Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

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Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

At SALTEX 2025, in a “first” for Ventrac, and possibly for SALTEX since it moved indoors to the NEC, Price Turfcare, Ventrac’s UK & Ireland distributor, demonstrated indoors, live, the capabilities of the Ventrac traction unit and its numerous attachments. Utilising a specifically designed truck which can deploy 30 degree ramps and obstacles to best show the Ventrac’s slope stability and climbing ability, the demonstration stole the show!

Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

SALTEX 2026 offers the opportunity for a repeat performance. Price Turfcare will have both a static stand and demonstration area which will enable visitors to see Ventrac execute tasks other traction units and mowers are unable to achieve. One of the key characteristics of Ventrac is it’s ability to safely climb, descend and traverse 30 degree slopes whilst using one or more of the 30 plus attachments available. The articulated steering, low centre of gravity, weight transfer and low ground pressure are all contributing factors to this unique capability.

Managing Director, Rupert Price says, “When compared to a single task turfcare machine of similar size, the Ventrac presents an economically compelling and viable solution to many professional turf maintenance activities, especially mowing.” This assertion is validated by the hundreds of customers who are now using Ventrac’s in the UK and Ireland. They have replaced more conventional machines with Ventrac’s to get specific tasks completed whilst meeting their ever more financially challenging targets.

One example of a customer comment is Steve Lloyd, Course Manager at Worcestershire Golf Club.  In a recent interview Steve said “We bought the Ventrac to try and do more than one thing with the power unit. A machine dedicated to one task is becoming more and more difficult to justify to the club”

To see how Ventrac could transform your turf maintenance activities, come and see us at SALTEX or contact Price Turfcare for a demonstration to evaluate some of the 32 attachments available.

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Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

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Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

SALTEX 2026 is set to be the launch platform for a brand-new advanced liquid fertiliser range from Origin Amenity, when the industry’s leading total solutions provider returns to the NEC this November. Available in four formulations, Nutri-Max has been developed to maximise nutrient efficiency, uptake and turf performance – with all the details on this, and more, available to visitors on stand D090.

Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

Combining two leading technologies – Nutrisphere® nitrogen efficiency and In-Flux – Nutri-Max helps retain more nitrogen in the target area by reducing losses through volatilisation, leaching and denitrification, while improving spray coverage and foliar absorption to minimise leaf run-off. By making more nutrients available through both the rootzone and leaf, Nutri-Max provides a highly efficient approach to liquid nutrition.

With specialist formulations for spring and summer, periods of active growth and cooler conditions, alongside Nutri-Max 26-0-0 for promoting recovery, Nutri-Max promises to deliver consistent colour, controlled growth and improved turf quality while maximising the value of every application.

Besides nutrition, the OAS technical team will also be putting a spotlight on line marking – with markers from the TinyMobileRobots range taking centre stage once again. Proudly offering one of the most comprehensive line marker and paint ranges in the UK, including advanced autonomous GPS line markers, Origin can offer the right product and expert local support to ensure that all sports surfaces from grassroots to elite can benefit from clear, consistent, high-quality results.

Visitors will also have the chance to dive deeper into the TinyMobileRobots range with an exclusive trip to the TMR factory in Aarhus, Denmark, up for grabs in a fun obstacle course challenge taking place in the SALTEX Arcade across the two days.

For sports turf professionals looking for more than simply a product supplier, a stop by stand D090 is a must. Bringing together a comprehensive portfolio of trusted products, innovative technologies and specialist technical expertise, the Origin team can offer practical, joined-up solutions across nutrition, grass seed, plant protection, irrigation, digital tools and more to suit all surfaces and all budgets.

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Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

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Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

No trip to SALTEX would be complete without a stop at the Kubota stand, with E060 this year offering visitors a comprehensive showcase of compact tractors and innovative mowing solutions to suit all situations. The stand will once again be shared with Baroness, bringing together two complimentary Japanese manufacturers to deliver one impressive line-up of equipment critical to successful sports turf maintenance.

Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

At the heart of Kubota’s SALTEX offering will be the FC Series of out-front centre collect mowers. Designed to provide professional operators with a highly versatile cut and collection solution, the FC range combines excellent productivity and manoeuvrability with a wide range of optional attachments and implements – allowing the machines to be configured for a variety of applications beyond mowing and helping to maximise machine utilisation throughout the year.

Kubota will also highlight their expanded zero-turn range, offering even greater choice for facilities that demand the very best in productive rotary mowing. With petrol, diesel and battery-powered options available, Kubota’s zero-turn machines are ideal for amenity applications thanks to their ability to negotiate obstacles and confined areas while maintaining high mowing speeds and a precision finish.

Completing the display will be an impressive selection of industry-leading compact tractors to suit all applications and all budgets. The entry-level EK1-261 will once again demonstrate Kubota quality in a package ideal for grassroots sports facilities, while machines from the popular L-Series promise to reaffirm why the brand remains a dependable workhorse for everything from routine maintenance to more demanding, specialist tasks.

Visitors are invited to discover more in conversation with the Kubota team, supported by the Kubota dealer network, who will be on hand at the NEC throughout the two-day event.

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Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

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Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

With time being an evermore precious commodity to grounds managers, GKB will be putting the focus firmly on efficiency with their product line-up at SALTEX 2026. Launched earlier in the year, and already proving its efficiency credentials with operators across the country, the Deep Tine Aerator High Speed (HS) promises to be a particular highlight of stand B120.

Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

The most recent addition to GKB’s aeration portfolio, the Deep Tine Aerator HS combines high productivity with the robust build quality for which GKB is renowned. Available in 1.2m, 1.6m and 2.0m working widths and with a 3kph working speed, the machine promises superior output without compromising aeration depth or quality – bringing compaction relief of up to 250mm to sports pitches, cricket outfields and racecourses along with smaller areas such as greens and tees.

Exclusive to GKB, the HS model is equipped with a two-speed gearbox, enabling the operator to quickly and easily switch between fast, shallow aeration of the top layer or slower, deeper compaction relief when conditions demand. Further efficiency is brought by the unique tine block mounting system, featuring three 12mm tines or two 18mm tines on one block, significantly reducing the time and complexity of switching between sets.

Visitors looking for high-quality solutions to synthetic surface maintenance will also be catered for on stand A080, with GKB’s popular Deep Clean on show. Launched at SALTEX 2025, the latest iteration of the Deep Clean offers efficient removal of dirt, dust, contaminants and other unwanted particles from all types of artificial turf. Three model widths are available from 1.2m to 1.8m, all providing quick setup and easy operation to keep pitches clean, safe and in optimal play condition.

UK Operations Manager Tom Shinkins will be joined on stand by GKB’s new UK & Ireland Sales Manager Dougie Archibald, both on hand to answer all of your maintenance and machinery questions. So, this November, be sure to stop by, say hello and find out more about the full range of equipment for all types of surface and discover solutions for all turfcare operations throughout the maintenance calendar.

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ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

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ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

ISEKI UK & Ireland is set for an exciting SALTEX 2026, with the UK debut of the AllTrec 7510F fully electric out-front commercial mower, the first exhibition appearance of Raymo’s second-generation R42 Flex Deck and R52 Turf Deck, the latest version of the electric ISEKI SXGE216, and the launch of the new ISEKI Sports Turf Scheme.

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

Alongside these new additions, visitors will be able to explore ISEKI’s established range of compact tractors and professional mowers, with the ISEKI team on hand throughout the show to discuss machinery for sports turf, groundcare, local authority, contractor and amenity applications.

AllTrec 7510F Makes its UK Debut

Taking centre stage will be the AllTrec 7510F, which will be shown on UK soil for the very first time at SALTEX.

The fully electric out-front commercial mower represents an exciting new direction for professional groundcare, combining serious commercial capability with the advantages of fully electric operation.

Designed from the ground up for professional users, the AllTrec 7510F opens up new possibilities for contractors, local authorities, sports facilities, estates and operators working in noise-sensitive and environmentally conscious locations.

Adding to its versatility, the AllTrec 7510F is available with three professional mowing options: a 60-inch deck, a 72-inch deck and a 1.6m Müthing flail mower. This ability to move from high-output rotary mowing to more demanding flail applications makes the 7510F a true stand-out in its class and demonstrates that electric power does not have to come at the expense of versatility.

Rather than simply being an electric alternative to a conventional mower, the AllTrec 7510F has been developed as a professional commercial machine in its own right, bringing electric power into applications where performance, versatility and productivity remain essential.

Its appearance at SALTEX will give the UK groundcare industry its first opportunity to see the AllTrec 7510F up close, making it one of the key machines to look out for at this year’s show.

Second-Generation Raymo Decks Make Their Exhibition Debut

ISEKI UK & Ireland will also showcase Raymo at SALTEX, with the second-generation R42 Flex Deck and R52 Turf Deck being exhibited for the first time.

The newly redesigned decks represent the latest evolution of the Raymo platform, building on the versatility of its remote-controlled electric power unit and further expanding its capabilities across a wide range of professional mowing applications.

The R42 Flex Deck has been redesigned to enhance performance across challenging and undulating terrain, while the R52 Turf Deck provides a wider mowing solution for maintaining larger areas of fine and amenity turf.

Their SALTEX debut will give visitors the first opportunity to see the second-generation deck designs up close, alongside the wider Raymo range.

Raymo will sit alongside the new AllTrec 7510F, bringing together some of the latest developments in professional electric mowing on the ISEKI stand.

ISEKI Launches New Sports Turf Scheme

SALTEX 2026 will also see the official unveiling of the new ISEKI Sports Turf Scheme, created specifically to support grassroots football clubs.

The scheme brings together a complete, ready-to-work sports turf machinery package at a fixed cost, providing clubs with a straightforward route to the equipment required to maintain and improve their playing surfaces.

At the heart of the package is an ISEKI compact tractor paired with a dedicated sports turf maintenance tool and a dual roller mower, giving grassroots clubs a versatile combination of machinery for both regular pitch maintenance and mowing.

By bringing the tractor, sports turf maintenance tool and dual roller mower together into one package, the scheme is designed to remove much of the complexity involved in selecting and sourcing individual pieces of machinery. Clubs can instead access a complete package designed around the core requirements of maintaining a quality football pitch.

The full package will be displayed within the Community Sports Zone at SALTEX, where grassroots clubs, grounds teams and volunteers will be able to see the machinery together and speak to the ISEKI team about how the scheme could support their facilities.

The initiative underlines ISEKI’s commitment to grassroots sport and to making professional-quality groundcare machinery more accessible to clubs working to improve the standard of their pitches.

The ISEKI Range at SALTEX

Alongside the headline launches, ISEKI will have its familiar line-up of compact tractors and professional mowers on display, showcasing machinery designed for a broad range of professional groundcare applications.

Continuing the electric theme across this year’s stand, ISEKI will also showcase the latest version of the SXGE216 fully electric ride-on mower. The SXGE216 will join the AllTrec 7510F and Raymo to demonstrate the growing range of electric solutions available for professional groundcare applications.

The ISEKI team and dealer network will be on hand throughout the show to discuss machinery requirements, applications and the latest developments across the range.

With the UK premiere of the AllTrec 7510F, the exhibition debut of Raymo’s second-generation R42 Flex Deck and R52 Turf Deck, the latest SXGE216, the launch of the ISEKI Sports Turf Scheme, and a comprehensive display of ISEKI compact tractors and mowers, SALTEX 2026 will provide plenty for visitors to discover.

Visit ISEKI UK & Ireland at SALTEX 2026 to be among the first to see the AllTrec 7510F on UK soil, discover the latest second-generation developments from Raymo, see the latest SXGE216 and explore the new ISEKI Sports Turf Scheme.

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