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Upgrade your ride with Polaris discount

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Upgrade your ride with Polaris discount: Throughout June this year, Polaris is pleased to offer its customers a special discount of 15% off its line-up of Polaris Heavy Duty parts*: Engineered for the riders who push their vehicles to the limit.

Polaris HD parts are specifically designed for Polaris Off Road Vehicles to expand the boundaries of every ride. Expertly crafted to ensure maximum durability and optimised for top performance, the HD parts collection is designed for extended component life and longer ride times with less service interruptions and related costs.

Upgrade your ride with Polaris discount

Upgrade your ride with Polaris discount

With Polaris HD parts, riders can take on challenging terrain like sand and mud in complete confidence, the components can withstand extremely high or low temperatures, as well as continue to perform with heavy payloads or high mileage.

Running from 1 June to 30 June 2022 exclusively at participating dealers across Europe, Middle East and Africa, customers can purchase any items from the Polaris HD Parts collection with a 15% discount, including drive belts, oil filters, bushings, bushing kits, brake pads, tyres, wheels, and wheel bearings.

Enabling peak off-road performance, the Polaris HD DRIVE BELTS are designed for extreme conditions and applications to ensure maximum transfer of horsepower to the ground. The HD OIL FILTER has Polaris’ highest debris-holding capacity as well as effectively maintains oil flow to maximise performance. Polaris HD BUSHINGS enable tighter tolerances and have superior triple lip sealing to prevent intrusion of the elements. For everything a rider needs to upgrade the front and rear suspensions, including all bushings and pivot shafts for the complete upgrade, Polaris offers the HD BUSHING KITS. Engineered to last up to three times longer, Polaris HD BRAKE PADS provide better stopping power in wet conditions.

Industry-leading puncture resistance and triple nylon belting for superior sidewall protection, Polaris HD TYRES deliver exceptional ride quality and long life, meanwhile, HD WHEELS give extreme durability and the highest weight rating with military-grade dual bead lock rims that mechanically lock your tyre to the rim. HD WHEEL BEARINGS are made from high-grade steel with tight tolerances and a triple layer seal for ultimate protection against intrusions for longer life.

Learn more at www.polaris.com/HDPARTS

Most Polaris vehicles are compatible with Polaris HD parts. Your dealer will be able to advise on your most suitable options and whether your Polaris vehicle is compatible.

*Offer only available at participating dealers. For more information about what’s on offer in specific regions, please contact your local Polaris dealer or Polaris country representative.

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Liner upgrade solves problems at CordeValle

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Liner upgrade solves problems at CordeValle: Designed by the Robert Trent Jones II firm (and actually the firm’s home course), CordeValle GC in California’s Santa Clara Valley, has some of the largest and most imposing bunkers to be found anywhere in golf.

There may be only 63 bunkers on the golf course, but the total area of sand is a breathtaking 188,000 square feet (17,500 square metres). And, according to superintendent Brett Thornsbury, the playing consistency of the bunkers was becoming his biggest challenge..

Liner upgrade solves problems at CordeValle

Liner upgrade solves problems at CordeValle

“We have large, very elaborate bunkers with steep faces,” he said. “Over the years, as with all aging bunker sand, it had lost its original color, the consistency to move water, and the playability was negatively affected, especially during the dry summer months or excessive rain events. With this project, we wanted to restore the sand to its original color, ensure the health of the drainage system, and most importantly, install a bunker liner that was going to last for many years to come.”

CordeValle’s bunkers were originally lined with a geotextile, but its performance had deteriorated since the course’s opening in 1999. When Thornsbury became superintendent four years ago, he quickly realized the bunkers would need to be addressed in the near future to maintain a high-quality of playability and consistency.

In 2019, led by RTJII president Bruce Charlton, the course’s greens and approaches were renovated and regrassed.. The completion of this project left the bunkers as the next major issue to be improved , and last year, Thornsbury was able to start the work.

“We knew the bunkers needed to be relined, and we wanted a liner that could perform at the highest level, no matter the season. he said. “When we researched the options, it became clear to us that Capillary Concrete had a superior bunker product, and was the one we wanted to use.”

The bunker project began early in October of 2020, and was completed in the middle of March 2021. “We tried to have the lowest possible impact on play, using temporary greens where necessary, and always keeping eighteen holes open,” said Thornsbury. “Fortunately for us, we had a pretty dry winter allowing the project to work mostly uninterrupted. However just a few weeks ago we had our first major rain event of the season, producing six inches of rain in less than three days, which for us in Central California, is welcomed and unusual. Not one speck of sand moved in our newly completed bunkers. The team was relieved to see they didn’t require any repairs after such a heavy rain event and kept the sand shovels in the shop that morning. It’s a testimony to the Capillary Bunkers product.”

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AMS Robotics GPS – RTK Upgrade

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AMS Robotics GPS – RTK Upgrade: AMS Robotics, official UK distribution for the Belrobotics commercial grounds maintenance systems are well underway with their formation of a regional dealer network covering the whole of the Uk, just in time for the official introduction of the new GPS – RTK kit. 

The already first class equipment just got even better, adopting all the advantages of the connected line robots in addition to some new technology which makes up the GPS – RTK system. Belrobotics have dedicated a lot towards the new kit as it is now clear this is the pathway to a more productive and sustainable future in turf care. It is still the same high performing, low noise and zero emission professional robotic mower, but better.

AMS Robotics GPS - RTK Upgrade

AMS Robotics GPS – RTK Upgrade

Equipped with the latest navigation technology available, the robots can now navigate in pattern mode. With real time Kinematic installation, the robot navigates with a 2-3 cm level precision, enabling it to mow in pattern mode with minimal overlap. This new feature will enable striping for football and other sports pitches, presenting your pitch to the highest standard. BigMow RTK’s cut height is also able to be reduced, making it suitable for cricket pitches and any other areas requiring a shorter cut.

BigMow RTK can manage an area up to 75,000m2, and due to pattern mode at a quicker speed of five times per week in comparison to BigMow connected, which will still dominate an area up to 24,000m2, however three to five times per week. ParcMow RTK can manage an area of up to 45,000m2 five times per week, in comparison to ParcMow connected which will still happily manage 12,000m2, but again with the slightly longer cut time of three to five times per week depending on the area. Both BigMow and ParcMow Connected can be upgraded with the RTK GPS anytime, which is great for existing customers that want their system to go that extra mile.

“We are very excited to introduce the new developments in the Belrobotics technology. We have been at the forefront of the professional commercial robotic mowing industry in the UK for eight years now and it is really begun to take shape over the last few years. With outdoor sports commencing at the end of the month, it’s great timing and we have some superb clients coming on board.” Philip Sear Managing Director AMS Robotics

GPS – RTK has now taken the ever growing commercial robotic mowing market to the next level and the software will continuously develop over the next year. Both Big and Parc Mow Connected and RTK are the perfect solution for sports pitches, contractors, councils and golf facilities to utilise, save money and improve the quality of their grounds. GPS – RTK is now available in the UK and the first of the products are being installed by AMS in early April. Introductory offers and trial periods are available, get in contact to for more information: interested@amsrobotics.co.uk or call 01462 676222

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Free Sportsman 570 upgrade

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Free Sportsman 570 upgrade: Polaris UK & Ireland has announced a new retail promotion for customers looking to buy a new Sportsman 570 – for every purchase of a Sportsman 570, customers will receive a free upgrade offer to the Sportsman 570 electric power steering model*

Available to customers who buy a new Sportsman 570 between 1st February and 30th April, the promotion will give customers a free upgrade to a Sportsman 570 with electric power steering (EPS) as standard, making it even easier to go further and do more, for the same price.

Free Sportsman 570 upgrade

Free Sportsman 570 upgrade

The promotion enables customers to save up to £900 excluding VAT with prices for the Sportsman 570 starting at £6,999 excluding VAT, and the EPS model starting at £7,899 excluding VAT**.

The new generation of Sportsman introduced to Polaris’ 2021 line-up features a sleek, modern design with all-new LED lights and work pod, alongside a host of new features like its intuitive true on-demand all-wheel-drive system that kicks in when you need it most. The Sportsman 570 EPS delivers 29.6cm ground clearance, MacPherson Strut front suspension with 20.8cm of travel, independent rear suspension with 24.1cm of travel, plus a towing capacity of 680kg – the highest towing capacity of any ATV on the market.

Overall ride performance has been enhanced thanks to a larger, more powerful 18AH battery, major improvements to the engine braking system (EBS) for safer descents and a more controlled ride, plus a new clutch for smooth engagement at low speeds – especially useful when precision is needed, like when navigating tight trails or backing up to a trailer.

Available in Sage Green, the EU package includes mirrors, a number plate bracket with light, horn and built-in factory-installed integrated indicators.

Free ATVTrac

Since October last year, Polaris Britain has worked with the leading security experts, ATVTrac, to equip all new Sportsman models with the proven tracker as standard, so riders can be confident that their new vehicle is better protected. ATVTrac’s technology and rich feature-set comes from over a decade’s worth of experience with a 94% recovery rate and recovery of over £10m worth of stolen machines to date, with updates and new features added along the way.

Free Easi Training

As well as the free upgrade and free security tracker, the Sportsman 570 comes with free Easi training for one operator. Free Easi training, RRP £180, is run by the European All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute and consists of a comprehensive training course to maximise the safety of Polaris riders.

For more information on this offer, please contact your local dealer.

*This promotion is available for the new 2021 Sportsman 570 Homologation EU, upgraded to the 2021 Sportsman 570 EPS Homologation EU.

**Prices exclude VAT and apply to EU-homologated models.

For further media information on Polaris ORV products, please contact the Polaris ORV Media Office on +44 (0) 1525 270100 or email us at press@polaris-orv.media.

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Leeds Upgrade To “ELITE” Pitches

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Leeds Upgrade To “ELITE” Pitches: When 2019 pitch renovations came around, selecting a seed mixture was a straightforward decision for Kiel Barrett, Head Groundsman at Leeds United Football Club. Having looked at all blends on the market, ELITE SPORT from Barenbrug, was the product which stood out.

Kiel stated, “For starters, it is the number one mix on the market when referring to the BSPB/STRI Turfgrass Seed publication. However, after many meetings with Barenbrug’s, Phil Logan, we discussed the importance of looking beyond the booklet. For example, Barcristalla has a much darker colour and better disease tolerance then other top varieties. Sure, wear tolerance is important, but particularly stadiums need to start thinking about the new challenges we face, wear is only part of the jigsaw. We also discussed a tailored over-seeding plan to ensure we are capitalising on specific cultivar traits at the time of year when they will benefit us the most, not just a one-size-fits-all approach”.

Leeds Upgrade To “ELITE” Pitches

Kiel was so impressed with the product that he made the decision to change all the pitches to ELITE SPORT. That included the iconic stadium, Elland Road, and every pitch at the training ground at Thorp Arch.

Deputy Head Groundsman at Thorp Arch, Stefan Jones, commented, “The germination and establishment speed was excellent, we couldn’t have asked for better. I was also very impressed with the purity of the seed; we have had very few weeds.” Kiel added, “Thorp Arch is a challenging site, in a wet part of Yorkshire that sees heavy wear combined with intense disease pressure. ELITE SPORT has stood up well to the challenge and was the obvious choice for us in our conditions”.

ELITE SPORT stands to be improved upon further in 2020 with some exciting new cultivars yet to be announced.

For more information on ELITE SPORT and other sports mixtures, visit www.barenbrug.co.uk, tweet us @BarenbrugUK or speak to one of our technical team on 01359 272000

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