GROUNDSKEEPING
RESULTS OF TWO YEAR
MOWER STUDY
A two year study in the
US in the landscaper
and contractor market,
on commercial mowing
reported typical
productivity savings on
average of 20%-25%.
The study conducted by
manufacturer Walker
Mowers compared four
of their different mower
styles against 18 popular competitive machines across
four properties to represent the diversity of daily
commercial mowing.
Landscapers and Contractors can check for
themselves the typical savings they can expect to
make using a Walker mower by visiting the website,
thewalkeradvantage.com/calculator and take part in
the two step productivity calculator.
Leading by design
Turf Aerators
Turf / Sod Cutters
• Exceptional Traction & Cutting Ability
• Low Operator Hand Arm Vibrations
• 12 - 24 inch Sod Cutting Widths
Soil / Core Collector
• Hugs Contours for Clean Collection
• For Groundsman Aerators, Turf
Tractors and other aerators
• Solid or Hollow Coring Tines
• Proven Reliability & Performance
• Consistent Depth to 5” Depth
Tractor Aerators
• Core and Collect in one Pass
• Fast Coverage
• Clean Collection with No Smearing
Walker Mowers UK offer a free on site demonstration of
their out front zero turn machine
www.walkermowers.co.uk
to book your free demonstration.
Versatile
Reliable
Performance...
Tel : +44(0) 28 2766 7049
[email protected]
www.groundsmanindustries.com
GKB DELIVER SPECIFICALLY ADAPTED 4FT TOPAIR FOR HARROW SCHOOL
THE WORKER IS KING, MACHINES THAT MEET THE EXACT EXPECTATIONS AND DEMANDS OF THE CUSTOMER
GKB Machines Operations Manager for UK & Ireland,
Tom Shinkins has recently delivered a Topair to
Harrow School to assist the team of 11 ground staff
and golf wardens improve and maintain both the
quality and playability of every pitch/course and
outdoor sports surfaces at the school.
Mike Kemmett, Grounds Manager of Harrow School
explains, “I initially tried the 6ft machine, and
although this was great on the pitches and outfields,
I wanted something slightly more compact so I could
use on the golf course greens and tees to help combat
the grubs with the removal of many products, this
disc slicing actions would mean I can slit the greens
very regularly to help fight against pest damage with
minimal surface disruption and perform very quickly,
so Tom built the machine like for like but in a 4ft
version.”
Surrounded by 320 acres of sports fields ranging from
AstroTurf pitches to a 9-hole golf course there
GRA
SEE
is plenty for the groundsmen at Harrow School to be
looking after. The modified Topair provides versatility
and reliability to the teams’ daily maintenance
program, the perfect addition to the family of GKB
machines already purchased by Harrow School.
“The machines are probably the best built on the
market, and what swings it for me is that the cost
of parts should they ever need replacing are very
reasonably priced” Mike adds.
Alongside build quality at a reasonable cost, both in purchase and running costs, GKB Machines
pride themselves on customer service and developing machines to meet the exact expectations
and demands of the customer. For more on GKB Machines, please visit www.gkbmachines.com or
contact Tom Shinkins on 07495 883617.
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