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Först Arb Show Preview

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Först Arb Show Preview: Först, a leading supplier of high performance and robust woodchippers, will be at this year’s Arb Show at Westonbirt National Arboretum, where it will be showcasing its latest fuel efficient, petrol powered machines.

At the heart of the stand will be Först’s ST6 P woodchipper, a six-inch capacity machine that is powered by a 37hp V twin petrol engine, meaning the woodchipper not only weighs under 750kg, but also meets Stage V emissions regulations coming into force in 2019.

Först Arb Show Preview

Powered by the same engine, the TR6 P will also be showcased on stand, highlighting the efficiency benefits of the new petrol driven fleet and how the woodchippers can match the strength and performance users have some to expect from Först’s diesel powered machines.

Doug Ghinn, Director at Först, said: “We are very excited to be exhibiting our new petrol woodchippers in support of our established ranges as this allows tree surgeons and contractors to see up close the exceptional performance, reliability and true value our machines can deliver.

“The Arb Show is a highlight on our event calendar and offers everyone from trade professionals through to those simply just starting their arboriculture career a fantastic opportunity to lean more about all aspects of the industry.”

Visitors to the stand will also be able to get a close look at Först’s extensive range of established wheeled, tracked and PTO woodchippers. These include the XR8 Traxion, a powerful and exceptionally versatile woodchipper specifically designed to traverse banks and slopes up to 35 degrees with ease, and the PT6, which has its own hydraulic system and reservoir, meaning the machine doesn’t need to be connected to a power unit’s hydraulic system.

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Rigby Taylor’s Ryder Cup Comp

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Rigby Taylor’s Ryder Cup Comp: Rigby Taylor has launched a promotion called Seeds For Change with prizes of Ryder Cup weekends and POGO soil moisture measurement and management systems.

Each of the first three winning entries will win for the golf/sports club a POGO Pro moisture management system and free one-year Cloud subscription while the head greenkeeper/course manager/head groundsman will receive an-expenses paid weekend at the 2018 Ryder Cup.

Rigby Taylor's Ryder Cup Comp

The prize includes return travel, two night’s hotel accommodation and full on-course, corporate hospitality at the 42nd Ryder Cup being held at Le Golf National (Albatros Course) in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, a suburb south west of Paris.

POGO Pro measures all four of the most influential variable governing turf performance – moisture, salinity (EC), canopy temperature and salinity index. It connects remotely to any Apple or android device and its integrated GPS features include precise location, geospatial condition analysis, cup placements, sprinkler positioning and patterns, area measurement and custom mapping.

Rigby Taylor seeds offer greenkeepers and groundsmen unmatched quality and benefits, including top performing cultivars, tetraploid technology and Germin-8T, an advanced seed treatment with added trichoderma atroviride for improved disease tolerance.

As part of the Seeds For Change promotion, the listed seed packages for greens, tees or fairways, as well as sports pitches, from Rigby Taylor’s R range include new perennial ryegrass cultivars (Estelle, Eurocordus and Gianna) as part of the already hugely successful R9 ultra-fine dwarf rye, R14CR creeping and diploid, and R25CRT tetraploid creeping and diploid ranges, respectively, as well as the new R442 tetraploid and diploid perennial ryegrass blend mixture.

Rigby Taylor's Ryder Cup Comp

Customers are required to order (direct with a Rigby Taylor area representative) any of the listed packages for greens, tees or fairways, as well as sports pitches, and correctly answer a technical question to gain an entry into the national draw.

The grass seed order can also be combined with hectare applications of Exteris StressGuard for turf disease prevention and/or Activate-XL, a microbial biostimulant for improved early rooting development. As additional ‘packages’ are ordered then more entries can be made into the draw.

For more details, contact your Rigby Taylor area representative or Freephone 0800 424919.

For more information, visit: www.rigbytaylor.com

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New Territory Manager For Kioti

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New Territory Manager For Kioti: To cover Scotland and Northern England, Kioti UK have confirmed the appointment of Richard Green as Area Sales Manager.

Richard is based in central Scotland and brings with him a large amount of knowledge and experience of Compact tractors and the Groundcare industry.

New Territory Manager For Kioti

Richard also has the advantage of already being familiar with the Kioti range of products having sold them successfully in his previous employment.

Richard also has experience in the Agricultural and Construction industries.

For further details of the Kioti range of products please do not hesitate to contact Richard Green on 07876 593216.

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Kioti Tractor’s 4 Year Warranty

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Kioti Tractor’s 4 Year Warranty: As an exciting and progressive development Kioti UK Ltd have announced that all Kioti tractors supplied by Kioti Uk and retailed since the 1st of January 2018 now have a manufacturer’s 4 year warranty cover.

The first 2 years cover the whole tractor for parts and labour. Years  3 and 4 relate to the engine and Transmission only. Once again the cover includes parts and labour. Terms and conditions including regularly dealer servicing obviously apply.

Kioti Tractor's 4 Year Warranty

Patrick Desmond the Kioti UK General manager said that the extended warranty cover package is a testament to the strength and reliability that customers can expect from the Kioti Tractor product. The sales of Kioti tractors have gone from strength to strength over the last few years and this step should further increase the attractiveness of the Kioti Tractor product to Professional end users.

The Kioti Tractor range starts at the sub compact CS2610 and currently finishes at the 113 HP PX 1153. All models are supplied to  a comprehensive basic specification with the focus on operator comfort.  Ergonomically positioned controls ensure easy operation and efficiency.

The engines on all Kioti tractors especially the 50 hp plus models, give class leading environmental performance.

Kioti Uk also offer the Kioti Mechron diesel Utilty vehicels and the Commercial Cut and collect WD1260  ride on mower.

Please contact either Kioti Uk direct on  www.kioti-uk.com or telephone 01480 401512 or your local Kioti dealer for further details.

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New Dealer For TYM Network

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New Dealer For TYM Network: TYM Tractors has welcomed KJ Stoneman & Co Ltd in Devon to its dealer network, and in doing so is continuing its healthy network expansion of 2017 into 2018.

The appointment extends TYM’s coverage in mid and north Devon and provides the family-run agricultural dealer’s customer base of landscape and amenity customers, such as private estates, small holdings and farms, with a comprehensive compact tractor range.

New Dealer For TYM Network

Commenting on the latest dealer to join the TYM network, Scott Turner, southern regional sales manager at Reesink Turfcare, says: “KJ Stoneman was looking for a tractor range suitable for its customers’ needs and TYM fit the criteria. Not only does the partnership see our plans realised in continuing to grow the dealer network, but it also fulfils KJ Stoneham’s plan to offer the choice of a reliable tractor to its customers.”

Jason Heard, owner of KJ Stoneman, which boasts 71 years in the business, says: “A TYM tractor takes everything in its stride. Fitted with world leading Perkins and Mitsubishi power units and incorporating the highest build quality, TYM provides quality and value for money in one unbeatable package. Plus, its performance matches its appearance, both of which will be very appealing to our customers.”

Reesink Turfcare introduced the TYM brand to the UK almost seven years ago and it’s been very well received by the market in the time since. Scott says: “Brand development has been progressive and the dealer network across the country is increasing as TYM is recognised for the quality, reliability and versatility it offers. We are delighted to welcome K J Stoneman to the ever growing TYM dealer network and look forward to working with them.”

For more information, visit: reesinkturfcare.co.uk

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