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EVO 205D emerges victorious

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EVO 205D emerges victorious: After putting a selection of 8” woodchippers through their paces, it was the EVO 205D from GreenMech that proved to be a cut above for Myers Tree Services.

Owner Jamie Myers has been in the industry for 30 years and admits that his early experiences of GreenMech weren’t always ‘overly positive’, however, the fantastic performance of a second-hand SAFE-Trak 19-28 soon changed that opinion – paving the way for their new EVO 205D to take power and usability to new heights!

EVO 205D emerges victorious

EVO 205D emerges victorious

Conducting the majority of their work across Surrey and West London, Myers Tree Services have built up a large portfolio of commercial and domestic customers in their 25 years of trading. “With projects of all shapes and sizes, we were looking to upgrade an existing 6” machine for an 8” to make things quicker and easier for the guys on the ground” explains Jamie. “We went to another manufacturer who we’d had machines from in the past, but feeling underwhelmed with their 8” offering, we used that opportunity to see what else was out there.”

“Our opinion of GreenMech was transformed a few years ago when we purchased a SAFE-Trak unit which continues to give us nothing but fantastic, consistent performance so we took a look at their 8” EVO 205D and were seriously impressed. It was really the performance and high levels of reliability we’ve had with GreenMech that sealed the deal for us.” The 205D was supplied by local dealers GA Groundcare Ltd in August 2021 and, since its delivery, has exceeded Jamie’s expectations when it comes to power. “It’s an amazing machine. We looked at chippers with some serious throughput capability and the EVO is more than on par, giving us a machine on our fleet that is both easy to use, and powerful enough to process whatever we need it to.”

At the heart of the 205D is a 50hp Kubota diesel engine, offering a processing capacity of up to 25 cubic metres of material per hour, making it one of the most productive machines in its category. Strength, durability and ease of maintenance are at the forefront of its design – something that hasn’t gone unnoticed by Jamie. “With the EVO range, you can tell GreenMech have thought about how the operator really uses the machine. Giving easy access to all of the components that require servicing makes our lives so much easier and whenever we’ve needed advice, GreenMech have given us fantastic, prompt technical support, meaning it hasn’t skipped a beat in months.”

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SISIS Autoslit victorious at Victoria Park

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SISIS Autoslit victorious at Victoria Park: A SISIS Autoslit is currently playing its part in helping to prepare ‘world class’ greens at Victoria Park.

Victoria Park is the home of English Bowls and hosts the annual Bowls England National Championships held in August. The five greens at Victoria Park are also used for County competitions, National events and for International matches and competitions.

SISIS Autoslit victorious at Victoria Park

SISIS Autoslit victorious at Victoria Park

The widely respected greens are thanks to an expert greenkeeping regime led by head greenkeeper Mike Finch of idverde – one of the UK & Europe’s leading provider of grounds maintenance.

“The greens at Victoria Park have always been of a very high standard, but we are now working towards making them world-class,” said Mike. “With this in mind, I was asked what new equipment I needed which could help me make them world-class. The first thing I said was that I needed a pedestrian slitter.

“I chose the SISIS Autoslit purely through the research I have been doing on different golf courses and other fine turf surfaces – I felt that it would be the best product for this particular site.”

The SISIS Autoslit is a purpose-built pedestrian deep slitter which is suitable for use on fine or outfield turf helping to reduce compaction and assist the percolation of surface water. The deep clean slitting action cuts through the turf and the root zone leaving a thin slit on the surface and minimal surface disturbance.

These slits encourage strong, healthy root growth of the grass plants, improving tolerance to drought conditions and promoting more rapid recovery after damage in play. Easy to use, the SISIS Autoslit incorporates a rear smoothing roller and uses a cantilever system to lift the machine out of operation.

“It is very easy to use and I’m very impressed with what it can do,” said Mike. “We’ll use it monthly from December through to the end of March before the surface starts to dry again.

“It is like a knife with a serrated edge, and it basically slices into the turf, but it doesn’t do any damage because there is a rear roller on it as well. You get a nice linear, aeration cut through your greens.

“Not only does it help to keep the surface going, allowing the moisture to drain, but it is also good for root extension,” he continued. “In the colder months when the roots aren’t active, the SISIS Autoslit allows oxygen to reach those roots, and all the time you are doing this it will benefit the green when it comes to spring. What you find is that when the weather starts to warm, the roots will start pushing down into all the nice linear folds you have been creating with the Autoslit.

“Ultimately, it helps you to keep the surface firm and dry but slightly moist lower down where the moisture is needed. It is a great piece of equipment.”

For further information or a no-obligation demonstration, please contact SISIS on 01332 824 777 or visit www.sisis.com.

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