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Large Kubota fleet exceeds even larger expectations

December 17, 2024/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Large Kubota fleet exceeds even larger expectations: Looking after one football pitch can be tough! Managing a multi-sport site poses a few additional challenges… now imagine a remit consisting of 38 winter sports pitches, 11 grass cricket squares, a nine-hole golf course and various artificial and athletics surfaces to boot! It’s therefore no surprise that […]

Perfect Playing Surfaces Start with Mansfield Sand

December 17, 2024/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Perfect Playing Surfaces Start with Mansfield Sand: Visitors to Mansfield Sand’s stand (242) at BTME 2025, taking place from 23 to 25 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the chance to explore an exceptional range of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance and health of sports pitches. With over 170 years of […]

Large Kubota fleet exceeds even larger expectations

December 17, 2024/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Perfect Playing Surfaces Start with Mansfield Sand

December 17, 2024/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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Large Kubota fleet exceeds even larger expectations

December 17, 2024/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Large Kubota fleet exceeds even larger expectations: Looking after one football pitch can be tough! Managing a multi-sport site poses a few additional challenges… now imagine a remit consisting of 38 winter sports pitches, 11 grass cricket squares, a nine-hole golf course and various artificial and athletics surfaces to boot!

It’s therefore no surprise that the grounds operation at the world-renowned Eton College is a sizeable one and, at its heart, is an equally sizeable fleet of equipment from Kubota.

Large Kubota fleet exceeds even larger expectations

Eton College is a leading educational provider for boys, with a number of notable public figures proudly within Eton’s long and illustrious catalogue of alumni. A platform for success, even the staff are receiving accolades, with the school’s grounds department securing the title of ‘Best Independent School Grounds Team of the Year’ at the 2023 Grounds Management Association (GMA) Awards. In addition, Grounds Manager Lee Marshallsay also scooped the top individual honour of the night.

Sport is a central pillar of the Eton curriculum, with almost 1500 acres of sport surfaces and landscaped areas around the campus – all of which have been under Lee’s expert guidance for the last four and a half years. “I’ve personally been a longstanding Kubota user, having run a fleet at both Charterhouse School and during my time at Harrow School before that. I was therefore pretty pleased to see Kubota equipment in use at Eton when I joined, and it’s only grown from there” he explains.

“We have 10 Kubota RTV’s which are the main method of transport for the team, as well as getting smaller equipment and materials around the site. We then have tractors ranging from 23hp up to 99hp for complete versatility and capability when powering our implements of all shapes and sizes.”

Their most recent delivery, a Kubota M4-073 75hp tractor, was made by Lister Wilder and Lee emphasises the importance of a strong dealer relationship in their procurement process. “We need good, reliable product that is supported by fantastic back-up service if it’s needed. We’ve always had that from the team at Lister’s.”

The M4-073 joins other tractors from Kubota’s M Series, together with three L-Series compact tractors, which Lee says are the most frequently used. “These are the power houses for our operation, incredibly reliable and versatile.” He continues, “We conduct a lot of renovation work at various times of the year and it’s our tractors, particularly those with higher horsepower and those equipped with the loaders or other attachments that really help to get the projects complete on specification and on time.”

“Interestingly, most of the other powered equipment we run here at Eton is also equipped with Kubota engines, which gives us the peace of mind and quality we’re looking to achieve across the board.”

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Perfect Playing Surfaces Start with Mansfield Sand

December 17, 2024/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Perfect Playing Surfaces Start with Mansfield Sand: Visitors to Mansfield Sand’s stand (242) at BTME 2025, taking place from 23 to 25 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the chance to explore an exceptional range of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance and health of sports pitches.

With over 170 years of industry expertise, Mansfield Sand leads the way in premium silica sand solutions. Their products cater to diverse applications in sports, landscaping, and equestrian industries, including professional stadiums, championship golf courses, and world-class equestrian arenas.

Perfect Playing Surfaces Start with Mansfield Sand

At BTME, Mansfield Sand’s knowledgeable team will be on hand to discuss how their innovative range can transform your turf projects. Featured products will include:

Reinforced Rootzone

Mansfield Sand’s Reinforced Rootzones are crafted to enhance natural turf surfaces while meeting the high demands of today’s sports industry. These products offer superior stability, drainage, and durability, ensuring consistency across surfaces.

The range includes:

Fibre Reinforced Rootzone – reinforced with polypropylene fibres for added strength.

Fibrelastic Rootzone – combines polypropylene and flexible Elastane fibres for enhanced surface resilience.

Fibresand – perfect for maintaining surface integrity during periods of heavy use or winter wear.

Sand Soil Rootzones

Ideal for renovation or new construction, Mansfield Sand’s Sand Soil Rootzones blend high-quality Mansil 40 Silica Sand with screened topsoil to create an optimal foundation for healthy turf growth.

Sand Compost Rootzones

For surfaces requiring organic-rich foundations, Mansfield Sand’s Sand Compost Rootzones provide a premium blend that retains nutrients and enhances drought resistance, ensuring robust and healthy turf.

Top Dressing

Mansfield Sand’s Soil Top Dressing, tailored for fine turf surfaces, combines superior silica sands with sterilised and screened top-quality soils for a smooth, stone-free finish. Custom blends are available to meet specific turf management requirements.

Mansil Silica Sand Sports Range

Sourced from Mansfield Sand’s renowned Two Oaks Quarry, the Mansil range of silica sands is essential for constructing and maintaining sports surfaces, including golf courses, bowling greens, and winter sports pitches.

Visit Mansfield Sand at Stand 242 to see how their expertise and product range can help you achieve a perfect playing surface.

For more information visit www.mansfield-sand.co.uk

You can also follow the company on Twitter – @MansfieldSand and Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MansfieldSandSportSurfaces/

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