Discover Rhino-Rack® accessories

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Discover Rhino-Rack® accessories: In an industry-exclusive collaboration, Polaris Off Road Vehicles has joined forces with Rhino-Rack® storage solutions to help riders get the most out of their storage area and stay prepared for any job that might emerge as the day develops.

The partnership delivers purpose-built, high-quality and world-ready roof racks, bed racks and accessories specifically built for the Polaris RANGER and GENERAL utility off-road vehicles.

Discover Rhino-Rack® accessories

Discover Rhino-Rack® accessories

Rhino-Rack® is a trusted outdoor adventure brand with 30 years of experience designing and creating premium, award-winning outdoor gear to endure the most extreme conditions, born and proven in Australia.

“Rhino-Rack® shares our core values in maximising the potential of every day. From farmers, landowners, and hunters to off-road enthusiasts and adventurers, we always aim to make life as convenient and accessible as possible.” said Dario Baraggia, Parts, Gear and Accessories Manager for Polaris Off Road Vehicles EMEA. “We’re firm believers that our parts and accessories should be as reliable and durable as our vehicles, so it’s easy to see why we’ve partnered with Rhino-Rack® to enhance our customers’ storage capabilities  – the racks are welded and super strong, the fit is unique to our products so very tight and secure, and the accessories allow storage to be tailored to our users with attachments for all applications.”

Designed for perfect integration and fitment to Polaris vehicles, and tested to extreme off-road standards, Rhino-Rack®-equipped off-road vehicles are even more versatile than before with up to 40% more storage space alongside task- or accessory-specific attachments so riders can bring everything they need to, organised and secure.

ROOF AND BED RACKS

As a space-saving solution for carrying cargo and equipment, Rhino-Rack® offers a complete roof and bed rack system for the Polaris Ranger full-size three-seat and crew models, as well as a rear bed rack for the Polaris General. Constructed with strong, lightweight and rust-resistant aluminium, the rear bed and roof racks can be easily installed with the addition of a Rhino-Rack® mount, utilising the innovative and secure bolting mechanism for a tight fit and long life.

VERSATILE ATTACHMENTS

Whether it’s a day of tackling tough terrain on the trails, or knocking work tasks off the to-do list, Rhino-Rack®’s range of versatile attachments will help riders stay prepared by having enough storage space and innovative solutions to take all their equipment.

Rhino-Rack® offers a range of mounts to securely attach tools and accessories to your Polaris, including the non-corrosive, powder-coated steel high-lift jack mount that installs simply and quickly with durable brackets, the cargo corner bracket to mount a cooler box in the cargo bed using a unique anti-rotation nut for maximum security, the easy-attached traction board mount, and the gun mount bracket used to mount Kolpin Stronghold Gun Boots to Rhino-Rack® systems (paired with the Auto-Latch Mount, sold separately).

Additional tie-down points can be added in multiple places on the platform with the D-ring eyelet tie-downs, made with anti-corrosive galvanised steel for heavy-duty strength and long life. With the spare tyre straps, riders can transport their spare tyres outside of the cargo bed and can be easily mounted to the rear bed rack, and the multipurpose tool holder can carry and protect tools, paddles and more thanks to rubber inserts that secure tools into place and a ratchet-locking mechanism for quick-release.

BRING IT ALL. BRING IT ON.

Watch the Rhino-Rack® launch video on YouTube.

For more information and to purchase Rhino-Rack® storage solutions, please speak to your local, authorised Polaris dealer.

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Five stars for GreenMech CS 80

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Five stars for GreenMech CS 80: “Five stars out of five!” – that’s the glowing review of a GreenMech CS 80 from Norfolk-based gardeners Garden Thyme. Since Owner Stephan Jansen took delivery of the 4” pedestrian unit in November 2021, its simplicity of use and speed of processing has transformed residential tree and hedge maintenance, with the CS 80 chipping the woody waste faster than Stephan’s team can prepare it!

The smallest machine in GreenMech’s pedestrian range, the CS 80 delivers compact with compromise – perfect for ‘on the spot’ chipping and jobs in tight spaces. Prior to his CS 80, Stephan was using another make of small chipper which was beginning to struggle with the workload. “It was a nightmare to feed and it would only process material of a certain size… and it took forever to even do that!” he explains. “We ended up having to turn some domestic work down because of the time those sorts of jobs would take up in our diaries which was obviously not ideal.”

Five stars for GreenMech CS 80

Five stars for GreenMech CS 80

“This CS 80 chips so fast and can handle timber and brash of all awkward shapes and sizes making it ideal for all garden jobs but particularly hedge work, which can sometimes be difficult to dispose of. Because of the adjustable flap on the discharge chute, we can angle and control the direction of the chip meaning a lot of customers re-use it as mulch for their flower beds, or alternatively, we can dispose of it into a bulk bag or straight into a garden waste bin.”

At only 760mm wide, the ability to transport the CS 80 to exactly where it’s required has been another major time-saving for Stephan. “We wheel the chipper down pathways and through gates to get it to the centre of the job at hand. Then when the job is complete, we wheel it back and can load it into the van single-handedly using a special winch we had fitted, to take the chipper safely to the next site.”

“Not only is the machine lovely and simple to use, the maintenance of it is also very easy” Stephan explains. “Everything is accessible with the removal of just a couple of bolts meaning we can keep the machine in tip-top condition, with the back-up support of our local dealer Thurlow Nunn Standen if we need it. We look forward to many years of reliable and trouble-free performance.”

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Kubota best in all events

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Kubota best in all events: With 200 acres of grass to care for and a packed programme of events ranging from Truckfest to the International Antiques Fair and the Festival of Motorcycling, East of England Arena and Events Centre needs reliable, productive machinery.

After a round of demonstrations aimed at updating their fleet, the grounds team has chosen a Kubota M5112 tractor, RTV-X1110 utility vehicle and ZD1211 zero turn mower, supplied by dealer Irelands Farm Machinery.

Kubota best in all events

Kubota best in all events

The main tasks for the 110hp M5112 are mowing the large expanses of grass used for exhibition space and parking, plus general haulage, head of maintenance Dean Wyers explains.

“We have also purchased a 4.6m Spearhead Multicut mower from Irelands, and the combination gives us the output we need to keep the extensive grass areas tidy. The Kubota tractor handles the mower really well, and it’s very comfortable to drive, with great visibility.”

Next on the shopping list was a ride-on mower, essential for cutting tighter areas.

“We had a front mower before but were interested in a zero turn to work around the many lamp posts, stand pipes and electricity boxes on the site. The ZD1211 is a huge improvement, so much quicker, but with a very good quality cut,” he comments. “It’s also durable enough to cope with the debris that can be hidden in the grass after an event and very easy to check and clean with its flip up deck.”

To get around the huge site and move tools and materials, the 24hp RTV-X 1110 has proved a great choice. Mr Wyers points out.

“It’s very good to drive and comfortable due to its all-round suspension – I’ve already clocked up some miles in it, and it’s proving economical on fuel. We do a lot of towing for which it gives plenty of power, and it can also be fitted with a specialist sprayer which we find very useful for weed control around fencelines.”

The RTV has a hydraulic tipping bed as standard, which he suggests will be handy for moving materials such as soil for ground repairs in the show season. The East of England Arena and Events Centre has specified a full cab with heater, for protection from the elements.

“We demonstrated one with a ROPS, but it is a very open site so we do appreciate the cab,” he comments. “It’s very roomy and easy to access.”

An onsite workshop means that most of the machinery maintenance is kept in-house, and Mr Wyers praises the ease of service access on all three machines, while Irelands are close at hand for back-up and parts should they be needed.

“The Kubota machines are robust and well made,” he says. “Reliability really is key for us as we can often have just two days turnaround to get the site looking pristine for the next event, and we’re confident that they will provide this.”

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Johnsons J Tee helps Wenvoe Castle GC

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Johnsons J Tee helps Wenvoe Castle GC: The unique blend of cultivars in Johnsons Sports Seeds J Tee mixture is delivering the magic combination of rapid establishment and high wear tolerance required at Cardiff’s Wenvoe Castle Golf Club.

Head Greenkeeper Lucy Sellick cites the small tees and the sustained high levels of play as a major maintenance challenge, overcome with this mix incorporating tetraploids and a little extra spring ‘kick-start’ with DLF’s ProNitro® seed coating.

Johnsons J Tee helps Wenvoe Castle GC

Johnsons J Tee helps Wenvoe Castle GC

A team of four assists Lucy with the maintenance of the 18-hole parkland course, labelled as ‘one of the finest challenges of golf in Wales’. “The big challenge for us is finding seed that can germinate and establish quick enough to cope with the high number of rounds! I’ve been greenkeeping for a long time, and for our site, I’m yet to find anything that can compete with the establishment and consistency we get with the Johnsons mixtures.”

Johnsons J Tee incorporates 40% tetraploid ryegrass, in the form of Fabian and Tetragame, delivering significantly improved disease tolerance, shoot density and recovery, even under close mown conditions. It also incorporates Sabrena RSMG – which germinates like a ryegrass, has the fine leaf and density of a bent grass and delivers outstanding wear tolerance, even in shady conditions. “We’ve been using J Tee for the last few years now and continue to see germination in under two weeks, even in the cooler conditions with the J Nitro Tee option.” Featuring both fast and slow-release nitrogen, ProNitro improves nutrient utilisation during the early stages of plant growth for each developing seedling.

“We sow J Nitro Tee at the start of the season, when everything is a bit slower to give the seed a bit of a head start. We then switch to the regular J Tee in the middle of the season, and have achieved fantastic results.” Lucy adds, “We also use Johnsons J All Bent on our greens which, again, is great for high wear tolerance. The high wear areas around the perimeters of the greens are predominately Poa, but the combination of Arrowtown and Manor outcompetes that and helps us to achieve faster greens with improved disease resistance.”

“Another great thing about the Johnsons range from DLF is the fact that it’s backed by science. You know that behind every formulation are years of research and trials which for me is a big advantage.” She concludes, “The team, including my Regional Technical Manager Ian Barnett, are always on hand with the latest information and findings which reassures me that I’m always making the right choice.”

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The MVS 20 Li Battery Blower/Vac Shredder

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The MVS 20 Li Battery Blower/Vac Shredder: Something very handy has just arrived at Mountfield HQ and it is available to buy online!

New for 2022, and pretty nifty even if we do say so ourselves, the MVS 20 Li Battery Blower/Vac Shredder is the ultimate garden tidy tool. Lightweight, easy to use and energy efficient it not only blows leaves and debris away but can also simply vacuum and shred them into tiny pieces which collect in the 45-litre collector.

The MVS 20 Li Battery Blower/Vac Shredder

The MVS 20 Li Battery Blower/Vac Shredder

You can blow, suck or shred to your hearts content with the MVS 20 Li, because it is powered by Mountfield’s superstar STIGA 20V Lithium-Ion batteries giving an impressive air speed of 55m/s.

This machine, which has a simple mechanism to switch from blower to vacuum modes, offers up to 23 mins working time.  2 x 4Ah batteries and dual charger are included…and remember that these will fit all other tools and mowers in the Freedom100 range too!

The MVS 20 Li is available now at www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk

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