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Baroness comes to the rescue at Calcot Park

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Baroness comes to the rescue at Calcot Park: A trio of pedestrian mowers from Baroness are coming to the rescue at Calcot Park, as the club seek to maintain course standards through the ever-more challenging winter months.

The venue, like many, struggled to get ride-on equipment out over the winter of 23/24 due to increased rainfall and softer ground conditions. However, this problem will be a thing of the past with three LM66 cylinder mowers now ready to take up the task of retaining presentation on the tees and approaches.

Baroness comes to the rescue at Calcot Park

Baroness comes to the rescue at Calcot Park

Located on the Berkshire border, Calcot Park delivers a picturesque 18-holes in a parkland setting. Course Manager for the last six years Tom Jennings explains how, even outside of the ‘playing season’, the expectations of the players are high and the standards of the greenkeeping team are even higher! “We’re always striving for that next level of definition and the rain has really been hampering what we can deliver on areas that aren’t hand cut. That’s why we decided to invest in a fleet of pedestrian mowers specifically for the tees and factored the time to deliver this attention to detail into our programme.”

After a comprehensive search, and fantastic advice and service from both Lister Wilder and Luke Collins from Baroness, they decided on three LM66 mowers from the Baroness pedestrian range – delivered in June 2024.

Tom continues, “In my opinion, the cut quality with these LM66’s is the best on the market and, not only that, they stay on cut for much longer. We’ve done some topdressing over the summer and are now starting to see worm casts emerging yet, despite this, the Baroness mowers remain sharp giving us outstanding consistency and a clean, precise cut. The tees and approaches have never presented better.”

Along with the slightly smaller LM56 model, the Baroness pedestrian mower design incorporates traditional all-gear drive – delivering 100% transmission rate with no slippage or lag between the drive to reel rotation ratio. In addition, the durability of this system compared to belt or chain drive is extremely high, providing additional peace of mind that a balanced cut will be achieved with every operation. The renowned cylinder is manufactured from Nickel-Chrome-Molybdenum alloy steel which retains the sharpest cutting edge, helping to promote healthy growth and contributing to surfaces that are less vulnerable to disease. Both the Baroness LM56/66 models also include a 5-year warranty as standard.

“The good thing is that we’ve all had chance to get used to them and get a real feeling for what can be achieved with these machines.” He adds, “We now feel confident going into the wetter months that we can deliver the tees and approaches to the same standard we’re delivering in other areas of the course… if not better!”

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Trilo to showcase versatile vacuum sweepers at SALTEX

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Trilo to showcase versatile vacuum sweepers at SALTEX: Trilo return to SALTEX 2024, promising to showcase the very best in versatile vacuum sweepers on stand K058.

Visitors this October can expect to find the M3 from the Trilo Multipurpose range on display, alongside the range of shaft options which effortlessly transforms the 3m3 collector into a maintenance machine for all seasons.

Trilo to showcase versatile vacuum sweepers at SALTEX

Trilo to showcase versatile vacuum sweepers at SALTEX

Long regarded as the industry-leader in leaf and debris collectors, the Trilo range spans models from 3-30m3 to suit a range of environments from roadside verges to sports turf, golf courses to green spaces. Powerful suction combined with clever, modular construction makes for effortless removal of leaves, pine needles, clippings and other debris, making light work of the most time-consuming tasks of the autumn and winter months. The unique configuration of the Trilo vacuums provides the option of a cab-controlled hose or handheld wanderhose, bringing further efficiencies to the clearance of ditches, gulleys and other hard to reach spaces.

When leaf fall season is complete, and other vacuum sweepers are resigned to the sidelines, the Trilo Multipurpose works on. A range of attachments are available for effective scarification or convenient cut and collect, all of which can be swapped in and out in under an hour, with minimal tools, for less time in the workshop and more time in the field.

The Trilo scarifier shaft is available with a range of knife options, to suit the scarification of large areas such as fairways or public parks, with the extracted material collected into the high-capacity hopper in the same pass. Alternatively, a flail shaft can be fitted for the efficient cut and collection of golf roughs, highway verges or the annual maintenance of wildflower meadows.

Whether it’s leaves, organic matter or clippings, all waste can be easily emptied thanks to the Trilo hydraulic high-tip function, offering the controlled disposal into compost or waste containers.

More information on the Trilo range, together with other offerings from Trilo such as the Progressive portfolio of trailed and mounted rotary mowers, can be found by speaking to the technical team on stand K058 across the two days.

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MAJOR To Launch Upgraded TDR at SALTEX

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MAJOR To Launch Upgraded TDR at SALTEX: Major Equipment Ltd, a leader in tractor-powered groundcare mowers, is delighted to introduce its upgraded TDR Rotary Mower at SALTEX 2024. Designed for maintaining parklands, sports pitches, and golf courses, the new TDR model boasts several enhancements for improved durability, precision, and efficiency.

Key upgrades include a fully galvanised body for enhanced rust resistance, 5mm blades for a cleaner cut and hydraulic brakes for better operator safety. The heavy-duty driveline ensures consistent performance even in tough conditions, while the simple height adjustment feature allows for versatile cutting from 10-140mm. Additionally, the rear deck can be detached and used independently, adding operational flexibility.

MAJOR To Launch Upgraded TDR at SALTEX

MAJOR To Launch Upgraded TDR at SALTEX

Available in 4.90m and 6.1m widths, the TDR is ideal for local authorities and contractors managing large green spaces. Major Equipment will showcase the TDR at SALTEX 2024 at stand J112, where visitors can see the mower, speak with product specialists and arrange demonstrations.

For more information or to schedule a demo, contact Major Equipment Ltd at 01524 850501 or visit www.major-equipment.com.

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Kubota return to SALTEX

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Kubota return to SALTEX: A stop by the Kubota stand is always a must for visitors to SALTEX, and this year should be no different, with a vast array of industry-leading compact tractors, RTV’s and mowing solutions taking centre stage on stand C070. A particular highlight promises to be the expanded Kubota zero-turn range, with the new Z4-541 on show in the UK for the very first time.

The Z4-541 features a robust 54” steel fabricated deck, 24hp petrol engine and 360-degree turning capability to effortlessly navigate obstacles and deliver exceptional balance and stability for mowing tasks on uneven terrain. It is equipped with side discharge, with an optional Operator Controlled Discharge Chute (OCDC) enabling operators to temporarily shut the chute to prevent clippings from ejecting onto pathways. A mulching kit for the Z4-541 is also available.

Kubota return to SALTEX

Kubota return to SALTEX

Launched in July, the Z4-541 is the latest addition to Kubota’s zero-turn line-up, which combines unbeatable manoeuvrability with a range of chassis sizes, power sources and discharge options to suit all domestic, pro-consumer and professional applications. The Z4-541 will be on display at the NEC alongside the ZD rear discharge and Ze – Kubota’s electric zero-turn range – launched at SALTEX 2023 and making a return this October.

Visitors can also expect to see the FC3-221E from Kubota’s broadened FC mower range. Small, agile and adaptable, the mower deck on the new 22hp FC3-221E features two pairs of blades per rotor for a finer cut, while the expansive 600-litre grass collector means operators can cover significant areas before it requires emptying. This makes the versatile centre-collect machine ideal for various applications including residential gardens, schools, recreational areas and large-scale sports facilities, or adapted to feature a front mounted brush to suit the maintenance of artificial sports surfaces.

Kubota will be joined once again on stand C070 by Baroness and their range of mowers and implements. Together, the two brands showcase the very best of Japanese excellence and provide sports turf and green space managers with a complete maintenance solution.

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INFINICUT® to make impressive return to SALTEX

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INFINICUT® to make impressive return to SALTEX: DEWALT INFINICUT® are set to make an impressive return to SALTEX this October with a showcase of their latest innovations.

Long time exhibitors at the show, INFINICUT® will for the first time be joined by their parent company, DEWALT, who will be bringing an exciting range of complementary outdoor and power equipment to stand E065.

INFINICUT® to make impressive return to SALTEX

INFINICUT® to make impressive return to SALTEX

Well-known and regarded for their innovative flair and industry-leading collection of pedestrian cylinder and rotary mowers, INFINICUT® will be bringing the latest iteration to the NEC this year. Following on from the launch of their hugely successful FL22” mower last year, SALTEX will see the introduction of a new 26” Fixed Head (FX) model, utilising the company’s new dedicated cutting head technology.

Incorporating many of the features synonymous with the INFINICUT® range, the new 26” FX will feature a newly designed cutting unit platform that can incorporate a much wider variance in cutting height without compromising attitude angle. The TMSystem™ remains able to be integrated easily and quickly, while an all-new grass basket utilised high-end computational fluid dynamics during the design process and minimises air turbulence to further enhance clipping collection. These features make the new INFINICUT® FX26 ideally suited to the precision cutting on golf, tennis and cricket surfaces.

Not content to stop there, INFINICUT® will also be bringing a further, much-awaited, addition to their mower line-up, as well as making their first foray into app-based disease control. While details on both innovations are being kept closely under wraps at this time, visitors to stand E065 can be the first to find out more by speaking with a member of the technical team, on hand across the two days.

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