Professional Groundscare May 2022

Organisers delighted as #GroundsWeek grows its success

The GMA launched #GroundsWeek in March 2021 as part of its Grounds For Sport initiative where funds were reinvested into helping raise the influence and profile of turf-care and grounds management with the main objective to support growth and diversification of future workforces.

The objectives for #GroundsWeek 2022 were

to, once again, celebrate the vital role the groundscare sector plays in community and professional sport across the country, whilst encouraging more people to consider careers in grounds management.

The quality of coverage stood out, with interviews with grounds staff on BBC Radio and a special segment dedicated to #GroundsWeek

airing multiple times on ITV News across the country.

With a 51% increase in social media activity using the #GroundsWeek hashtag, the key messages of #GroundsWeek reached a greater audience than before, with many clubs sharing in depth insights into their grounds teams, including Leicester City F.C., Durham

County Cricket Club, Watford F.C., and Leicester Tigers amongst others.

Through campaigns like #GroundsWeek, The GMA is aiming to create long-lasting change to benefit future generations so that people of all ages can play on safe, good quality pitches whether at clubs, parks or schools. With the pandemic slowly

becoming a thing of the past, with an engaged community of groundspeople and dedicated groundscare businesses, and with The GMA’s partners at the National Governing Bodies backing our work, it is confident that the groundscare sector will see more reasons to be positive about when #GroundsWeek returns in 2023.

Grassroots football facilities to be regenerated

One hundred and sixteen projects across England will receive funding to create and improve pitches, changing rooms and pavilions, so that more local communities can access highquality facilities.

Projects have been chosen for their ability to deliver improved facilities in deprived areas, support multi-sport use and increase participation among currently under-represented groups, including women, girls and disabled players.

The announcement follows a joint ‘Expression of Interest’ submitted to UEFA by the Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The governments of the UK, Ireland, Scotland and Wales have confirmed their support for the EOI submission and, given the Northern Ireland Executive is currently not meeting formally, officials there continue to observe the process closely.

The funding, combined with contributions from The FA, Premier League, clubs and other local partners, will improve the quality of community facilities, bring people together to enjoy playing sport in their local area, regenerate communities and enhance social cohesion.

A total of £39 million will be provided for football facilities in England this financial year, out of a total of £230 million set to be invested to help to

build or upgrade up to 8,000 quality pitches across the UK over the next four years.

The funding will also support the construction or refurbishment of clubhouses, changing facilities and community buildings.

Scotland will also receive a total of £2 million, Wales £1.3 million and Northern Ireland £700,000.

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Newquay natives prevail

A bespoke wildflower mixture consisting of native Cornish flowers has helped Newquay Golf Club scoop Syngenta’s annual Operation Pollinator Award.

The aim of the Golf Environment Awards (GEAs) is to recognise, reward and promote outstanding individuals and golf courses, no matter how big or small, for the time and effort they have put into protecting and preserving their unique surroundings.

The Operation Pollinator Award celebrates golf clubs that consistently deliver outstanding ecological habitat creation and management to benefit pollinating insects. Amongst other ecological activities on the course, Dan also impressed the judges by introducing native wildflower areas.

Appropriately named the Newquay Wildflowers, the mixture contained 24 flower species including Vipers Bugloss,

Hunter innovation impresses The Swans

The advanced technology of Hunter Irrigation has hugely impressed Swansea City FC with Head Groundsman Evan Davies claiming it has improved the turf and simplified the irrigation process.

The Hunter Irrigation system at the stadium, supplied by KAR UK, includes eight of the most technologically advanced commercial rotors on the market – the I-80’s. Engineered for sports turf, the I-80 is built with a robust, dirt-tolerant gear drive that offers the highest

Yellow Rattle, Common Toadflax, Dark Mullein plus five various grass species. Dan and his team created the first area in autumn 2020, and then started rolling it out to other areas on the course.

Not only have they provided a rich, colourful, and diverse ecological habitat but they have also wowed the public and members by offering great aesthetic value.

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Quick compaction relief thanks to Verti-Quake

Tackling compaction on previous untouched ground, a Redexim Verti-Quake 2516 has dramatically improved the downward movement of moisture at Rotherham’s Phoenix Golf Club. The Verti-Quake, delivered in September 2021, complements the aeration work conducted with their existing Redexim

Verti-Drain, with Multi-Sport Complex Manager Mark Smith citing outstanding results on some of the sites historically waterlogged areas.

“The Verti-Drain has traditionally been utilised on the greens but not on larger, open areas because of staffing levels” explains Mark. After exploring

the options, Mark opted for the Redexim Verti-Quake® 2516 –offering a 1.6m working width and effective compaction relief down to 250mm. After making such a strong fi rst impression, Mark is now looking forward to the further improvements the Verti-Quake® can deliver.

torque output of any rotor in the commercial sphere, and extends a radius range from 11.3 to 29.6 meters.

The I-80 features a wide range of highly efficient, dual-trajectory, wind-fighting nozzles for highly efficient performance in a range of applications. It also provides total top serviceability (TTS) via its integrated, surface-mounted snap-ring for no-dig easy maintenance.

Johnsons J Tee helps overcome challenge of high wear

The unique blend of cultivars in Johnsons Sports Seeds J Tee mixture is delivering the magic combination of rapid establishment and high wear tolerance required at Cardiff’s Wenvoe Castle Golf Club.

Head Greenkeeper Lucy Sellick cites the small tees and the sustained high levels of play as a major maintenance challenge, overcome with this mix incorporating tetraploids and a little extra spring ‘kickstart’ with DLF’s ProNitro ® seed coating.

Johnsons J Tee incorporates 40% tetraploid ryegrass, in the form of Fabian and Tetragame, delivering significantly improved disease tolerance, shoot density and recovery, even under close mown conditions. It also incorporates

Sabrena

“We also use Johnsons J All Bent on our greens which, again, is great for high wear tolerance,” explained Lucy. “The high wear areas around the perimeters of the greens are predominately Poa, but the combination of Arrowtown and Manor outcompetes that and helps us to achieve faster greens with improved disease resistance.”

Sport Seed Enquiry 41

Redexim Enquiry 38

KAR UK Enquiry 39

RSMG – which germinates like a ryegrass, has the fine leaf

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There’s no better finish than a Dennis

Jay Berkhauer, Head Groundsman for Dartford FC, says that the Dennis G860 cylinder mower is hugely versatile and offers an unrivalled finish.

Jay, who is employed by Jordans Sports Ground Solutions, has been working at Dartford FC’s Princes Park Stadium for three seasons. As an experienced grounds manager, Jay has worked on many sports surfaces including football, rugby and cricket.

It’s safe to say that he knows his mowers and there’s one that he has used regularly throughout his career.

Dennis G860 is one of the most renowned cylinder mowers in the grounds management industry. Lightweight at just 166kg it is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and comfortable to operate. The handlebar console houses the controls for the throttle, parking brake, roller drive and cutting cylinder drive.

Jay claims that this versatility is one of the G860’s best features.

A flail mower is ideal for maintaining rough grassed areas, pasture land, and woodland walks where a conventional mower gets clogged up and struggles to cut.

SCH Supplies Ltd’s FM42 and FM48 have the same base design and construction, with the main difference being that the FM42 has a 42” cutting width and a 9HP Honda engine.

The FM48 has a 48” cutting width and a 13HP Honda engine. SCH manufacturers both machines to

equally high standards and levels of durability. The flail mower is a powerful, towed, long grass cutter with 36 (FM42) and 42 (FM48) ) Y-shaped cutting flails which are driven by two ‘V’ belts. These sharpened flails are easily replaceable to extend the lifetime of the machine.

Mounted at the rear of the cutter is a one-piece roller. This roller is easily adjusted to fine-tune the cutting height and alleviates scalping by ensuring the flails lift above the highest peaks on uneven ground.

The transport wheels situate at the rear of the machine instead of the side.

The mower cuts closer to the edge and can squeeze through narrow pathways by mounting the transport wheels in the new position.

SCH manufacturers over 250 quality British built machines that can be towed behind a tractor, ride on mower or ATV.

SCH Supplies Ltd Enquiry 43

Relied upon at world class stadia and major tournaments, the

The mower features a large diameter front roller with an adjustable scraper which has been designed for a precise height of cut control, giving an excellent finish on every occasion. The Dennis G860 also features an interchangeable cassette system to assist with a wide range of tasks such as including scarifying, verticutting, brushing, spiking, and slitting.

“We have the verticutting cassette, the brush and the cutting cylinder,” he said. “In the summer months when the grass needs thinning out, I’ll use the verticutting cassette. I’ll also use it during renovations, just to give it a thorough clean and to remove any thatch. In winter, I’ll use the brush cassette after a game to give the pitch a tidy-up and to remove any debris. If I used a small rotary mower to do this after a game, I would be doing it all night, so the brush has certainly helped me to save time.

“Then of course, we have the cutting cylinder which provides an excellent finish every time.”

Dennis Enquiry 44

Pro-Flex

Pro-Flex

EGO’s zero turn sets new standards

The EGO Power+ 107cm Zero Turn Ride-on Mower, the Z6, is powered by any combination of its industry leading 56V ARC Lithium batteries to deliver the power and performance of a 22HP petrol ride-on mower.

With a battery capacity up to 72Ah and utilising EGO’s proprietary Peak Power+ Technology the Z6 is capable of cutting in up to 10,000m2(2.5 acres) on a single charge.

If run time, land speed and mowing area aren’t enough, the Z6 also uses the industry’s fastest charger allowing for up to 6 56V

ARC Lithium™ batteries being charged at the same time. A typical 60Ah setup will charge in just three hours.

Living up to EGO’s reputation for high performance zero emission outdoor power equipment, the Z6 offers the user the ability to customise their setup beyond what has previously been thought possible.

The cutting height positions for the Z6 range between 2.5cm and 10cm and are easily adjustable with one hand using the ergonomic handle so users can dial in on the perfect cut.

Thanks to its 3-in-1 function, gardeners can choose what they do with the clippings; sidedischarge, mulch, or collect.

Ride and blade cutting speed adjustments are all possible while seated via the large LCD display that also shows remaining battery charge levels and other selected customisations.

For ultimate comfort, there are three driving modes with four settings, including enhanced travel speed for fast cutting, and turf care mode.

EGO Enquiry 47

New CS Pro models added to MAJOR range

Major Equipment expands its CS Pro mower class with the 3.0m model (MJ65-300).

The CS Pro is a multi-purpose mower for compact tractors. The mulching blade system delivers an exceptional finish in everyday mowing.

Heavy duty gearboxes power multiple rotors achieving consistent results in dense vegetation and hedgerow undergrowth as well as estate lawns and sports turf.

Made of high performance Strenx 700 MC steel and galvanised, the CS Pro is a premium mower delivering a high return on investment.

The MJ65-300 is a 3.0m wide machine with two wings folding up to 2.0m in transport

mode. The four rotors feature four 7mm blades per rotor and delivers intense shredding in light and heavy material.

Combined with high bladetip speeds, all vegetation is finely cut and evenly dispersed leaving no windrows.

Full length rollers follow ground contours while producing a striped effect. The cutting height is easily set between 15 and 100mm.

As little as 30hp is required to power the 3.0m CS Pro, giving the subcompact or low-end utility tractor more capability than before. The CS Pro is available in 1.50m, 2.10m and 3.0m widths.

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DEMAND QUALITY, WHY COMPROMISE?

“With our larger aeartors and implements requiring high lift capacity of 1,580kg, powerful 49hp engine, tight turning circles and low weight to avoid turf damage, the compact and powerful TG6507 IQ is perfect. It makes aerating effortless with the headland management system that can be set to automatically disengage the PTO on lifting and re-engage when lowering, turning at the end of runs is so simple. The high specification air-con cab is just the ultimate in comfort. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this top quality well-built, sturdy and reliable tractor.”

Contact your local dealer to book a demo on your pitch today! www.iseki.co.uk

Max Sandford,Head Groundsman,Exeter Rugby Club

Etesia goal achieved for contractor

It was a brand of mower he always wanted and now, Lee Norris, owner of Four Seasons Gardening, is the proud owner of four brand new Etesia pedestrian mowers.

Lee and his team now tend to many private and commercial projects and it is these high standards which has ensured that the company has never lost a contract.

These standards demanded by Lee, not only apply to work ethic, but also to the equipment – and there is one brand that he has always had in his sights.

Etesia’s renowned PRO 46 pedestrian models are robust, reliable, ergonomic, and easy to use. Lee opted for the single

speed self-propelled option, but a push variant (PHE3) is also available.

The design of these models has been proven over many years and has an unbeatable record of quality and performance unrivalled in its class.

They provide outstanding collection performance, even if the grass is long and wet – something that Etesia has prided itself on over the past 30 years.

Lee purchased four PRO 46 PHTS3’s and believes they have certainly lived up to his expectations.

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Turf Managers Specialist

(TMS) Grass have become the first sports turf contractors in Central South America to own a pair of 34” floating head mowers from INFINICUT.

Having spent years travelling the world to discover the top tools and techniques for grounds maintenance, Owner Enio Cubillo began to see the INFINICUT’s at leading venues and decided that the sustainable credentials would be a perfect fit for their projects around Latin America.

TMS Grass began life seven years ago in Costa Rica and the

team have since installed and maintained hybrid and natural surfaces in countries including Mexico and Guatemala.

One of their most recent projects was to install a new pitch at Panama’s National Stadium, Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez.

Together with National League and LPF training and fixtures, the Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez is also hosting five qualifier games for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

INFINICUT Enquiry 52

Progressive –delivering contour mowers the way they should be designed

With the warmer weather approaching and spring growth kicking in, Vanmac have a wide range of quality solutions to cutting around the course, thanks to the Progressive range of trailed and mounted rotary finishing mowers.

Progressive have a long and illustrious track record for designing and manufacturing innovative mowers, ideally suited to the golf course thanks to their unrivalled contour following ability.

Of particular interest - and available in the UK for the first time - is tri-deck TDR-X.

The three independently floating decks of the TDR-X promise to closely follow the contours of the ground, without scalping, offering a combined cutting width of 3.2m and an easily adjustable cutting height range from 9.5mm to 84.5mm.

Along with other machines in the Progressive range, the TDR-X takes advantage of Progressive’s Pro Lift-N-Turn technology,

allowing the operator to temporarily raise the decks, with the PTO still engaged, to make turning easier and increase overall productivity.

Another popular choice for greenkeepers is the Pro-Flex 120. Offering a cutting width of 3m, the Pro-Flex is the most widely used trailed contour finishing mower. It features graduated cut height options of between 25mm and 76mm for uniform quality and ultimate versatility on different areas around the course.

For larger areas, the Progressive TDR-15 Tri-Deck roller mower offers an impressive cutting width of over 4.5m! The height of cut can go as low as 12mm on the TDR-15, while full width rollers help to smooth the turf leaving a pleasing striped finish in its wake. Its superior cut quality is delivered by highlift rotary blades that create a vacuum, lifting the plant up for a clean and uniform cut. Clippings are then evenly dispersed over the rollers.

Vanmac Enquiry 53

Local authorities choose Ventrac

Brightlingsea’s Mayor, Cllr Jane Chapman, was present at the offi cial handover of a Ventrac all-terrain compact tractor and selection of attachments at the north Essex coastal town recently.

Delivered by local dealer, Upson Mowers, the equipment is being used for mowing the town’s recreation fields, maintaining local cycle paths and keeping the beach promenade free of sand and other debris.

The ever-versatile compact tractor was specifi ed with a MU rotary mowing deck, a Power Brush and a V-blade, to provide specific solutions for some unique challenges faced by the seaside town’s council.

Brightlingsea Town Council’s Grounds Manager, Terry

Hamilton, said: “We’ve certainly purchased a very versatile piece of kit. We’re replacing an aging triple reel mower with this Ventrac and the MU deck, which provides the same level of finish, so we’re not sacrifi cing quality or overall presentation.

"We have two recreation grounds to maintain, one of which is on clay and just above the water table, so can be very wet at certain times of the year. The Ventrac, in its eight-wheel configuration, has an exceptionally low ground pressure of just 6 psi, enabling us to mow, whatever the conditions.”

North Lincolnshire Council is committed to delivering best value to its residents and demonstrated this with its purchase of two Ventrac 4500 all-terrain compact tractors

New Z9 from Cub Cadet is made for every slope

Cub Cadet has launched its new top of the range Z9 183id zero-turn. Proven by landscape professionals the Z9 will fulfil all your commercial requirements. With extremely wide double wheels, the Z9 has been developed to effortlessly tackle even the steepest slopes up to 25° / 46%.

The ability to control all four wheels with a steering wheel and steerable front wheels, an exclusive offering by Cub Cadet in the commercial sector, minimises the turf being churned up by the wheels as it would on a lap bar zero-turn. The patented SyncroSteer® technology means that even the less experienced operators can benefit from the ease of use and amazing manoeuvrability of this machine.

The Z9 reduces mowing time by up to 10% compared to lap bar mowers, provides greater hillside stability, enhanced traction on uneven terrain as well as mowing in straighter lines.

It powers through the thickest grass in one pass at maximum speeds of up to 12mph meaning you can do the job quicker. The high lift Marbain blades with a blade tip speed up to 18,500 fpm and the 3” total blade overlap will ensure that you always get a tight consistent cut.

The frame and axle on the Z9 floats as the machine moves, allowing the multi-reinforced steel deck to follow the shape of the terrain and avoid scalping. The cutting deck can be adjusted at the touch of a button.

The Kawasaki EFI engine provides the consistent power you need to get the job done and maximise your work-day –reducing the downtime which could cost you both time and money.

Comfort is at the forefront of the machine’s design. Your operators can experience a smooth ride all day long thanks to the exclusive air-ride seat and isolated dampening system on the Z9 – meaning they are working in vibration-controlled comfort, lessening downtime for your business. Angled back adjustments, padded armrest and lumbar support give added protection.

Ideal for commercial users and owners of large properties with challenging slopes, the Z9 has everything and more that you would expect from a quality professional machine - ultimate performance, comfort and durability that delivers a fast, premium cut time and time again.

and multiple attachments. The package included two MU rotary mowing decks, a Tough Cut deck and a Tiller attachment.

“We were looking to replace our aging Aebi mower,” said Green and Open Spaces Manager Carl Beacock, “but I wanted to ensure that we achieved best value with an alternative machine that was more than a ‘one-trick pony’.

“We are mandated to maintain all green spaces in the area including parks, sports pitches, cemeteries and roadside verges.

“Traditionally we have been using ride-on cylinder and rotary mowers, but they are designed for one specific purpose whereas the Ventrac is much more versatile.”

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Honda’s new version of its HRM3000 robotic mower

The HRM3000 Live will now feature 3G and 4G connectivity for remote monitoring and control of all HRM3000 features including GPS tracking for peace of mind.

For customers with more than one Miimo will also gain fleet management functionality.

Connectivity costs are included for the first six years of use, and users can connect from anywhere with an internet connection through the Mii-monitor app. The new Mii-monitor app for the

HRM3000 Live is easy to use.

The modern intuitive layout indicates operating status by background colour, and the previous and next operating days and times are clearly displayed.

A calendar overview makes it easy to check the working schedule. Changes can be made remotely and cutting sessions can be added or cancelled.

Settings including the cutting height can also be changed without having to be near the machine.

Push-notifications for technical errors, security alerts and maintenance can all be selected and checked. The HRM3000 Live upgrade also allows voice control through Amazon Alexa.

Honda dealers can use the Live connectivity to provide efficient support – from checking and recommending settings to fault diagnosis, potentially saving a customer visit.

Honda Enquiry 59

Expanding range from Quad-X

The Quad-X range of quad attachments is ideal for landowners, amenity contractors and groundscare.

Quad-X manufacture over 100 attachments for ATVs including their acclaimed Power Shredder and Wildcut mowers, Wipeout weed wipers and their eye catching commercial spec dump trailer.

Quad-X’s ATV Wildcut Rotary Mowers are ideal for topping grass and weeds such as docks, thistles and nettles in areas where tractor access may be difficult. The extreme-duty Wildcut Mower and innovative Power Shredder Mowers are the most capable ATV mowers available and are ideal even if you have heavy 5ft rushes, bracken or heather to cut.

Working closely with customers, Quad-X developed the ATV Strimit to take the back ache out of keeping awkward overgrown areas tidy.

Developed for use under fences solar panels, along laneways and verges and around trees the Strimit is designed to fit on any ATV., allowing the user to keep at a safe distance from any debris and clippings, getting the job done from the seat of their ATV.

The Strimit deck can pivot at the centre of the frame allowing greater access to hard to reach areas while a protection bar protects the deck. It runs on 15x6x6 wheels. The cutting diameter is easily adjusted as is the cutting height and drawbar height to allow use with different towing vehicles.

Swift lands in the UK

The Swift battery powered garden rider from STIGA has batteries that are interchangeable with a wide range of 48V hand-held tools such as strimmers, blowers and hedge cutters.

This means only one charger is needed to power the whole garden as the batteries that drive the Swift rider also power other STIGA hand-held garden tools.

You can keep on mowing too as the Swift operates very efficiently on just three batteries whilst the fourth can be used in other tools. STIGA ePower batteries offer all the power of petrol and are cleaner, quieter and emission free.

STIGA Enquiry 61

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PROFESSIONAL RIDE-ON FLAIL MOWER. STRONG, ROBUST, PERFORMS ON DIFFICULT TERRAIN

Trilo S4 delivers multipurpose performance

A Trilo S4 has proven its credentials as a multi-functional machine without compromise for the team at Richmond Golf Club. Purchased initially to assist with the mammoth task of collecting leaves from more than 3000 trees around the parkland course, the interchangeable heads and ability to flail cut has seen the S4 out and assisting with maintenance year-round.

Bought from local dealers Ernest Does in time for the autumn

of 2019, the S4 was a straight replacement of another Trilo unit which, as Course Manager Les Howkins explains, had been a workhorse at the London club for over 20 years. “The Trilo S4 is also an ideal size for us – it features a large 4m3 hopper to collect large quantities of material but is compact enough overall to easily navigate our relatively ‘small’ 104acre course.”

Quad-X Enquiry 60

Vanmac Enquiry 63

Future-proofing performance from Toro

Toro has followed up the ground-breaking all-electric ride-on greensmower, with a new lithium-ion battery version of a classic pedestrian mower.

There’s no question electric is the future of the industry and Toro has consistently led the way with the development required to get this technology to market.

The Toro Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 brings no emissions, less noise and easier maintenance without any compromise on the

quality of cut expected from a Toro riding greensmower.

The new electric Toro Greensmaster eFlex 1021 is the lithium-ion battery-powered version of the popular flex-head walk-behind Flex1021 greensmower.

All the innovation of the original with patented proven Flex technology and popular telescoping handle, but powered by clean, green energy.

Reesink Turfcare Enquiry 64

Bi-directional slope mower boosts output

Undertaking time consuming headland turns at the end of each mowing bout can be unproductive, awkward, and on steep slopes, potentially dangerous.

Furthermore, these repetitive turns can cause unnecessary surface disturbance and excessive track wear

To overcome this problem and help boost productivity, McConnel has introduced the ROBOCUT RC28, a remote-control slope mower with bi-directional mowing capabilities.

By locating the 1.1m rotary mulching deck directly beneath the 28hp Vanguard engine, the slope mower can efficiently mow in either direction.

By eliminating the need for time consuming headland turns, operators can mow to the end of the row and then simply track back in the opposite direction to make the return pass.

To ensure intuitive control, the RC28 automatically reverses the directional input from the remote-control unit meaning right-joystick input always turns right, and left-joystick input always turns left, regardless of the machine’s direction of travel.

In addition to eliminating headland turns, McConnel’s RC28 design also brings several further advantages including a lower center of gravity and improved stability when working on slopes up to 55 °

With working speeds up to 7kmh and option to add GPS autosteer guidance, the bi-directional ROBOCUT RC28 is proving popular with professional grass maintenance

teams requiring a simple to use, easy to transport, high output slope mowing solution.

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A revolution in performance with Wessex

Operators of the Wessex range of RMX rigid deck roller mowers can achieve even better performance with the SpiroCut 4 mower blades system.

The unique system uses four precision GoldCut blade tips, a series of curved blade carriers and the laws of centrifugal force to create optimum performance and cut quality.

The purpose of the curved carriers is to ensure any debris collecting on the leading edges of the blades is immediately spun off into the path of the blade.

The blade carrier is angled to achieve the effect and it’s centrifugal force that ensures the

blade tip is constantly held in the optimum cutting position.

The result is increased cuts per revolution.

In fact, cuts per revolution and updraft are doubled which translates into a premium cut quality at an even faster forward speed, thus maximising output and profitability.

The Wessex ProMulcher mower blades can also be used in conjunction with the SpiroCut 4 blade system for both maximum output and the added advantage of mulching the clippings.

Wessex International Enquiry 66

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Wet or dry grass, long or short, collect or mulch, the PH 1250 and PH 1500 models take it all in their stride.

And it’s that flexibility that sets the Profihopper apart from the crowd.

The sharpened wing blades on the horizontal SmartCut rotor cleanly cut and shred the grass before conveying it via the cross auger on to that unique second vertical auger to be packed into the collection hopper - meaning less time emptying and more time mowing. To add to that versatility, the sward is rolled after cutting and scarifying comes as standard.

The more than adequate power is provided by engines that are already Stage V Exhaust emission compliant and require no AdBlue.

Don’t compromise - choose the machine that comes with more compaction built-in for maximum work rates and less emptying.

Contact the Amazone Team on: 01302 755 725.

Tough Cut deck continues to impress for Ventrac

AS Motor brushcutters – for extraordinary mowing tasks

The range of AS Motor Brushcutters available from PSD Groundscare are made for use in tough conditions including areas of extremely dense growth, slopes and rough terrain whilst still manoeuvring effortlessly around obstacles and trees.

The range of Pedestrian Brushcutters includes the AS 63 which offers a high performance and easy handling solution to cutting high grass even on steep slopes or where access is limited. Its low weight, vibration damping and handlebar adjustment makes the AS 63 exceptionally user friendly, and its fold down handles ease transportation and storage. There are also twin wheel kits available and the AS 63 is available with either a 4-Stroke or 2-Stroke engine or the new battery / electric model is now available and each models offers an extremely powerful machine with outstanding climbing ability.

• Vibration damping: Through vibration and impact damping, hand-arm vibration is reduced to a minimum.

ability to brake when riding downhill, when compared with a 2-wheel drive model.

After seeing Ventrac’s Tough Cut deck in action, many people believe it’s a flail mower as it easily tames tall grass, thick weeds and heavy brush.

It is, in fact, a highly efficient rotary deck with a large front opening that directs material to three heavy-duty counter rotating blades that cut and deposit waste evenly without windrowing.

To aid efficient operation while in the field, the blades are sharp on both sides so they can be used on the right or left-hand spindles, allowing for extended blade life.

Capable of tackling saplings up to 2.54 mm (1 inch) in diameter, the Tough Cut makes short work out of overgrown thickets.

It has three cutting heights: 76 mm, 92 mm and 108 mm. Easy servicing of belts and pulleys

is provided by the hinged and removable cover, while the flip-up deck - with optional hydraulic lift - provides easy access for cleaning and changing blades.

Norse Commercial Services (NCS) maintain the embankments of the Broadland Northway, a 19.5 km (12 mile) dual carriageway formerly known as the Norwich Northern Distributor Road (NNDR), that connects traffic from the eastern approaches to the northwest of Norfolk’s county town.

Martin Adcock, Operations Manager, was tasked with finding a solution to the maintenance of these embankments: “My first action was an internet search for slope mowers. Remote controlled mowers featured prominently

but productivity was an issue due to their limited width of cut.

The Ventrac also featured in the search and with its 1.7 metre Tough Cut deck and maximum speed of around 16 km an hour, it appeared that it could do the job.

“Our dealer arranged a demonstration and it was brilliant; it tackled the embankments with ease and left a very acceptable finish.

“With a ground pressure of just 6 psi, it’s gentle on the newly established slopes and can be used at 30 degrees, something no other ride-on machine can achieve. It’s versatile and we also use it around the lagoons that take the water run-off from the road.”

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Features include:

• Mulch & Mow in one step: The cross-blade system easily cuts and chops even high growth with excellent mulching results.

• Permanent traction: The robust transmission with limited slip differential ensures reliable and safe working even on difficult, steep terrain.

AS Motor also offer an extensive range of Ride-On Brushcutters and the AS Motor AS 940 Sherpa has taken the market by storm, taking man and machine into places that previously were inaccessible, including into brush and brambles that are thick and up to 1.5m in height with features including:

• Blade System: AS brush cutter mowing deck with interchangeable flexibly mounted blades cut and shred at the same time.

• With All-wheel drive: Permanent all-wheel drive, better traction on up and downhill, as well as the

Comfort seat: Variable adjustment bucket seat and innovative suspension system ensure operator comfort.

• Surfing cutting deck: The blade cover allows vertically evasive movements in uneven terrain, to protect the mower deck and provide greater ground clearance.

The AS 940 is also available as a remote control model which with a 300m range offers a great safe solution for mowing areas where the operator can’t access eg steep slope, under trees or into nettles and brambles.

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Pellenc is ‘superior’ for

The brushcutter the company saw being demonstrated was the powerful Excelion 2. With a rotational speed of 6,600rpm and a cutting diameter of 420mm, the Excelion 2 battery-powered brushcutter offers superior performance for professional

intensive landscaping and forestry work.

Weighing 30% less than petrolpowered brushcutters, it also has a newly designed smart handle that enables agile manoeuvring and displays digital information in real-time including current speed, battery life (as a percentage and in minutes) and power indication.

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Hard Graft Garden Services, based in East Lothian, Scotland, believes that Pellenc is a ‘superior’ brand of battery-powered technology.

Zero-turns cut it big in half the time

Zero-turn mowing allows you to turn the machine in its footprint, which means you cover the ground a lot faster than with a conventional mower.

It is no wonder so many professionals turn to zero-turn for the ease of use and commercial benefits.

The Ariens commercial zero-turn line-up is impressive, as is the build quality and its reputation for engineering excellence.

Take the Ariens APEX, constructed with well-crafted

components and a hardy deck.

Its speed and ability to turn on its axis mean you can expect to cut mowing time in half. The Ariens ZENITH 60 is packed with commercial features and built for durability.

The ZENITH’s large 152cm (60”) cutting deck also contributes to greater productivity. The APEX and ZENITH series are now available in a range of sizes and deck configurations.

Built on the fully commercial ZENITH platform, the ZENITH E is Ariens all-electric

commercial, zero-turn mower. It is designed to provide operators with the cutting capabilities of a heavy duty zero-turn with the benefits of low noise and zero emissions when in use.

It is perfect for commercial operators looking to access the growing number of ‘green’ contracts.

The ZENITH E provides you with a continuous cutting time of up to 5.5 hours on a full charge, depending on cutting conditions.

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New commercial E-Power equipment

The last few years has seen substantial growth in the use of battery electric machinery and now the ‘serious professional user’ can benefit from the developments made by AS Motor and Koppl.

There is now a range of E-Power solutions available from PSD Groundscare that are suitable for the professional market that can cope with long grass and includes professional lawn mowers and professional brushcutters which build on the success of the existing E-mulching mowers and E-weed brushes.

The new range from AS Motor builds on the existing battery

Battery power with no limits

Outdoor power equipment specialist EGO has launched a new battery size and charging options to give gardening, landscaping and grounds care specialists increased run-time and no limits when it comes to battery power.

Addressing a common concern with battery power, EGO has launched its CHU6000 Professional Multi-Port Charging Case which is able to

charge any combination of up to six EGO portable batteries at the same time.

Working with the industry’s fastest charger, the new CHV1600E 1600W Multi-Port Charger, a typical 60Ah setup will charge in just three hours meaning users can comfortably work continuously throughout the day.

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range and benefits from their partnership with EGO batteries and offers the latest advances in battery technology and are available now.

Koppl also continue to develop their range of E-Power equipment, building on the popular Compact Easy E-Drive power unit with the recent introduction of the Compact Comfort E-Drive which offers a powerful power unit for operating a range of landscaping and groundwork attachments.

The available solutions include mowers, brushcutters, sweepers and weed removal, all suitable for the rigorous

use in the professional market. Benefits of E-Power battery machines include:

• Quieter working environments – for operators and the public

• Reduced hand arm vibrations – helping to safeguard the operator

• Reduced carbon footprint and emissions – kinder to the environment and the operator

• Lower running costs – it’s cheaper to charge up a battery than to buy fuel

• No fuel storage – or purchase of flammable liquids required

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The Dennis E-Series range has arrived

The battery powered Dennis E-Series range helps turf professionals meet sustainability and environmental initiatives, minimising carbon footprint, emissions and running costs.

For many years, turf professionals have been choosing Dennis Mowers for their superb cut quality and reliability, and anticipation quickly started building when the company announced its new batterypowered range.

Leaving no stone unturned, Dennis Mowers spent three years working with carefully selected partners to develop a range of quality batterypowered equipment befitting of the Dennis badge.

The aim was to provide a reliable and long-lasting solution with the ultimate performance that helps professionals meet sustainability and environmental initiatives, reduce carbon footprint, emissions, running costs and noise without any range anxiety.

Models in the current range include the ES-860 interchangeable cassette machine, the ES-36 – a 36 inch dedicated cutting machine and the ES-34R rotary machine.

Other models are also widely anticipated over the coming months.

A robust LCD keypad screen is an integral feature of the handlebar console providing the operator with a multitude of information options including speed, clip rate, service checks, lifetime running reports and battery information.

One of the first grounds managers to purchase the E-Series was Scott Brooks, Grounds Manager at OGC Nice in France, who believes that when it comes to batterypowered cylinder mowers, there is nothing that compares to the new Dennis ES-860.

Makita XGT provides the power professionals need

Landscape professionals require high performance machines and tools to meet the daily demands of the job. Traditionally, the only option for heavy-duty tasks was petrol power.

However, Makita’s XGT 40VMax and 80VMax cordless machines provide the required performance plus all the benefits of cordless.

The growing Makita XGT range now comprises over 50 machines including more than 20 garden and grounds maintenance models.

There are XGT blowers, hedge trimmers, brush cutters, linetrimmers and split shaft multifunction tools. The range also includes 40VMax and 80VMax tools for hard landscaping tasks including circular and mitre saws, impact drivers, brad nailers and earth augers.

XGT is Makita’s most powerful cordless offering to date and provides users with the high levels of performance needed for professional use, without compromising on battery run time or charge time.

The XGT 40VMax and 80VMax machines can easily match the performance of the equivalent petrol products without the noise, emissions or challenges of storing, transporting and handling fuel.

Makita has engineered its XGT batteries for rapid charging to significantly reduce downtime and improve productivity. A 2.5Ah XGT battery will charge in just 28 minutes and a 4.0Ah battery in just 45 minutes.

To optimise run times further, the machines feature Makita’s innovative ‘BL’ brushless motor technology.

With no brushes within the motor to generate friction, there is less energy lost through heat, resulting in improved efficiency and longer run times.

This also reduces on-going maintenance costs as there is minimal wear on the motor components.

a heavy duty, shock absorbing outer casing and cell holder that protects from accidental heavy impacts.

The battery is also IPX4 rated with a triple layer waterproofing, which means it is splash and shower proof – ideal for outdoor garden and grounds maintenance work.

Finally, until 30th September 2022, customers can claim a free XGT product when purchasing qualifying XGT machines (models supplied with two 2.5Ah batteries and a charger).

Users can simply register their purchase online within the qualifying period to receive either the MR002GZ01 Bluetooth Job Site Radio (compatible with LXT, XGT and CXT batteries), MP001GZ XGT 40VMax Inflator or ML003G XGT 40VMax Worklight.

Makita’s XGT tools are also built to last. That is why XGT batteries have been built for durability with a secure connection mechanism that prevents accidental detachment and

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