Forst 8D Series raises the bar again

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Forst 8D Series raises the bar again: The introduction of the new Forst 8D Series brings Stage V compliant diesel engine technology to the woodchipper industry with more power and performance than ever before.

Hosting a 55hp Doosan Diesel engine the 8D is 10hp up on the previous model and raises the bar again in the 8” woodchipper category. The original Forst 8 Series quickly became the industry favourite for its fast, aggressive performance, robust build quality and exceptional simplicity. It has become the best-selling 8” woodchipper in the UK and Europe.

Forst 8D Series raises the bar again

Forst 8D Series raises the bar again

The 8D Series builds on that heritage and signals the way into the future offering greater power and productivity. An 8” x 10” capacity woodchipper, it comes with the standard Forst performance features you would expect including ‘ForstGrip’ feed rollers, offering unmatched crushing power, the ‘Open Flywheel’ system and ‘AutoIntelligence’ stress control. Boasting 55hp there is a huge amount of torque and phenomenal power delivering more chipping speed and efficiency to make light work of any type of timber and brash up to 8” in diameter.

With wheeled and tracked models, this is the machine for the contractor and even with this amount of power and several new design features it still weighs in at 1450kg for the ST8D, 1600kg for the TR8D and 2250kg for the XR8D. The road-going version is easily towed with heavy-duty running gear, fully braked chassis and handbrake. There is no doubting the robust construction of the 8D Series, featuring strengthening supports and gussets in the areas that take the most abuse, with all-steel panels large ‘C’ section and oversized bearings throughout.

Designed and built in the UK, Forst can now claim to be Europe’s largest woodchipper manufacturer and is available to buy direct from Forst headquartered in Andover, Hampshire.

Först provides a service network of its own people and approved service partners across the UK, which means service support for your Först chipper is never far away. For more information visit www.forst-woodchippers.com or call +44 1264 721790

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Turf Matters Big Winner at the TOCA Awards Again!

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Turf Matters Big Winner at the TOCA Awards Again!: Turf Matters proved that last year’s triumph in the International Turf and Ornamental Communicators Awards was no fluke by winning big again in the delayed 2020 Awards.

Turf Matters Designer, Tim Moat, won two categories for Best Cover (May-June 2019) and Best Single Page Design, while Editor, Scott MacCallum, also took two Firsts – a first equal in the same category of Best Writing, for Stadium of the Future (Nov-December 2019) and What a Rush! (Sept-Oct 2019).

Turf Matters Big Winner at the TOCA Awards Again!

Turf Matters Big Winner at the TOCA Awards Again!

In addition, for the second year in a row, Scott was awarded the Gardner Award for the Best Overall International Entry for his Stadium of the Future, article which focussed on the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium and the great work Darren Baldwin and his team carry out.

“Tim and I are absolutely delighted. We always strive to bring our readers the best possible magazine and we feel that by winning awards our work is rubber stamped,” said Scott.

“Having independent industry experts assess our work is a useful exercise whether we win Awards or not. That said it is much more gratifying to win!” he added.

Turf Matters was joined in the winners’ enclosure by Greenkeeper International Editor, Karl Hansell, and Designer Libbie Waddleton, who also picked up several awards.

Turf Matters winning entries can be viewed at turfmatters.co.uk – magazine

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P Tuckwell to acquire Burden Bros Agri dealership

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P Tuckwell to acquire Burden Bros Agri dealership: John Deere is pleased to announce that the owners of P Tuckwell Ltd have reached an agreement to acquire the Burden Bros Agri Ltd John Deere dealership business, which covers Kent, East Sussex and parts of Surrey for both agricultural and turf equipment.

This will bring the total number of Tuckwell outlets to 10, including the existing dealerships covering Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

P Tuckwell to acquire Burden Bros Agri dealership

P Tuckwell to acquire Burden Bros Agri dealership

Both parties are working towards a completion date of the end of October 2020, when the Burden Bros Agri business will join the Tuckwell group and be fully owned and managed by the Tuckwell family. The intention is that all employees will transfer as part of the sale and the three existing Burden Bros dealership branch locations at Stockbury and Ivychurch in Kent and Framfield in East Sussex will be retained.

“I would like to express our gratitude to Dale and the Burden family for the outstanding job they have done in supporting and growing the John Deere brand in south east England since becoming a dealer just over 13 years ago,” said John Deere Limited division sales manager Joedy Ibbotson.

“We are delighted that they have reached this agreement with Tuckwells, which ensures the continuity of the Burden Bros team and dealership outlets within the John Deere network. This is a great fit, combining two businesses with closely aligned values based on outstanding customer service with a focus on precision technology and connected support.”

Dealer principal James Tuckwell added: “The acquisition shows our total commitment to both the ag and turf industries, and consolidates our standing as one of the UK’s leading machinery dealerships. It also enables us to build on BBA’s hard work and support our customers, new and old, by delivering exceptional customer experience.

“The combined dealership will be in a strong position to make the future investments required in facilities and technologies, proactively support our customers, develop our teams and continue growing in a responsible and sustainable manner. Such growth gives a strong platform that will enable our business to continue building on the great legacy that my grandfather started 66 years ago, while keeping our core value of looking after people at the forefront of our planning.”

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AVANT the most multi-functional loader

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AVANT the most multi-functional loader: AVANT Tecno UK Ltd are proud to announce the appointment of JAS P Wilson as agents for AVANT Loaders and attachments. 

AVANT Tecno UK Ltd are proud to announce the appointment of JAS P Wilson as agents for AVANT Loaders and attachments. JAS P Wilson are the exclusive dealers for the south of the M8 corridor in Scotland’s Central Belt to the English border, including the Lothians, Borders, South Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, where their Head Office is based.

AVANT the most multi-functional loader

AVANT the most multi-functional loader

Talking about their recent appointment JAS P Wilson commented “These internationally acclaimed machines are manufactured in Finland with a history dating back to 1991, just shy of their 30th anniversary and having now manufactured over 70,000 loaders. These pioneering loaders and attachments have established themselves as the go to machine for many different industries over the years. With this knowledge, we are confident they will provide a well-rounded solution for our Estate, Forestry, Firewood, Council, Arb and Farm customers who can now benefit from a compact multipurpose machine.

Our Advanced Service Commitment, and readiness to provide rapid after sales support for these machines will ensure any Avant owners new or existing in our region will receive expert and timely support, as we do with our range of other quality brands.”

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AVANT the most multi-functional loader: AVANT Tecno UK are pleased to announce W Field Agricultural Engineering & Services Ltd Somerset have been appointed first official Service Partner for AVANT.

Neil Frost AVANT Tecno UK Ltd Customer support engineer had the following positive observations towards the AVANT UK service partnership

AVANT the most multi-functional loader

AVANT the most multi-functional loader

network “ Developing a strong network of service partners is an important step forwards in the growth of any manufacturer. It gives us confidence that our products are receiving the best aftersales care out in the real world and provides our customers with access to support closer to them, wherever they may be in the country. With regular servicing and maintenance carried out by AVANT authorised and trained service technicians throughout the UK, the working life

of our products can be extended, giving AVANT customers greater value from their investment.

AVANT TECNO UK Ltd have taken the first steps in developing this network, with signing a Service Partner Agreement with Mr Wayne Field, of W Field Agricultural Engineering & Services Ltd, providing great aftersales support for AVANT customers in the South West.”

Raimo Ala-Korpi AVANT Tecno UK Ltd MD commenting on Wayne and Sally’s appointment stated “Knowing you (Wayne), your expertise and

now the new premises you and Sally will be a fantastic ambassadors and team for the whole UK for this “project/initiative”.

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