Compact tractors

This Kioti is the ‘perfect trailed mower companion’

The CK30 series models of Kioti Tractors have now been on the market for 12 months.

This season is their first full summer. Based on the previous CK 10 series they have the same prin-ciples as the old model but have as standard various features and standard specifications that ad-vance the product to make a perfect tool for Landscapers, golf course green keepers and other pro-fessional users.

The models of the CK30 series range from 25 to 50HP. All models from 35HP to 50 HP have the latest Kioti 3 cylinder Stage V engines Common rail engines with DPF. Economical, quiet and with minimal vibration the Kioti Engine proves why the Kioti Engines have such a fine reputation.

The whole design and build is focused on the driver having a good, easy to use and low fatigue working experience.

The spacious air conditioned cabin comes with great all round visibility. The Grammar suspension seat with armrest that comes standard is perfectly comfortable.

An adjustable steering wheel allows the operator to not just set the steering wheel to a comforta-ble height but also so that they have an uninterrupted view of the bright and clearly laid out Dash control panel.

For use with a mower the tractor could not be easier to set up. The tractor has 540 / 540E PTO, 2 x double acting spools, one with float makes the hydraulic connection easy. The fact that an inte-grated front loader joystick is also standard on these tractors gives a pair of fdouble acting spools available to the front of the tractor if not utilised by a front end loader.

Forward speeds are easily controlled with the 3 range twin Pedal HST. For long runs the HST cruise control and be easily engaged.

To maintain a consistent PTO speed in varying grass growth areas or undulating and sloping ground the Cruise PTO feature will ensure that the engine revs will change as required to maintain the preset PTO speed.

For 3 point linkage implements the Automatic PTO feature will engage and disengage the PTO ac-cording to the lifting and lowering of the 3 point linkage. This protects the drive line and assists the safety of people in the vicinity of the unit.

Combined with the wide choice of tyres that is available to ensure you have the right wheel equipment and the five year, 3000 hour, warranty the Kioti CK30 series as a range that needs to be considered a real choice to make work easier.

New pro models added to Major range

Major Equipment has expanded its CS Pro mower class with the 3.0m model (MJ65300).

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 blade-tip 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. n ukinfo@major-equipment.com

Siromer’s and Strictly winner’s big adventure

Siromer Tractors has supplied former Strictly Come Dancing winner Kelvin Fletcher with a Lightning Tractor and a five foot Topper which he has been using for a variety of different tasks around his farm.

Kelvin is probably best known for his role in Emmerdale as Andy Sugden. He is also a model, TV presenter and successful racing car driver. After purchasing a 120-acre farm in the Peak District, Kelvin is now taking on his most challenging role to date, as a celebrity farmer.

If you have been following Kelvin’s Big Farming Adventure on BBC One, then you will have seen his baptism by fire into the world of farming and agriculture. But also starring alongside Kelvin is his trusty Siromer Lightning Tractor. “We first met Kelvin at the Great Yorkshire Show when he visited us on the Siromer stand to share his plans for the new TV series. Obviously, we jumped at the chance of supporting him with his machinery needs. It was great fun to be on set to offer technical guidance on our products,” said Louise Howard, MD of Siromer Tractors.

“We also welcomed him to Siromer HQ in April, when, as well as being involved in a Q&A, he took part in a Siromer tractor football challenge. He really enjoyed building his new Siromer tractor up from a flatpack and he did a fantastic job.”

The new 35hp, 4-cylinder Siromer Lightning is available flatpacked or preassembled. This tractor has a dual clutch, shuttle gearbox, dual double acting spool valves, power steering and four-wheel drive. It is 1m wide and weighs 1,150kg. n www.siromer.online

New Ventrac 4520 compact

BTME 2022 provided the first opportunity for the UK golf sector to see the NEW Ventrac 4520 all-terrain compact tractor. Through Ventrac’s advanced engineering and design efforts there’s 30% more available power, the best mix of machine performance, operator experience, and durability; all combined in this new 4520 tractor unit.

At its core, the 4520 is a compact tractor, but it is very different to what most turf managers are used to seeing. The purpose of a tractor is to perform tasks more efficiently than manual tasks. The Ventrac 4520 plays on these advantages, then takes it to the next level. When coupled with the extensive range of Ventrac attachments, this tractor is a versatile machine for a variety of professional users.

The 4520 retains all the features of its predecessor, including its 30-degree slope climbing ability, but has been enhanced with an all-new hydraulic system featuring larger bore piping, more powerful auxiliary hydraulics and more resilient hoses and fittings resulting in faster and stronger operation.

This means 30% more available power, improving performance and productivity while providing the operator with a quieter working platform.

A new, robust centre pivot on the Flexframe provides greater durability and reliability and new LED lights provide enhanced vision in poor light conditions. A redesigned dashboard with a new gauge layout is more visible and easy-to-read. Most importantly, all of the existing attachments fit seamlessly to the new 4520.

Ventrac has become the number one choice for versatility for ground’s care professionals. Combining a blend of peak power and agility with front-mounted attachments for superior visibility, a pivoting frame for manoeuvrability, and excellent weight distribution for balance and stability, the new 4520 elevates the Ventrac experience to a whole new level.

Rupert Price, managing director of Price Turfcare, the UK and Ireland distributor for Ventrac said they knew that Ventrac was the most versatile groundscare maintenance systems available to turf professionals in the UK.

“Our sales, since we launched in 2017, verify this and with the launch of this new machine we have gone up a level. With 30% more available power, the performance is incredible. And, all existing attachments connect seamlessly to the new model. The machine looks similar to the previous model, with a few styling tweaks, but these latest refinements have enhanced an already excellent machine to a higher plane.” n www.priceturfcare.com