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Makita launches new 40VMax ground trimmer

August 10, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Makita launches new 40VMax ground trimmer The new UG001G 40VMax XGT® Ground Trimmer from Makita makes grass cutting easy and effortless with a simple push. With a self-standing, three-wheel design to ensure stability, the tool provides an effective cutting width of 500mm. In addition, to help make the task as hassle-free as possible, the ground […]

SISIS Returns to GroundsFest with Practical Advice and Proven Solutions

August 10, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

SISIS Returns to GroundsFest with Practical Advice and Proven Solutions Following one of the hottest and driest Julys on record, according to early provisional Met Office figures, grounds staff and greenkeepers across the UK have faced one of the most challenging growing seasons in recent memory. Prolonged dry weather and increasingly unpredictable conditions have placed […]

Makita launches new 40VMax ground trimmer

August 10, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

SISIS Returns to GroundsFest with Practical Advice and Proven Solutions

August 10, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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Makita launches new 40VMax ground trimmer

August 10, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Makita launches new 40VMax ground trimmer

The new UG001G 40VMax XGT® Ground Trimmer from Makita makes grass cutting easy and effortless with a simple push. With a self-standing, three-wheel design to ensure stability, the tool provides an effective cutting width of 500mm. In addition, to help make the task as hassle-free as possible, the ground trimmer features tool-less cutting height adjustment from the minimum 25mm up to the maximum 105mm with a handy, one-touch locking lever.

Makita launches new 40VMax ground trimmer

The three-wheel ground trimmer stands on its own, which is crucial to help reduce holding effort and user fatigue during extended periods of work. The large rear tyre also ensures it can move smoothly on uneven ground as well as making it easier to turn. During operation, users will also benefit from tool-less cutting height and handle height adjustment.

With a soft start as well as constant speed control, the UG001G has been designed with a single sided, T-shaped hedge trimmer style blade, which sits at a 90-degree angle to the shaft. This makes effective cutting possible without having to swing a blade from side to side, simply by pushing the ground trimmer along with minimal effort. With an impressive performance – it achieves between 3000-4000 cutting strokes per minute.

Additional advantages include that the UG001G is cordless, having a significant impact on freedom of movement and removal of trip hazards. Powered by a 40V XGT® Li-Ion battery, it offers an approximate, continuous runtime on full charge of 2 hours 40 minutes on low mode, and 1 hour 30 minutes on high mode, making it an ideal option for tackling large areas of grass, sports fields, field ridges, roadsides and riverbanks. Finally, it also features a fold-away handle for easy and effective storage.

Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager for Makita UK commented: “We have addressed each design feature on the new UG001G 40VMax XGT® Ground Trimmer with the aim of making a physically demanding job as easy as possible on the individual, whilst helping to ensure exceptional performance and professional results.”

For further information about the IPX4 rated Makita 40VMax XGT® Ground Trimmer and other landscaping tools and machinery, visit: www.makitauk.com

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SISIS Returns to GroundsFest with Practical Advice and Proven Solutions

August 10, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

SISIS Returns to GroundsFest with Practical Advice and Proven Solutions

Following one of the hottest and driest Julys on record, according to early provisional Met Office figures, grounds staff and greenkeepers across the UK have faced one of the most challenging growing seasons in recent memory. Prolonged dry weather and increasingly unpredictable conditions have placed greater emphasis than ever on maintaining healthy, resilient playing surfaces.

SISIS Returns to GroundsFest with Practical Advice and Proven Solutions

These challenges will provide the backdrop to SISIS’ return to GroundsFest 2026, where visitors to Stand OSA170 can discover a comprehensive range of turf preparation and maintenance solutions, backed by decades of practical experience and technical knowledge.

For generations, SISIS has worked alongside professionals responsible for football, rugby, cricket, golf, bowls, education and amenity turf. That experience has shown that successful turf management isn’t simply about choosing the right machine, but selecting the right maintenance practice, carrying it out at the right time and ensuring equipment is correctly set up to achieve the best possible results.

The SISIS stand will feature tractor-mounted and pedestrian machinery, hand tools and specialist equipment covering every stage of turf preparation and maintenance, including scarification, aeration, overseeding, brushing, top dressing and surface preparation.

Darren McMahon, Head of Marketing at Howardson Group, said:

“This season has reminded everyone in the industry that there is no substitute for strong, healthy turf. The weather may be beyond our control, but how and when we prepare and maintain playing surfaces isn’t. Every venue is different, particularly after a season like this, and understanding when conditions are right to carry out maintenance often has just as much impact as the machinery itself. Those are exactly the conversations we’ll be having with visitors throughout GroundsFest.”

Built in Britain, SISIS machinery has earned a reputation for exceptional durability, dependable performance and long service life. Alongside its natural turf expertise, the company will also be showcasing the Syn-Pro range, supporting facilities responsible for synthetic sports surfaces with specialist maintenance equipment and practical advice.

Visit the SISIS team on Stand OSA170 at GroundsFest 2026 to discuss your maintenance challenges and discover dependable solutions for every stage of turf preparation and maintenance.

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Makita launches new 40VMax ground trimmer

SISIS Returns to GroundsFest with Practical Advice and Proven Solutions

Makita launches new 40VMax ground trimmer

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