of play equipment.

Customers will still have the option of using cheaper chemically impregnated timbers but Mountain Larch with steel footings will now

be the default offer as long term studies have concluded this option performs just as well, if not better than the alternative and is better for the environment.

Paul Collings, Managing Director at Timberplay, said: “The mountain larch gains its rot resistance through the slow growth

of the trees in the mountains, making the timber very dense and difficult for fungi to eat, whereas the fungicidal chemicals that are used as preservatives on pines and firs are effectively poisons that are subsequently leeched into the environment.

“Increasingly tough European environmental regulations are also gradually reducing the effectiveness of such chemical impregnation.”

Timberplay is the UK supplier of play equipment from Richter Spielgeräte.

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Step up for compact tractors with Kubota

Tractor and groundcare specialists, Kubota UK, has expanded its range of bestselling compact tractors with the launch of its STW Series, providing a step up from existing models with a new level of comfort and performance.

Available in three models, the STW34, STW37 and STW40 have been introduced to handle a range of tasks with quick and powerful performance, from everyday jobs to heavy-duty tasks. The large hydraulic pump capacity, with a flow rate of 30 l/min, is ideal for a wide variety of implements.

The three new diesel tractors are available with an optional

factory-equipped cab that provides an exceptional level of comfort. The 4-pillar design, with a large and curved windscreen, offers a 360-degree view with increased visibility.

The three machines all feature hydrostatic power steering to perform tighter turns and handle front loader work with ease and confidence, helping to reduce operator fatigue. Standard with the STW Series is Kubota’s exclusive Bi-Speed Turning.

Kubota has also launched a new diesel-powered utility vehicle, the RTV-X900. Further details on the RTV-X900 launch and a

ATV markets

detailed overview of the UTV and

can be found inside this month’s magazine.

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Welcome...

Welcome to the first issue of our magazine for 2015. It is a new year, with new challenges and new opportunities. The next 12 months provides the industry with the chance to get the right messages across regarding the value of the work that is done, the innovation and expertise that exists and that is exported to a growing number of countries around the world and the important role it plays in the wider economy.

Those messages will be heard loud and clear in Harrogate with this year’s BTME exhibition. BIGGA has built on the success of the event in recent years to put together a week-long programme that will hopefully kick-start the year. We are carrying a preview of BTME 2015 in this month’s issue and will review the event next month’s magazine.

January also sees another type of exhibition that could help promote the industry to a wider audience. Curated by The Building Centre and the Landscape Institute, “Rethinking the Urban Landscape” highlights how landscape architecture can offer sustainable solutions to the big challenges facing contemporary urban society including flooding and public health.

Showcasing some of the UK’s most powerful contemporary landscape projects including King’s Cross and the Olympic Park, alongside small, community-led schemes including pocket parks and community allotments, the exhibition will highlight the importance of investing in green infrastructure if our cities are to become more liveable, healthy and safe.

The event will show how creating healthier, safer and happier places in which people can live, work and play, can effectively counter blights on modern life such as flooding and poor air quality. It will also spearhead calls for more long-term and joined-up thinking from government and developers, to ensure that landscape know-how is embedded into planning, transport and environmental policies.

Elsewhere this month we also put a spot light on the ATV and UTV markets with a comprehensive overview from Jane Carley, as well as a feature on chainsaws and forestry equipment. There is also our usual round up of industry news and product innovation.

Welcome to 2015. Let’s keep the spotlight firmly on the industry throughout the next 12 months and beyond.

Paul Groves Editor

Contents:

Industry News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Product News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

BTME Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Street Furniture & Lighting. . . . . 11

Grass Seed & Wild Flowers. . . . . 12-13

Chainsaws & Forestry. . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Workwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Machinery, Plant & Vehicles. . . . . 17

ATV, UTV & Work Trucks. . . . . . . 18-21

Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Product News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Boningale release latest green guide

Boningale Nursery, one of the UK’s largest nurseries and environmental horticultural specialists has released the third edition of its unique ‘Plants for Wildlife’ catalogue for architects and contractors keen to maximise their BREEAM ecological credits.

As the only UK nursery that produces and supplies both traditional nursery and green roof planting stock, Boningale’s ‘Plants for Wildlife’ catalogue is a must have guide for contractors and

specifiers involved in planning and drawing up landscaping schemes for building developments. This latest edition, released at FutureScape 2014, features updated guidance on BREEAM suitable stock and an extended range of the unique SkyPlugs range from Boningale GreenSky, the company’s award winning department that specialises in plants and substrates for green roofs.

Hundreds pass gate safety training course

Two hundred and fifty powered gate installers and specialists have now successfully completed the Door & Hardware Federation powered gate safety diploma training course.

With more courses planned, the number of successful trainees is set to rise to 500 by the end of 2015.

The two-day training scheme was launched at the end of 2013 by

the DHF Powered Gate Group, in its drive to increase safety levels in the sector.

The group represents the leading manufacturers, suppliers, installers and maintainers of powered automatic gates and gate automation equipment.

World’s first tidal lagoon scoops prestigious award

The Landscape Institute has announced the winners of the annual Landscape Institute Awards, with the winning schemes including the world’s first tidal lagoon at Swansea Bay.

Landscape architects LDA Design won the prestigious President’s Award, chosen by new President Noel Farrer, for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, an ambitious project that harnesses tidal power to generate renewable electricity.

Other schemes crowned with a win included Birmingham’s Eastside City Park, designed by Patel Taylor to fulfill a part of Birmingham City Council’s Big City Plan, which scooped an award for public space design; Maida Hill Market, by landscape architects Gillespies, which

provides a valuable area of open space to north London’s Harrow Road community; South Pennines Watershed Landscape Project by South Pennines Local Nature Partnership, a project which engages local communities with the landscape; and Urbis Limited’s A Comprehensive Street Tree Management Plan for Hong Kong, which helps the city to get the most in environmental, social and economic returns from its trees.

Noel Farrer, President of the Landscape Institute, says: "This year’s winners are outstanding examples of landscape architecture. In addition to exceptionally designed schemes, projects also range from a communications strategy waking people up to the role landscape can play in their lives to a dissertation about ethical design.

"The President’s Award winner, Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, sees the winner lead a complex project whilst also truly bringing landscape out into the open by showing how a large infrastructure scheme can contribute positively to our environment.”

The Landscape Institute Awards are presented annually to encourage and recognise outstanding examples of work by the landscape profession.

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Willerby Landscapes receive record fifth award

At the 38th BALI National Landscape Awards, BALI Registered Contractor Willerby Landscapes took the Grand Award for a record fifth time.

This unprecedented achievement comes at the height of Willerby’s professional reputation and recognises their work to take the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, South Park Plaza into legacy.

Held annually at London’s Grosvenor House in Park Lane the BALI National Landscape Awards, in association with

Industry mourns passing of former editor

Mike Beardall, the former editor of The Groundsman magazine, passed away in December.

Mike began his career in newspaper journalism and magazines before launching Oakfield Media, offering a full publishing, public relations and media training service, in 1995. As part of his publishing portfolio he became editor of The Groundsman, the official magazine of the Institute of Groundsmanship – a post he held for eleven years, until December 2006.

In recent years, Mike occupied his time by producing newsletters and public relations material for the likes of DJ Turfcare and Speedcut Contractors.

headline sponsor Rigby Taylor, recognise excellence in landscape design, construction and maintenance achieved by registered members of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI).

Over 110 entries were received this year and a total of 79 awards made. The presentation of the Grand Award to Rick Davies, Operations Director of Willerby Landscapes, was made by sponsor Rigby Taylor’s Executive Chairman Chris Clark.

Willerby Landscapes, who are based in Kent, were awarded the Grand Award - BALI’s highest accolade - at this year’s ceremony for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, South Park Plaza scheme. This very extensive and challenging project saw the successful transition of the Olympic Park’s South Park and Carpenter’s Lock areas into legacy under extremely tight completion deadlines.

Following clearance of the concourse ‘post Games’ by the main contractor, Willerby

carried out extensive remodelling of levels and grounds involving major engineering works, before undertaking the construction of hard landscape features across the entire area and constructing and installing decking and linear seating.

The intelligent use of off-site prefabrication provided a solution to help overcome the challenging time constraints.

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Ecosse Sports first to install new product

producers of synthetic yarns, founded on over a century of expertise and experience.

The new Hybrid grass offers the combined benefits of both polyethylene monofilament and fibrillating fibres. Monofilament fibres are resilient and give excellent pile recovery whilst fibrillating fibres reduce infill splash meaning this new grass offers the very best quality for clients.

Waitrose discovers the wonders of Natratex

Waitrose has used Bituchem’s Natratex Cotswold product to provide the surfacing for the car park at its Malmesbury store in Wiltshire.

Applied to over 3000sqm of the supermarket’s parking space, Natratex Cotswold is a durable surface course that has a distinctive natural looking finish.

Bituchem’s Natratex Cotswold has a fast and simple application that allows for easy and clear demarcation making it an easy specification for private and public sector projects such as car parks, highways, footpaths and cycle lanes.

The Natratex Cotswold product has been developed using a

specially formulated clear binder and decorative aggregate that when combined provides a hardwearing surfacing material while offering an attractive natural stone finish.

Wide ranges of natural coloured aggregates are available to suit any colour scheme to complement or contrast with the landscape.

Ideal for architects and engineers looking for a natural finish hard landscaping product, Natratex Cotswold has proved popular in heritage projects where colour schemes have to reflect the character and period of the existing architecture.

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The

SIS Pitches have developed the new synthetic grass to meet customer demands. It incorporates Bonar Yarn’s products who are one of the oldest independent

Hybrid also offers the very latest in extrusion technology and high grade polymers, with superior tuft lock for optimum product integrity.

It is ideal for both football and rugby playing surfaces and has been tested to both FIFA and IRB standards.

Terrain Aeration ensures rain doesn’t stop play

Run by its members, Essex based Radwinter Bowls Club has a number of teams playing in the Essex and Steeple Bumstead leagues.

The members decided to call in Terrain Aeration and have the green aerated down to a metre, producing vertical drain channels over the whole area.

Terrain used their Scamper Terralift, a lightweight version of their Airforce machine and, while the 660kg compressor unit remained stationary off the green, the Scamper worked across the area in rows two metres apart, creating 400 onemetre deep drainage holes. This is to allow drainage to the sub soil and essential to the process is the shattering of the subsoil with an air blast.

A ‘normal’ bowling green takes about four to five hours to treat but, in the case of Radwinter, the length of time it took to hammer the probe into the obdurate clay stretched the process to over eight hours. The treatment was followed by scarification, top dressing and over seeding.

Terrain

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Little Wonder it’s cutting it with professionals

The Little Wonder Hydro BRC-24 brushcutter with hydrostatic drive is cutting it with professional landscapers, groundsmen and hire outlets. It rips through rough and tough weeds and brush at speeds up to 4.2mph with reduced fatigue for the operator. Constructed in welded steel with solid rod control and Honda GXV390 engine, this is a brushcutter built to last.

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Ecosse Sports Ltd based in Edinburgh are to become the first client in the UK to install SIS Pitches brand new productHybrid 60 3G synthetic grass.

Ecosse Sports are installing the grass at Scotstoun Sports Campus in Glasgow for Glasgow Life, who deliver cultural and leisure services on behalf of Glasgow City Council.

refurbishment of the existing hockey pitch to Hybrid 60 was just one part of a major project that involved work to existing 5a-side and tennis court facilities at Scotstoun.

Deere on the piste

power provided by a John Deere 60hp 4520 fitted with a 400CX front loader and a 44hp 3720 with a 300CX loader, both fitted with 61in high volume Jumbo materials buckets.

Skiing naturally moves the snow sideways and pulls it down to the bottom of the run.

Maintaining the degree of powder required and its depth involves pushing the material back up the slope and decompacting it. These regrooming operations are carried out twice every day and throughout the night, with the

The tractors were delivered earlier this year by Farol’s Hinckley outlet on a two-year lease contract with a 1000 hours a year service clause, in an initial package that also included a Gator 6x4 utility vehicle.

The tractors were not chosen randomly and increased the available power. They are used to move the snow and put it back

where it's needed, which involves pushing the material back up the slopes, which include a 1-in-7 on the main run.

They also drive the stone buriers used for decompacting, which require a decent amount of power.

The Snowdome therefore specified the models that gave it the highest horsepower in a compact unit with a ROPS frame, as a cab would make them too top heavy. On standard turf tyres the tractors have plenty of traction.

Moving snow around the runs is one of the main jobs carried out

by the Gator, which is also used to move personnel, materials and tools around the SnowDome and contributes overall to the efficient running of the venue.

As a result of the success of these John Deere machines, the SnowDome has more recently taken delivery of two new 2032R 32hp compact tractors with H130 loaders and 51in materials buckets, which are used to maintain the snow on the academy slopes and the snow play area.

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Tracmaster celebrates 30 years of innovation

Tracmaster, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of landscaping and groundcare machinery based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Founded in 1984, this family-run business, based has developed two major brands, CAMON and BCS, employs 23 staff, has a nationwide dealer network, an increasing number of overseas distributors

and an annual turnover of £3m.

Tracmaster offers 18 BCS machines and 24 implements in total, from Bank Commanders, mowers and power scythes to scarifiers, rotavators and snowclearing equipment.

“Our aim was originally to sell twowheel tractors into horticultural outlets and our first customer was Brighton Council, whom we still supply,” explains director, Alex Pitt,

“but we soon diversified into supplying hire companies and then conservation organisations. Our snow-clearing equipment has been very successful too – and is widely used by local schools, hospitals and at Gatwick Airport.”

The company currently design and manufacture five key products from their own-brand CAMON, including the scarifier, aerator, turf cutter, rotavator and

wood chipper, and in the past 12 months manufacturing output has risen by an impressive 82%.

Tracmaster has plans to increase the number of products it designs and manufactures in-house too; this allows the company to offer a very high-quality of build and innovation, plus control over the production process.

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One short step for ATT

Manufacturers of the TMSystem and revolutionary INFiNiSystem, Advanced Turf Technology, have taken over newly refurbished accommodation at their base in Sheffield.

Since inception, ATT has occupied space within sister company AET (Advanced Engineering Techniques) and has drawn on the high end engineering experience of AET – this combination of

engineering and agronomy has helped the company to expand and become experts in the field of turf maintenance.

Whilst still within the same facility, ATTs new accommodation is set apart but still within reach of AET’s state of the art laser cutting, CNC machining, pressbrakes and fabrication.

John Deere compact tractors supplied by Midlands dealer Farol play a critical part in keeping the snow covered slopes at the SnowDome in Tamworth in pristine condition.

Metrac H5X takes to the beaches

Supplied by A J & R Scambler & Son Ltd, Dounreay nuclear facility has taken delivery of a 59hp, 4 cylinder, diesel powered, hydrostatic drive, Reform Metrac H5X tractor to monitor local beaches for any sign of radioactive particle pollution.

Simon Richard, the UK agent for

the Reform range, said: “Use of the Metrac H5X for this important work is another example of the year round functionality and all terrain capability afforded by the Metrac series.”

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Avant proves perfect for disability charity

Leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, has recently used a donation from the Monsanto Fund to obtain an Avant 420 compact, multi-purpose tool carrier as a key piece of equipment for its 12 acre farm near Newtown in Powys.

Farm manager Natalie Webster said: "We had almost given up

hope of ever finding a suitable machine until we were introduced to the Avant by a local machinery dealer.

"As soon as we saw it we knew it was perfect for us as it was the only machine we'd seen that ticked all the boxes in terms of size, versatility and ease of use."

A 420 model was therefore soon delivered by Beddoes Compact Plant Sales, complete with standard bucket, a mower attachment, harrow and set of pallet forks and all within the farm's available budget thanks to a sharp pencil.

The Avant 420 model chosen for use at Kerry Farm is powered by a reliable Kubota 14 kW (20 hp)

engine and features an off-centre boom to provide the driver with an unrestricted view of the job in hand. Weighing in at just 980 kg, the machine is equipped as standard with a ROPS safety frame with a tinted plexiglass roof cover and its hydrostatic drive gives a useful speed range from 0 – 12 km/h.

Passchendaele Meadowmat raises money for local Poppy Appeal

Q Lawns, grower of meadow turf, produced a very special version of the Meadowmat to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the World War I and sales enabled them to donate £1,046 to the Feltwell branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL).

The Passchendaele Meadowmat was studded with commemorative poppy seeds and for every square metre sold Q Lawns donated 50p to the RBL to

help with their work looking after veterans and serving members of the British armed forces.

Q Lawns recently launched two other versions of Meadowmat, both studded with native British wildflower and grasses, as part of an attempt to halt the decline of natural meadow grass which has seen a reduction of more than 90 per cent since the end of the Second World War.

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The going’s great at York Racecourse

Award-winning York Racecourse has proved its pedigree once again as perfect racing turf returns to one of the country’s top venues following a two-year programme of extensive resurfacing.

Rich alluvial silt and clay deposits left by the River Ouse had created issues for the grounds team, reports head groundsman Adrian Kay, whose team has been crowned the Institute of Groundsmanship John Deere Professional Horse Racing Grounds Team of the Year award

“We lie in the river’s floodplain and the conditions had allowed weed grasses such as Poa annua, to proliferate, along with a major build-up of thatch,” he explains.

“Weed grass is always prone to disease and creates a lot of organic matter, which can prevent water penetrating to the rootzone. A 10ml layer of thatch is fine but the course had accumulated 2530ml, which was far too thick.”

The 2014 IOG Groundsman of the Year called in sports contractor Chappelow Sports Turf to conduct a programme of remedial work to rectify the problem, beginning two years ago with Koroing off the South Bend extension, which was reseeded with Limagrain MM22 ryegrass mix – “a favourite of mine”, says Kay.

Last October, he called in Chappelow once again to conduct Koro Top Draining of the home straight, which sand-slitted the

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surface down to the main drains, laid in 2007, and removed the silt and clay deposits to stimulate free draining. Chappelow returned this September for a third stint to

tackle furlongs 12 to 14 along the back straight.

Wolves invests in 3G pitch for academy

As part of the construction of its new £7 million Academy and Arena, Championship club, Wolverhampton Wanderers has invested in a new indoor artificial pitch, produced and supplied by TigerTurf; the UK’s leading manufacturer of synthetic sports surfaces.

The new 3G surface, which has been installed to cater for both 11 a side and smaller-sided training matches and drills, enhances Wolves’ ‘Category One’ academy status – the highest status that can be awarded by the Premier League’s academy accreditation system.

Backed by FIFA’s 2-star accreditation, TigerTurf’s Soccer Real 50 XQ surface is an

innovative, third generation, synthetic grass consisting of two unique profiled fibres. Part filled with a combination of specially selected sand and recycled rubber granules, the pitch proved the perfect choice for coaching staff thanks to its unrivalled suitability for professionals and community clubs.

In addition to the bespoke indoor 3G pitch which was installed by sports specialist contractor McArdle Sport Tec Ltd, the new facility at Wolves’ Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground also boasts dressing rooms, an extensive gym area, large multipurpose room, and a specifically developed treatment room.

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Tobermore assist with new enterprise hub

Based within Weston Business Quarter, 'The Hive' is an exciting new business enterprise hub which aims to provide the best resources for business advice and support.

Tobermore, the world class paving and walling manufacturer who supply products for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland, have provided a stunning look for the landscape at the Hive in Weston-Super-Mare.

With investment from the European Regional Development Framework and funding from Triodos Bank, the Hive has been designed by North Somerset Enterprise Agency (NSEA) to meet the needs of start-up and growing businesses. The modern facilities and the experienced team on board ensure that the centre is dedicated to success. The Hive will also be the new home of NSEA so access to its

services and those of its partners, will be available on-site.

The architecture of the business centre was designed by AWW Bristol, who also have bases across London and Plymouth. The building itself, constructed by Henry W Pollard & Sons Ltd from Somerset, incorporates

many energy-saving measures and its construction is set to meet BREEAM excellence status.

The impressive building has been accompanied by the creation of a beautiful landscape design, consisting of Tobermore's beautiful Textured Flag in Buff.

Textured Flag is one of the

premier products in Tobermore's large element paving range. The unique granular surface and mellow colours available with Textured Flag products produce a gorgeous natural and timeworn look. This paving was beautifully laid by MKR Developments.

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Campey to deliver talk on fine turf maintenance

Campey Sales Director Simon Gumbrill will be delivering a talk at BTME 2015 in Harrogate on the changing techniques for fine turf maintenance across Europe.

The seminar to be held on Tuesday 20 January at 2.15pm will look at how new methods of turf management have rapidly developed in European football

stadiums and training centres. Campey Turf Care Systems will be exhibiting many of the machines used to achieve the results as described by Simon in his talk.

The Koro Field TopMaker with Universe rotors will feature heavily. As will the Air2G2 which has had a fantastic response from users in its first year in the UK.

The new VGR Topchanger offers an alternative approach using the power of water to de-compact the soil and create an excellent, healthy environment for grass roots to thrive. Other products on display will cover all aspects of natural turf maintenance including the Dakota 410 in special edition livery, Vredo Super Compact seeder, Imants SandCat and the Imants ShockWave 155.

Souters Sports to highlight high quality services

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Souters Sports, one of the UK’s leading specialist sportsturf contractors, has announced that it will be exhibiting on stand C2.

Renowned for providing sports ground construction, land drainage and sports pitch renovation services of the highest quality. The company caters for clients of all sizes, however large or small.

Serving a wide range of sports turf services, Souters Sports have spent a number of years assembling a first-class team consisting of proven, talented

professionals trained in all aspects of golf course construction. Combined with a significant and on-going investment in market leading equipment, it is easy to see why more and more course managers are now turning to Souters Sports.

The team has proven its experience and expertise at a variety of golf clubs including The Dukes in St Andrews, Cruden Bay, Gleneagles, De Vere Carden Park, Fairfield Golf Club and Loch Lomonds Dundonald Golf Course amongst others. In

addition, the team has two shapers with over 30 years’ experience, who have an esteemed reputation of shaping architects and committees’ visions alike.

A number of the company’s experienced staff will be on hand at BTME to advise industry professionals on any construction, drainage or irrigation-related issues.

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Johnsons Sports Seed to showcase its strongest mixture line up

Johnsons Sports Seed is all about consistently improving and setting new standards and at BTME 2015 the company will showcases its strongest mixture line up ever with 12 new mixture formulations, two completely new mixtures and the introduction of 3 new cultivars.

Market leading brand Johnsons Sports Seed has undergone a complete review for 2015 to ensure grounds professionals have access to the highest quality grass mixtures to give the ultimate performance.

The new cultivars feature high performance DLF fine fescues,

like Beudin – a slender creeping red fescue that has received the highest possible rating for visual merit under independent trialsand the new No 1 rated chewings fescue Humboldt.

For Sports Turf applications Johnsons leading renovation mixture, J Premier Pitch, sees the inclusion of the new cultivar Eurocordus to complete its allstar line-up.

J Premier Pitch delivers an attractive colour, high shoot density, has exceptional disease resistance, great recovery, and exceptional wear tolerance making it a firm favourite with

leading sports venues across the country.

All Johnsons Sports turf mixtures are pre-coated with GroMax biostimulant and the most popular mixtures are also available with the patented iSeed nutrient coating, ensuring even better value from the top class Johnsons cultivars.

A visit to stand A20 will not only be educational but also offer a chance to walk away with some Free NASA developed turf management equipment when placing advance orders.

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Sherriff Amenity continues to support education programme

Sherriff Amenity will once again be holding the BASIS Foundation Award in Amenity and Horticulture at BTME 2015.

The company will also be showcasing a new online Turf Report and Education Platform on stand B34. The BASIS Foundation Award in Amenity and Horticulture has been a resounding success at the exhibition over recent years with an impressive pass rate.

This is set to continue at BTME

2015, with Sherriff Amenity committed to raising the knowledge of pesticides among professional users. As well as playing a vital role in the education programme, Sherriff Amenity’s experienced staff will be out in force on stand B34, providing invaluable advice to greenkeepers, course managers and turf professionals.

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Win a day at the Open Golf Championship with AberMajesty

AberMajesty is a blend of the UK’s favourite Browntop Bentgrasses – AberRegal and AberRoyal. Together, the two UK-bred cultivars offer greenkeepers great all round performance and improved disease resistance for fantastic looking golf greens.

With improved shoot density, fineness of leaf, unrivalled winter and summer greenness and superior overall disease resistance against key threats such as Red Thread and Fusarium, AberMajesty ensures golf green remains as visually stunning as possible throughout the entire year.

AberRoyal is used on a large number of UK and European

courses and is widely recommended by leading agronomists. By combining AberRoyal with recently launched AberRegal, AberMajesty is set to become the number one greenkeepers’ choice.

To celebrate the launch of AberMajesty, Germinal is running a competition for one lucky winner and a guest to watch the final day of play at the Open Golf Championship at Royal St. Andrews on 19th July 2015.

For your chance to win visit Germinal on stand A45 of Hall A at BTME from Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd January.

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Trio of new machines from Grillo

Grillo UK will display three machines from its extensive grounds care range on stand B1.

The Grillo FD2200 is admired for its build quality, wet weather collection and superb finish on fine grass.

This year a large number of prestigious UK golf courses have purchased this model along with its heather management kit for the harvesting and collection of heather on heath land courses.

It was also found to be extremely productive in other areas of the

course including a fast and efficient means of autumn leaf collection.

Also on display will be the FM 1309 cut and drop mower. This machine is powered by a 31hp Yanmar diesel engine with 4 wd, useful carry box and a choice of 3 different cutter decks including a Grillo designed 135cm flail and 3 in one deck.

Introduced earlier in 2014 is the new Climber 8 ride-on brush cutter. Powered by a twin cylinder 18hp B&S engine it has a redesigned 91cm cutter deck,

Highspeed to Harrogate again

Highspeed Group Ltd (Stand C15), a regular exhibitor at BTME will be well worth a visit this year as the company will be featuring new products and there’s to be rather a special surprise we are told. Highspeed Group with their various brands has become a “One Stop Shop”, particularly in the UK. From the oils and lubricants company formed in 1969, the company, under the leadership of Andrew Vincent and David Mears since an MBO in 2001 has grown considerably with new brands created and existing ranges expanded.

The One Stop Shop now offers:

•ClearWater - Already established as the number one below ground Water Recycling System

•Bundedtanks.com - This on -line division of Highspeed Group Ltd will be exhibiting new products at BTME and all orders placed, as a result of the show, will be at on-line or even better prices.

•Waste Management ServicesMany golf clubs and others have a waste management service from Highspeed Group under their Waste Away banner.

The service is operated nationally by the group from their registered waste transfer station in Keighley.

•Workwear - The range of workwear and PPE from Highspeed has grown considerably over the years with new items added each season.

•Tools and EquipmentHighspeed offers massive range of hand, power tools and equipment from a simple screwdriver to a large four post vehicle lift. Ask for a catalogue.

•Oils, Lubricants and associated products - The group’s original products but now an up to date range of oils, greases and associated items incorporating the latest technology and including non-turf burning hydraulic oils.

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larger front and rear wheels, higher ground clearance and enhanced steering. It is fitted with a Kansaki professional

hydrostatic gearbox, front brakes and electromagnetic clutch.

Jacobsen to make annual visit to Harrogate

Jacobsen has taken the decision to return to BTME on an annual basis and the focus on stand M9 will be the Jacobsen MP493 wide area rough mower, one of the first two machines in a series of new mowers, manufactured at their European headquarters in Ipswich. The MP range, powered by 49hp and 65hp Kubota diesel engines, will eventually provide multiple mowing options from a single design platform. The Jacobsen MP493 batwing mower features

three, all new rotary decks, manufactured from high strength, lightweight steel with a 150 mm break-back system on the wing decks help prevent damage. Also on display will be the Jacobsen Eclipse2 petrol-electric hybrid walking greens mower with frequency of cut technology that provides unrivalled consistent mowing across all greens.

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Gianni Ferrari showcases new electric mower

The new Gianni Ferrari GSM, GTM and GSR electric mowers run on Lithium rather than lead batteries and offer a fantastic, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional professional mowers.

Less noise, fewer emissions, easy maintenance, uncompromised performance, these latest concept machines are ticking all the right boxes.

Gianni Ferrari will also be exhibiting the new Turbo Z 322 Diesel at BTME for the first time.

The new Turbo Z 322 D is also compatible with the new 132 cm Dual-Cut deck which allows the operator to switch between mulching mode and rear discharge mode in one simple move.

Gianni Ferrari Enquiry 43

New John Deere mower at BTME 2015

One of John Deere’s new A Model fairway mowers, a 7700A PrecisionCut model, will be shown for the first time at BTME 2015 in Harrogate.

The company will be taking a small-scale stand to highlight the range’s advanced technology features, which are designed to produce a higher quality finish on golf courses and other sports and amenity turf areas, as well as provide users with greater control of the machines and easier operator training.

Based on extensive feedback from greenkeepers and other golf and turf industry professionals, these features include a simple to use TechControl digital display, LoadMatch as used on the John

Deere compact tractor range, and OnCourse Technology for improved overall performance and reliability, better diagnostics and increased operator comfort.

The simple to use, password protected TechControl display enables the course manager, head greenkeeper or deputy to quickly set or change mowing, turning and transport speeds, for example, to limit variations in performance by different operators and provide a more consistent, quality finish. Onboard visual diagnostics and the ability to set regular service intervals also help to maximise productive time.

In addition, the new A Model ECut hybrid electric fairway

mowers can be set to automatically deliver reduced engine speed during mowing, with fuel savings of up to 30 per cent.

John Deere will also be joining BIGGA in announcing the regional winners of a special membership promotion at the show. Five lucky members of BIGGA (plus one GCSAI

member in Ireland) are being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to the US and work with the greenkeeping team and other volunteers from around the world at the legendary Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

John Deere Enquiry 44

The Grass Group doubles up

New line marking range on display

The Vitax Supaturf stand - A2, Hall A – will see the debut of Supaturf’s new line-up of marking machines, including the TXE 606 and 353.

Delivering enhanced performance and even easier operation, the new machines woll be joined by the next generation Briteliner Arrow, transfer wheel technology for today’s turfcare demands on natural or synthetic turf.

Keeping many of Britain’s golf courses in the green is Vitax Enhance, an innovative range of bioactive fertilisers that includes microgranular and liquid products tailored to fine turf areas like golf greens and fairways that now embraces a water-soluble option.

The winner of The Big Draw, to be announced in the run-up to BTME, is due to be presented with a superb set of Supaturf’s just-launched stencils, designed for marking out pitches, car parks and other public areas for events and sporting fixtures - plus the Supaturf aerosols to go with them.

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With so many new products The Grass Group has had to double its stand size at BTME 2015.

In part it’s to make room for new signing GKB machinery, plus an expanded showing from Trilo. Established brands like ATT, RotaDairon and CTI Tines have also been accommodated.

One of the highlights from the Trilo portfolio will be the BL960 Blower, designed to be one of the most powerful on the market. The BL960 is fitted with a

960mm fan complete with 9 fan blades providing a large capacity and far reaching air making it ideal for use in large parks or on the golf course. It is driven by a Walterscheid PTO shaft and can optionally be equipped with a 180 degree reversible spouts which can be operated from the driver’s seat.

Selected out of the innovative GKB range of equipment will be the Sandfiller. This machine is ideal for golf courses and sports fields where surface water and

moss forming are a problem. It provides economic and environmentally-friendly aeration of the top layer by using three adjustable depth rollers and a slitting rotor. It can then fill the trenches with sand - the flow of which is controlled hydraulically by a valve on the side of the machine.

Following on the heels of last year’s launch of the ATT INFiNiSystem in a 26” configuration, comes a whopping 30” version! This pedestrian unit will be kept under wraps until its launch at BTME 2015.

Making its first appearance at BTME, and extending the comprehensive range of seeding machinery available from RotaDairon, is the pedestrian propelled SEED-CAR - perfect for small spaces, or those with difficult accesses, it has a working width of just 700mm and weighs in at 51kg, but offers a 55 litre capacity. The SEED-

CAR has an integral 18kg rear roller and height adjustable handlebar, complete will all controls, for easy seed distribution.

No newcomer to BTME is CTI Tines, exclusively from The Grass Group. In the field of replacement tines and bedknives, their one piece solid rod construction from 4140 superior steel is gaining acknowledgement as 'best-in-class'. They exceed the norm and lead to a longer life, with optimum wear, and are considered to provide significant operational performance with value for money.

Smokers will be sad not to see (lean on!) a Progressive mower outside of Hall A but that slot will be taken by a Trilo S3 - a compact and economical vacuum sweeper with a loading capacity of three cubic metres.

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Charterhouse brings Redexim and Graden products together

A new chapter in the history of Charterhouse Turf Machinery will unveil itself at BTME 2015 on stand B48 when ‘Green’ joins ‘Red’.

For the first time in Harrogate, Graden machines will complement the Redexim equipment for the care and maintenance of natural turf surfaces.

The Graden range of verticutters are renowned for their depth of cut as well as their ingenuity with products like the Contour Sand Injector (CSI) – a scarifier/aerator with the ability to scarify to any depth between 1mm-40mm, whilst simultaneously backfilling the grooves with either sand or a combination of sand and seed. Because it is able to do both jobs in one pass, play downtime is reduced without causing any detrimental effect to the firmness of the ground. From the Redexim stable comes innovative machinery like the

Verti-Quake 2516 - a linear aerator which decompacts the soil via 18 rotating off-set blades. With a working width of 1.6m, the VertiQuake works to a depth of 250mm to vastly improve drainage, root development and the uptake of moisture and nutrients.

Charterhouse will also be displaying the DS800 topdresser from their highly successful Rink range. This twin-disc topdresser spreads material up to 15m wide and can successfully operate light, heavy or wet applications.

The DS800 has a hopper capacity of 0.8m3, a working speed of 19mph and the benefit that the spreading pattern and densitydetermined by the tractor spinner and conveyor belt speed - can all be controlled easily from the tractor seat.

Charterhouse Enquiry 48

Hastings opts for LED energy saving scheme

Pressure on public spending and a commitment to making the best use of public resources has meant that East Sussex County Council (ESCC) has focussed on a more appropriate level of lighting, where and when it is of most benefit.

It could not carry on providing street lighting in exactly the same way it had been, like so many other authorities it has been forced to make very difficult decisions in order to reach significant savings over the coming years. ESCC were spending close to £1.4 million a year on electricity for street lighting and has now opted for LED with Colas.

Following on from the successful LED lantern replacement scheme in Eastbourne, Hastings is the next town to benefit from the installation of this lighting for its residential roads. LED is state of

the art in the lighting industry and gives a white light which enables good colour rendering, meaning colours can be seen and facial recognition is made easier.

The LED lighting units range from 8 LED 16 watt units (equivalent to the original style 35w low pressure Sodium lanterns consuming approximately 58 watts each) up to 40 LED 64 watt units (equivalent to the original 90watt low pressure Sodium lamps consuming 110 watts each). These changes will save in the region of £130K per annum on electricity costs, add to this the (CO2) Carbon, a saving estimated to be some 800 tonnes. The scheme will contribute significantly to the overall County Council demand to reduce its costs.

Free counter-terrorism guide for buildings and venues

As police forces across the country take to the streets to advise the public as part of Counter-terrorism Awareness Week, hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) security specialist, Townscape Products, is informing building and venue managers on the role they must play.

The current terror threat for the UK is ‘severe’, the highest it’s been since 2011, and Jonathan Goss, managing director of Townscape Products, is warning any facility which attracts a high concentration of people needs to review its perimeter security measures.

As part of Counter-terrorism Awareness Week, Townscape is providing building owners,

architects and facilities managers with a free perimeter protection factsheet, advising them on how they can create a robust vehicle

barrier system. This free guide can be downloaded from the Townscape website –www.townscapeproducts.co.uk

Townscape has been providing integrated PAS 68 HVM solutions to many of the UK’s largest airports, utilities infrastructure, visitor attractions, government and public buildings.

Townscape’s Counter Terror (CT) Block is a perimeter security system designed to immobilise a 7.5 tonne vehicle traveling at 40mph. The CT Block requires only very shallow (100mm) foundations, making it inexpensive to install without compromising on building security.

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GE Lighting reveals new high watt roadway solution

GE Lighting has expanded its outdoor LED offering with the introduction of five new fixtures, vastly expanding the number of application areas it can cater for.

The latest addition to its range of outdoor LED solutions is the Multiple Module Spinella roadway fixture, providing intelligent and cost effective lighting for local and highways authorities high duty application areas.

With a range of output levels, from 90 up to 230 watts, the new fixture is ideal for a variety of main road, motorway and increased luminaire spacing applications. Offering a sophisticated LED system within a reliable outdoor fixture, the Multiple Module Spinella provides and intelligent platform with a feasible 70 per cent energy saving.

Offering a smart solution to local and highways authorities, the new fixture is capable of accommodating a number of intelligent devices and control

systems, making it the perfect first step towards an intelligent city.

Compatible with GE Lighting’s LightGrid technology, DALI, 010V, Dyna dim and photocell, customers are able to use the fixture in the most efficient way as analytic data can be recorded and responsive operation can be employed.

Spinella incorporates GE Lighting’s advanced optical reflector technology, which has been designed to minimise glare and increase control of the direction and level of illumination.

Importantly, Spinella offers superb reliability – minimal

maintenance requirements and service disruption are critical for modern cities and with a rated service life of 60,000 hours at L90, GE’s new fixture provides the latest technology with peace of mind.

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Green Estate’s Pictorial Meadow Perennial Turf

Any Pictorial Meadow perennial seed mix can be supplied as a turf.

Autumn /winter is the best time to lay, but it can be laid in spring /summer with additional irrigation. Ground should be

Coldrooms are blooming good

Williams Refrigeration provides coldrooms for the storage of cut flowers to florists and garden centres.

The importance of maintaining the ‘cold chain’, as a flower makes its way on the journey from the grower to the flower shop and onto the shelf, shouldn’t be underestimated.

Temperature affects flowers in many ways: water loss, flower opening, stem bending, petal wilting, flower fall, the possibility of infection.

Cut flowers are held at their optimum temperature in a coldroom, thus preserving them and increasing their shelf life. However, not all florists and garden centres have acres of space - that’s where British manufacturer Williams comes in.

Williams offers a truly flexible coldroom solution, featuring a modular construction and a range of panel sizes that allow designers to create bespoke rooms to virtually any size or shape. These can be assembled on-site, overcoming any accessibility problems.

A removable POD refrigeration system delivers enhanced storage capacity and hassle free maintenance. There are also options of movable partition walls for dual compartment rooms, which can be moved to increase or decrease space.

Where space is really limited Williams can supply exterior coldrooms that can be sited adjacent to buildings.

For optimum thermal efficiency Williams coldrooms are built

with 90mm, zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) foam insulated panels. Camlocks are foamed in to tongue and groove joints for a tight locking stable structure which eliminates the risk of ice build-up in joints and ensures a ‘thermal envelope’.

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BAR EXTREME provides attractive alternative

Neil Mitchell from Greentech Sportsturf Ltd supplies Royal Aberdeen Golf Club with its Barenbrug grass seed and the course is looking better than ever.

Seven years ago Head Greenkeeper Robert Patterson embarked on a programme to replace all gravel paths. With 15,000 rounds played across the year, Robert believes a

standard fescue bent turf would not withstand the wear pressure on walkways.

Instead he overseeds the paths three to four times a year with the fine-leafed ryegrasses in Barenbrug BAR EXTREME to ensure they can withstand heavy foot fall while still looking managed and well presented. These narrow, hightraffic paths are maintained at the

same level as the fairways: they are aerated, overseeded and fed in the same way.

According to Robert, the results after taking the hard pathways back to grass has made a huge visual improvement - softening the landscape of the entire course.

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SunPatiens receive prestigious award

The award, whilst helping gardeners choose the best plants for their garden, builds on this power flower’s reputation for landscaping performance and will offer growers and retailers significant

commercial opportunity. Easy to grow and easy to care for, SunPatiens are a hybrid with New Guinea Impatiens making them disease resistant and weather tolerant too. This robust garden performer excels in full sun or shade, providing versatile landscaping options.

As the UK's primary distributor of SunPatiens, Earley entered a selection of SunPatiens into the RHS 2014 Plant Trials at Wisley in Surrey, which was assessed by the Trial Forum.

Chaired by Mr Greg Redwood of Kew Garden, the forum comprised 10 people all with the skill-set needed to bring a wealth of knowledge to the trial and make a sound and robust judgement.

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SunPatiens from leading independent producer and supplier of young plants, Earley Ornamentals, have been awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

New and improved GoGreen

Over recent years, professionals in the groundscare and amenity industry have turned to Sherriff Amenity’s GoGreen complexed iron range.

The popular products have now been updated as a new formulation. Renowned for delivering outstanding results, the GoGreen range is available as long-lasting iron granules (GoGreen Granules) and in liquid form (GoGreen Plus).

They have now both been enhanced with the addition of a

new dual action wetting agent which utilises new surfactant technology.

The wetting agent formulation adds a further mode of action and allows the iron to be more quickly taken up by the plant by having a penetrant action, leading to excellent spreading effects, giving better coverage on the leaf surface.

The new formulation will appeal to dedicated users of the GoGreen range because none of the original components are removed.

The GoGreen range is available exclusively from Sherriff Amenity.

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Conditioner unlocks potential of poor quality soils

Using a silicate colloid based soil conditioner to promote plant growth can help landscapers to maximise the potential of manufactured, compacted and contaminated soils, including those polluted by heavy metals.

Richard Brown, amenity sales manager for Germinal, recommends the use of a phosphate-based electrolyte fertiliser in all scenarios where poor soil quality presents a barrier to effective vegetation establishment.

Getting plants to establish effectively on the types of lowgrade soils commonly associated with recently developed landscapes or road verges is a commonly occurring problem. Manufactured, compacted and contaminated ground often lacks the soil structure and nutrient content to enable young seedlings to exhibit vigorous growth, while salt and heavy metal burdening at road verges can also result in lack lustre foliage.

However, the use of a pre-seeding fertiliser and soil conditioner that improves soil structure and enhances nutrient availability and uptake can help to combat many of these problems, as Richard Brown of Germinal explains.

“Landscapers and landscape architects are regularly faced with the challenge of getting vegetation to grow in locations where soil quality is disadvantageous to viable plant growth. By using an electrolyte based soil conditioner, low-grade soils can be improved and become capable of allowing vegetation to thrive.”

Containing an electrolyte system of sodium silicate and phosphate, Agrosil LR improves soil structure and drainage by

forming large molecules of porous silicate gels or colloids. These colloids not only improve soil porosity, but can also lock up heavy metals such as lead or cadmium and can protect plants from fungal pathogens such as Fusarium and leaf spot.

Agrosil LR enhances phosphate availability to plant roots, making the poorest quality and most nutrient deficient soils capable of supporting viable plant growth.

“Young seedlings require very few nutrients other than phosphate during the early stages of growth,” Mr Brown continues. “Applying a top dressing at 35 to 50g/m2 prior to seeding, or as an under-turf treatment at 100 to 120 g/m2, will not only improve the structure of the soil, but also provide the necessary nutrients for vegetation to grow in impoverished, manufactured and contaminated soils.”

Agrosil LR has a 20% total phosphate content (as P2O5) and contains 36% mainly reversibly soluble silicate. It has been shown to penetrate soil to a depth of 30cm where it activates the growth of roots by creating water and air storage cells within the structure of the soil. This improves the capillary transport of water and increases the utilisation of nutrients by making more phosphate available and reducing the risk of salt shock.

Agrosil LR also protects against fungal infections such as Fusarium, leaf spot and powdery mildew by promoting a strong increase of silicate in the leaf which prevents these diseases from taking hold.

Germinal Enquiry 59

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Gianni Ferrari launches unique hedge cutter

The Gianni Ferrari 2-side reach arm hedgecutter offers a real alternative to the common flail models. It brings with it an environmentally friendly approach to controlling hedgerows.

A sickle bar replaces the contraversial flail action which is so often blamed for the dramatic ripping apart of hedges. The effect is an effecient, clean and far less drastic cut which reduces disturburance of the resident wildlife to an absolute minimum.

The Gianni Ferrari cutting system uses a sickle bar with reciprocating blades to produce a scissor–like sharp, neat cut. The “SCH Schumacher” teeth produce a low impact but efficient, clean cut on branches up to 3cm diameter while protecting small tiny branches by slicing through them rather than tearing them apart. Unlike tractor mounted hedge cutters, the Gianni Ferrari hedge cutter is fully

integrated on the front of Gianni Ferrari Turbo Loader traction unit.

It offers greater visibility, comfort and safety with the advantage of the operator always looking forward - not over his shoulder. He can anticipate and control the

cutting line and action from the drivers seat using the joystick.

An impressive extended reach will cut up to 710 cm using the vertical bar and 588 cm with the horizontal bar.

Fitted as standard, the articulated reach arm allows the hedge trimmer to work on both sides of a hedge, cutting both right and left sides with ease.

Gianni Ferrari Enquiry 63

Makita introduces compact pole hedge trimmer

Makita continues to expand their professional grounds care and maintenance range with the new Makita EN5950SH long reach hedge trimmer

It is designed for landscape contractor operations where the 1 metre handle extension enables the 590mm blade to reach further across the hedge. This is a straight hedge trimmer without blade angle adjustment, however with its compact length it still gives good reach, making it ideal for deep hedges and shrubs where a full length pole trimmer is too long, and perfect for transportation in smaller commercial vehicles.

The new Makita EN5950SH is powered by the efficient Makita MM4 4-stroke petrol engine. This

25.4cc version delivers 1.03hp and will run up to 10,000rpm. The MM4 engine is very economic with low fuel consumption, low running costs and low emissions and is lightweight and comfortable to use. Moreover the wet sump oil pressure lubrication system enables this trimmer to be used at any angle.

The 590mm blade is double sided meaning it will cut on both sides for maximum productivity. The blade will run up to 2,100 strokes per minute and will cut 21mm diameter branches. Weighing just 6.0kg, this well balanced trimmer has an ergonomically designed forward D handle and rear control grip handle for maximum machine control.

Tracked dumpers help clear the way

The Hinowa TX2500 TraXporter, available from Access Platform Sales is a powerful, robust 2.5t capacity tracked dumper with a swivel skip which can be operated at the same time as the vehicle is in motion, an advantage over most of its competitors.

It also has a 180° rotating seat and controls, so the operator can always face in the direction of travel. The TraXporter is already in production and available to order.

Designed for difficult ground conditions, the TX2500 has a top speed of 7.5mph and a Kubota 4cylinder 35.9kW (48.8hp) diesel engine. The rubber tracks utilise two fixed and four floating rollers, for powerful and smooth traction. The operator is protected by an FOPS-approved cage and a safety belt. The simple controls include two levers for steering and a smooth accelerator pedal, as well as a one-touch parking

brake. The dumper is rated for 1.49m³. Slewing the skip also enables efficient tipping from either side or the rear.

As a tracked machine, it causes little or no ground disturbance when traversing lawns or grass, making them ideal for tree work in landscaped areas. APS is the exclusive UK distributor for all Hinowa construction, lifting and material handling products.

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Petrol chainsaw offers quality performance

Go Orange for high quality stump grinders

The Carlton SP7015TRX stump grinder is one of the largest of its kind available in the UK and is a ‘go anywhere do anything’ machine that makes light work of any size stump.

It provides big cutting power from a massive 1780mm cutting arc and offers and impressive 1060mm cutting height above ground and 340mm below.

grinder with a 1090mm cutting arc providing a 355mm cutting depth below ground. Both machines are radio remote controlled to increase operator visibility, usability and safety.

Orange Plant was established in 2001 and now they are a main dealer for GreenMech, Carlton Stump Grinders, Green Teeth and Hakki Pilke Firewood Processors.

the American market. Americans see big, heavy and powerful as best whereas a different viewpoint to emissions, manoeuvrability and manpower in the UK means something small but capable is preferred.

and reliable build quality; efficient razor cutting system and simple belt drive meaning all horsepower from the engine is transferred to the cutting wheel.

The Oregon MTD GCS 410040

petrol chainsaw, available from E.P.Barrus Ltd, is well priced and powerful.

It has been designed to offer domestic users the performance levels of a professional chainsaw at low budget price. It has a powerful 2-stroke petrol engine which delivers plenty of torque

and a fast work rate even on tougher cuts. The chainsaw comes with a 40cm bar and a 3.8" chain making it ideal for sawing up logs for the fire as well as other work around the garden. It features automatic chain lubrication which improves performance.

Oregon Enquiry 68

Seppi Starsoil is a star attraction

Seppi, Italian specialists in manufacturing top, quality forestry mulchers and mowers, have unveiled its newest product.

The Starsoil, which is the latest soil tiller and stone crusher, certainly lives up to its name and Lamberhurst Engineering, the UK distributor is expecting an influx of orders. Suitable for tractors, with a power class

between 150 and 250 HP, the Starsoil is equipped with a new traction system that simplifies work by ensuring greater efficiency. Amongst these are soil-tiling to a depth of 40 cm, crushing stones with a min. diameter of 30 cm and mulching wood with a diameter of 40 cm.

The power from the 66HP turbo diesel engine was evident as it made short work of the stump.

The SP5014TRX is a compact, powerful and reliable stump

Orange Plant had to overcome a number of challenges when introducing Carlton to the UK, mostly due to the difference in opinions and regulations from

There are also vast differences between American and European regulations meaning Orange Plant had to enforce some changes to the machines and update the paperwork to ensure all models complied with EU and CE legislation.

Carlton’s are well respected in the market, known for their robust

GreenMechs’ SAFE-Track system proves a success

For the reduction of woody waste on difficult to get to locations and steep embankments, the awardwinning SAFE-Trak models from GreenMech stand out alone.

The GreenMech SAFE-Trak system incorporates two independently adjusted track mounted legs. By extending one track at a time embankments up to 35° can be traversed in complete safety.

With both track mounts fully extended a massive ground clearance of 600mm can be achieved for clearance of hidden obstacles making it the ideal choice for jobs on the

most difficult terrain. The SAFE-Trak 19-28 is a powerful workhorse fitted with a 50hp diesel engine. It has a 190mm x 280mm letterbox-style infeed

throat which provides a 190mm chipping capacity and comes fitted as standard with GreenMechs’ patented DiscBlade chipping technology and

The evolution of mobile shredding

PSD Groundscare is the exclusive distributor for the Eliet range of products throughout the UK.

The launch of the new Super Prof builds on the existing key features making it even more user friendly, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. One of the key additions is the air-blown chip removal via a 360o rotatable discharge chute that will blow the chips to a height of two meters.

Over the years the Super Prof has earned a well-deserved reputation of being capable of processing almost any kind of green waste. This system produces small chips by keeping them in the chipping chamber longer and are then discharged via the chute. An additional feature is the introduction of a 30% larger infeed opening for disposing of bulkier and loose waste.

The Super Prof remains a highly efficient 4 Season Shredder that is the envy of all. In the spring

and autumn there is a lot of green waste to be processed and the abundance of wet material may clog up other shredders and in summer and winter the Super Pro deals with the high usage volume of shredding wood and shrubbery impeccably whilst remaining highly efficient.

The new model will be launched at LAMMA on January 21 and 22, so visit PSD Groundscare in hall 8 on stand 8120 and take a look at this fantastic new machine from leading manufacturer ELIET.

PSD Groundscare Enquiry 72

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‘no stress’ electronic control system.

GreenMech Enquiry 69

Orange Plant Enquiry 67

Blåkläder UK launches new website

Swedish workwear manufacturer, Blåkläder, has announced the launch of its brand new, updated and improved corporate website, allowing customers a smoother and easier online experience.

For the first time, Blåkläder now features pricing on every article, offers the ability to save articles into ‘favourites’ and has also added a ‘create PDF’ function. Further new features will be added and developed on a regular basis to continually improve the site.

Managing Director of Blåkläder UK, David Snelling, said he is thrilled with the work his team has done to get the website to this position: “The new website has

enhanced functionality, much easier navigation, terrific filtering capability, awesome dealer functions and much more. It’s important for Blåkläder to provide customers with the best possible service and an improved

website is just one of the ways we are showing our commitment to this promise,” he said.

Blåkläder has a long and proud history of manufacturing the highest quality workwear. 50+

years of expertise and experience makes Blåkläder workwear among the best of the best, for people with the toughest, hardest and most strenuous jobs.

To demonstrate their confidence in the quality of their products, Blåkläder offer a lifetime warranty on seams, meaning if during the useful lifetime of a garment a seam should fail, Blåkläder will repair or replace it free of charge provided the garment has not been torn or cut by sharp edges. This assurance of quality is notable in all of the finished Blåkläder products.

Blåkläder Enquiry 74

Snickers XTR Shield redefines modern workwear

Snickers has 40 years’ experience of designing and manufacturing market-leading working clothes for professional tradesmen and women.

The pioneering XTR Shield Jackets, Trousers and Kneepads are super-light working clothes that act as a lightweight protective shield around your body, allowing you to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor work.

With advanced technology fabrics, these clothes deliver great comfort and limitless functionality. The Trousers provide breathable, windproof and waterproof protection with superior knee protection and comfort. Similarly, the Jacket creates a super-light, maxicomfort shield around your body that follows your every move on site.

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Innovation in workwear protection

For more than 25 years SIP Protection has invested in the development, design and production of protective clothing for chainsaw users. The INNOVATION II range of clothing has been developed using the most technological fabrics available and we believe we have produced the lightest, most comfortable, yet hard wearing range ever. The new garments utilise a brand new outer fabric which is not only lightweight, but incredibly strong, this is achieved using Cordura fibres.

SIP Protection Enquiry 77

Timberland PRO has winter working all wrapped up

Timberland PRO has got winter working all wrapped up for those in construction, maintenance and other professional outdoor trades with a range of winter jackets designed to provide essential protection against the elements.

Central to the winter working range is the Timberland PRO 114, a truly high performance 3in-1 Parka that offers outstanding protection against the cold, wind and rain, enabling workers to stay warm and dry even in sub-zero temperatures.

A Parka, Rain jacket and Fleece all in one, yet extremely lightweight and comfortable, durability comes from a specially manufactured and hard wearing 100% Nylon Polyamide twill on the outer shell.

Joining it is the new hikinginspired softshell Timberland PRO 134 jacket, designed with a fabric incorporating a specialist rip-stop weaving which provides extremely strong tear and

abrasion resistance ensuring durability in tough working environments.

Underneath there is a soft fleece lining which has been bonded inside adding extra warmth without extra weight. To protect against the elements, the outer shell of the Timberland PRO 134 jacket has been treated with a durable water repellent coating and, following feedback from customers, a fleece-lined, adjustable hood has been added.

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New Reform Metrac H8X in demand

Simon Richard Ltd say the new 81.5hp turbo engined compact Metrac H8X bank tractor announced recently, is in real demand.

Both Aberdeen Council, through the Forfar based Gammies dealership and Natural Resources Wales via Bourne based A J Scambler dealership, having placed orders for February 2015 delivery. Simon Richard said: “The new model meets both environmental

standards and customer expectations for more power. The engine achieves emission level 3B and operator comfort features include air conditioning and new instrument cluster. Like all Metracs the H8X is rated to 45 degrees and whilst addressing operator health & safety issues is also a year round performer as a part of the ground care fleet”

Graden Sand Injector wins new friends

One company that knows better than most about organic matter control is Ecosol Turfcare.

It has worked with Charterhouse Turf Machinery to take delivery of a new Graden Contour Sand Injection machine, a scarifier/aerator with the ability to scarify to any depth from 1mm to 40mm, whilst simultaneously backfilling the grooves with either sand or a combination of sand and seed to improve drainage and rooting.

It works to remove thatch and organic matter that might impede

water movement. It sinks it into the ground incredibly deeply compared to a conventional scarifier using 2mm wide or 3mm wide blades spaced at 25mm centres to remove such matter and offer stability to the surface of the green.

The result is a lovely, true level surface with very little sign of any damage with only the parallel grooves visible. The green is playable virtually immediately, certainly playable within an hour or two.

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Groundcare workhorses for every stable

Kioti has expanded its Mechron UTV series with four new petrol and diesel models being launched by UK importer RECO.

Reco Area Sales Manager Steven Haynes said “With the addition of the four new Mechron UTVs to our line-up we have now a full product offering to suit the varied customer base that makes up the growing UTV market.”

The new Mechron 250 and 500 petrol utility vehicles are designed with the leisure market in mind with speeds of up to 65kph. Both models are supplied in Kioti orange as standard and a camo exterior option is available for the 500 model.

Despite being a compact machine the Mechron 250 petrol UTV offers a manual tipping cargo box with 80kg carrying capacity. It has a mid-mounted electronic fuel injected 16hp engine, plus rack and pinion steering. There is adequate space for two people

with a vinyl bench seat that can be removed for ease of access to the engine bay.

In comparison the larger Mechron 500 petrol UTV is powered by an18hp water cooled single cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection as standard. The cargo box has 200kg carrying capacity.

Twin high back ‘sports style’ bucket seats, with automotive style seat belts and suspension on all wheels offer a comfortable ride.

Both models feature Dual range CVT, engaged using a dash mounted lever.

Built on an extended Mechron 2210 chassis, the new 2230 model is equipped with the same features as found on current models. Generous ground clearance and power steering are standard and the 2230 includes a 500kg capacity cargo box that

is 300mm longer than the standard box.

Kioti is also launching a four-seat diesel Mechron 2240 UTV. This has been designed to carry four passengers plus a full load.

The Mechron 2240 UTV has been designed with front and back ‘walk-through’ design to offer plenty of leg room for the operator and passengers.

The rear cargo box is the same as on the 2200/2100 models, with a capacity of 300kg and this model also features a large under seat storage box that is split into different sized sections.

Due to the longer chassis the frame rails have been double stacked for additional strength. Hydraulic power steering is included as standard, along with CVT Hi + Low gear plus selectable two- or four-wheel drive.

Redesigned models

Kubota has updated its top selling diesel ATV range with the RTVX900, which offers increased towing capacity and improved

performance from a new chassis, uprated suspension and redesigned HST transmission.

The new chassis design gives ground clearance of 260mm, tow hitch sockets front and rear and heavy duty skid plates, while front and rear suspensions now use a wishbone system and are height adjustable for carrying loads or use as a runabout. Anti-rollbars and stabiliser links cut body roll and further boost traction.

Power is supplied by a 21.6hp Kubota D902 engine, driving through a new higher capacity two-range hydrostatic transmission, designed to offer increase torque and faster response. Top speed is 40kph and inboard wet disc brakes offer back-up to Kubota’s proven dynamic braking, while an automatic limited slip differential in front and foot-operated differential to the rear improve performance in muddy conditions.

Towing capacity is now 1000kg, while the 500kg capacity cargo

bed had hydraulic tipping as standard.

UK specification includes a Mauser ROPS with roof; cab kits which can include heater, sun visor and radio are easily fitted, and cabin noise levels have been reduced to 83db. Available in orange (worksite) and camo (recreational) finishes, both versions can be road homologated.

Electric power

Ransomes Jacobsen has introduced the all-electric Cushman Hauler PRO

and PRO X, which feature a 72volt AC drivetrain said to offer a range and power comparable to petrol-powered machines.

"This new Cushman Hauler PRO gives Course Managers the range and power of a petrol-powered utility vehicle, but in a silent, allelectric package that is fast becoming the norm," said Ransomes Jacobsen’s Richard Tyrrell, Product Manager for Cushman and E-Z-GO vehicles.

The 72-volt drivetrain in the new Hauler PRO is an upgrade from more traditional 48-volt systems

Sprayer investment earns rewards

Beversbrook Sports and Community Facility introduced a Martin Lishman sprayer to their range of turf care equipment.

Key features of the 250 litre Demount Sprayer include a Honda GX160 4.8HP engine coupled to an AR70 PTO pump; 3-section balanced valve block with pressure regulation, agitation and isolator for each boom section and circuit rinse and eye wash tanks.

Beversbrook Sports Facility upgraded to a 6 metre heavy duty

boom with stainless steel spray lines for durability and a hand lance for basic spot spraying. When the sprayer is not in use, the chassis can easily be lifted out of the Kubota RTV bed and stored away.

The 250 litre Demount Sprayer has given the groundscare team the flexibility they were looking for and the tank size is perfect for their requirements.

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and will give up to 50 miles between charges. The patented AC Drive technology also ensures that the Hauler PRO maintains consistent power and performance throughout the day.

Up to 25 per cent more energyefficient than DC technology, AC Drive technology also provides for features such as regenerative braking that recharges the batteries whenever the vehicle’s brakes are applied and speed control to maintain constant speeds up and down steep slopes.

The Hauler PRO is equipped with a standard on-board charger, eliminating the need for a separate bulky charger. An optional 12V outlet is also available.

A standard limited-slip differential provides for improved traction on wet or loose ground, while helping to protect fairways from damage due to wheel slippage.

The Hauler PRO features a maximum load capacity of 454kg and is available as standard with a 269 litre capacity cargo bed. A 422 litre capacity aluminium cargo bed is available as a factory-installed option.

With all the attributes of the Hauler PRO, the Hauler PRO X also features lifted suspension offering increased ground clearance for work on rough terrain.

Heavy-duty vehicles

Built to handle the toughest of tasks, Toro’s Workman HD Series of heavy-duty utility vehicles comprises two-wheel and fourwheel-drive diesel options. The Workman HDX-D model offers the highest total carrying load in the industry together with a towing capacity of up to 1588kg.

The HD Series also features the ibeam shaped DeDion rear axle, and it is this, says Lely’s commercial sales manager, Jeff Anguige, coupled with ideal weight distribution, that contributes to its light tread.

“The innovative automotive technology that isolates the engine, transmission and main frame from all load forces, thereby eliminating potential overstress in these components, ensures the vehicle’s versatility on all types of turf and makes it a suitable option for groundsmen and greenkeepers alike.”

Additional features include an elevating, scissor-lift work

Ice and easy with Wessex

platform with a 273kg lift capacity that can be raised from 0.96m to 2.5m. Both the twowheel and four-wheel-drive options also feature a 70-degree steering angle that gives manoeuvrability of a three-wheel vehicle with four-wheel stability.

In addition to its established range of diesel powered Gators, John Deere also offers a choice of newer petrol-engined XUV models.

Greater acceleration is provided by the four-wheel drive XUV 825i, which has been designed for customers looking for advanced off-road performance, all-day riding comfort and the ability to cope with extreme terrain, says John Deere.

Sold in the company’s traditional green and yellow livery, the 825i is equipped with an 812cc, three-cylinder, liquidcooled, dual OHC petrol engine producing 50hp and a top speed of 67kph, plus a 26.7-litre fuel tank. The engine incorporates electronic fuel injection for easy starting, which together with the new continuously variable transmission (CVT) results in smoother automotive-style performance.

A fully locking four-wheel drive system improves performance on all types of terrain and power steering is standard. The fully independent double wishbone suspension provides 203mm of wheel travel and up to 267mm of ground clearance.

The cargo box is made of a composite material that eliminates rust and dents and reduces noise. Load capacity is 454kg, while towing capacity is 680kg.

The 4x4 XUV 550 and XUV 550 S4 Gators, in green and yellow livery, provide a choice of two or four-passenger machines.

To accommodate up to four people, the XUV 550 S4 model features a stretched chassis that adds a rear bench seat to the two standard front bucket seats. With the flip of a lever, the rear seat can be converted to a cargo rack to provide additional carrying capacity.

The composite cargo box carries up to 181kg and using the standard heavy-duty 51mm rear

receiver hitch, the vehicles can also tow up to 500kg.

A wide range of attachments and options are available for the XUV 550 Gators, including windshields and a poly roof, which can be built into a fully enclosed cab if required. Further options include a front brush guard and rear bumper, additional front lights, a rear screen and a rail system for the cargo box.

Adding an extra axle and pair of wheels to a utility all-terrain vehicle like the JCB Workmax is the most effective way to spread its load over delicate surfaces.

The weight of the vehicle, driver, passenger and anything carried in the cargo deck is then distributed over six generous turf tyres instead of four, ensuring that the Workmax 6x4 treads as lightly as possible, says JCB.

The Workmax 6x4 is powered by a 21hp three-cylinder Perkins engine with a continuously variable transmission, with high and low

ranges for travelling and working, which uses a Kevlar-reinforced belt on the pulleys for durability. Enclosed oil-immersed disc brakes work efficiently and consistently.

All-terrain innovation Polaris has introduced new Ranger side-by-side vehicles, both petrol and diesel, together with new Sportsman ATVs.

The first of the new Rangers for 2015 are the full-size Ranger Diesel 1000 and the six-seater Ranger Diesel 1000 Crew.

Updates include a new threecylinder, Tier 4-compliant Diesel engine and a double alternator output, offering 110 amps to power more accessories.

The new Ranger ETX ‘entry level’ utility vehicle, which replaces the 400, features a 31hp EFI ProStar engine, while the Ranger 570 has a new 44hp ProStar EFI engine. Both models have enhanced styling, ProFit accessory integration with refined cab comfort and increased suspension travel.

Spraying brine has become an increasingly popular and easy method of ice and snow ice control.

The ideal way to spray is using an ATV or UTV mounted sprayer.

The Wessex ATV brine sprayer has a specialist 1 ½ metre boom featuring 3 individual clusters of nozzles for varying applications.

The 55 litre tank will hold enough brine to cover 1250 square metres or 1.5 metres width over a 1 kilometre distance. A key feature over this area is that only a fraction of the amount will be used in caparison to a

conventional solid salt spreader.

With brine pre-treatment, when the frost or the snow comes, the brine is already on the ground and even if the water has evaporated there is still a salt present which will reduce the ice factor.

With the Wessex ATV brine sprayer there is also a hand lance always in readiness for treatment of areas such as narrow paths, steps and doorways.

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One of the main features of all the new Rangers is the Lock & Ride Pro-Fit cab system for improved fit and finish, durability and ease of installation. Premium options include interior liners, electric windows, and tip out glass windscreens.

The new Sportsman ETX ATV offers 30hp engine output plus improved ergonomics and storage. It is joined by the Sportsman 570 with 22 per cent more horsepower and Electronic Fuel Injection, with a two-seater option on the 570 x 2 and optional electronic power steering for the Sportsman 570 EPS. The Sportsman UTE 570 adds Polaris four-wheel descent control for hill work.

For something different, the Polaris ACE offers a sit-in chassis said by the company to combine everything an ATV has to offer with the safety and convenience of a side by side.

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has added two new utility quad bikes to its CanAm range, with an eye to taking on the current market leaders. Using Rotax engines designed to offer more horsepower and torque than units of a similar capacity, higher towing capacities and keen pricing, the company is aiming to get a foothold in a relatively new sector.

Improved power The Can-Am Outlander L is available in two models – the L 450 which has a 427cc Rotax single cylinder engine delivering 38hp and the L 500 with a 499.6cc Rotax V-Twin engine delivering 46hp, both considerably more than their competitors’ models of the same size.

“These engines give more torque which means that the V-Twin in particular is more economical, with lower costs of ownership and higher residual value as they do not have to work as hard,” explains commercial manager Paul Wood.

BRP has used the G2 chassis from its leisure quads with Viscolok automatic engagement of the front differential and the option of power steering to give improved handling to match the extra muscle. To this has been added Torsional Trailing Arm independent rear suspension and double A-arm front suspension, with specific shocks calibration for the task in hand. Ground clearance of 27cm is useful to keep moving on rutted tracks.

A two-range CVT transmission makes for easy driving, with engine braking to assist on a steep descent.

“The higher specification for the suspension also increases grip by

enhancing ground contact,” says Mr Wood.

Front and rear and rack capacity is 163kg combined. The LinQ quick attach accessory system allows a variety of attachments to be fitted, but a 10.9 litre waterresistant rear box is standard.

Towing capacity is 590kg; twoseater version can also be specified with a longer wheelbase – the rear rack space is not compromised and it can be easily switched back to a single seater, says BRP.

A 6x6 version of the Outlander has also been added to the range, featuring on-demand six-wheel drive and with the option of EC road homologation.

The Outlander 1000 6x6 can be supplied with a variety of rear cargo boxes. It is powered by a 82hp Rotax V-Twin engine and offers load capacity of 363kg on the flat bed plus 750kg towing capacity.

The 6x6 has Dynamic power Steering (DPS) for improved manoeuvrability, and offers the extra stability to tackle more extreme terrain.

Work trucks

Overton UK now supplies the Danish-built Stama range of

battery

The scooter-style Micro Truck 24V has a 900 x 1000mm flatbed body with manual tipping and a 350kg load capacity. The electric parking brake, low maintenance e-free AC motor with transaxle and charging unit are standard equipment. Options include a 900 x 1200mm body, removable sides, tool rack, flower or bucket shelf, padded seat or back, lights and the choice of Lithium Ion, Gel or Lead Acid batteries.

The articulated Mini Truck El 24V and compact Multi Truck El

48V

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2WD

Standard equipment is a twospeed drive maintenance e-free AC motor with transaxle, drum brakes, electric parking brake and an adjustable sprung seat.

Options include turntables for the body, removable high sides, 20° front chute, tool rack, lights and the choice of Lithium Ion or Lead Acid batteries which are charged by a standard 3-Pin plug.

For operations requiring a dumper truck the articulated Maxi Truck El 4WD 48V is a

Standard equipment is two, two speed drive maintenance e-free AC motors with transaxles, digital multifunctional display, electric parking brake, adjustable sprung seat and storage compartment.

Options include a hydraulic turntable for the body, larger body, removable high sides, 20° front chute, road lights, hydraulic outlets and the choice of Lithium ion or Lead Acid batteries which are charged by a standard 3-Pin plug.

Ireland’s largest activity centre, Todds Leap, has around 100 acres of different types of terrain, including an off-road track, hill rally circuit and a digger driving area.

Based near Ballygawley in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, Todds Leap is the brainchild of owner and ex-mechanic Benny O’Hanlon, who built it some 20 years ago. The centre hosts all types of visitors and group events, as well as a variety of vehicle training courses for LANTRA and other organisations.

“We bought the 855D with front and rear cab screens only, as we have a lot of trees to negotiate around the site and we thought doors would get damaged. It was the versatility and mobility of the John Deere Gator in particular that persuaded us to buy it. It really has a go-anywhere mentality, plus having a diesel engine makes it more economical and easier to run for us,” says general manager Niall O’Hanlon. “We mainly use the Gator for sit-in ATV training, boom pesticides courses and for our maintenance team to service and look after the site generally.”

powered work trucks, which includes four different models for groundcare work.

are

trucks with 750kg and 1000-1400kg load capacity hydraulic tipping bodies respectively and power steering.

articulated truck has a 1000-1500kg load capacity hydraulic tipping body and power steering.

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Cub Cadet UTV majors on versatility

Whether hauling timber, maintaining large grounds or transporting people, the Cub Cadet utility vehicle has everything you need for versatility and power.

An on demand 4 x 4 system gives you the strength of 4 wheel drive at the flick of a switch. With loads of premium features packaged into every UTV, you’ll be ready for any challenge. The Cub Cadet UTV offers a full range of accessories: lights,

windscreens, winches and soft or hard roof plus such standard features such as ROPS approved anti-roll bar operator protection system and full front dual bar brush guard, it all adds up to one great UTV.

Features include: 3-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine; top speed of up to 40 km/h; box frame, steel; high bed capacity; adjustable Coilover shocks; dual A-arm, fully independent suspension; 4-wheel, hydraulic

disc brakes; and road legal, no additional cost to fit lighting.

E. P. Barrus Ltd has developed partnerships with major international companies representing leading brands in the garden machinery and garden tools, marine, and industrial engine markets.

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Bobcat UTV has road homologation as standard

Bobcat’s 3400D multi-purpose diesel-powered utility vehicle now comes standard with road homologation (tractor).

Available in deluxe and standard versions, the Bobcat 3400D utility vehicle is designed to meet the needs of both work and recreational applications.

The 3400D utility vehicle offers a comprehensive choice of drive modes and dealer-installed accessories to provide the power, traction and versatility needed on a very wide variety of jobs, to negotiate all types of terrain.

The 3400D utility vehicle is driven by an 18.5 kW Yanmar liquid-cooled diesel engine and has a large 34 litre diesel tank, allowing the vehicle to work all day long.

The 3400D offers a top speed of 48 km/h (in high gear). The low gear and reverse speed is limited to 24 km/h and is intended to provide maximum drive torque.

Turf Mode allows the rear wheels to turn at different speeds in order to lessen the impact on the ground (such as on manicured lawns). The capacity of the composite polymer cargo box is 500 kg, and

since the cargo bed is made from composite materials, it will not rust and resists minor scrapes and scratches.

The cargo bed includes tie-down points, a manual dumping lever with lift assist strut (standard

version) and an easy-to-open, fold-flat tailgate. With a tow rating of 680 kg, the 3400D can easily pull trailers and other equipment.

The Cushman 1600XD lives to conquer any job. There’s no task too big for the 22-hp diesel engine, 1,600-lb payload and massive cargo bed.

And no matter where work needs to be done, you’ll get there thanks to user-selectable 4WD, a locking rear differential and 4-wheel independent suspension. So, whether you’re moving mountains or driving over them, the 1600XD is ready for action.

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Pruner.

Make pruning hard to reach spaces less of a pain in the neck with the strong and silent STIHL HTA 85 Cordless Pole Pruner. Lighter, easy to start and with zero emissions, its minimal noise and vibrations mean you can use it anywhere inside and out, for longer. The pioneering new Pruner is the latest addition to our landscaping range, which makes every kind of landscape easy to manage. STIHL, it’s another great day at the office.

Find out more at your local Approved STIHL Dealer or visit stihl.co.uk/pro

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All change for The Grass Group

The Grass Group has appointed Steven Satchwell as their Northern Area Sales Manager.

Steven’s appointment represents the ongoing growth of the Suffolk based machinery supplier and will see him manage the sales for the North of England and all of Scotland. His responsibility will also extend to after sales, and dealer support, within that area.

Steven has a comprehensive background of not only machinery, but also grounds maintenance. His career to date

has seen him working the ‘tools’ at Thomas Sherriff; helping with the course preparation for the Open Championship in 2013 at the prestigious Muirfield Golf Course in East Lothian; and latterly in sales, again for Thomas Sherriff, before joining The Grass Group.

He is no stranger to The Grass Groups portfolio as Thomas Sherriff is part of The Grass Groups’ dealer network.

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Kelkay’s aggregates are the easy option

Kelkay, the market-leading manufacturer and distributor of aggregates, is adding value to properties up and down the country with its low maintenance aggregates.

Perfect for people with busy lives, Kelkay’s aggregates are easy to buy and easy to use. They come in manageable size packs and no experience is needed to get the best of them.

Customers can use Kelkay aggregates for a range of garden improvements. Examples include setting and maintaining

boundaries for flowerbeds and adding texture to garden ponds. The versatility of Kelkay’s decorative aggregates adds to their popularity.

Kelkay’s brand portfolio also includes Borderstone, Build Mate, easyfountain and Henri, providing retailers with a single source of supply for a wide range of garden products. These include aggregates, stone, water and garden features, paving, edging and walling, building materials, horticulture and winter products.

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Pitchmark appoints national sales manager

Pitchmark Ltd, supplier of line marking products worldwide including to the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014, has appointed Glen Howard as National Sales Manager.

Glen is highly regarded throughout the industry and joins us both to support our nationwide distributor Countrywide Turf and Amenity, as well as directly

supplying end-users like local councils and contractors.

With many years’ experience in the turf and amenity sector and BASIS qualified, he will be able to fully utilise his knowledge and understanding to continue the trend of Pitchmark’s customerfocussed service and support.

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