Tag Archive for: To

INFINICUT® return to SALTEX

/in , /by

INFINICUT® return to SALTEX: ATT will be making a popular return to SALTEX this November, showcasing the latest advancements across their INFINICUT® and TMSystem™ ranges on stand H070.

It’s been another busy twelve months for the company, with refinements in line-ups and a vast array of new features incorporated into both the hardware and software of their industry-leading pedestrian mower collection.

INFINICUT® return to SALTEX

INFINICUT® return to SALTEX

The company have been utilising BLDC motor technology in the INFINICUT® for the last few years, which has now been developed and enhanced to boast even greater efficiency, torque and smoothness. While the original motor could not be considered noisy, one of the most evident advantages of the new upgrade is the noticeably quieter operation. A multi-connector has also now been eliminated from the motor design, further improving reliability.

Upgrades have also been made within the InfiniApp, which continues to evolve as a result of customer feedback. Several new features have been added to the app in recent months, including a new fleet management function which has proven to be a big hit with customers managing large INFINICUT® fleets. This function enables an operator to quickly and simply save any preferred parameter setting and send it simultaneously to every mower in the fleet – resulting in huge time savings. The ability to modify acceleration and braking feel has also been well received.

Another update being rolled out by the INFINICUT® team is their state-of-the-art auto-slow down feature. From the InfiniApp, users can select a percentage of their chosen walk speed to slow the mower for end-of-line turning. Simply lift the mower in the normal way for a turn and the speed will reduce automatically. On dropping the cutting unit back down for the next pass, the mower will seamlessly speed back up without the need to use the throttle.

Among other enhancements is the ability for wireless firmware updates to take place. New versions of firmware will be downloaded in the latest updates from the App store which can then be uploaded to newer machines via Bluetooth.

The new additions to the InfiniApp will be demonstrated first-hand by the INFINICUT® technical team, who will be on hand to answer all of your questions and discuss all of the machinery upgrades on stand H070 this November.

For the latest industry news visit turfmatters.co.uk/news

Get all of the big headlines, pictures, opinions and videos on stories that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for fun, fresh and engaging content.

You can also find us on Facebook for more of your must-see news, features, videos and pictures from Turf Matters.

GKB to showcase a range of machines at SALTEX

/in , /by

GKB to showcase a range of machines at SALTEX: No trip to SALTEX is complete without a stop by the bright and bold stand of GKB Machines! This year, stand H051 has been redesigned to maximise visual impact and make space for a wide range of machinery from across GKB’s portfolio of maintenance solutions for natural, hybrid and synthetic surfaces.

Part of the wider GKB Group, GKB Machines has been developing innovative machinery solutions since 1985. Using the knowledge and experience gained from their contracting division, the range is renowned for its robust build quality, functionality and efficiency – with the customers’ needs at the core of every design.

GKB to showcase a range of machines at SALTEX

GKB to showcase a range of machines at SALTEX

From the natural offering, particular highlights include the Deep Tine Aerator (DTA) and GKB Sandspreader. The Sandspreader range features four models, offering hopper capacities between 1m3 and 4m3 to cater for fine turf, sports turf and contractor applications. The material is transported from the hopper to the adjustable metering valve via an internal conveyor belt, before being efficiently and evenly distributed via the double disc hydraulic spinners. As well as trailed and mounted formats, GKB also offer the SPM model, which features a side material handler for the convenient filling of bunkers or trenches.

On synthetics, one important fact to consider when it comes to both the usage and maintenance of a surface is minimising the migration of infill into the environment. With the use of a synthetic pitch, infill will naturally tend to disperse outwards towards the pitch perimeters which is where effective maintenance will be needed, to ensure infill is returned to the higher use areas where it is required for surface stability and playability.

The easiest way to achieve this is via brushing, for which GKB have a range of options. The 4m wide Brush is ideal for quick surface coverage, with hydraulically foldable wings for convenient transportation and storage, while the GKB Quick-Brush can be configured with a range of optional extras including a rake or rubber finishing mat to suit individual requirements. Also in the GKB stable is the Rotobrush, equipped with a rotating brush head which can switch between clockwise and anti-clockwise operation, which effectively collects infill accumulations from the perimeter and move it towards the centre of the surface.

The GKB team will be on hand to answer any technical questions over the course of the two days, and look forward to seeing customers old and new this November.

For the latest industry news visit turfmatters.co.uk/news

Get all of the big headlines, pictures, opinions and videos on stories that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for fun, fresh and engaging content.

You can also find us on Facebook for more of your must-see news, features, videos and pictures from Turf Matters.

R&A to increase guardianship of golf’s sustainability

/in , /by

R&A to increase guardianship of golf’s sustainability: The R&A has expanded its Sustainable Agronomy Service to provide expertise and best practice advice to all levels of golf facilities in Great Britain and Ireland and continental Europe, aiding in the effective management of courses.

First launched in the Asia-Pacific market, the service will now offer facility operators worldwide with support in the delivery of sustainable agronomy, golf course auditing and benchmarking, management planning and strategic advice, annual maintenance programme planning, and project management support and drainage design.

R&A to increase guardianship of golf’s sustainability

R&A to increase guardianship of golf’s sustainability

The service is already actively supporting and guiding clubs to become more resilient and sustainable in the face of changing legislation on pesticides, climate change and access to resources.

Clubs such as Haydock Park, West Sussex and Blackwell are among over 100 facilities in Great Britain and Ireland and continental Europe already being encouraged to use more resilient grass mixes and improve growing environments for grass, in addition to making the turf less reliant on pesticides.

“We’re here to provide expertise and support to golf facilities, highlighting the most efficient and accessible methods surrounding sustainable golf course management,” said Alistair Beggs, Head of Agronomy at The R&A.

“This will enable them to develop plans that will present facilities with optimum conditioning all year round but have sustainability at the heart of the decisions and processes put in place to support this aim.”

The Sustainable Agronomy Service includes a team of agronomy experts which has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience from its active role in supporting world-class golf championships run by The R&A each year – including The Open and AIG Women’s Open.

The team will offer facilities a bespoke service with ongoing support and advice in the planning and implementation of effective and sustainable management practices.

Paul Woodham, Head of Agronomy, Europe, at The R&A, said, “We have already seen facilities in the Asia-Pacific region benefit greatly from the support and collaboration that have been provided for the sustainable management of facilities.

“The introduction of the service in Great Britain and Ireland and continental Europe forms part of the organisation’s aim to encourage facilities to adopt a more sustainable approach to the management of courses. Furthermore, we are fully committed to reinvesting proceeds from the service into research and education for those operating in the industry.”

To enquire about these services e-mail sustainableagronomy@randa.org

For the latest industry news visit turfmatters.co.uk/news

Get all of the big headlines, pictures, opinions and videos on stories that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for fun, fresh and engaging content.

You can also find us on Facebook for more of your must-see news, features, videos and pictures from Turf Matters.

Team Sprayers take Demount Pro sprayer to SALTEX

/in , /by

Team Sprayers take Demount Pro sprayer to SALTEX: British sprayer manufacturer Team Sprayers will be at SALTEX this year with their range of pedestrian, mounted and self propelled ground care sprayers, including their best-selling Demount Pro Sprayer.

With Team’s Demount Pro optimum manoeuvrability, precision application, exceptional boom stability and superior performance comes as standard.

Team Sprayers take Demount Pro sprayer to SALTEX

Team Sprayers take Demount Pro sprayer to SALTEX

Highly versatile, fitting a range of utility vehicles the Demount Pro was re-designed a few years ago to be shorter and more compact, making it easier to spray difficult areas and is available with manual, electric folding or covered boom systems, all with break back pivot points. It also features a flattened tank (in sizes 400l to 800l); offering total vision across the back of the machine. Available with an auto-rate control or GPS mapping system green keepers can ensure efficient use of time and chemicals.

To see their range of ground care sprayers and to meet the Team visit them on stand C095.

For the latest industry news visit turfmatters.co.uk/news

Get all of the big headlines, pictures, opinions and videos on stories that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for fun, fresh and engaging content.

You can also find us on Facebook for more of your must-see news, features, videos and pictures from Turf Matters.

Toro U.K. welcome Cyril Johnston to UK facility

/in , /by

Toro U.K. welcome Cyril Johnston to UK facility: Toro U.K. Limited, the U.K. manufacturer of Hayter® and Toro® lawnmowers and turf equipment were delighted to spend three days with the Cyril Johnston Sales Team. 

The visit included in-depth training on the cutting-edge Revolution series products as well as the wealth of Hayter and Toro Consumer products. The visitors had the opportunity to use all products and familiarize themselves with the features.  The team were also taken on a site tour of the UK factory facilities and saw behind the scenes in the Research and Development department where they saw the process from mower conception to production. Head Engineer, Richard Carter, described the testing and work that goes into ensuring the products uphold the great reputation already in the marketplace.

Toro U.K. welcome Cyril Johnston to UK facility

Toro U.K. welcome Cyril Johnston to UK facility

“Hayter Ltd started trading with Cyril Johnston in the 1950s” said Craig Hoare, Sales & Marketing Manager… “There is a great relationship between both Companies and something that we are proud of and continue to invest into. We look forward to working with the Cyril Johnston team further.”

About The Toro Company

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With net sales of $4.5 billion in fiscal 2022, The Toro Company’s global presence extends to more than 125 countries through a family of brands that includes Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark, Spartan Mowers, BOSS Snowplow, Ventrac, American Augers, Trencor, Pope, Subsite Electronics, HammerHead, Radius HDD, Perrot, Hayter, Unique Lighting Systems, Irritrol, and Lawn-Boy. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, The Toro Company and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers work on golf courses, sports fields, construction sites, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural operations. For more information, visit www.thetorocompany.com.

For the latest industry news visit turfmatters.co.uk/news

Get all of the big headlines, pictures, opinions and videos on stories that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for fun, fresh and engaging content.

You can also find us on Facebook for more of your must-see news, features, videos and pictures from Turf Matters.