Eco-Management: Speed x Effiency = < CO₂

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Eco-Management: Speed x Effiency = < CO₂: As we all know “Eco-friendliness” doesn’t exist in our industry (think e.g.: resources, transport, waste) or you should mow without any help from tooling manufactured by the industrialized world we live in.

That’s why we prefer sustainable and environmentally sound solutions to address the current standards on emissions by utilizing an unique Ferris-combination: SPEED times EFFICIENCY.

Eco-Management: Speed x Effiency = < CO₂

With our Vanguard™ EFI-engines on the IS®2100Z and IS®3200Z fuel savings are possible up to 25%. Even in the most worst-case scenarios (wet-, tall grass) savings on fuel are still 9% compared to a carburettor equivalent. In the case of cars, for example, we measure emissions per kilometre, but what conversion factor can we apply to emissions from lawnmowers?

Let’s take the IS®2100Z in worst-case mode and make a thumb rule calculation based on gross calorific value basis:

Ferris IS®2100Z:                                6,96 ℓ petrol per hour x 30 operational hours = 208,8 ℓ / week

Non Ferris, no EFI:                            7,65 ℓ petrol per hour x 30 operational hours = 229,5 ℓ / week

 

Ferris IS®2100Z:                                208,8 ℓ petrol per week x 2392 grams of CO₂ / ℓ  = 499450 grams CO₂ / week

Non Ferris, no EFI:                            229,5 ℓ petrol per week x 2392 grams of CO₂ / ℓ  = 548964 grams CO₂ / week

 

Ferris IS®2100Z:                                20.000m² capacity (80% eff.) /hour x 30 operational hours = 600.000m² / week

Non Ferris, no IS®:                           12.500m² capacity (80% eff.) /hour x 30 operational hours = 375.000m² / week

 

Ferris IS®2100Z:                              499450 grams CO₂ / 600.000m² = 0,83 grams CO₂ per m²

Non Ferris, no IS® and EFI:           548964 grams CO₂ / 375.000m² = 1,46 grams CO₂ per m²

 

Reduction on CO ₂ emissions:      43%

Reduction on fuel consumption: at least 9% on hourly base

Increase fuel consumption non Ferris w/o EFI and IS: at same coverage square meters: +43% (1:1 relation CO ₂)

Increase on capacity m2: 600.000m2 instead 375.000m2 = 60%

What & Why with IS® Suspension?

Ferris IS® Suspension Technology (Quality of Cut)

  • Contour following technique: mower deck follows the movement of the wheels (and flow of the terrain)
  • Deck is connected to the moving A-arms, not the chassis
  • Consistent cut
  • Pro-active anti scalp function
  • Minimizing breaks in ground contact
  • Maximizing traction

Build from the ground up… to be the hardest working and smoothest riding mower in the  industry

Ground following construction: how does it work?

Ground following construction: how does it work?

  • Front suspension through single A-Arm construction
  • Front wheels can move independent
  • Mower deck directly connected to the A-arms
  • When front wheel moves up, the respective deck
    corner will be lifted, following exact movement
    of the wheel
  • When front wheel moves down,
    the deck hanger chain will collapse
  • Deck will remain level,hanging on
    the remaining three deck hanger chains

Ground following construction: how does it work?

  • Transmission cradle hosting RH and LH transmission
  • Cradle moves independent from the main frame
  • Mower deck is connected to a deck lift pivot
  • When the transmission cradle moves up, the mower deck will
    be lifted upwards
  • When the transmission cradle moves down, the mower deck
    will be lowered
  • Compensates suspension movement

Ferris IS®Suspension Technology (Comfort)

  • Exclusive feature (only you offer this USP!)
  • Not just a special seat to mask operating vibration
  • Operators experience less fatigue while tackling tough jobs
  • Reduced whole body vibration which can cause injury pain in back, shoulders and neck
  • Absorbing bumps and vibration that causes operator fatigue
  • Possibly less absenteeism through illness and reduction number of sick days
  • IS® benefits chassis by reducing shock load
  • Better focus and concentration = less damage
  • Increased comfort = operator satisfaction = increased productivity
  • Increases overall machine life (Protects Body & Machine)

Ferris IS®Suspension Technology (Efficiency)

  • Other brand operators slow down to compensate uneven terrain
  • Insulated from uneven terrain
  • Naturally increasing speed
  • The operator is better protected for shock loads and vibrations
  • Taking full advantage of available horsepower
  • The driver is able to stay seated at higher ground speeds
  • More square meters per hour
  • Enables you to get more done in less time than conventional mowers
  • Measurable improvement in mowing efficiency

Ferris IS®Suspension Technology (Extended Mower Life)

  • Suspension protects body and machine
  • Suspension benefits chassis by reducing shock load
  • Mower with suspension will last longer and requires fewer repairs than                                                   similar non-suspension mower
  • Ferris frame rails are made of much heavier material;                                                                     No rely on frame flex to keep all four wheels on the ground
  • Minimizing breaks in ground contact = Maximized traction

Ferris IS®Suspension Technology (Unique Position)

  • Exclusive feature
  • Unique patented suspension system (the System carries 160 patents!)
  • Only commercial mower that features a dedicated suspension system
  • Sets Ferris completely aside from competition

What can we say more….

Unique, exclusive, patented…sets Ferris completely aside from all others!

  • Highest mowing speed = Highest efficiency = Lowest CO₂ emissions per m²
  • Highest comfort = Smoother drive = Less operator fatigue
  • Absorbs HAVS and Whole Body Vibrations = No limitations m/s2!
  • Contour following technique = Consistent cut
  • Minimizing breaks in ground contact = Maximizing traction
  • Full advantage of available horsepower
  • Benefits chassis by reducing shock load = Extended mower life

Vanguard™ 810 EFI Series (Ferris® IS2100Z) 

  • V-Twin, air cooled gasoline engine
  • 28HP @ 3600 rpm
  • Engine displacement 810cc
  • Closed loop Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Donaldson dual stage industrial air cleaner
  • High flow blower housing
  • Automatic compression release
  • Full pressurized lubrication
  • Solenoid shift starter

Fuel economy over carburated system

10% Load = 31% gain

25% Load = 29% gain

50% Load = 17% gain

75% Load = 11% gain

100% Load = 9% gain

CO₂ emission: 884,36 g/kWh (EU2016/1628)

Vanguard™ Big Block EFI Series (Ferris® IS3200Z)

  • V-Twin, air cooled gasoline engine
  • 37HP @ 3600 rpm
  • Engine displacement 993cc
  • Closed loop Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Donaldson dual stage industrial air cleaner
  • High flow blower housing
  • Automatic compression release
  • Full pressurized lubrication
  • Solenoid shift starter

Fuel economy over carburated system

10% Load = 31% gain

25% Load = 29% gain

50% Load = 17% gain

75% Load = 11% gain

100% Load = 9% gain

CO₂ emission: 809,92 g/kWh (EU2016/1628)

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Campey To Launch AllTrec Tool Carrier

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Campey To Launch AllTrec Tool Carrier: Campey Turf Care Systems will be exhibiting the new AllTrec Tool Carrier for the first time on stand C050 at SALTEX 2019.

The Dutch made machine is 100% electric and can be used with either the cutting deck, weed brush, hedge trimmer or weed killer attachments. Because it is fully electric there are zero CO2 emissions and very low operating costs. During operation the machine makes barely any noise, making It is very well suited for use in busy urban environments.

Campey To Launch AllTrec Tool Carrier

Also on display will be the recently released Campey Uni-Scratch. This machine is the ideal solution for professional and effective maintenance of natural grass and can also be used for the final organic matter removal on natural grass hybrid carpet pitches when carrying out annual renovations.

Away from turf grooming, Campey will also be exhibiting the Air2G2 Air Inject and Air2hp. The pedestrian aeration machine has become a recognised figure in the turf industry by allowing users to aerate as and when they need to with no disruption. This has been taken a step further with the Air2hp. The hand probe is ideal for sand bunkers, small spaces and hard to reach places and can quickly treat areas of standing water using the hand-operated valve to inject air below the surface in a diameter of up to 3ft (0.9m).

Renovations will also play a part on stand C050 with the 1.6m Koro FIELDTOPMAKER. Since the introduction of the machine to market, fraise mowing has become a standard practice, and as the technology has become more refined, it has been used on new sports surfaces, with cricket the latest to adopt the practice. The accuracy on multiple surfaces comes from using the UniverseÒ rotor with 3mm and 5mm blades. With the 3mm blades on four spirals, you can remove 30% of the surface with 3mm removed and 7mm remaining. There is also the option of removing 15% using two spirals with 3mm removed and 17mm remaining. Having these options available means each job can be tailored to what the surface requires.

Campey To Launch AllTrec Tool Carrier

A machine that is equally variable is the Dakota 310. This compact and very manoeuvrable dual spinner topdresser can spread up to 6m wide, with the width and amount of topdressing infinitely variable using the individual hand controls on the handlebar. It is ideal for spreading sand, rubber crumb and other topdressings on surfaces that require lightweight machines to be used or are difficult to access with larger spreaders.

Completing the line-up will be a Vredo Overseeder along with a team of Campey product specialists, who will be available to answer any questions related to the machines and turf maintenance.

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Football Focus On The North-West

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Football Focus On The North-West: At Burnley FC’s Barnfield Training Ground, the Premier League club’s first order for John Deere machinery from local dealership Balmers GM has bedded in at what is reportedly Britain’s first football facility of its kind.

The 10ha Barnfield site includes 15 pitches altogether, including four full-size Desso and a 60 x 40m goalkeeper area in the first team zone, plus three and a half full-size Fibresand surfaces and two full-size natural soil pitches (topped up with sand over the years) in the Academy areas. The site also includes a full-size outdoor Desso 3G and indoor Desso 60 x 40m 3G. All pitches are split up into sizes appropriate for different age ranges and all feature full drainage, with Rainbird irrigation systems throughout the site.

Football Focus On The North-West

Head groundsman Barry O’Brien leads a nine-strong team and has witnessed plenty of changes in his 11 years here, the latest his own doing. After lengthy spells specifying other major turf machinery brands, Barry thought it was time to try John Deere. Following extensive trials, he specified the equipment required to cope with exacting conditions both outside and indoors.

The new tractor and mower fleet meets fresh demands that are centred on changing turfcare practices at the ground. For example, gone is the early ‘fluffy’ cut after the team fitted different rollers and adopted a more aggressive maintenance regime of raking out and brushing. “We had a grass factory here, generating far too much growth,” says Barry. “It would challenge any kit, but we’re fine now after adapting the way we do things.”

Balmer’s golf & turf area manager Andrew Meeks, whose family are Clarets fans (although he supports Liverpool!), agrees: “We’ve grown with each other over the years, so it was just a question of responding to Barry’s needs and supplying them, while working closely with the team to deliver the results they wanted.” Barry adds: “In doing that, we’ve developed a trusted relationship that has also helped us to expand our knowledge base.”

John Deere’s all-purpose X950R commercial lawn tractor with rear collection has been proving a deal-maker nationally, and Barry O’Brien’s assessment is no exception. “The machine is very good at sucking up pitch debris across the site as well as leaves off our top pitch, which lies next to National Trust woodland,” he says.

“The X950R is one of the best of its kind anywhere, and fits perfectly into the different approaches our grounds team is taking with football pitches – lighter rolling, clearing out and raking. Also, it stands the grass up so that cutting is more effective and reduces the risk of matting. We’d like another one of them, especially fitted with slick tyres.”

Barry also sees the value of his three 7700A PrecisionCut cylinder mowers in this environment. “They serve the football application just as well as they do golf. Obviously the sports differ, but in many ways they lend themselves to similar machinery applications. The customised grass boxes and nylon rollers are also major benefits.”

With Burnley manager Sean Dyche casting an eagle eye over pitch presentation, the last thing needed is turf machinery making the wrong impression. Used for heavier duty tasks such as hauling sprayers and fertiliser spreaders, the John Deere 4049R compact tractor sports Galaxy turf tyres that fit the bill for the bigger pitches, leaving the manager with little cause for complaint. “He loves the softer tyres – they have a big footprint but leave no imprint on the turf,” says Barry.

Additional 1026R and 2036R compact tractors serve as all-rounders, moving indoors to pull drag brushes and other kit that the team uses to maintain the Desso cross-knit pitch. As Barry adds: “It’s not just about the machinery but what you do with the turf between times that allows you to achieve the best results and benefits. That said, I saw the brilliant back-up we were getting from Balmers and the team’s confidence in the kit, and knew the combination would win through.”

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STIHL Launch Enhanced Chainsaws

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STIHL Launch Enhanced Chainsaws: STIHL has launched two enhanced versions of the MS 151, increasing its range of high-quality chainsaws for professional use.

The new MS 151 C-E and MS 151 TC-E top handle chainsaws have both been designed with high performance in mind. Both models feature a new version of STIHL’s 2-MIX engine, which increases the power of the saw by up to 10% and provides a 15% increase in torque when compared to its predecessor, the MS 150 C-E. Additionally, fuel consumption and emissions have also been reduced.

STIHL Launch Enhanced Chainsaws

Design upgrades made to the 2-MIX engine include a new piston with stepped base, cylinder and muffler.  The chainsaws also feature ErgoStart technology that enables effortless, reliable starting of the power tools, meaning professionals can be up and running in no time.

The MS 151 C-E can be used for a range of applications, including firewood cutting, tree care and minor thinning, while the MS 151 TC-E top handle is designed for arborists performing deadwood removal and treetop reductions.

Despite the increase in performance, both chainsaws remain the same weight as the MS 150 C-E at just 2.60kg, ensuring professionals can benefit from the enhanced engine power, whilst keeping the overall system weight to a minimum. STIHL’s anti-vibration system also ensures the tool is comfortable to use over extended periods of time.

The MS 151 C-E and MS 151 TC-E are available now. For more information on STIHL’s range of chainsaws, please visit www.stihl.co.uk.

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Unrivalled Accuracy From Intelligent Marking

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Unrivalled Accuracy From Intelligent Marking: Intelligent Marking will be exhibiting the industry-leading Intelligent One (IO) robotic line marker on stand G085 at SALTEX 2019.

The IO is the leading robotic line marker in the industry for accuracy, labour saving and productivity. Intelligent Marking is the only company to provide a base station with their robot which ensures a line accuracy of +/-1cm.  The IM robot will overmark lines with supreme precision and mark out new pitches with ease.

Unrivalled Accuracy From Intelligent Marking

By utilising a high accuracy GPS system, the Intelligent One can be used anywhere with unprecedented reliability, while matching the marking speed of any robotic line marker available. It is not reliant on a cellular network as operated by other robots and so does not incur expensive annual contract charges.

The Intelligent One can mark an 11-a-side football pitch from scratch in just 20-25 minutes. The robot can also line for rugby, hockey, athletics and any other chosen sport in a similar time. It will mark out a 400m running track in under two hours with numerous templates for other track and field events available.

Unrivalled Accuracy From Intelligent Marking

Bespoke templates are simple to load and can be easily changed in seconds to suit your site.  Once saved, it is then available at the touch of a button to be overmarked time and time again. The robot is stable on every natural and artificial surface and can work continuously due to interchangeable batteries. The machine is economical to use and the amount of paint can be controlled depending on the preferred nozzle size.

IM recommend their own brand of paint; ProStripe to deliver excellent professional standard lines, every time.

For further information or an on-site demonstration please contact:

Intelligent Marking UK Distributor

Ian Robson
ian.robson@imr.eu
Mobile: 07779 270501

Please visit the website: www.prosportukltd.com or www.intelligentmarking.com

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