LEGISLATION - STAYING AHEAD
Kyoeisha UK has added the Baroness LM2700 to its range. A mid-weight four- wheel drive fairway mower, the LM2700 cuts a 277cm (9ft) swathe via five nine bladed cylinder cutting units powered by a Kubota V2203-M four cylinder 32.7kW diesel engine.
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Staying ahead of changing legislation seems to be a never ending task these days and it's difficult ensuring compliance says Course Care MD David Mears
As far as everyone in turf maintenance is concerned, the ‘hot’ topics are Waste Management, Pollution Prevention, Water Regulations and Use and Storage of Fuel. Waste Management is essential, (see
The new XUV 850D 4x4 Gator utility vehicle from John Deere has a 24hp (850cc) liquid-cooled, three-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine which is the most powerful and quickest accelerating in its class, with the fastest top speed at 30mph (in high range). Advanced clutching ensures smooth power delivery and engine braking assistance from the dual range constantly variable transmission. Also new from John Deere is the 31hp 2720 compact tractor, the largest model available in the company’s small chassis range, which also includes the 24hp 2320 and 26hp 2520
models. Based on the same platform as the 2520, the 2720 offers a higher power to weight ratio, with a lower rated speed of 2500rpm also providing lower noise and vibration levels. Even lower noise levels can be achieved with the tractor's new optional cab, which has a rating of 85dB(A) at the driver’s ear.
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STMs new remote controlled RoboFlail has been designed to accept three different cutting systems, the Humus safety deck, the ESM Verti flail and the SCAG rotary deck. This enables the RoboFlail to cut in the worst conditions and also in parkland for a finer finish with the SCAG rotary head. A 25hp Kawasaki engine provides excellent power and performance, helping the unit to reach speeds of 10 kph (6 mph) and capable of cutting up to 5000 m2
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Hazardous Waste Directive (HWD, Council Directive 91/689/EC) and The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005), and should be entrusted to registered professionals. Dedicated containers should be provided for each and all of your waste streams; oil (including catering), filters, chemical packaging, aerosols, workshop waste, batteries, fluorescent tubes and WEEE items.These containers should be uplifted and replaced with fresh ones at each collection visit. Should waste oil quantities be large, then a purpose designed waste oil bank can be purchased (sizes are from 350 litres). Responsible waste management has a distinct link to; Pollution Prevention and Fuel Storage. In England, the Oil Storage Regulations will affect you if you store more than 200 litres of oil (and that includes diesel and petrol) outside above ground. In Scotland the regulations are tighter and affect you if you store oil regardless of volume. So, in essence, these regulations affect pretty well all of us. Responsible storage means installing the latest fully bunded diesel tanks or stations, preferably with bund alarms and electronic contents gauges. To prevent any risk of pollution, the ideal place for storage would be on a dedicated section of washpad to ensure all pollutants are directed to a water recycling system, reed bed and/or separator. Chemical and petrol storage can also be sited on the same area. Sump Pallets should be used for storage of oil barrels and other oil containers inside buildings with spill kits deployed. The Environment Agency has produced PPGs (Pollution Prevention Guidelines) covering the above in depth; www.environment-
agency.gov.uk/business/444251/444731/ppg/. These are often updated, so it’s worth visiting to check you have the latest information. Use of Rebated Fuel. It is worth mentioning that HM Revenue & Customs have recently issued Brief 42/08 regarding the use of rebated fuel in grass cutting vehicles. This is intended to help users of this fuel (commonly called Red Diesel) decide whether they should run on red or white diesel. Compliance with Schedule 1 of the Hydrocarbons Oil Duties Act 1979 is required and it is recommended that you check. Download the brief at
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brief4208.htm Water Regulations. With regards to washpads, most of us are by now very familiar with the Groundwater Regulations 1998 which clearly state that causing pollution with mineral oils or hydrocarbons is an offence. (Very recently we have learned that these regulations are to be updated and scheduled to come into force in November of this year.) Then, of course, The EU Water
Framework Directive was introduced with main objectives to reduce pollution of water, especially by ‘priority’ and ‘priority hazardous’ substances, ensure progressive reduction of groundwater pollution and promote the sustainable use of water. Promoting the sustainable use of water is what my company, Course Care, is all about with our ClearWater washpad water recycling systems. We are proud to have received recognition by being awarded the WTL (Water Technology List) symbol in respect of the system’s water saving technology and produce one of the few such systems to receive this award. Our aim is to continue to lead the way with washpad solutions for the future. For further information and links to all the above legal requirements / legislation, EA Pollution Prevention Guidelines PPGs, visit
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