June 22, 2020 - Turf Matters

Schouten Machines B.V’s new scarifier: Schouten Machines B.V. manufacturer of agriculture and grounds care machinery comes with a new three-point scarify machine. The Rabbit scarify machines are available in two working widths 150cm and 230cm.

The Rabbit scarify machine distinguishes itself in robustness and minimal maintenance.

Schouten Machines B.V’s new scarifier

This can be seen in the finish, the strong frame and the robust drive.

The RD 1545 weighs 580 kg has a working width of 150cm and works up to a depth of 50mm with a required power of 30 hp.

The RD 2345 weighs 610kg has a working width of 230cm and works up to a depth of 50 mm with a required power of 70 hp.

In the Schouten Rabbit there are star-shaped hard metal blades with a diameter of ø450mm.

The thickness of the blades is 3mm and stand at an intermediate distance of 4 cm.

The scarify blades rotate with direction of travel which requires less power. This has a positive impact on fuel consumption. Because of the position of the blades in relation to each other, one knife point grabs in when the following blade comes out of the ground. Even a less well-rooted turf is not pulled loose.

The robust frame has on both sides a maintenance free V-belt transmission with 3 V-belts. The frame is equipped with a three-point system for Cat.1 and Cat.2.

At the bottom of the frame are feet mounted to the machine. After use can set it away without damaging the blades.

Maintenance is limited to the lubricate the bearings. Hoses have been mounted to be able to do the lubrication job on an accessible place.

At the front of the machine is the front roller with a diameter of 140mm, which allows you to set the working depth stepless to a maximum depth of 50 millimeters. This is indicated by a fixed scale.

New is the hydraulically adjustable spread wing that allows you to steer the spray of the grass to keep paths and advertising signs clean.

Schouten machines for today and tomorrow

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Greenkeeping course set to continue: The Singapore-based Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) have said in a statement they will continue their Certificate in Greenkeeping (CIG). The development comes after the educational programme was abruptly halted by the coronavirus outbreak.

The certification programme is being run in partnership with the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) and the backing from the Royal and Ancient Golf Club (R&A) in Scotland

Greenkeeping course set to continue

The Certificate in Greenkeeping aims to improve the knowledge of greenkeeping staff and providing an educational framework for the golf greenkeeping industry in the region, the AGIF said.

“This will enable green-keepers across Asia to develop their careers and gain certification.

“The programme focuses on the core knowledge and skills required to operate safely and efficiently as a greenkeeper and in a way that protects the turf, prevent damage to the reputation of the course and improves productivity.”

The CIG is a 12-month programme with five modules and to date has attracted participants from China, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, with 18 completing the programme.

The AGIF said there are 31 participants enrolled in the course stalled by Covid-19 and that a further 30 were awaiting to sign up.

AGIF president Richard Walne, who pledged to recommence the programme at the earliest opportunity, said: “The success of the first intakes and the interest from new (prospective) students has driven us to find ways of continuing.

“Of course, the safety of all involved is our number one concern. That’s why we’re unable to proceed with the planned programme delivery in June.

“The confirmation courses have been delayed until November, when we hope to be able to continue as planned. We will, however, build a contingency that if we cannot travel internationally in November, we will have in place a hybrid learning system.”

Walne said the modified system may include having local mentors delivering the written and practical elements of the confirmation courses. That would be complemented by video links to overseas instructors, who would be able to moderate and oversee proceedings.

“This approach will ensure that students who are part way through their modules will be able to complete their programmes,” added Walne.

Walne said students in Malaysia and Thailand, who are part way through their courses, will be given extra time to complete their tasks with their mentors and the support of the NZSTI.

“We need to do this to make up for the time students spent under lockdown, when they were unable to complete practical tasks on the golf course.

“The AGIF and NZSTI are continuing to develop and refine modules and develop a back-up plan for delivery, which will allow us to continue to provide accredited education for Asian golf courses, including on-course practical work, classroom and remote learning.

“A special ‘thank you’ to our mentors who have been a key factor in the success of the CIG. Once we are back to normal life, it is the intention of the AGIF to expand the programme to other countries,” he added.

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