GreenKeeping

17/01/2025

The Retreats Group, which encompasses three of the leading luxury hotels in Wales—Twr y Felin Hotel, Roch Castle, and Penrhiw Priory—has always been dedicated to maintaining immaculate grounds that reflect the beauty of its locations.

For Ollie Davies, the groundskeeper and supervisor for The Retreats Group, maintaining these stunning landscapes has become significantly easier since the purchase of a Etesia Hydro 100 ride-on mower.

“The properties are undulating and steep in places,” says Ollie. “My brother used to help me look after the grounds, and when he left, we decided that instead of employing someone else full-time, we would invest in one of these machines and see how it would benefit me.”

Before the Hydro 100, Ollie managed the extensive lawns using pedestrian mowers—a task that was both time-consuming and physically demanding. “Prior to the Etesia machine, I would cut them all with a pedestrian mower. It was a lot of hard work. This Etesia saves so much time and money. It is a great bit of kit.”

The Etesia Hydro 100 III ride-on mower is designed for professional users who require top-quality mowing and collection performance in all weather conditions. Powered by an 18 HP twin-cylinder Kawasaki engine, it features a modern hydraulic drive transmission with differential lock, a large 500-litre grass box, and a cutting deck with rear central ejection for efficient grass collection.

Ollie initially considered the Etesia Buffalo ride-on mower, having seen impressive footage of its performance on social media. However, after careful evaluation, he realised that the Buffalo was too large for the more intricate formal gardens within the properties. “We wanted to get a demo of a Buffalo because it looks great, but we figured out it was a bit too big for the formal gardens. We wouldn’t have got it around some of the benches and flower beds.”

Given the uneven terrain of the properties, Ollie decided on the Hydro 100, known for its differential lock and sturdy design. “With the grounds being so uneven, we went for the Hydro 100 because it has a diff lock and it seemed very sturdy.”

Ollie’s decision was reinforced during a particularly wet demo session. “We got one on demo to start with—it was really wet—but these pick up the grass in wet conditions, even when it is long. It worked a treat on our demo; it picked up the grass and didn’t leave a mess, so we were really impressed with it, and we just went from there.”

The Hydro 100’s differential lock has proven invaluable on the steep, slippery slopes of the properties. “It is quite undulating and steep, and especially when it is wet, the diff lock comes in handy. As soon as you start feeling it slip a bit, you just engage the diff lock and it doesn’t leave a mess or wheel spin.”

During the peak growing season, Ollie faces the challenge of keeping up with rapidly growing grass. The Hydro 100 has made this task much more manageable. “If I was on my own and I only had my walk-behind mower, I would be completely swamped with grass and I would just be chasing my tail all the time. So having the Hydro 100 means I can stay on top of things. I’m no longer physically tired all the time from having to use my little walk-behind mower when I can use this instead.”

Ollie also appreciates the Hydro 100’s ability to cut and collect grass on formal lawns, ensuring that the grounds remain pristine for guests. “We cut and collect on the formal lawns because we don’t want guests to get their shoes clogged with grass and walk it into the castle—it wouldn’t be very popular with the housekeeping staff.”

The ease of adjusting the cutting height is another feature Ollie values. “To change the height of cut, you have something that looks like a handbrake. You just push the thumb button in and set the height using the lever. I tend to use a medium setting because we want to take the top third off the grass to keep it green.”

Ollie has also been impressed by the mower’s reliability, even in less-than-ideal conditions. “Considering how wet it has been over the past year I have never experienced any form of blocking, even if the grass is long and wet.”

For Ollie Davies and The Retreats Group, the Hydro 100 has proven to be an essential tool in maintaining the high standards of their luxury properties, ensuring that the grounds are always perfectly presented, no matter the conditions.

17/01/2025

Chris Ralph, grounds manager at Plymouth Argyle Football Club, knows that maintaining consistent, high-quality playing surfaces across the club’s grounds is essential for performance and safety.
With a wealth of experience that spans both golf and football, including stints at Torquay United and now Plymouth Argyle for the last six years, Chris has seen firsthand how Mansfield Sand’s products can elevate pitch quality.

"When I moved to Plymouth Argyle using Mansfield Sand was a natural choice," Chris explains. "Our contractors also recommended it, so when we decided to upgrade to a hybrid pitch, we went with their 90/10 rootzone blend."

The club recently underwent a pitch transformation, installing a SIS hybrid system with a 90/10 rootzone mix from Mansfield Sand. This blend, made of 90 percent sand and 10 percent organic materials, offers the ideal balance for aeration, drainage, and stability—especially crucial for the demands of high-level football. “We also took out about 1,400 tonnes of Fibresand from the old stadium pitch and moved it to a training pitch,” Chris explains. “This upgrade has massively improved the quality of that pitch.”

In his role, Chris oversees maintenance not only for the stadium pitch but also for the training ground and academy surfaces. His team of six relies on Mansfield Sand’s products for consistency across all locations. “Sand is hugely important. Once you get the right product, it helps maintain drainage rates and keeps things uniformed across all the sites ensuring the pitches are consistent.”

Chris plans to incorporate periodic mini-renovations on the new hybrid pitch, using Mansfield Sand’s products to keep the surface clean, smooth, and high-performing. “We’ll probably add around 16 to 20 tonnes a couple of times over the season,” Chris notes, emphasising the importance of ongoing care in maintaining the surface’s quality.

Reliability is also key for Chris and his team, and Mansfield Sand has consistently delivered. “We’ve never had any issues with their products,” Chris says. “They’re clean, high-quality, and always delivered on time. Gary Cunningham, our contact, is always available to help out whenever needed.”

With Mansfield Sand’s support and high-quality products, Chris and his team have found a trusted partner in maintaining Plymouth Argyle’s pitches.

17/01/2025

Twelve months on from the launch of the INFINICUT® 22” FL golf cutting unit at BTME 2024, the company is set to return to Harrogate with two new patent-pending additions to the range. The new design of the INFINICUT® 22” FX and 26” FX features a brand-new cutting system and attachment/removal method offering unparalleled accuracy of cut and ease of maintenance. More details can be found by visiting stand 614

Twelve months on from the launch of the INFINICUT® 22” FL golf cutting unit at BTME 2024, the company is set to return to Harrogate with two new patent-pending additions to the range.

16/01/2025

Darren Clewes is the new sales manager for Reesink e-Vehicles.

As the only distributor in the sector with a division entirely dedicated to only sustainably powered vehices, it needed an experienced manager to take it forward and ensure its growth which is where Darren comes in.

With a focus on electric and sustainable transport options, the e-Vehicles division of distributor Reesink UK, is home to innovative, award-winning, rapid-charge lithium-ion phosphate battery-powered passenger buggies and utility vehicles.

The enviromentally friendly fleet management journey is one nearly all turfcare customers are on in some shape or form, with buggies certainly at the forefront for golf clubs and leisure venues.

Darren brings 25 years of turfcare experience to the role and is a familiar face in golf. “When I realised I wasn’t going to make it as a golf pro, I delved deeper into alternative career options in the sector and I was amazed by the size and extent of it,” he says. “The opportunities, possibilities and options hooked me in.”

Specialising in sales early on, he says he’s visited “all golf clubs in the North of England” in his roles with Tacit Turf Equipment, Collier Turfcare and Allett Mowers, and it was his role with Eco Bunker that gave him his first experience of innovative and sustainable turfcare solutions.

“Through my role of Sales Manager for Eco Bunker I got a taste of working in this relatively new area and it sparked my interest, so when the role came up at Reesink e-Vehicles it instantly appealed. I could see how beneficial electric transport options were for the sector by then and I was eager for a challenge on a national level.

“To join a relatively new division brings the ambition to grow it. There’s a huge amount of potential within the dealer network and I can see the untapped areas of the market.”

The recruitment process for the role was competitive, exhaustive and essential to ensure the right candidate took on the role says Reesink’s Managing Director, Alastair Rowell: “This is one of the fastest growing sectors in the industry and a great opportunity to reach customers – new and existing – with our range of innovative solutions. Darren demonstrated he had the experience, insights and relationship management skills to continue the strong start for the division.”

Darren is now position and can be contact via Reesink head office on 01480 226800.

16/01/2025

ICL has launched Trophy XL®, a new turf herbicide from Corteva Agriscience that combines established herbicide technology with the innovative active ingredient Arylex™. Designed for managed amenity turf, Trophy XL offers targeted control of broad-leaved w**ds, including challenging species like Plantain and Clover.

Trophy XL is formulated to support turf professionals in managing persistent w**d issues effectively. Its advanced combination of active ingredients ensures robust control of a wide range of broad-leaved w**ds, across various climatic conditions.

• Selective herbicide: Broad spectrum for extensive w**d control
• Effective against persistent w**ds: Rapid and effective control of Plantain, Clover, and more.
• Cool-weather application: Robust control of actively growing w**ds in cooler weather
• Single treatment per year: Designed to fit into standard maintenance schedules.
• Low-odour formulation: More pleasant application experience

Trophy XL is an EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate) containing 280 g/L fluroxypyr, 12.5 g/L halauxifen-methyl (Arylex), and 12 g/L cloquintocet-mexyl as a safener. It is a post-emergence herbicide suitable for newly established or mature turf areas.

• Pack Size: 1 litre
• Coverage: 1.67 hectares per pack
• Application Rate: 0.6 L/ha (maximum 1 application per year)
• Use Period: 1st April to 30th September

For extended w**d control, ICL recommends integrating Trophy XL into a sequential programme with Praxys®, another selective herbicide. Used together, these products provide consistent w**d suppression throughout the season, supporting healthy, competitive turf.

Trophy XL will be available through ICL distributors starting in March. Please note that applications should not begin until April, in accordance with label restrictions. For more information or advice, contact your ICL representative or visit our website.

Always read the label and product information before use. “Trophy XL, Praxys, Arylex and Corteva are Trademarks of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliate companies” with “Trophy XL®, Praxys® and Arylex™ are Trademarks of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliate companies.

16/01/2025

STIHL has launched an exclusive promotion on its cutting-edge AP 500 S battery, the most powerful AP battery in the STIHL range. Until 30th July 2025, professional users purchasing two AP 500 S batteries will receive a third AP 500 S battery for free.

Compatible with all professional STIHL AP System tools, the 36V AP 500 S features advanced flat power laminate cells, doubling its service life to up to 2,400 charge cycles and offering a working lifespan of up to ten years. It also features cold start technology to allow working from temperatures up to -20 degrees Celsius.

As with all AP batteries, the AP 500 S provides constant power throughout the battery discharge. Smart electronics measure and compensate for voltage drops during use, meaning the typical drop in power which is common with Lithium-Ion batteries does not occur, providing petrol-like performance from the start to the end.

With 20% more capacity and longer operating time across all AP System tools, the AP 500 S adds only 200g in weight, allowing professionals to work longer without significantly increasing the system's overall weight.

Additionally, the AP 500 S has STIHL Connected built in, enabling users to track total discharge time and battery location for smarter fleet management.

16/01/2025

As part of a wider re-shuffle of their partner network, Redexim UK has announced an expansion of territory for George Browns Ltd. Having already added the IP postcode to its remit of the central and eastern regions in mid-2024, this has now been further consolidated with the incorporation of Essex and North London areas.

The extension of the George Browns Ltd area into Suffolk, Essex and North London presents a natural progression for the Redexim dealer, and the next stage of a longstanding partnership dating back to the 1980’s. With depots in Buckinghamshire, Essex, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, the knowledgeable team are well placed to exceed the requirements of customers across central and Eastern England and service many of the industry’s leading franchises – including the full natural and artificial machinery portfolio from Redexim.

On the news, Group Groundcare Sales Manager for George Browns Ltd Tim Mason commented, “We are very excited to be given this area expansion. Having enjoyed great success over the years, building trusted relationships with end users in our existing area, this move means we can offer our full core brand line up across all depots. We look forward to getting out and promoting a premier product that’s built to last within the fine turf industry.”

“This move is testament to the ongoing professionalism demonstrated by the George Browns Ltd team, their drive and their determination to deliver sales and industry-leading support” adds Paul Langford, Director of Commercial Operations for Redexim UK. “We are delighted to be working together even more closely in 2025 and are confident that the strength of our partnership and combined experience will be positive for customers and both parties.”

16/01/2025

Under a strategic marketing agreement covering the UK, Ireland and Europe, Wiedenmann turf equipment is available for purchase through John Deere dealerships.

Global machinery manufacturer John Deere and turf maintenance specialist Wiedenmann will continue to share technology and work on development projects together under the agreement which was established in 2021.

The agreement has been extended to provide all John Deere dealers with access to the ever-growing Wiedenmann range of market-leading specialist machinery for turf maintenance and regeneration.

John Deere Division Sales Manager for Golf and Turf, Chris Meacock, said: “This partnership is beneficial to turf customers who want to access Wiedenmann’s catalogue of products through John Deere’s extensive dealer network.

“Wiedenmann products are routinely used with John Deere machinery so we see this as a natural fit. Our dealers are able to offer the same great service they provide for John Deere products with Wiedenmann machinery.”

Wiedenmann UK Sales Manager, Michael James, said: “I welcome the opportunity to continue to grow our company’s sales by supplying John Deere users with turf maintenance and regeneration solutions. I look forward to demonstrating the benefits of our innovative range to new and existing customers moving forward.”

Wiedenmann will exhibit a Terra Spike SL6 deep aerator on the John Deere stand at this year’s BTME event, taking place next week. The machine will be attached to a 2038R tractor fitted with GPS. This high precision aerator package utilises John Deere Precision Turf Technology which increases productivity and sports turf quality.

The John Deere team will be available at stand 222 at BTME in Harrogate from 21-23 January to provide further information.

16/01/2025

Suståne Natural Fertiliser returns to BTME 2025 in its regular stand location, 170, showcasing the very best that one of the world’s largest producers and suppliers of organic and natural-based fertilisers has to offer

Suståne Natural Fertiliser returns to BTME 2025 in its regular stand location, 170, showcasing the very best that one of the world’s largest producers and suppliers of organic and natural-based fer…

15/01/2025

GroundsFest is launching the GroundsFest Academy, designed to provide free education for anyone working in groundscare and landscaping. By reinvesting profits from GroundsFest back into the industry, the Academy aims to boost education, nurture talent, and help bridge critical skills gaps.

The GroundsFest Academy offers a unique blend of theoretical and hands-on practical education, covering a wide range of essential topics. In its first year, the Academy will focus on key subjects such as drainage and irrigation, machinery maintenance, synthetic surfaces, line marking, and end-of-season renovations. These topics are just a taster of what the Academy has planned, with even more areas of expertise to be covered.

Participants will not only gain insights from some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the field but will also earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and certification, further enhancing their credentials and career prospects.

The GroundsFest Academy will see free educational days taking place at various accessible locations across the UK. Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a student eager to enhance your studies, the GroundsFest Academy has something for everyone.

This initiative is also valuable for organisations, companies and local authorities. By providing free, high-quality training, the Academy supports employers in developing their teams and filling critical skills gaps. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for students to gain industry-specific knowledge, helping them transition into the workforce with confidence.

GroundsFest has teamed up with Sports Turf Lecturer Bradley Tennant to lead the delivery of the Academy. Bradley brings years of industry experience and a passion for education.

“Education is key to the continued success and development of our industry,” says Bradley. “The GroundsFest Academy is an incredible opportunity for anyone in the industry to gain free access to valuable training. It’s about equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive, and I’m proud to be leading this initiative.”

“In many organisations, time and resources for training can be limited,” continues Bradley. “Through no fault of their own, senior management often lack the time or capacity to provide one-on-one training in essential skills and certain topics simply aren’t covered in traditional education pathways. The GroundsFest Academy addresses this gap by offering targeted training on subjects that matter most to professionals and employers alike.

“Whether you’re looking to advance your career, improve your team’s skills, or explore new areas of expertise, the GroundsFest Academy is here to help.”

For more information, please visit www.groundsfest.com

15/01/2025

One afternoon at the end of May 2025, Gerald Bruce will mow his final green, drive home, and take his cocker spaniels Archie and Maisie for a walk.

The following morning, for the first time in 39 years, and at the age of 62, he will no longer be the Head Greenkeeper at Berkhamsted Golf Club.

Gerald Bruce has announced his decision to retire this summer, and after almost four decades Berkhamsted’s unique estate, which includes one of England’s most prestigious golf courses, will no longer be cared for by the club’s passionate, marathon-running, Watford FC-loving greenkeeper.

Extraordinarily, in all this time Berkhamsted GC has never had temporary greens. Gerald Bruce and his devoted team have seen to that.

Bruce has prepared the golf course for three dozen Berkhamsted Trophy tournaments. In the early springtime each year, the club hosts over 100 of Britain’s most talented amateurs in the traditional season-opening 72-hole event. The 64th Berkhamsted Trophy in April 2025 will be the first since 1985 without Bruce’s involvement, and year after year the golf course’s unique, mysterious challenge has out-foxed legions of elite golfers.

“There isn’t a single weak hole at Berkhamsted” said Bruce. “Each year some of the best golfers in the country drive home after the Trophy and ask themselves, why couldn’t I take this course apart?

“Even though we have no bunkers, every hole here can beat you up and yet the golf course doesn’t look like it should be insanely hard. Willie Park, Harry C**t and most of all James Braid knew a thing or two, and we manage our hazards how the original architects put them together. There isn’t a single mound in an inappropriate position.

“This piece of land is totally and utterly unique, and in the early mornings it is one of the loveliest golf courses in the world. It has been a great honour to have been responsible for presenting it for our members and welcomed guests for such a long time.”

The club’s motto is ‘golf as nature intended’, and Bruce has ensured that Berkhamsted has never wavered from its duty of care over Hertfordshire’s largest expanse of natural heathland.

Dan Blesovsky, General Manager at Berkhamsted Golf Club, takes up the story. “The club will certainly not be the same without Gerald – he has steered us safely through so many changing times over the years. The foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in 2001, large-scale projects such as the complete new irrigation system which we installed in 2019, or our wonderful new short game area which we opened only last year, and of course the arrival of COVID-19 in 2020 have all presented us with fearsome challenges, but Gerald has always inspired his loyal team to face up to them in the most professional and dependable manner.”

Blesovsky continued: “We have been exceptionally fortunate to have had a man of Gerald’s calibre running the show, and under his guidance Berkhamsted is now one of the best-conditioned natural heathland golf courses in Great Britain.

“Clearly he will be a tough act to follow but now the search for Gerald’s successor must begin. We look forward to working with the next custodian of the Common, and to the new opportunities which this will surely bring!”

So after almost 40 years, and so many projects, what will give Bruce the most pride when he looks back upon his career?

After witnessing Ryder Cup winners such as Luke Donald and Major winners such as Sir Nick Faldo compete on its fairways, and seeing the golf club named in multiple England’s top 100 lists, the answer – typically of Bruce – is more humble, and true to the authentic nature of the golf course.

“In 2007 we created the Blue Course here at Berkhamsted” said Bruce. “We wanted to give some of our members who couldn’t hit the ball so far their own proper tees, presented to the same standard as the rest of the course, and measured so as to give them the same level of challenge as the one faced by the bigger-hitters off the back tees. To this day we maintain the Blue Course tees to the same standard as everywhere else, and I am proud that the Blue has been delighting all who play it for approaching twenty years.”

Bruce himself formerly played to a 2 handicap, and represented Norfolk at county many times through the 1980s. After four years at another English classic, Hunstanton Golf Club, Bruce came to Berkhamsted in January 1986 as assistant to Dick Bowey, the club’s then Head Greenkeeper. 18 months later Bruce ascended to the top job when Bowey retired.

“Like the Commodores song, I’m easy like a Sunday morning” said Bruce. “I can’t remember the last time I needed to set an alarm to get up. There aren’t many mornings when I don’t want to get up, and to come here half an hour before everybody else, and savour being at this place. It has definitely been my second home for a huge part of my life, and of course I will miss being here.”

Gerald and Julie became grandparents for the first time a few months ago, and with another grandchild now on the way he will soon have more time to enjoy life with his wife Julie, their children Hannah and Freddy, and their growing family. And, of course, the dogs.

“I am a family man through and through” said Bruce, “but Watford FC is my second family, I have held a season ticket there for decades. I love my football, and my running. I always do the Berkhamsted half-marathon: Archie and Maisie will make sure that I stay fit. I am looking forward to having a lot more time to enjoy the simple things in life, but the golf club will always be in my heart.

“It is a very special place.”

Dan Blesovsky finished: “Gerald is a credit to himself and his family, and all of us here at Berkhamsted Golf Club wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement.”

15/01/2025

Visit stand 126 at BTME to explore the innovative MM Golf range, designed to enhance every area of your golf course with high-quality, high-performing grass seed mixtures that support environmental goals

As the pressure grows on greenkeepers to deliver exceptional playing surfaces, MM Seed provides the tools to meet modern expectations while championing sustainable turf management.

14/01/2025

"As strange as it seems I do like winter … perhaps not when it rains, but because it is a time when we can complete projects working closely as a team and really push the course forward. Plus, the course always looks great with a nice sharp frost!"
Paul Law, course manager at South Staffordshire Golf Club

14/01/2025

Lister Wilder has reached an agreement with Novokraft AG to become the new exclusive UK importer for airter® – the world's only continuous and homogenously operating pneumatic soil aerator.

In an exciting time for the partnership, two brand new airter® machines are set to be unveiled to the UK market at BTME 2025, with the airter® neo and airter® trike on show on stand 642.

After more than three years in development, the airter® neo and airter® trike are set to revolutionise sports turf aeration, utilising high compressed air to not only break through surface compaction, but provide 100% biological and effective control of pests, root-damaging grubs and Tipula larvae (Leather Jackets).

The new airter® neo 12140 is equipped with 12 lances making it ideal for large golf greens and football pitches, which can be covered in less than three and a half hours. One of the largest models in the airter® range, it’s set to deliver high productivity without excess weight preventing any further, unnecessary compaction.

Designed for smaller areas such as golf greens, the airter® trike 8140 is an electrically driven, self-propelled unit featuring 8 lances for impressive aeration. Work is also underway which will see the airter® trike become the first autonomous model in the range.

The working depth on both machines can also now be quickly and easily adjusted, tool-free, directly on the unit to suit operations between 8cm and 20cm in the ground.

Commenting on their appointment, Sales & Hire Director for Lister Wilder Phill Hughes said, “We’re delighted to be partnering with Novokraft to bring the airter® to the UK. The benefits that the machines offer for aeration and water filtration are exceptional but add to that the reported reduction of Chafer grubs and Leather Jackets through regular use, we believe these machines will play a vital part for the future of sports turf management.”

“In Lister Wilder, Novokraft AG has a strong and trustworthy partner for the distribution and sale of our newly developed airter® machines, which will redefine the market for active, deep compaction relief” adds Eric Hardman, CEO of Novokraft AG.

More information on the new additions, and the full airter® range can be found at airter.com or by speaking to the Lister Wilder team at BTME 2025 in January, on stand 642.

14/01/2025

Hunter Grinders, part of the Howardson Group, is excited to announce its presence at BTME 2025, where the cutting-edge Jupiter ATI ‘All-in-One’ Grinder will be on display at stand 217

Hunter Grinders, part of the Howardson Group, is excited to announce its presence at BTME 2025, where the cutting-edge Jupiter ATI ‘All-in-One’ Grinder will be on display at stand 217.

13/01/2025

With a remit of defence and public open spaces, Gavin Jones is one of five companies that make up the wider Nurture Group. Helping the team to deliver maintenance contracts on Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites across the southwest are a fleet of multi-functional units from Trilo – the current compliment of three M8’s, one M10 and one S12 adding to a long list of reliable performance delivered by Trilo machines for over a decade.

Andy Mighall has been the Regional Manager for the southwest for the last 14 years and explains why the company comes back to Trilo time and time again. “We’ve run blowers, SG400’s and SU40’s in the past and where they would have primarily been purchased for leaf clearance, the newer units give us the multi-functionality to conduct tasks year-round” he explains. “In our experience, there’s no other machines out there that combine the versatility and reliability we get from Trilo.”

The current fleet was procured over a two-year period from supporting dealers Lister Wilder, and now reside with teams based at five of the largest MOD sites across the region. “From October to March they’re utilised for leaf clearance, which is incredibly quick and efficient compared to alternative methods. Our new units offer the ability to control the Wanderhose from the cab which saves someone having to operate it manually and now frees that person up to do other tasks.”

Trilo’s Multipurpose (M) range enables the swift switching between shafts to conduct multiple maintenance tasks, all with one machine, a feature which Gavin Jones utilise to the full! Andy continues, “We additionally purchased the scarifier and flail shafts which means that come the summer we can use the Trilo’s not only for site clearance and collection of arisings from large area grass cutting, but also to conduct those cut and collection tasks and/or scarification on areas such as the airfields.”

“Together with great efficiency and build quality, something we’ve also always had with Trilo is great back-up support from Listers and Vanmac’s Jeremy Vincent. On the delivery of the newest machine, Jeremy delivered full installation and familiarity training which means every operator has the knowledge and confidence to get the very best out of each machine.”