Charging into the sports

Whether you are looking for a fine-turf or fairway mower, need to scarify and aerate, or want to see the latest in fertiliser and pesticide application kit, IoG Saltex gives visitors the opportunity to view the latest developments.

Charging into the sports-grounds market, the new Buffalo 34/5 all-purpose pedestrian cylinder will be launched by Allett Mowers. Known as great all-rounders, Buffalos have large-diameter cutting cylinders to allow longer grass to be mowed, even when wet. The latest model features a range of improvements, including central mounting of the engine on the chassis to give the operator a better view of the cutting area.

A larger-diameter front roller is intended to give straighter lines with less ground pressure, while one-handed fitting and removal of the grass box has been made possible by adding a handle and grass box hoop in place of arms - a feature that has been extended to the rest of the Buffalo range.

Toro's lightest fairway mower weighs just 900kg and is dubbed by distributor Lely as the "lightweight fairway champion". The Toro Reelmaster 3550-D has a productive 2.1m cutting width and 7mph mowing speed. With a three-wheel drive system, the 3550-D is powered by a 25hp diesel engine. The mower can be viewed on the Lely Partners in Turfcare stand, where turf managers can also learn about the Prema scheme, which offers pre-owned Toro machinery at affordable prices. Each machine is given a comprehensive inspection, covering key mechanical functions, before receiving a Lely-certified Prema warranty, which backs it with a 180-day or 300-hour conditional warranty.

In addition to the new Buffalo mower, Allett is showing its lawncare system, comprising six interchangeable cartridges to provide an aerator, dethatcher, lawn brush, scarifier, verticutter and 10-bladed cylinder.

Favoured by some of the UK's top turf managers, SISIS has gained a reputation for producing natural and synthetic turf-maintenance equipment. At the show, it will be unveiling a new pedestrian scarifier, as well as the Dart pedestrian aerator and TM1000 tractor-mounted scarifier, both of which have been redesigned to improve ease of operation and functionality.

Charterhouse Turf Machinery is giving visitors the opportunity to view the recently launched Redexim Verti-Drain 1517. Part of the new high-speed 15 Series, the 520kg aerator is suitable for use with tractors from as small as 28hp, but offers a productive 1.76m working width. It has a working depth of up to 150mm.

To clear cores from greens following hollow coring operations, Weidenmann UK is showing the Core Recycler. This machine separates organic waste matter such as thatch from the gathered sand and soil mix, before returning the rootzone to the surface. Up to 80 per cent of the volume of lifted cores can be recycled in this way.

Making its debut at IoG Saltex, the WideSpin 1550 top dresser is an addition to the Turfco family from Ransomes Jacobsen, and is said to offer unprecedented control and precision. It has more capacity, is designed for easy loading, has programmable resets and rate calculation, and can tackle a wider range of applications. Also new from Ransomes is the Turfco TriWave 40, which is a trailed overseeder for use behind a utility vehicle, quad bike, bunker rake or tractor.

Earthway pedestrian fertiliser and ice control spreaders feature on DMMP's stand, as the company launches an innovative model with interchangeable tools, which makes it capable of spreading fertiliser, salt or fine seeds and chemicals. "Flex-Select is the latest and most advanced spreader system the UK has ever seen," says managing director Marcus Palmer.

Central Spares is focusing on spreaders after becoming the exclusive European distributor for Spyker Spreaders. The machines, which are manufactured by Brinly-Hardy in the US, are fitted with the Accu-Way spread pattern adjustment to provide a consistent and even application, reduce waste and save money for the operator. All professional models feature a metal gear system and solid steel axle.

A lot of equipment for the application of chemicals will be on show at IoG Saltex. A dedicated new spray vehicle, the Smithco Spray Star 2000, will be introduced by Ransomes Jacobsen. It features an ultra-low-profile 3,300-litre tank, hydrostatic drive and a liquid-cooled diesel engine.

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