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TECHNICAL


machine, or it could be several. Reesink Turfcare has a dedicated fleet of machinery for demonstrations, most of which come with all the attachments and features so you can test the machine to its full capability and find the right spec for you. The demonstration team will be able to talk you through how to use the machinery and all of its features before you get started and, with the team’s excellent product knowledge, all questions can be answered comprehensively. Depending on the number of machines that need to be tested, a demonstration can take between one afternoon to several days. For example, if you’re testing out the ProCore 648 on your greens or pitch, it doesn’t take long to see how well it works on that one area. On the other hand, with Toro’s new all-electric eTriFlex 3370, some customers have tested it for longer to really get a feel for how long the battery can last and how many greens it can do in one charge. That said, there have been customers who have purchased it after just a day’s demonstration they were so impressed with its technology and cutting quality!


No matter what machine you would like to


demo, rest assured that Reesink will always allow enough time for you to properly test all the features of the machinery in all the places you need, to help make a final decision that’s right for you.


What to look out for when demonstrating a machine?


When you’re demonstrating a machine, there’s probably a lot that you’ll want to do with it to understand its capabilities. However, my main piece of advice would be to prioritise the problem areas of your course or pitch.


A brand new greensmower will cut grass on flat greens easily all-day long, and if you’re demonstrating a couple of different brands or machines it might be difficult to really see the difference in quality and build from just that one area. Where you really need to test a machine is on the hilly areas, where it gets boggy or where the turf is undulating. This will weed out the machinery that isn’t the right fit for your requirements, and hone in on the equipment that is built to last and will do the job well. There’s no point investing money into a machine that you realise a couple of months down the line can’t do what you need it to or the job properly.


How to make the right decision


In an ideal world, there would be one machine that does everything, but of course that isn’t the case. If you expect the machine you have on demo to achieve everything you want it to, you’re going to be disappointed, no matter what brand or machine you’re looking at. The key is to take


the time to speak to your dealer or sales representative, as they will have the in- depth product knowledge needed to find the best machines to suit your needs. It may be that they recommend one machine that can tackle the most important jobs you need doing, or perhaps they bring a wider range of machinery that combined can achieve everything you want. Either way, working with them to focus in on what you need from your machinery will only help.


Once you’ve had the demonstration, a


key factor that always comes into play is cost. With the tricky economic situation due to the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to make sure you get value for your money with any purchases you make. However, don’t let a focus on cost become the most important consideration. There is a temptation to demonstrate a machine and, once you’ve seen it works exactly how you want and does everything you need it to, then try and find a cheaper model that on the surface appears similar. This may seem like a great way to save money up front, but there’s always a reason why a particular model is cheaper. It won’t take long to find out it can’t do the same job, or that you really needed the higher spec machine. That cheaper machine will likely not work on those tougher hilly areas, or it won’t be robust enough to do the hours you need. Usually this tactic ends with an


Demonstrations allow you to see machinery and how it works up close. Pictured: Reelmaster 5010-H


110 PC February/March 2021


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