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STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club

October 8, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club STIGA’s Newest Grounds Team Members Are Making a Big Impression at Colerne Rugby Club. Keeping a rugby pitch in top condition is no small task…especially when your grounds team is made up entirely of volunteers. That’s where STIGA is lending a helping hand. STIGA has been […]

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

October 8, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX ISEKI UK & Ireland is set for an exciting SALTEX 2026, with the UK debut of the AllTrec 7510F fully electric out-front commercial mower, the first exhibition appearance of Raymo’s second-generation R42 Flex Deck and R52 Turf Deck, the latest version of the […]

STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club

October 8, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

October 8, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club

October 8, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club

STIGA’s Newest Grounds Team Members Are Making a Big Impression at Colerne Rugby Club. Keeping a rugby pitch in top condition is no small task…especially when your grounds team is made up entirely of volunteers.

STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club

That’s where STIGA is lending a helping hand. STIGA has been delivering innovative groundcare solutions to rugby clubs across England, with its multi-year partnership with England Rugby reflecting a commitment to supporting volunteers and grounds teams and helping maintain high-quality playing surfaces, from grassroots clubs right through to the elite level.

As part of the partnership, STIGA is rolling out equipment to clubs and sports facilities nationwide, helping keep pitches and green spaces across the country looking their best.

One of those clubs is Colerne Rugby Club, a grassroots club run entirely by volunteers. And, thanks to two new additions to the team, the volunteers can now spend a little less time mowing and a lot more time getting on with everything else that needs doing around the club.

Meet Eddie and Hutch

Colerne Rugby Club installed two STIGA A 3000 robotic mowers to take care of the pitch. At first, there were understandably a few nerves. Could two robots really handle the size of the pitch? Would they cut effectively? And, perhaps most importantly, could they be trusted to behave themselves?

The answer, according to Jeremy Dicks of Colerne Rugby Club, has been a resounding yes.

The two mowers are programmed to cut for two hours every other night, and the results have been impressive…producing a fantastic finish, beautifully straight lines and noticeably thicker grass.

And the club has even given them names. Meet Eddie and Hutch, named after two stalwart Colerne Rugby Club members who previously spent their time cutting the grass. It’s fair to say their replacements have some big boots…or should that be wheels?…to fill.

Jeremy said:

“We were anxious at first about whether they could manage the space and the cutting, but they have been a huge success. They are scheduled for two hours of cutting every other night and leave a fantastic finish, with straight lines, while the grass density has thickened.”

The difference hasn’t gone unnoticed either.

“Our supporters have commented on how good the pitch looks,” Jeremy added.

More rugby, less mowing

Getting Eddie and Hutch up and running was also surprisingly straightforward.

“Downloading and setting up the app was straightforward,” said Jeremy. “It was easy to set up the scheduled mowing area to ensure it did not affect our training schedules and pitch usage.”

And while Eddie and Hutch get on with their nightly duties, the volunteers can concentrate on other jobs around the club.

“We can now spend time on maintenance jobs for the club and only need to strim around the fencing, without worrying about cutting the pitch.”

So, while Eddie and Hutch might not be able to make a tackle, score a try or put the kettle on in the clubhouse just yet, they’re already proving to be valuable members of the Colerne team.

The result? A better-looking pitch, thicker grass and more time for the volunteers to focus on the club…while Eddie and Hutch quietly get on with the job they were brought in to do.

Read more about the STIGA partnership with England Rugby, here: www.stiga.com/uk/stiga-x-rfu

You can read more about STIGA’s autonomous robot mowers and other STIGA products here: www.stiga.com/uk/

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ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

October 8, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

ISEKI UK & Ireland is set for an exciting SALTEX 2026, with the UK debut of the AllTrec 7510F fully electric out-front commercial mower, the first exhibition appearance of Raymo’s second-generation R42 Flex Deck and R52 Turf Deck, the latest version of the electric ISEKI SXGE216, and the launch of the new ISEKI Sports Turf Scheme.

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

Alongside these new additions, visitors will be able to explore ISEKI’s established range of compact tractors and professional mowers, with the ISEKI team on hand throughout the show to discuss machinery for sports turf, groundcare, local authority, contractor and amenity applications.

AllTrec 7510F Makes its UK Debut

Taking centre stage will be the AllTrec 7510F, which will be shown on UK soil for the very first time at SALTEX.

The fully electric out-front commercial mower represents an exciting new direction for professional groundcare, combining serious commercial capability with the advantages of fully electric operation.

Designed from the ground up for professional users, the AllTrec 7510F opens up new possibilities for contractors, local authorities, sports facilities, estates and operators working in noise-sensitive and environmentally conscious locations.

Adding to its versatility, the AllTrec 7510F is available with three professional mowing options: a 60-inch deck, a 72-inch deck and a 1.6m Müthing flail mower. This ability to move from high-output rotary mowing to more demanding flail applications makes the 7510F a true stand-out in its class and demonstrates that electric power does not have to come at the expense of versatility.

Rather than simply being an electric alternative to a conventional mower, the AllTrec 7510F has been developed as a professional commercial machine in its own right, bringing electric power into applications where performance, versatility and productivity remain essential.

Its appearance at SALTEX will give the UK groundcare industry its first opportunity to see the AllTrec 7510F up close, making it one of the key machines to look out for at this year’s show.

Second-Generation Raymo Decks Make Their Exhibition Debut

ISEKI UK & Ireland will also showcase Raymo at SALTEX, with the second-generation R42 Flex Deck and R52 Turf Deck being exhibited for the first time.

The newly redesigned decks represent the latest evolution of the Raymo platform, building on the versatility of its remote-controlled electric power unit and further expanding its capabilities across a wide range of professional mowing applications.

The R42 Flex Deck has been redesigned to enhance performance across challenging and undulating terrain, while the R52 Turf Deck provides a wider mowing solution for maintaining larger areas of fine and amenity turf.

Their SALTEX debut will give visitors the first opportunity to see the second-generation deck designs up close, alongside the wider Raymo range.

Raymo will sit alongside the new AllTrec 7510F, bringing together some of the latest developments in professional electric mowing on the ISEKI stand.

ISEKI Launches New Sports Turf Scheme

SALTEX 2026 will also see the official unveiling of the new ISEKI Sports Turf Scheme, created specifically to support grassroots football clubs.

The scheme brings together a complete, ready-to-work sports turf machinery package at a fixed cost, providing clubs with a straightforward route to the equipment required to maintain and improve their playing surfaces.

At the heart of the package is an ISEKI compact tractor paired with a dedicated sports turf maintenance tool and a dual roller mower, giving grassroots clubs a versatile combination of machinery for both regular pitch maintenance and mowing.

By bringing the tractor, sports turf maintenance tool and dual roller mower together into one package, the scheme is designed to remove much of the complexity involved in selecting and sourcing individual pieces of machinery. Clubs can instead access a complete package designed around the core requirements of maintaining a quality football pitch.

The full package will be displayed within the Community Sports Zone at SALTEX, where grassroots clubs, grounds teams and volunteers will be able to see the machinery together and speak to the ISEKI team about how the scheme could support their facilities.

The initiative underlines ISEKI’s commitment to grassroots sport and to making professional-quality groundcare machinery more accessible to clubs working to improve the standard of their pitches.

The ISEKI Range at SALTEX

Alongside the headline launches, ISEKI will have its familiar line-up of compact tractors and professional mowers on display, showcasing machinery designed for a broad range of professional groundcare applications.

Continuing the electric theme across this year’s stand, ISEKI will also showcase the latest version of the SXGE216 fully electric ride-on mower. The SXGE216 will join the AllTrec 7510F and Raymo to demonstrate the growing range of electric solutions available for professional groundcare applications.

The ISEKI team and dealer network will be on hand throughout the show to discuss machinery requirements, applications and the latest developments across the range.

With the UK premiere of the AllTrec 7510F, the exhibition debut of Raymo’s second-generation R42 Flex Deck and R52 Turf Deck, the latest SXGE216, the launch of the ISEKI Sports Turf Scheme, and a comprehensive display of ISEKI compact tractors and mowers, SALTEX 2026 will provide plenty for visitors to discover.

Visit ISEKI UK & Ireland at SALTEX 2026 to be among the first to see the AllTrec 7510F on UK soil, discover the latest second-generation developments from Raymo, see the latest SXGE216 and explore the new ISEKI Sports Turf Scheme.

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STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

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STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club

STIGA Robot Mowers Transforming Mowing at Colerne Rugby Club

ISEKI Brings a Host of UK Firsts and Electric Innovation to SALTEX

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