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Kubota to showcase high-cut capability at BTME

December 19, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota to showcase high-cut capability at BTME: Kubota is set to make a popular return to BTME, once again partnering with Baroness to showcase a reliable and powerful portfolio of Japanese turf maintenance solutions on stand 624. The focus for 2026 is innovation in their out-front mowing range, with the FC4-441 fitted with a deck […]

Winter Water Feature Maintenance

December 19, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Winter Water Feature Maintenance: Leading water feature specialist Waterscapes highlights the importance of consistent winter care to protect investments and ensure spring readiness. As temperatures drop and winter sets in, many facilities teams assume water feature maintenance requirements decrease. However, leading water feature specialist Waterscapes is highlighting that winter creates different, not fewer, maintenance priorities. […]

Kubota to showcase high-cut capability at BTME

December 19, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Winter Water Feature Maintenance

December 19, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Kubota to showcase high-cut capability at BTME

December 19, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota to showcase high-cut capability at BTME: Kubota is set to make a popular return to BTME, once again partnering with Baroness to showcase a reliable and powerful portfolio of Japanese turf maintenance solutions on stand 624. The focus for 2026 is innovation in their out-front mowing range, with the FC4-441 fitted with a deck offering an impressive height of cut up to 7” taking centre stage.

The FC4-441 is the latest addition to the FC mower range, designed to deliver versatile cutting performance on large areas such as parks and sports facilities. Equally at home on the golf course, the FC4-441 will be presented at BTME with a new out-front rotary cutting deck, capable of the higher heights of cut required for heather management, wildflower maintenance or the preservation of wildlife areas and longer roughs.

Kubota to showcase high-cut capability at BTME

While the updated deck delivers improved performance in longer or more delicate vegetation, with a quick and simple adjustment the FC4-441 can cut other peripheral areas around the course – offering greenkeepers flexibility without compromise on cut quality or productivity – or even be used as a leaf collection unit thanks to its generous 1300L hopper.

No Kubota stand is ever complete without a compact tractor or two, with both the B2-261 and L2-452 making an appearance in Harrogate this January. Renowned for its power-to-size ratio, comfort and adaptability, the B2-261 is a popular choice with golf courses across the country. Meanwhile, the L2-452 combines robust, reliable technology with a high degree of operator comfort – providing 45hp of manoeuvrable performance for all mainstream maintenance tasks.

One of those tasks is aeration, with the L2-452 equipped with the Baroness TDA aerator showcasing the epitome of a productive partnership.

Visitors to stand 624 can also ask their questions to the Kubota technical team, who will be on hand across the three days to advise how these machines and others can support more efficient and sustainable golf course management.

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Winter Water Feature Maintenance

December 19, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Winter Water Feature Maintenance: Leading water feature specialist Waterscapes highlights the importance of consistent winter care to protect investments and ensure spring readiness.

As temperatures drop and winter sets in, many facilities teams assume water feature maintenance requirements decrease. However, leading water feature specialist Waterscapes is highlighting that winter creates different, not fewer, maintenance priorities.

Winter Water Feature Maintenance

“Winter doesn’t mean your water feature maintenance stops,” explains Ed Harwood, Maintenance Contracts Manager at Waterscapes. “We consistently see that features receiving regular winter care experience fewer problems, require less intensive spring work, and maintain better overall performance. The facilities teams that maintain consistent inspection and care routines through winter report significantly fewer problems and lower costs.”

The Winter Maintenance Challenge

Neglecting winter maintenance leads to deteriorating water quality that’s harder to correct in spring, equipment wear that goes unnoticed until failure occurs, build-up of debris and contaminants that damage surfaces, increased chemical costs when rebalancing water, and shortened equipment lifespan.

Winter brings significant changes to water feature behaviour. Cooler temperatures and reduced sunlight mean lower algae formation, though the risk isn’t eliminated entirely. Cold water holds more dissolved oxygen and experiences slower biological activity, affecting how treatments work and how quickly water quality can deteriorate.

Essential Winter Care Areas

Water chemistry: For chemically treated features, continue regular water testing throughout winter. Weekly or fortnightly testing catches problems early. Chemical effectiveness changes with water temperature—chlorine works more slowly in cold water, requiring adjusted dosing strategies.

Plant room equipment: Pre-filters require weekly inspection, pumps need continuous monitoring for performance changes, and media filters benefit from backwashing every 2-4 weeks. Regular pipework checks identify leaks or joint movement before they escalate in cold conditions.

Surface care: Regular brushing prevents biofilm and mineral deposit build-up, while netting at least twice weekly removes wind-blown debris before it decomposes and affects water quality.

“The most successful approach combines consistent in-house daily and weekly care with periodic specialist inspections and support,” adds Harwood. “Your team handles routine maintenance whilst specialists provide expertise, equipment servicing, and problem-solving.”

Sustainability Benefits

Consistent winter maintenance delivers environmental and financial benefits. Features receiving regular care require fewer repairs and replacements, reducing waste and resource consumption. Proper chemical management reduces environmental impact, whilst well-maintained equipment lasts longer.

“Every problem prevented through regular maintenance saves resources, reduces waste, and lowers costs,” notes Harwood. “Winter maintenance is an investment in sustainability and spring readiness.”

Professional Support Available

Waterscapes provides comprehensive winter maintenance support including professional water testing, equipment servicing, maintenance training, and complete winter care contracts. With over 20 years of experience across corporate, municipal, and private water features, the team understands the challenges facilities managers face.

Read the full guide: For comprehensive step-by-step guidance on winter water feature maintenance, read the complete article at – https://waterscapes.co.uk/blog/winter-water-feature-maintenance

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Kubota to showcase high-cut capability at BTME

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