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PRODUCT UPDATE
The Major VD500 Leaf Collector features a galvanised main deck
and stainless steel mud guards on a high speed suspension axle. The
machine is powered by an 18HP engine. The 9” diameter hose is 20ft
The versatile flail collector
allowing the operator ease of use.The Major VD400 Leaf Collector is a
Making one machine do several jobs has become more important
portable leaf collector and offers multiple accessories. The scroll
as local authority budgets are squeezed. Scarification helps to
shaped housing reduces the noise level to a value lower than
rejuvenate turf by removing thatch and encouraging new root
competitors’ machines and ensures compliance with legislation. This
growth, but is, by its nature, seasonal. The latest generation of flail
is a compact and powerful machine with an easy start engine and a
collectors will pick up the debris, and can be used with different tools
quality paint finish.
to perform a variety of tasks year round.Ryetec’s Professional flail
mower/scarifier collector range is supplied with both paddle flails for
SWEEPERS
grasscutting and with scarifying flails for multi-purpose use, and can
New for 2010, Wiedenmann’s turf sweeper is designed to be used
be easily adjusted for the chosen scarifying depth. An access door
on virtually any grass surface and is particularly suited to open spaces,
gives easy access for swapping blades and for cleaning the machine
fairways and parkland where leaves and litter have gathered, says the Wiedenmann
after use. Models are available with ground tip and high tip, in 1.2, 1.6
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and 1.8m working widths.“A recent addition is a parallelogram
grass cuttings, so is an ideal machine for those looking for a very tidy
tipping frame which positions the weight of the hopper further
finish. Wiedenmann UK Sales Manager, Chas Ayres, says: “The RK 120z’s robust design, reliability and operating economy, says the company.
forward for an easier tip with smaller tractors,” explains Ryetec’s
mission is to remove everything that could spoil or damage the grass. “The G1can be powered by a compact tractor 18hp or above which
Mark Harrison. “When used on the Professional it makes for a lighter
enables it to tackle pedestrian areas, squares and shopping malls machine and doesn’t affect the tractor’s stability. The design, which
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without the risk of compromising surface structures and its working was originally conceived for the Mini models to enable the smallest
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width of just 160cm to 190cm enables it to access narrow entrances tractors to handle high tip collectors, also makes tipping to 1.8m a
and pathways. The latest model has very low noise levels and a highly more affordable option.”The Mini range comes into its own on
efficient dust damping system that makes it ideal for residential and restricted areas such as golf greens and tees and cricket wickets, and
commercial areas alike,” says STM’s Bridget Richards. The non-vacuum it can now be fitted with a front roller to help follow ground
system is operated by a direct in-feed principle, said to create a more contours. Working widths are from 1.0 to 1.6m, and tractor
environmentally friendly machine, with maximum performance whilst requirement is from 15hp.
maintaining low maintenance costs.The Wasp G1 is available with
optional frame steering, allowing offsetting in both directions and
front-mounted kerb brush, for difficult to access areas. STM also
markets the Wasp G2 for large area sweeping requirements.
Bobcat offers a wide selection of sweepers, brooms and related
attachments for use on its skid-steer, compact tracked and all wheel
steer loaders. Bobcat sweeper attachments will sweep, collect and
dump dirt in both forward and reverse directions. The attachments
are designed for cleaning and sweeping roads, pathways, driveways,
car parks and pavements.Sweepers are equipped with a reversible
A sweeping arm with four separate brushes agitates deposited cutting edge that helps to loosen caked-on mud from the ground and
clippings or debris and sweeps them towards the large collecting the attachment’s polypropylene bristles deposit dirt and other debris
container. The spent air from the machine’s power take off is recycled, in a hopper from which the dumped material can be spread evenly
Ryetec
being redirected downwards to produce a vigorous airflow that blows across a site, said particularly useful for landscaping projects.
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the debris effectively into the container and makes sure everything is
swept cleanly from the surface,” “The four brushes are equally spaced
Wiedenmann’s Super 500 can be used for sweeping, leaf
around the drum so the whole operation is conducted steadily and
collection, verticutting or flail mowing, depending on the
smoothly. Because the brushes can be easily adjusted, simple
attachments employed. It is said to produce a high airflow which
realignment prevents excess wear so they don’t need frequent
ensures collected material is well compacted in the 2500 litre hopper.
replacing.” “Another neat aspect,” Chas Ayres continues, “is that the
The airflow of the exhaust is driven downwards minimising noise and
machine’s draw bar is responsive to sharp turns, making it easy to turn
dust, important if working in noise sensitive areas such as schools,
in tight situations and to reverse into awkward spots. Emptying is
hospitals or residential areas. A 2.1 metre high dump facility on the
straightforward - a lever change prompts the rear half of the container
CHD model allows for easy tipping into bins and trailers. The
to fold, lift and automatically empty the funnel-shaped container.”The
container lifts via a parallel system, with the hopper rotating to allow
RK 120z has a 1.2m working width and 1.6 cu.m container capacity,
complete discharge of the collected material. Working depth can be
and is suitable for tractors 15 hp and above.
set easily and quickly from -20 mm right up to 150 mm. “The
Sisis offers two sizes of sweeper collector. The Litamisa is a tractor
parallelogram guided head is designed to ensure that implements
mounted sweeper and collector with working width of 1.83m for use
maintain an optimal working position at all times. This is a key safety
on golf fairways, parkland and playing fields. “The hard wearing brushes
advantage as its floating head ensures a clean pass over undulating
are driven by the tractor pto and the high tip hopper can be emptied
ground,” says Wiedenmann’s Chas Ayres.
without the operator leaving the tractor seat, directly into trailer or
Bobcat
Wiedenmann has introduced a super contour following kit. This
skip, to a height of 150cm,” says the company’s Jane Bayley.For more
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comprises a multiple roller which fits inside the rotor drum, bringing
restricted areas, the Sisis Litamina is a compact pto driven sweeper for
the anti scalp wheels closer to the centre of the rotor drum so they
efficient collection of all turf debris. “Easily adjustable brushes drive Bobcat’s sweeper attachment range covers sweeping widths from
follow contours more accurately.There is also an optional floating
the debris into a large capacity hopper. The Litamisa is three-point 1120 to 2130 mm and bucket capacities from 0.19 to 0.52 cu.m. A
rear axle which allows the Super 500 to follow undulating terrain
linkage mounted with a single acting, hydraulic tipping facility. Two gutter brush attachment can be fitted to the larger sweepers to clean
more easily. Other options include a front roller to help reduce the
widths are available, 1.2 and 1.5m.” drains, kerbsides and the base of walls. Large metal bristles are used
chances of scalping and in-cab remote control to allow the operator
The Wasp G1 street sweeper distributed by Simon Tullett to produce a thorough cleaning action and the brush is mounted on a
to activate the head unit lift and lower, hopper lift and hopper tip.
Machinery is a firm favourite for parks and grounds care, due to its heavy, tube-constructed steel arm.
ST Sweeper
circle6 Tractor mounted PTO driven sweeper.
circle6 Suitable for grass cuttings, leaves, litter and
earth cores.
circle6 Nylon brush with replaceable sections.
circle6 Available in 1.2m and 1.5m working widths.
circle6 Optional gulley brush.
circle6 Manual or hydraulic tipping.
circle6 Reliable after sales parts and service.
Kilworth Machinery Ltd
T: 01530 412 690 F: 01530 560 002
E: sales@kilworthmachinery.co.uk W: www.kilworthmachinery.co.uk
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