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Market Report: Garden & Grounds Care Latest products Camon grounds care range increases Tracmaster, which manufactures the Camon range of grounds care equipment, will give pride of place on its Saltex stand to its new BCS Professional Mulching Mower. It has an 80cm cutting deck and is designed for heavy-duty cutting and clearing tasks on difficult terrain. An automatic blade brake is incorporated, and mobility is enhanced by two pivoting castor wheels at the front that can be easily retracted. The stand line-up for Saltex, which runs from 2-4 September at Windsor Racecourse, will also include Camon rotavators and cultivators, a new self-propelled turf cutter, stone burier, lawn aerator, chippers and shredders, a trencher, stump grinder and a post hole borer. BCS Crusader power scythes and two-wheel tractors will also be displayed. T 01444 247689 Cumbrian hirer takes Takeuchi mini Takeuchi reports that one of the first customers for its new TB235 mini excavator, which was officially launched at SED, is a Cumbrian hirer. Keswick-based Stan Crozier Plant Hire has added the machine to its fleet for grounds work and excavation tasks. “The 3.5 tonne machine is very powerful and its compact dimensions enable it to get into tight places,” says Stan Crozier. “Its roomy cab makes a big difference when working all day.” The TB235, which features a larger, tilted dozer blade compared with its predecessor, the TB135, comes with a quick-release front window for ventilation, or air conditioning is available as an option. The machine will be displayed on Takeuchi’s Saltex stand. Recently, Stan Crozier has added another ‘plant’ dimension to his business. His daughter, Alison, is a qualified horticulturalist who can design and build landscaped gardens, as well as giving advice to customers on machinery required for the ground work. T 01706 657722 TCP trio set for Saltex Taylor Construction Plant’s (TCP) Hi-T500 tracked dumper is narrow enough to fit through a standard doorway, and hydraulic lift enables the bucket to tip straight into a skip without the need for ramps or scaffold boards. The machine will be on show at Saltex, together with the Hi-C40 compact crusher, which has similar dimensions and can produce output material of 20-70mm in size. The company will also feature its Ecolite lighting tower, designed to use up to 80% less fuel compared with similar machines. It incorporates ceramic metal halide lamps, configured to provide better colour definition in low light and to reduce glare. T 01621 850777 Take Courage from Lombardini Lombardini, part of the Kohler group, will unveil two new Kohler engine models at Saltex next month. The Courage XT-6 and XT-7 are rated at 3.5 and 4.5hp respectively and feature an overhead valve configuration designed for efficient combustion and optimum performance. For robustness, commercial grade cast iron cylinder liners are incorporated, together with a forged crankshaft, to enable them to withstand heavy loading, such as when used on lawnmowers operating in demanding conditions. A wide fuel tank opening facilitates refuelling. Oxford-based Lombardini UK is responsible for the complete Kohler range in the UK and Eire. T 01865 793299 JCB launches out-front mower JCB’s comprehensive Saltex display will include its two most recent introductions that have now entered full production, namely the FM30 out-front mower and the Groundhog 4x4 utility vehicle. The former is available with 1.5 and 1.8m rotary decks, or with a 1.4m wide twin-flail deck that is claimed to be able to cut high scrub in one pass. Its front hammer flails cut the grass and the rear flails provide a mulching effect. JCB says the flail deck’s performance enables it to be used for cutting areas like sports fields, as well as highway verges and banks. The mower itself is powered by a diesel engine and has two-range hydrostatic transmission. The Groundhog 4x4 utility vehicle has a 26hp diesel engine and has a top speed of 31mph. It has CVT four-wheel drive transmission with high and low ranges, with all-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and independent suspension at each wheel. The machine can carry and tow 500kg loads simultaneously, and the user can fold down or remove the sides and rear of the cargo deck for awkward loads. T 01889 590312 GenQuip Roadhog on show GenQuip believes its recently launched Roadhog motorised welfare unit is ideal for use by landscapers and mobile grounds care teams working in remote locations. It can be driven to site and is immediately ready to use, to provide Health & Safety compliant facilities for either three or seven people. The self-contained unit is available as a converted Renault or Ducati van. Power comes from an up-rated integral 12V electrical system, and the vehicle includes a flushing WC, washing and microwave cooking facilities, a fresh water tank and a drying area. The Roadhog will be on GenQuip’s Saltex stand, along with other static and mobile welfare units from its range. T 01639 777028 Strong demand for Seddons tracked dumpers Seddons (Plant & Engineers) reports strong demand from national and local independent hirers for its compact tracked dumpers, manufactured in association with Honda. PSM Plant & Tool Hire Centres, based in Kent, has several in its fleet. “It was the best thing we did getting Honda TD500 High Lifts,” says Michael Barton, Hire Manager. “We hire them to railway contractors for track sides and bank work, DIY customers needing equipment to overcome access problems, and landscapers”. Plantool Hire Centres, which has six outlets in the Midlands, offers its tracked dumpers with a mini excavator as a cost-effective package. “We achieve a better hire rate for both items,” claims Managing Director Rodger Webb. “The High Lift version is excellent value for money and quieter than diesel equivalents.” A-Plant and Speedy also offer the machines, which feature hydrostatic drive and rubber tracks for traction with minimal ground disturbance. At only 680mm wide it fits through a standard doorway, and a discharge height of up to 1220mm enables the TD500HL to tip its maximum 500kg payload into skips. T 01204 854600 Hayter’s tough triples Hayter says that its LT324 triple mower can be found in the fleets of several grounds care equipment hirers that serve local authorities and contractors. The four-wheel drive machine has a 2120mm cutting width and is designed to give easy access to key components for regular maintenance tasks. The rear axle assembly incorporates a steering shock load protection system that helps to prevent damage when climbing kerbs or working in rough terrain. Other Hayter mowers appropriate for the hire market include the TM549 and TM749 five and seven unit trailed gang mowers, and the Condor 762mm professional pedestrian rotary. T 0800 781 7155 Bomag to highlight compaction range Bomag’s single direction plates can be used for compacting small areas of soil or stone and for bedding-in block paving. The range includes eight machines from 49-150kg with a choice of petrol or diesel engines. At Saltex, the company will promote the Economiser option that is available on three reversible plate models, including the 375kg 45/55 D. The system gives a real-time read out of the actual state of compaction under the machine whilst it is in operation. Bomag says this can save time and fuel consumption by up to 25%, as well as reducing exhaust emissions. It can also lower exposure to HAV. Single drum vibratory rollers and tandem rollers will also be on display. T 01622 716611 Expanded range from Makita New additions to Makita’s Outdoor Power Equipment range include the EBH341R back-pack brushcutter that is powered by a 33.5cc 4-stroke low-noise, low-emission petrol engine. Also new is the GSE2400 electric shredder, which has a 240V motor and features slow-speed cylinder rotation for low noise output. The manufacturer has also introduced two 18V cordless chainsaws powered by Lithium-Ion batteries. They have cutting capacities of 115mm and weigh only 2.5kg. Makita offers three petrol disc cutters with 30, 35 and 40cm blade diameters, which are suitable for landscaping tasks such as laying paving slabs for patio areas or the bases of sheds, as well as for cutting material for building borders, driveways or rockeries. The DPC6410 model is available with an optional trolley to facilitate transportation. T 01908 211678 Giant Spider from Ransomes Jacobsen Now available from Ransomes Jacobsen is a larger version of its Spider remote controlled mower, designed for cutting steep banks and slopes or other areas with difficult access. The Spider II can tackle 55? gradients and its four blades provide a 1.23m cutting width, giving greater output. The original machine can negotiate 40? slopes and has a 0.8m cutting width. Both models are operated via a radio handset with a range of 50m. T 01473 270000 Datatag achieves Cesar milestone On its stand at Saltex, Datatag will give details of its Construction Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (Cesar), the anti-theft initiative that recently had the 10,000th machine added to its database. Originally proposed by the Plant Theft Action Group, Cesar is officially supported by the Home Office and the Association of Police Officers. Protected plant and equipment has covert and visible markings to deter theft and aid identification. Machine details are stored on a database that can be accessed quickly by police, helping speed recovery in the event of theft. Manufacturers that fit Cesar include Terex, JCB, Hanix, Bomag, Doosan and Manitou. T 0845 0700 440 GreenMech launches compact chipper GreenMech has launched a new compact chipper, the GMR-100, which will be featured on the company’s stand at Saltex. Measuring only 720mm wide, the machine can be pushed or towed through areas of narrow access so that the operator can use it easily in situ. The infeed chute measures 550 by 435mm to facilitate loading of hedge and shrub trimmings, and the machine can process material of up to 100mm diameter with a throughput of up to 5m3/hour. The chipping process is carried out by two reversible blades that can be re-sharpened, and these are mounted on a steel drum that is powered by a Briggs & Stratton 14hp V-twin Vanguard engine. The GMR-100 weighs less than 200kg and can be pushed into the back of a van or loaded onto a trailer for quick transportation. T 01789 400044 Hanix mini offers more support Hanix will launch its new H08D mini excavator later in 2008. It is the second model in the ‘D’ series of machines, following the launch earlier this year of the HR55DR, and weighs 870kg with a canopy. The machine, which was previewed at SED, has been ergonomically designed in response to market feedback. Side console joysticks enable the operator to lean back in the seat for better lumbar support, and this arrangement also gives more legroom. The track width can be reduced hydraulically to 750mm to enable access through doorways, and then extended to the full 950mm width for maximum stability in operation. The H08D also features a two-way switch on the power take-off to allow attachments to be fitted such as a post hole borer. T 0161 335 2330 High-performance Husqvarna line-up Husqvarna’s Professional Outdoor Products line-up, which will be on show at Saltex, includes the AR19 aerator, which is designed to be able to make tight turns and can treat up to 2300m2 hour. The 327 Rx is a lightweight brushcutter that incorporates the manufacturer’s E-Tech II engine, which has been developed to reduce emissions without affecting performance. The company’s chainsaw range includes the 450e series featuring X-Torq engines, which are designed to reduce fuel consumption by 20% and emission levels by 60%. The chain tension can be set without tools and an easy-start system is incorporated. Husqvarna’s K750 disc cutter can be used for cutting paving slabs and other hard landscaping materials. DualCharge engine technology is used to enhance fuel economy and to reduce levels of vibration and emissions. T 01453 820300 Terex launches latest dumper Making its debut on the Terex stand at Saltex will be the TA2SH compact dumper, the latest addition to the TA2 family of 2-tonne machines and the first hydrostatic version to be introduced. This swing-tip model is also the initial low-discharge machine to be launched. Also on show will be the high-discharge, swivel-tip TA2SE and the TA2E, a high-discharge forward-tip unit with manual transmission. The manufacturer will also preview its new PT-30, PT-60 and PT-80 compact tracked loaders, weighing 1500, 2880 and 4070kg respectively. Their low ground pressure characteristics make them suitable for a wide range of landscaping, forestry and grounds care applications all year round, and the machines feature a suspended undercarriage that is designed to enhance stability and to increase track life. T 02476 339400 Cautrac well on track Cautrac, which has outlets in Colchester and Bolton, is the sole UK and Eire importer of Morooka and Yamaguchi tracked dumpers, which have payloads ranging from 500kg to 11 tonne across a total of 16 models. The company also directly supplies TrackBarrow rubber tracked dumpers that are designed for applications where ground disturbance has to be kept to an absolute minimum, such as in wet conditions when conventional wheeled dumpers would create ruts. Morooka and Yamaguchi machines feature 'rocking bogey' undercarriages for maximum traction, particularly on gradients, and very low ground pressure. Cautrac also offers the Bavtrac micro concrete crusher, manufactured by Digbits, for the on-site production of hardcore from broken bricks, concrete and rock. Incorporating a Yamaguchi tracked undercarriage, it is only 720mm wide and enables access to work areas with limited space. The Cautrac line-up, which will be on show at Saltex, also includes the Komplet range of crushers and recycling machinery. T 01206 273111 Muck Truck launches new vacuum Muck Truck’s eponymous compact dumper will be shown at Saltex, together with a new vacuum attachment designed for better collection and easier emptying. Powered by a Honda 5.5hp engine, the machine has four-wheel drive with four forward gears and reverse. Payload capacity is 250kg and the skip can be removed quickly and replaced with a flat bed. Other attachments available include double wheels for soft terrain, T 0845 838 5480 Allett’s tough Buffalos Allett Mowers, which was acquired by Turfmech Machinery last year, offers the Buffalo range of walk-behind mowers, available with cutting widths of 510, 610, 686 and 864mm. Featuring large diameter mowing cylinders, the three smallest machines are designed to cope with long, wet grass and to work at low engine speeds to reduce vibration. They can also be specified with wheels in place of the rear roller, enabling them to cut grass up to 200mm high. The biggest Buffalo in the range, which will be on show at Saltex, has a light footprint and is suitable for mowing football pitches and formal lawns where compaction has to be avoided. T 01889 272095 Chipper attachment from Bobcat Bobcat has launched the new 8B wood chipper attachment for its skid steer, compact tracked and all-wheel steer loaders. It is designed to reduce wood waste, branches and other green material by a factor of 10 to 1. The chute has a 230mm-wide opening and the machine can continuously chip branch sizes of up to 130mm using four reversible and replaceable cutters. The attachment, which will be displayed on Bobcat’s stand at Saltex, incorporates an automatic hydraulic feed system, which includes speed control and a load sensing mechanism. A remote control system allows the operator to start or stop the loader's engine and the chipper rotation when standing beside the implement. T 020 8723 0161 Efco scarifiers from Emak Emak UK, which supplies Efco grounds care equipment, has launched two lawn scarifiers designed to be robust enough for hire industry usage. The AG 40 R45 has a 40cm operating width with fixed spikes and has a 160cc petrol engine. The heavier duty AG 50 H60, which has a 160cc Honda engine, offers a 50cm cutting width and has floating spikes. Constructed on heavy-duty tubular frames with steel decks, the machines feature a height adjustment system that retains the selected setting so that the unit can be operated with the same configuration when T 01543 687660 Executive Hire News › Archives › August 2008 › Market Report › Latest products
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