ECHO® ASK-RW23D Scissor Head – A Safer Cut

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Working in built-up areas can present hazards when cutting close to bystanders, cars or buildings. It only takes a few stones or loose objects to get thrown into the air and there is the potential of damage to property or even a risk to safety.

The new ECHO® ASK-RW23D scissor head, a rotary scissor attachment suitable for most ECHO® brushcutters, helps to reduce this risk. It works on the principle of a 20:1 reduction ratio gearbox and two contra-rotating blades that actually ‘snip’ the grass or brush – just like a pair of scissors. This means you have safer and more precise cutting. Grass, weeds or brush simply drops where it is cut, making the ASK-RW23D an ideal choice to use when required to work near people, office windows or parked cars.

Highly versatile, the ASK-RW23D scissor head can trim up close to solid obstacles, such as trees, walls and kerbs without kickback or damage. Edging golf course bunkers and trimming grass in shallow water are easily tackled. The flat bottom design enables the operator to place the cutting head close to the ground when uncovering hidden landmarks, such as drain covers.

The ASK-RW23D rotary scissor head comes with an 18 over 15 tooth blade kit, and an optional 28 over 24 tooth fine cut blade kit is also available for getting an even finer finish on grass and lawn edges. The cutting head is well-balanced, making it easy to manoeuvre and comfortable to use. The ASK-RW23D scissor head mirrors ECHO®’s commitment to quality, providing their customers with commercial grade and innovative products. Visit www.echo-tools.co.uk to find your local ECHO® dealer.

CSA Concludes Groundsmen’s Conference

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East London – The annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Groundsmen’s Conference concluded in East London on Friday after a comprehensive overview of the state of playing fields in the country.

The April 18 to 21 event covered everything from pitches to the equipment used in preparing them.

There was also input from coaches, captains, media and the CSA events department as all areas associated with groundsmen were covered.

CSA General Manager: Cricket, Corrie van Zyl, hailed the four-day programme as a huge success.

“It is a fundamental part of cricket development and excellence that all our potential players, at whatever level, have access to the best possible facilities,” he said.

“Batsmen and bowlers need pitches with good carry and bounce if they are to develop their talents successfully and the fielders need outfields they can trust.

“This is true at every level of the game as there is nothing better than a good playing surface to build the confidence and enthusiasm of a youngster.”

Some of the other key highlights discussed at the conference included outfields at the various venues, stadium capacities, fertilizer used on pitches and surfaces, drainage systems and the fixtures.

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Kubota At RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017

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On Stand 255, leading groundcare manufacturer, Kubota UK, will be helping gardeners make their gardens flourish this year as part of the upcoming RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

From the 23-27th May, Kubota will be showcasing its domestic lawncare solutions as well as offering visitors the opportunity to take advantage of its attractive spring cash back incentive.

The leading GR1600 and GR2120 ride-on mowers will be taking centre stage at the show, demonstrating how the economic and versatile solutions achieve a cost-effective and clean cut, every single time.

Visitors can also take advantage of £300 cashback on Kubota’s powerful GR2120 ride-on mowers whilst £200 cashback is available on the economic and versatile GR1600.

Providing the perfect partner for all gardeners this season, the manufacturers 3-in-1 machines are easy to operate and are powered by Kubota’s world renowned diesel engines, giving greater fuel economy when gardening.

Visitors will also be able to see the popular BX2350 sub-compact tractor, which provides the ideal solution for homeowners with larger estates, paddocks, or stables who are looking to easily and quickly maintain their grounds.

Offering unrivalled performance with its high power-to-weight ratio, the machine also makes a great complement to Kubota’s ride-on or walk-behind mower ranges to create a picture-perfect garden.

Across the five days’, Kubota’s groundcare experts will be on hand to discuss the latest tools in gardening maintenance and provide an exclusive insight into how to achieve a cut above the rest this summer.

The experts will also be on hand to discuss requirements for machinery, which are all backed by Kubota’s unrivalled aftersales support and finance solutions to help ensure a homeowner’s garden is kept to the highest standard year after year.

For more information and to find your local Kubota dealer, visit www.kubota.co.uk or call 01844 268000.