DENNIS and SISIS
Dennis and Sisis will showcase a range of innovative, professional, British-manufactured groundscare products. Developed using feedback from customers who are at the cutting edge of the industry, from Premiership football clubs and leading golf clubs to local authorities and contractors, a range of pedestrian and tractor-mounted machinery will be exhibited. Visitors interested in particular machines can examine their features and benefits in detail, with expert advice from the knowledgeable and experienced sales team.
Highlights of the stand will include the Dennis FT510 from the popular FT range. The 510 is designed with interchangeable cassettes which allow 11 different turf maintenance heads to be fitted, including two sizes of scarifier, verticutters, brushes, spikers and slitters as well as five or nine-blade cutter cassettes. Leading groundsmen and greenkeepers unanimously praise the ease of removal and fitting of the cassettes, which can be swapped within 30 seconds.
For outstanding mowing results on fine turf, the FT510 offers a 51 cms cut full variable drive giving the operator total control and a three-part steel geared differential roller, for easy turning without turf damage. A unique roller clutch drive gives a smooth take up and variable clip rate for the ultimate finish on greens and cricket pitches. Cutting height is adjustable via a tool free click system and the FT510 also boasts low noise, low vibration technology for the ultimate in operator comfort and convenience.
Sisis will present the Rotorake 602S, its renowned heavy-duty powered scarifier, detatcher and linear aerator. With a 60 cms working width and contra rotating reel for a clean, consistent cut, the 602S is fitted with a seeder box for effortless overseeding. A choice of blades offers the ability to fraise mow, verticut, slit or remove thatch, for true year-round versatility. This machine also has six working speeds and is powered by a punchy 14 HP V-twin petrol engine to work in a range of conditions.
Highly prized at venues from sports fields to golf clubs and cricket grounds, the Rotarake is easy and comfortable to use with smooth running and low vibration.
Ian Howard, managing director of Howardson Ltd, parent company of both Dennis and Sisis says: “We look forward to welcoming customers old and new to our stand. The two brands provide an ideal partnership for groundscare professionals and we welcome the opportunity to increase our brand awareness and show how the products can help achieve even higher standards in turf management.”
FRASER C ROBB
Fraser C. Robb sells, services and repairs all types of agricultural and horticultural machinery (new and second hand), as well as parts and accessories.
GROUNDSCARE PRODUCTS
Turf Teq’s range of self-propelled, walk-behind landscaping machines will be at Scotsturf again, this time featuring the new snow plough attachment. One tractor, five machines:
Surface preparation rake - re-level grassed areas that have become damaged and uneven; loosen and level compacted areas such as goalmouths, entrances and pathways; quicklycreate a smooth, stone-free surface for re-seeding or turfing; raking depth instantly adjustable from 3 to 30 mm;915 mm wide drum, with tungsten carbide teeth;
Power sweeper - quickly remove debris and snow from grass and hard surfaces; removetree debris without damage to the grass; brush untreated moss from hard standing areas; use after concerts and events to clean up visitor and contractor debris; de-thatch grassed areas; effective on tarmac, block paving, concrete and soft surfaces;1,168 mm wide polypropylene brush;
Power edger - redefine or repair grass edges of flower beds, shrub beds or hedges; create new landscaping beds and tree rings; edge pitches, bunkers, pathways and kerbs; dig shallow slits and trenches - perfect for spot drainage; and with groomer, opening, hard edging and trenching blades;
Brush cutter - innovative, variable angle cutting head allows the operator to cut under hedges and trees while keeping hands clear of vegetation; deck pivots incrementally to the left, up to 300 mm beyond handle bars; on hillsides, the pivot feature adds stability to the machine by increasing overall ground contact; the 711 mm wide deck features a 660 mm cutting blade; adjustable mowing heights of 70 mm and 95 mm;
Snow plough - width 1,168 mm, height 432 mm, steel dozer blade; pivots 8deg, to left and right or straight ahead; oscillates 6deg, up or down to cope with uneven ground; replaceable rubbing strip; blade is spring-loaded;
Turf scraper (also new this year) – eliminates the back-breaking work of clearing soil and grass that has encroached onto tarmac, paths and roadways.
GROUNDSMAN INDUSTRIES
The company has been producing and developing its range of Turf Cutters for over 15 years. The new Turf Multi Cutters (TMC) range is the third generation in this process and the machines encompass all the knowledge and experience Groundsman has gained to produce a product which really does tick all the boxes. The product excels in reliable performance, operator safety and comfort, ease of maintenance and repair, and value for money.
Models TMC2 and TMC4 are two- and four-wheel drive machines featuring exceptionally low operator hand-arm vibration levels. The syncro flat-belt blade-drive is quiet and smooth running and gives long service life (low maintenance). The oil-filled disengaging ground-drive worm gear is rugged and long lasting. Both models can be fitted with sod blades for 30, 35 40 or 45 cm wide cuts plus mole drain and de-compacter blades. The TMC2 is capable of cutting sod to a depth of 10 cms and mole-draining and de-compacting to 10 cms deep. The TMC4 can work down to 12 cms deep.
The TMC24 is fitted with 6.5 HP Honda engine; this two-wheel drive machine has been designed for general landscaping purposes but it also has the cut quality for fine turf work as well. It can accept 12, 14, 16 and 18 inch wide sod cutting blades plus mole and de-compaction blades to 8 cms deep. The machine is portable and
very simple to use, has excellent ground drive traction and will give an effortless high quality cut in all conditions. The latest model is fitted with a pneumatic tire caster wheel which swivels to enable curve cutting but can be locked with a flick of the foot for straight line cutting. This versatile machine can be fitted with a range of blades for mole-draining, soil de-compaction, border-edging and spike-rolling for thatch removal and over-seeding.
Groundsman celebrates two decades since the inception of its elliptical plunge action mechanism now used in its range of pedestrian and tractor-mounted turf aerators. It is 20 years since Billy Warke laid out his plans for an aerator mechanism with would move the tines in two directions using only one crankshaft – the path the tines follow as they plunge in and out of the ground is elliptical, like a rugby ball. The longer motion is vertical to drive the tines into the ground and the shorter motion is horizontal to move the tines backwards to allow the machine to travel forward without pulling at the tine while it is in the ground and therefore reducing surface disruption. The resulting mechanism was simple and extremely compact lending itself perfectly to pedestrian machinery. Many improvements have been introduced to this patented mechanism over the years but the basic concept remains unchanged.
In terms of pedestrian aerators, models 345MD and 345HD models are popular in bowls and cricket circles and the 460HD big brother is quite often being used by contractors or councils.
HAYTER/TORO
Taking pride of place among the equipment on the Henderson Grass Machinery stand will be two of the new Toro LT3340 high performance triples launched at IOG SALTEX – one with and one without a cab.Built on the success of its Hayter predecessor, the heavy-duty construction of the new machine will overcome the most demanding environments and the high performance cutting units provide the perfect finish every time.
The stand will also feature the CT Series of compact triples which have proved successful since their launch in 2010, The Groundsmaster 360, including the new cab and snow plough attachment, and the new Toro mid-size power unit.Among the many other mowers on display will be the new Toro HoverPro hover mowers and a wide selection of machines for the grounds and contract business including Grandstands, walk-behinds, ride-ons, zero turns and mid-size walk-behinds.
JIM’S MOWING
Jim’s Mowing will be exhibiting its garden maintenance franchise package.
Multihog
Since Multihog’s debut at last year’s IOG Scotsturf, the manufacturers of this versatile multi-purpose implement carrier have continued to develop even more attachments which offer an ever increasing range of applications. The number of customers now choosing Multihog for their groundscare and maintenance operations underlines the vehicle’s ability to set new standards when it comes to grass and hedge cutting, road sweeping and gritting, snow ploughing, chemical spraying and more.
The Multihog MH90 diesel-powered, hydrostatically-driven base unit is manufactured in Ireland, with an emphasis on robust operation, driver comfort and safety. It can be used with an almost limitless amount of attachments for a wide variety of tasks all year round. A top road speed of 40 kms hour and an impressive towing capacity of 3 tonnes guarantee a powerful performance, and drivers benefit from a large cabin with 360º visibility for safe and accurate operation.
Alongside the base unit, Multihog will be exhibiting a patch planer and sweeper, gritter and snow plough, flail mower and flail arm attachments, all of which can be changed in under two minutes thanks to Multihog’s quick release mechanism. True to the company slogan – one machine – one driver – endless applications – the Multihog maximises the efficiency of a single operator for enhanced productivity.
SHERRIFF AMENITY
Vision Pro is a new, revolutionary visual spraying aid and turf colourant that contains natural pigments (not dyes). Standard spray pattern indicators contain dyes, however the revolutionary pigment technology in Vision Pro increases solar radiation which increases soil and surface temperatures and creates a more desirable microclimate for growth. It increases the plant’s photosynthesis rate and also its metabolism in periods of slow growth. Applying Vision Pro in the autumn, winter and spring increases radiation absorbance and decreases reflectance, meaning increased photosynthesis.
The UV resistant formulation allows the product to last for up to 6 - 8 weeks in periods of slow growth.
Light coming into contact with objects (including grass) can either be reflected, transmitted or absorbed. Vision Pro reduces reflected light, increases radiation absorbance, leading to increased photosynthesis.
Vision Pro can be used on fine turf areas such as golf greens, tees and bowls greens. It can also be used on winter sports pitches (for colour effect use Green Lawnger) and racecourses.
Features:
Long lasting UV resistant formulation, up to 6 - 8 weeks
Contains ColorLock technology
Tank mixable with all plant protection products
Independently evaluated by the STRI (UK)
Extensively used in plant protection programmes in North America
Can be used all year round.
Benefits:
Increases turf quality and playability during periods of slow growth
Increases turf colour in the autumn, winter & spring
Clarifies what areas of turf have been sprayed with plant protection products
Instant improvement to the turf appearance
Creates a natural looking appearance to turf.
SIMON TULLETT MACHINERY
Simon Tullett Machinery offers a wide range of cutting and groundscare and maintenance machinery. The flagship of its success is the popular SCAG grass cutting range. Highly respected within the industry both the pedestrian and ride-on machines are built to withstand the rigours of landscape, amenity and estate work – there are HUMUS safety cut decks or STM’s own Superflail and Reel decks; designed and built entirely in the UK for rough or fine cutting.
Also on show will be the remote controlled Roboflail steep bank mower – this remote controlled, zero-turn, tracked mower is especially designed for difficult conditions. Good stability and manoeuvrability enable work on banks of up to 55deg in complete safety with no risk to the operator. The cutting deck options provide fine to heavy-duty grass cutting, ideal for highway maintenance, parklands and estate work.
STM also offers a range of maintenance units including the STM snow blade (a useful optional winter extra for the SCAG SWZ pedestrian mower) and Mahler’s Bemab snow ploughs.
