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Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer

January 29, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer: Polaris Off Road Vehicles is pleased to announce the all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic is now available to purchase with an exclusive two-year 0% finance offer for business customers* in the United Kingdom**. Running in conjunction with finance partners, DLL, a global finance brokerage with more than 50 years […]

Worm casts causing you a problem?

January 29, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Worm casts causing you a problem?: Earthworms are vital for maintaining healthy soil. By continuously moving soil, worms loosen and aerate it, aiding water infiltration. And, when earthworms feed on nutrients in the soil, the waste products they leave provide valuable fertilisation. But despite the benefits, earthworms create big problems for greenkeepers. As they expel […]

Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer

January 29, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Worm casts causing you a problem?

January 29, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer

January 29, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer: Polaris Off Road Vehicles is pleased to announce the all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic is now available to purchase with an exclusive two-year 0% finance offer for business customers* in the United Kingdom**.

Running in conjunction with finance partners, DLL, a global finance brokerage with more than 50 years of experience, this offer is available on all adult and youth products*** – including the RANGER XP Kinetic -, running from 1st January 2024 until 31st March 2024.

Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer

Richard Coleby, National Sales Manager at Polaris UK & Ireland said: “The RANGER XP Kinetic is a next-level machine, being that it is all-electric, we wanted to give everyone the opportunity to see what the noise, or lack of, is all about by offering our customers the chance to spread the cost over two years, completely interest-free.”

Delivering uncompromised capability, unrivalled durability and refined performance, the RANGER XP Kinetic features an all-electric powertrain which has been specially engineered for off road use. Polaris’ 10-year partnership with Zero Motorcycles has meant that the RANGER XP Kinetic pushes the industry forwards with a class-leading 110-horsepower and 140lb-ft of instantaneous torque. Delivering maximum power and quick acceleration when needed, the RANGER XP Kinetic can effortlessly tow up to 1,134kg and boasts an industry-best 680kg payload capacity.

SPORTSMAN 570 TRADE-IN OFFER

Also running until 31st March 2024, Polaris is offering any customer who purchases a new Sportsman from an authorised and eligible Polaris dealer until 31st March 2024 can receive a £1000 (including VAT) trade-in contribution when they trade in any make or model of ATV or SXS towards a new Sportsman 570 model.

FREE HALF CAB KIT ON RANGER SP 570 OFFER

Any customer purchasing any new, mid-size Ranger 570 is eligible for a FREE half cab kit upgrade, worth £1,798.80* until 31st March 2024. The half-cab kit upgrade comprises Lock & Ride® Full Glass Windshield, Wiper and Washer System, Sport Poly Roof and Poly Rear Panel.

Buyers can also combine this offer with Polaris Finance 0% hire purchase, spreading the cost over two years.

Polaris RANGER: One of the bestselling and most versatile UTVs on offer in the UK today, the Polaris Ranger is built for heavy-duty work. Several model variations are available – from petrol to diesel and mid- to full-size models, to lend itself to any job. Adult Ranger models start at £10,999 excluding VAT.

Polaris RZR: Known as the world leader in sport side-by-sides, the Polaris RZR offers exceptional off-road performance, agility and strength to master any terrain, from the UK’s green lanes to the desert dunes of DAKAR. Adult RZR models start at £21,299 excluding VAT.

Polaris Sportsman: Polaris’ bestselling ATV lineup is trusted by millions of riders across the world thanks to its legendary ride and handling with on-demand all-wheel drive, independent rear suspension and class-leading capabilities to tackle any task. Adult Sportsman models start at £8,399 excluding VAT.

Polaris General: Capturing the art of adventure in a side-by-side vehicle, the Polaris General redefines versatility, thanks to its go-anywhere riding performance paired with all-day comfort and impressive hauling capabilities. Adult General models start at £24,499 excluding VAT.

For more information on the range, please visit the Polaris website, www.polarisbritain.com/.

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Worm casts causing you a problem?

January 29, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Worm casts causing you a problem?: Earthworms are vital for maintaining healthy soil. By continuously moving soil, worms loosen and aerate it, aiding water infiltration. And, when earthworms feed on nutrients in the soil, the waste products they leave provide valuable fertilisation.

But despite the benefits, earthworms create big problems for greenkeepers.

Worm casts causing you a problem?

As they expel waste, earthworms leave small worm casts on the soil’s surface. These tiny mounds affect ball movement on golf courses and look unsightly. During milder months, worms are more active near the surface, and these soil casts can mount up, creating more work for greenkeepers.

Up until 2019, greenkeepers had a simple way to tackle worm casts. However, since Carbendazim was banned due to the potentially toxic effects it has on the human reproductive system, no clear chemical solution has emerged to replace it.

How Worm Casts Affect Cylinder Mowers

Worm casts are not just an inconvenience. As a greenkeeper, worm casts cause several other issues, particularly when using cylinder mowers.

Due to their wet, sticky nature, worm casts clog mower rollers, eventually causing them to lock up. When this happens, the mower skids over the turf causing costly damage to both the turf and the machine.

Additionally, worm casts cause an abrasive grinding paste to form between the bottom blade and cylinder. This blunts the cylinders so that regular and costly sharpening is required. If the sharpening is not completed the blunt cylinders affect the overall cut quality and presentation of the course. For many Greenkeepers, this means their cylinder mowers spend more time in the workshop than out on the course.

While strategies like delaying the cut until the middle of the day to reduce stickiness, brushing the turf prior to cutting, or using an older mower when cast levels are high can help, these are not practical solutions as they add time and expense to the ongoing task of turf maintenance.

Using a Trailed Rotary Mower

Until a solution is developed to control worm casts on turf, one time-saving way of tackling them is to use a rotary mower. Trailed rotary mowers do not encounter the same problems as cylinder mowers, as they have been engineered to perform in a wider range of conditions with unwavering reliability.

Most trailed rotary mowers have 5” diameter smooth rollers which are nearly three times larger than a cylinder mower, providing strength when it’s needed most. These rollers are fitted with scraper wires (either a thin metal wire hugging the roller or a solid steel bar running across the length of the roller) which provide constant pressure across the roller, for keeping it free of debris and worm casts.

Another advantage of a trailed rotary mower is their high spindle speeds and airflow, this helps keep the blades clean of worm casts, improving the cut quality and reducing maintenance costs. The other consideration is cleaning. This process is made much easier with a trailed machine as the decks can be folded vertically giving clear access and removing the need to crawl under or bend over the machine.

If you want to see how a trailed rotary mower will perform on your worm casts, give Trimax a call on 01933 652235 or visit their website https://trimaxmowers.co.uk/book-a-demo/

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Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer

Worm casts causing you a problem?

Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer

Worm casts causing you a problem?

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Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer

Polaris Off Road expands 0% finance offer: Polaris Off Road Vehicles is pleased to announce the all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic is now available to purchase with an exclusive two-year 0% finance offer for business customers* in the United Kingdom**.

Worm casts causing you a problem?

Worm casts causing you a problem?: Earthworms are vital for maintaining healthy soil. By continuously moving soil, worms loosen and aerate it, aiding water infiltration. And, when earthworms feed on nutrients in the soil, the waste products they leave provide valuable fertilisation.

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