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ISEKI to Showcase New GPS Raymo range at SALTEX

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ISEKI to Showcase New GPS Raymo range at SALTEX: ISEKI UK & Ireland is set to arrive at SALTEX 2025 with one of its most comprehensive displays yet, showcasing the breadth and versatility of its machinery across a new larger stand and additional displays around the show.

On the main stand C100, visitors will find a line-up that represents the very best of ISEKI innovation. The spotlight will fall on the Raymo remote-controlled range, with the First of the new GPS Models on show equipped with the 48” Craft Deck a 150Ah battery and a full range of Raymo accessories. Together, they highlight the benefits of safe, zero-emission mowing in areas where traditional equipment can’t operate effectively.

ISEKI to Showcase New GPS Raymo range at SALTEX

ISEKI to Showcase New GPS Raymo range at SALTEX

Alongside them, ISEKI’s tractors will be on show in force, from high horsepower compact such as the TG6 to the sub-compact TXG with loader, Cutter deck and Muratori mower, with mid-range models like the TH Cab with Loader and the TLE4550 with turf tyres. It’s a line-up that demonstrates why ISEKI tractors are trusted for their performance, adaptability, and operator comfort across sports turf, landscape, and municipal applications.

Mowing and collection will also be a strong theme of the stand, with the SXG 327 High Lift featuring the popular Handy Hatch and Flip-Up Floor, the SXG 54” Mulch, the SRA 950 brushcutter, and out-front models including the SF551 60” Electric Height of cut and the SF225 54”. For grounds professionals, the range offers options that combine precision cutting with efficient collection and user-friendly operation.

ISEKI will also show how its machines can deliver value all year round. The TM4 Snow Tractor will be on display as an example of how ISEKI tractors can be adapted for winter maintenance, helping keep facilities safe and accessible in all conditions.

Beyond the main stand, ISEKI’s presence continues across the event. On Stand CSZ8 in the Sports Hub, the TLE 3410 will be available for visitors looking for compact power in sports turf maintenance. Around the show, machines will be working in partnership with specialist attachments, including a TM4270 paired with GKB equipment, another TM4270 with Hilltip, and a service-ready TM4270 in use with Tom Sidder – underlining the flexibility of the ISEKI platform.

Speaking about SALTEX 2025, David Withers, Managing Director of ISEKI UK & Ireland, said: “SALTEX is the perfect opportunity for us to showcase the breadth of our range and the versatility of our machinery. Whether you’re maintaining fine turf, managing large municipal areas, or looking for electric and battery-powered solutions, we have machines that deliver reliability, efficiency, and value. We’re excited to meet with existing customers and introduce new visitors to the ISEKI difference.”

With expert advice on hand and a comprehensive line-up spanning tractors, mowers, brushcutters, and battery-powered innovations, ISEKI UK & Ireland’s stands C100 and CSZ8 will be essential stops for visitors looking to explore the future of groundscare machinery.

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New Buy Now, Pay Later offer on all Toro machinery

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New Buy Now, Pay Later offer on all Toro machinery: Reesink Turfcare has announced its latest finance offering: a Buy Now, Pay Later deal with 0% interest across the entire Toro range, giving customers the opportunity to secure the machinery they need now, with nothing to pay until May 2026.

The new deal covers all Toro machinery with no exclusions – from greens or fairway mowers, out-front rotaries and robotic mowers to aerators and utility vehicles – and is open to all UK customers.

New Buy Now, Pay Later offer on all Toro machinery

New Buy Now, Pay Later offer on all Toro machinery

Jon Cole, Divisional Business Manager of Reesink Turfcare, explains the reasons behind this choice: “For many clubs and businesses, the end of the year can be a challenging time for cash flow: budgets have already been allocated while fleets and resources are often stretched.”

“This new offer means customers can plan ahead with confidence and order the latest Toro machinery today, without any payments until May next year.”

By acting now, customers can also avoid any potential price increases while upgrading their fleet before the next season begins, leveraging Toro’s latest machines to maintain optimal turf quality through the coming months and begin spring maintenance in the best possible way.

However, to meet a broad range of budgetary needs, Reesink continues to provide its usual selection of finance deals, which allow businesses to replace even a whole Toro fleet with an easily manageable upfront cost.

Short-term cash flow constraints don’t have to hold you back from using the best machines the turf and groundscare industries have to offer. With Reesink’s support and competitive financial packages, you can do more without touching your current budget to achieve the high turf standards your customers have come to expect.

For more details about the new Buy Now, Pay Later interest-free deal, visit www.reesinkturfcare.co.uk or call 01480 226800 to speak to a Reesink Turfcare representative.

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DEWALT to partner with Wildwood Machinery

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DEWALT to partner with Wildwood Machinery: Hampshire-based Wildwood Machinery continues to extend the range and prestige of their product portfolio with the announcement of a partnership with US manufacturer DEWALT – a brand that has stood for quality, endurance and professionalism for more than 100 years.

Managing director James Bastian, who has overseen Wildwood’s rapid growth since establishing the business in 2022, commented:

DEWALT to partner with Wildwood Machinery

DEWALT to partner with Wildwood Machinery

“DEWALT’s landscaping, forestry and outdoor power equipment will fill an important place in our portfolio. Our aim is to be the supplier of choice in southern England for all commercial groundcare equipment – that covers everything from sports turf to large estates. With our expanding product partnerships and outstanding service back-up, we can help land managers to do the very best job.”

“This is a new and innovative range of products from DEWALT which will further expand over the next year, and so we anticipate channeling new products into the UK market as and when they become available.”

DEWALT Landscaping & Forestry products are not available on the high street – only through authorised dealers, of which Wildwood Machinery is one of the first in the UK.

“For our client base and target market of land managers, farms, golf courses and estates, DEWALT’s heavy-duty chainsaws, trimmers, brushcutters and blowers will complement other solutions such as big-brand robotics, autonomous mowers, tractors and light rigs,” says James Bastian.

Richard Mallinson, Commercial Director at DEWALT says, “When you work outdoors, the right gear makes all the difference. If a tool fails, you lose time and money. Our new range of Landscaping & Forestry products deliver durability and reliability and are designed for safety and comfort, with all-day power and performance to handle long hours in the toughest environments.”

DEWALT’s range of powered hand-held outdoor tools use tried and tested battery systems and solutions which are proven with professional users, which means less maintenance, emissions, noise and cost compared to petrol equipment. They are ergonomically advanced and enhanced with state-of-the-art safety features.

James Bastian adds, “DEWALT solutions are ultra-reliable, high-performing, easy to use and safe – everything that we look for when advising our clients on the optimum products for their specific groundcare and land maintenance tasks.”

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Machinery further raises the standard at Royal Aberdeen

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Machinery further raises the standard at Royal Aberdeen: Machinery and management is working in tandem to elevate one of the world’s top 70 courses.

After more than two decades steadily climbing the ranks at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Richard Johnstone took on a fresh challenge in 2024—one that placed him at the helm of one of the most historic and revered links courses in the world.

Machinery further raises the standard at Royal Aberdeen

Machinery further raises the standard at Royal Aberdeen

As course manager at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, he is leading an ambitious programme of enhancement and innovation that is both respectful of tradition and responsive to the evolving demands of modern golf.

The move was a natural progression for Richard, who brought with him not only a wealth of greenkeeping experience but also a clear, strategic vision.

During the job application process, he impressed with a detailed redevelopment plan that analysed every aspect of the course, from greens and fairways to tees and approaches – and the machinery used to action this – demonstrating a deep understanding of what it would take to push an already world-class venue to the next level.

Since his arrival, Richard has been implementing that plan with a keen focus on long-term sustainability and high-level presentation.

One of the first major projects was addressing a fleet of ageing machinery that was beginning to show its limitations. After extensive testing and staff consultation, the club committed to a five-year lease on a full suite of John Deere machinery—a decision that has already paid dividends.

The new fleet, which includes walk-behind greens mowers, fairway units, compact tractors, utility vehicles, and a GPS-guided sprayer, represents a significant upgrade in both capability and efficiency. While the kit is relatively new to the team, its reliability and ease of use have already helped instill a renewed sense of pride and professionalism among the greenkeeping staff.

Technology now plays a central role in daily operations. Through the John Deere Operations Center, Richard and his team can monitor performance, track machine usage, and plan maintenance schedules with far greater accuracy than before.

The club’s in-house mechanic oversees this data, ensuring that the equipment is not only used optimally but maintained to the highest standards.

Richard is also a firm believer in empowering his team with knowledge. He places strong emphasis on training and communication, helping staff make the most of modern tools such as soil sensors, moisture meters, and weather apps—resources that are increasingly essential in fine-tuning course conditions.

Part of his passion was fuelled by what he experienced at TPC Sawgrass in 2017 when he was selected to be part of the BIGGA volunteer programme, sponsored by John Deere.

With just 10 full-time greenkeepers responsible for both Royal Aberdeen and the adjacent Aberdeen Ladies Course, staffing has historically been a challenge. But under Richard’s guidance, the team is beginning to grow, with plans to add additional staff each year to meet rising expectations and visitor numbers.

“There’s no off-season here,” says Richard. “From early spring, we welcome golfers from around the world—many of whom have travelled great distances and invested heavily in their visit. The course must reflect that level of commitment.”

Looking ahead, Royal Aberdeen is working with world-renowned golf architects on a five-year improvement plan that will address not only course enhancements but also the ongoing threat of coastal erosion. This environmental challenge is a key consideration in the club’s future strategy, and one that Richard is tackling head-on—with sustainability a core part of the solution.

The new machinery plays a vital role in that commitment. The GPS sprayer helps reduce chemical use through precision targeting, while features like electric reel motors on the greens mowers cut fuel consumption.

Combined with solar power and the club’s existing GEO certification, it’s all part of a broader push to ensure that Royal Aberdeen remains not only a premier golf destination, but a responsible steward of the environment.

Major tournaments are also on the horizon, with the Scottish Amateur Championship set for 2026 and discussions underway for a major event to mark the club’s 250th anniversary in 2030.

For Richard, these milestones are markers on a longer journey—a mission to continually raise standards, invest in people, and evolve a historic course for the demands of tomorrow’s game.

“It’s about elevating everything—our team, our practices, and the course itself,” he says. “With the right tools, and the right mindset, there’s no reason we can’t set a new benchmark for links golf.”

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Sustainable relationship and machinery for Gullane

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Sustainable relationship and machinery for Gullane: A sustainable relationship is one that is easy to maintain and doesn’t feel like hard work – and that’s certainly something Gullane Golf Club, one of Scotland’s most prestigious members clubs, and Toro know something about as their relationship nears its third decade. 

The reason for this enduring and continued success is, according to the club, down to the attention to detail the machinery provides in creating the best possible conditions for the fast-draining Scottish links microclimate.

Sustainable relationship and machinery for Gullane

Sustainable relationship and machinery for Gullane

Course Manager Paul Armour, who has been at the club for 20 months but is aware of the ‘Toro effect’ from his time as Supervisor on the Old Course at St Andrews, explains why the relationship has stood the test of time: “The quality of product and the brand’s obvious role as the market leader are instrumental. But it’s as much the relationship with Reesink Scotland too which has been built up over time and works well for both Toro and Gullane.”

As the club receives its latest fleet order there’s an obvious focus on sustainable machinery to align with the club’s overall ethos says Paul: “Gullane as a club strives to be as sustainable as possible, whether that is reducing diesel use or recycling materials onsite. The plan is to have as many electric machines as possible and for all our hand mowers, utility vehicles and triplexes to be electric in the next couple of years.”

It’s a plan already well in play. Three years ago, the club invested in five Toro Workman GTX Lithium utility vehicles and has been so impressed with their performance it has invested in another four bringing it to a total of nine.

Paul explains how they have proved themselves so thoroughly in that time: “The GTX machines have been a massive success here at Gullane. They have coped well with the terrain, and we have found them useful for most tasks thanks to being able to load the back and tow. That covers most jobs we throw at them such as transporting raking bunkers, changing holes, pulling greens and tees mower trailers, divoting fairways and building bunkers – and they have an impressive longevity of charge.”

Similarly, the club’s five all-electric Toro Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 greensmowers collection is about to become eight. Paul says the obvious answer as to why he’s almost doubling the numbers of this machine is the minimal noise.

“With the golf course bordering the village these machines have meant we can be more efficient earlier in the morning,” he says. “Plus, we save on fuel, but still get the same quality of cut as a diesel mower.”

Neil Mackenzie from Toro distributor Reesink Scotland says: “The Toro’s Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 with its lithium-ion battery was first to market and we’re seeing its popularity increasing year on year as clubs embrace the benefits of running a much quieter greens mower with zero exhaust emissions and no hydraulic fluid. With these mowers a burst hose is a thing of the past and lower maintenance costs come as standard.”

Despite the increase in fleet numbers of battery powered equipment, there’s little infrastructure accommodations that have had to be made confirms Paul: “We haven’t had to change too much in the shed. We’ve added individual charging points for each machine just in case we have any points trip, but that’s just a contingency.”

These sustainable machinery choices form part of a bigger sustainability plan as Paul explains: “The long-term plan is to cover as much of our electric costs as possible with the installation of solar panels on the equipment shed. We’re in discussions about that now.”

It appears the long-term plan is to continue sustaining its relationship with Reesink too, as Paul concludes: “I’ve really enjoyed building a relationship with Reesink. Our sales representative Neil Mackenzie has been great to deal with, he keeps in touch with any queries or issues that may arise, and the servicing and parts teams are great too, always available when I need them and on the other end of the phone.”

That certainly defines a sustainable relationship!

Discover how choosing Toro could benefit your course by calling distributor Reesink Turfcare at 01480 226800, emailing info@reesinkturfcare.co.uk or visiting reesinkturfcare.co.uk.

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