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Trailers Brian James plant trailer: 14ft x 6ft, twin axle
Ifor Williams GX84 trailer: 8ft x 4ft, GW: 2700kg, twin axle Ifor Williams GX105 trailer: 10ft x 5ft, GW: 3500kg, twin axle Ifor Williams GD126 trailer: 12ft x 6ft, twin axle
Indespension trailer: 12ft x 5.6ft, GW: 2600kg, twin axle Elston trailer: 10ft x 5ft, twin axle
Marshall Tipping Trailer: 3 tonne, drop-sides, lights, brake Marston Tipping Trailer: 2m x 1.25m
The 18th hole - stunning presentation from such a small team
mown throughout the season at 12mm, and fairways are kept between 14mm-18mm dependent on growth patterns and staffing levels.” “Myself and Rob do all the
agronomic tasks as we are the only ‘greenkeepers’ at the course. When coring and/or topdressing takes place, staff from the caravan park come to assist.” “As the photos show, we are
in a very picturesque part of the country, so presentation of the course is an important factor. This season due, to the application of fertiliser on the course and ideal growing conditions, it has taken a lot of mowing, overtime and applications of plant growth regulators to get the presentation back on track!” “We spray, when necessary,
for leatherjackets, worms in March and November, weeds in April and May and again in July and August,” Alan explains. “Fusarium and Anthracnose are the main disease issues on the greens, but in recent years, probably due to better cultural practices, they haven’t been as significant.” “Our biggest problem is
rabbits; they are a major issue at present. We try to control them with some shooting, but there’s not much else we can do.”
Alan maintains that the most
important part of the golf course is the environment that it sits in and the wide ranging habitats the course provides. “Many golf clubs need to understand the importance of these habitats and the flora and fauna found, before messing
with them,” he expounds. Asked about the state of our
industry, Alan is typically forthright. “It varies nationwide. Many courses in my area [north west England] don’t have waiting lists anymore and joining fees are a thing of the past so, unfortunately, they are battling each other for members. My own course probably wouldn’t exist if it hadn’t found a buyer. Greenkeeping staff seem to be the first to go when a course suffers financial problems. A recent statistic from the charity Perennial showed groundsmen and greenkeepers were the biggest section of the horticultural industry coming for help from the charity.” “Many members at golf clubs don’t understand or aren’t interested in the amount of effort that goes into producing the surfaces they get to play on. And, whilst a lot has been achieved through various organisations, and many clubs treat their greens staff with the respect they deserve, you will still get the element who just see us as grass cutters. I believe every club needs to do more to raise our profile.” It doesn’t take much reading
between the lines to realise that Alan suffers huge frustrations in his work. Staffing levels are inadequate and decisions appear to be made without his input. Yet, to his and his small team’s eternal credit, the course is presented to the highest possible standard they can achieve.
Ride-On Tractor Mowers
John Deere X748: 48” RD deck, 4WD, HST - choice of 2 John Deere X740: 54” SD deck, low-tip coll. - choice of 2 John Deere X495: 48” SD deck, 2WD, HST - choice of 2 John Deere 355D: 48” SD/Mulch, 2WD, diesel - 1738hrs John Deere GX355: 48” SD deck, 2WD, diesel - 901hrs John Deere X320: 48” SD deck, 2WD, petrol - 195hrs John Deere L107: 42” SD deck, 2WD, petrol - 197hrs Stiga Villa 16: 37” front mount deck, 15hp B&S, 2WD
Ride-On Out Front Rotary Mowers Ferris IS1500Z: 44” RD deck, 19hp, 2WD, HST drive - choice of 2 John Deere 1445: 60” SD deck, FULL CAB, Yr 2006 - 2126hrs John Deere 1445: 62” RD deck, 31hp, 4WD - choice of 4 John Deere 1565: 62” RD deck, 38hp, 4WD, FULL CAB - 1044hrs John Deere 1600T: 128” cutting width, 64hp, canopy - choice of 3 John Deere 997 Zero Turn Mower: 60” width of cut, 30hp - 291hrs John Deere F1145: 60” Trimax flail deck, 28hp - 1744hrs Ransome HR6010 Batwing mower - choice of 2
John Deere 2500: 22” 11 blade units, smooth tyres - 2881hrs John Deere 2653A, 26” 8 blade units, spiral rollers, rear scrapers - 2534hrs
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Scag Z Cat Zero Turn Mower: 36” RD deck, 19hp petrol, 2WD, HST - 667hrs £2,250 Ride-On Cylinder Mowers
John Deere 2500A: 22” 11 blade units c/w: brushes, grass boxes - 3144hrs £5,000 John Deere 2653A: 3WD, grass box kits - choice of 3
John Deere 3225C: 5 x 7 blade units,
r.roller brushes, 38hp, 4WD - 2217hrs £8,000 John Deere 3235B: 5 x 8 blade ESP units, 38hp, 4WD - 2691hrs John Deere 3235B: 22” 8 blade units, 35hp, 4WD, FULL CAB - 2708hrs Hayter LT324 Triple: 10” fixed heads, 6 blade units, 4WD - choice of 5 Hayter T424: 30” units, 6 blade (one with cab) - choice of 2
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John Deere 900 Triple: 30” fixed heads, 28hp, 4WD, HST drive - 1129hrs Jacobsen G Plex: 2 x set of greens units & 1 x set of scarifying units Roberine 900 Triple: 30” fixed heads, 28hp, 4WD, HST - choice of 2
Attachments / Accessories John Deere TC125 debris collector: 1.25m sweeping width Lewis Land Lord 300s back hoe for compact tractor Hardi Sprayer: 6m spray boom width, 200l tank, D600 pump Green-Tek Aero Quick: 1.5m slitter c/w: extra set of slitters John Deere 72” rotary deck - to fit 4000 series tractor Pro-Seed Overseeder: 1.1m working width, Sarel roller
Wessex RC150 Rotovator: 1.5m working width, req. min. 25hp tractor Green-Tek Greens Groomer: 6ft working width, mounts to 3pt linkage 6ft Sweeping brush - Hydraulic angling Ransomes Trailed Gangs: 3 set, wheel driven Ransomes Trailed Gangs: 3 set, wheel driven STM Super Flail 52: 52” front mounted flail mower
Kubota Rotovator: 40” working width, c/w: new tines, req. min. 20hp tractor Kilworth post knocker
Kubota pallet forks: Max. 1000kg load
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