Pro Landscaper Equipment Supplement October 2021

EQUIPMENT SUPPLEMENT OCTOBER 2021

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WELCOME T echnology is constantly evolving. Remember finally affording a flip phone before almost immediately pining for the sleek QWERTY keyboard of a Blackberry? The latest trends change and it’s important that industries in particular keep up, including landscaping.

So, when more environmentally friendly technologies such as battery powered chainsaws, electric vans and vehicle tracking came along, the landscaping industry embraced them and it’s now a race to adopt the latest ‘green’ kit on the market. Look at Cultura Group – as its head of compliance, Andy Collins, explains on page 4, the green service provider sees battery, as well as remote controlled kit, as the future.

But switching to sustainable alternatives isn’t easy. Whilst battery powered versions of smaller kit such as strimmers and hedge trimmers are readily available now, albeit at typically higher prices, the larger kit such as rideon mowers and chippers are not. Despite this, the government is encouraging companies to switch to greener kit or

pay a heftier price for diesel as certain industries see their right to use the lower duty red diesel withdrawn from selected uses in April 2022.

THE GOVERNMENT IS ENCOURAGING COMPANIES TO SWITCH TO GREENER KIT OR PAY A HEFTIER PRICE FOR DIESEL

It's a blow to an industry which has received unprecedented praise from the public, media and government alike as green spaces became a lifeline for many throughout lockdown. You’ll learn on page 9 how trade association BALI, along with industry experts, has been fighting the change in legislation.

We’re encouraging others in the sector to show their support and contact BALI to find out how they can play their part in trying to prevent the withdrawal from taking place, at least until the greener alternatives to diesel are available. The landscaping industry is not afraid of change, but the technology needs to exist for companies to embrace it.

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CONTENTS 4. Interview with Andy Collins 6. Landscaper's Kit 9. Red Diesel 13. Hi-Line Training 16. Meet the Supplier: Makita 18. Etesia's ET Lander 20. SCH Supplies 22. Commercial Vehicles 23. Campey's Alltrec Tool Carrier 24. Product DNA: Husqvarna 26. Chippers 27.

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INTERVIEW WITH ANDY COLLINS Andy Collins, Cultura Group’s head of compliance, talks to us about the difference between the company’s approach to kit for maintenance and kit for landscaping, as well as where the future of equipment lies

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ven though the Cultura rebrand is still relatively new, the company is underpinned by three decades of experience and with a senior management team made up of key players from leading industry organisations with the exposure of working with big clients on high-end projects and with the latest equipment.

Working nationwide on an extensive range of projects, Cultura offers hard and soft landscaping, arboriculture and grounds maintenance. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the equipment it uses in these services varies hugely, but

its approach to equipment does too.

“For grounds maintenance work you want reliable kit that is going to be good day in and day out, week after week, month after month,” explains Andy Collins. “For that work, we stick to tried and tested equipment that’s been available for some time and has a reputation for being durable, safe and reliable.” For Cultura this is STIHL, AS Machinery, Kubota and Honda. “STIHL are industry leaders and spend a lot of time working on safety technology, AS Machinery’s equipment is well engineered and can take a beating, and Kubota and Honda are fundamentally the market leader in engines,” explains Andy.

For its landscape construction work, though, it’s a different ball game. On any one day Cultura could be working

on an infrastructure project planting 2km of whips or on a 20 th floor building developing a high-quality roof garden.

This means the breadth of equipment needed is large. So, to avoid equipment

TO AVOID EQUIPMENT SITTING COLLECTING DUST, CULTURA HIRES WHAT IT NEEDS sitting collecting dust, Cultura hires what it needs, relying on supply chain partners as its main source of machinery.

“This means we can say, with confidence, we have the right equipment all of the time,” explains Andy. “It also benefits our work with specific contractors as they will have their own stipulations for machinery. This allows us to draw on a much broader range of experience which in turn helps to inform our machinery selection which is then met through our supply chain partners.”

This equipment ranges from excavators, dumpers and tractors with flower rotavators or power harrows to what Andy says is usually the last piece

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of equipment on site, a powered auger.

“A powered auger is used in conjunction with a cable avoidance tool so we can map out large swathes of the area,” notes Andy. “When we're planting 3km of trees and shrubs, anything we can do to speed that up is a godsend.”

One importance remains throughout every project, every service and every piece of equipment – safety. The company provides a combination of training both inhouse and with outside suppliers, but its primary concern is the risk of hand-arm vibration syndrome along with noise and manual handling.

“When it comes to handheld machinery our primary concern is vibration, especially when we're using two stroke machines. Whilst that's alleviated somewhat by using battery equipment, it doesn't completely go away,” explains Andy.

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low vibration as possible.”

Indeed, many of Cultura’s core values focus on supporting one another as a team and treating each other with respect, its staff’s wellbeing clearly intrinsic to its success. One of its other core values is sustainability – throughout its products, practices, processes, and solutions.

Both of these will influence how it purchases equipment in the future.

WHILST THE INITIAL PURCHASE IS EXPENSIVE, OVER A LIFETIME IT WORKS OUT THE SAME OR CHEAPER. WHY WOULDN’T YOU MAKE THE CHANGE? “Our aim is for it to be all electric at the earliest opportunity,” Andy tells us, “10 years ago, the batteries just didn’t last long enough. Now, it’s a totally viable option. With life cycle analysis, we’re able to clearly compare the cost over time to fossil fuelled equipment and see that, whilst the initial purchase is expensive, over a lifetime it works out

the same or cheaper. Why wouldn’t you make the change?”

Recently the company trialled some of STIHL’s battery powered equipment which Andy feels is at the forefront due to both the product range and the modular batteries. Though, for Andy, the future of equipment is definitely being led by battery powered equipment – he also sees remote controlled equipment growing. “It allows us to remove the operator from being exposed to any hazards,” explains Andy.

“Though there will be some circumstances where remote controlled isn’t practical, it will still become more prevalent.”

However, the future always affects equipment. Andy believes there's always going to be one bottleneck to deal with – a shortage of skilled horticulturists. It’s a separate debate, but certainly, professional equipment needs professionals to handle it.

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FEATURE

LANDSCAPER’S KIT We speak to landscapers about their best, most recent kit purchase.

SEAN BUTLER | CUBE 1994 Avant 630, Hyundai R17Z-9A mini diggers and Thwaites Hi-tip dumpers “We normally buy new machines each year, but this year we felt a bigger investment was required. Doing so also gave us more buying power. With RHS Chelsea Flower Show imminent, we decided to purchase a new Avant 630. We also bought three new Hyundai R17Z-9A mini diggers and two Thwaites Hi-tip dumpers. Having good quality kit ensures no time wasted on breakdowns, and more importantly the old saying of 'always have the right tool for the right job' is so right!” www.cube1994.com

DANIEL O’NEIL | NORDLAND LANDSCAPES RUBI TC-125 circular saw kit “We bought this saw to help with a project that included large amounts of porcelain paving and design clad, and it exceeded all expectations. The saw is small, easy to use, and it also comes with a handy kit including a 1.5m guide rail.” www.nordlandlandscapes.co.uk

ANDY KIRMAN | KIRMAN DESIGN The ZipLevel “The ZipLevel: it’s easy to set up which allows readings anywhere – including non-line of sight from a datum point without the need to take multiple readings or moving equipment.

It makes surveying and construction far easier, simpler and very accurate so it’s now an integral piece of kit. Forget sliced bread; this is better.” www.kirmandesign.co.uk

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SEEING RED The withdrawal of red diesel from certain industries next year could have huge cost implications for the landscaping sector

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he government’s decision to reform red diesel usage is, arguably, a kick in the teeth for the landscaping industry.

Despite the recent recognition green spaces have received for their benefits to mental health and wellbeing, the cost of constructing and maintaining them is set to soar with changes due to come into effect next year.

So, what exactly are the impending changes to red diesel usage? How could this impact the industry? And what can it do to prepare?

For the last six decades, red dye and chemical markers have been used to set ‘red diesel’ apart from its counterpart, ‘white diesel’, which is used in road vehicles. Red diesel on the other hand, is solely for non-road applications and, as such, carries a lower duty. “The diesel at the pump is around £1.40 per litre, but red diesel is about 56p per litre, so is a little bit less than half,” explains Owen Baker, BALI’s technical officer.

“A farmer, for instance, will use about 39L of diesel an hour, so using red diesel instead of normal diesel will save him about £18 per hour or about £150 per day. For someone in construction or landscaping, their kit might be a little bit smaller but they’re probably saving £100 on just one tractor by using red diesel.

So, the difference is massive.”

From April 2022, though, the HMRC is withdrawing the use of red diesel from certain industries, including construction, with which landscaping has been lumped together. Companies will need to switch to white diesel and find a cleaner alternative as part of the government’s goal to bring greenhouse gas emissions to net zero in the UK by 2050. By removing the entitlement to www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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use red diesel – which the government says produces nearly 14 million tonnes of CO 2 a year – it says it is encouraging businesses within these sectors to use “greener alternatives or less fuel”.

Emissions won’t change though, argues Angus Lindsay, group head of asset and fleet management at i dverde UK. “The machines will still have to run on diesel, so whether it’s red or white, the emissions will be the same.

The government is saying it’s to push people down the route of electric or petrol, but the alternatives aren’t there. It’s too soon.”

The construction and landscaping industries are already

which it’s looking as though it will, then it won’t benefit the environment. The only change will be the cost to contractors until the technology becomes available.”

The problem, says Angus, is that landscape construction and grounds maintenance are not deemed as a separate industry by the government and

using new fuel types as much as they can too, argues Owen. “The landscape industry uses battery powered chainsaws and brush cutters, for instance, but the technology isn’t available for bigger equipment. For a ride-on mower, a tractor or a wood chipper, there’s no other source of power apart from diesel engines. So, if the industry loses the use of red diesel, Pro Landscaper / Equipment Supplement

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“Potentially, all our ride-on mowers and any vehicle that is going to be operating on the road will now have to start running on white rather than the red diesel which we currently use. It's going to add 30% onto the cost of fuel for our ride-on machines that run on red diesel.

IT'S GOING TO ADD 30% ONTO THE COST OF FUEL FOR OUR RIDE-ON MACHINES THAT CURRENTLY RUN ON RED DIESEL “The fuel suppliers won’t really lose out because they’ll supply more white diesel. It won’t make much of a difference to machinery suppliers because the machinery is the same and people are still going to buy it.

It’s the end user that will be impacted.”

There are exemptions from the new rules.

These include vehicles and machinery used for cutting verges and hedges, snow clearance, gritting roads and maintaining community amateur sports clubs as well as golf courses. But Angus says the definitions of these aspects needs to be clarified. A ‘grass verge’, for instance, is open to interpretation.

“They just say a verge is a strip of land adjacent to a public highway; but a verge in London could be half a metre wide whereas a verge in Milton Keynes, for instance, could be 10m wide. So, would we be allowed to cut all of that grass using red diesel? There’s no 10

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definition, and who is going to be the person to test it when they could be fined by the HMRC?” Forking out for the fuel isn’t the only concern, either. In its response to the government’s consultation on red diesel usage, BALI has expressed concern over the possibility of a rise in fuel theft. “Red diesel is less of a magnet for thieves; it’s less appealing because it has red dye in it, so you can’t really use it in your car or van, for example,” says Owen. “But normal white diesel, which we put in our cars, will need massive storage areas on construction sites or landscape depots.

Fuel theft is already an issue for the landscape and construction industries, and we think it’s going to get worse.”

So, companies may need to consider preventative measures. “We don’t keep white diesel on site in bulk tanks because of the issues around theft. We do keep red diesel because people don’t tend to steal it. So, are we now going to have to consider storing white diesel on site? And if so, are we going to need added security?” wonders Angus. “If we decide that we’re not going to store it on site, then we’re going to need to fill up at filling stations in the morning, increasing the amount of traffic on the roads and increasing congestion.”

This is probably not the environmental impact the government had in mind, and that’s not all. The weight limit for agricultural vehicles which are exempt from the reform is 1,000kg, but the majority of commercial ride-on mowers that are available are in excess of 1,000kg, says Angus, and getting heavier due to Stage V engines – cleaner off-road engines with reduced emissions.

“There’s a lack of consultation and a lack of understanding of the effect this kind of

decision will have on our industry and our ability to remain competitive,” notes Angus. “While the government is doing this, we’re tendering to local authorities who want us to become cleaner and greener and operate emissionsfree equipment which isn’t currently available. They also want us to reduce cutting frequency because they can’t afford to cut 16 times a year; they want us to cut eight times a year. For that, we need diesel powered machines. We’re being backed into a corner.”

BALI, with the help of Angus and Glendale’s machinery manager Neal Harper, has responded to proposals by the HMRC and has fought to have the landscaping industry exempt from the withdrawal, but their concerns have so far not been taken into consideration.

At the very least, BALI is hoping for clarification on the new rules to ensure none of its members receive a hefty fine if they misinterpret the exemptions.

“There are a lot of holes in the proposal at the moment that need to be ironed out. In the coming months, BALI members and other landscapers are

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REACHING NEW HEIGHTS Hi-Line Training talks us through its refresher workshops on climbing, aerial rescue and kit compliance.

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ith the introduction of the updated Industry Code of Practice for Arboriculture Tree Work at Height (ICoP) and the Arboricultural Association Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Technical Guide 1 (TG1) over the past 18 months Hi-Line Training has been asked by companies large and small, as well as individual climbers, for bespoke refresher workshops on climbing, aerial rescue and kit compliance.

Designed for those who already hold their climbing qualification, our practical workshops are designed to help people update existing skills as well as show new techniques and equipment. The day is tailored to the requirements of the group but usually includes 2-rope working using both SRT (stationary rope technique) and MRT (moving rope technique), up-to-date rescue methods in compliance with TG1, SRT rescue techniques plus an overview of commonly used equipment and knots.

Although attendees use their own climbing kit and systems, we also demonstrate alternative systems and techniques and bring along some of our favourite equipment, including: Camp Gyro Swivel Very affordable small, compact 3-way swivel that does away with rope twisting issues.

Rock Exotica Akimbo Small, compact rope adjustment device that can be fine-tuned for a wide range of approved ropes and used seamlessly between MRT and SRT.

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Self Braking Descenders (Petzl I’D, CT Sparrow) Useful foolproof belay devices for those using a belayed backup for ascent of larger trees to comply with two-rope working or a belay aerial rescue set up.

Petzl Zigzag Plus and Petzl Chicane Popular combination and familiar bit of kit for those making the move to SRT. ART Snake Anchor Endless uses for this great bit of kit – base tie, top tie, cambium saver, redirect, pole top rescue – the list goes on.

Petzl Basic Ascender Can be used as a floating knee ascender and incorporated into a casualty hauling system or any other system which requires pulleys added for an adjustable mechanical advantage.

As well as offering workshops to qualified climbers, utilising the equipment available means we are also able to offer high quality climbing experiences for those that don’t hold any qualifications.

Our arboricultural sessions for the charity HighGround’s Rural Experience Weeks programme introduces military veterans to the benefits of working in the land-based sector. During these sessions, ttendees are offered the opportunity to take part in our tree climbing workshop.

Our aim during training is to highlight equipment that: • aids/prolongs a climbers’ working life • improves the ergonomics of climbing • makes two-rope compliance easy • is easy to use in a rescue situation • and if nothing else, looks and sounds good jangling on your harness!

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MEET THE SUPPLIER Makita is taking the battery power market by storm with the launch of its XGT platform. Business development director Mark Earles explains how the manufacturer has developed its battery range and why this is the future for Makita

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t’s been more than four decades since Makita first delved into battery power. The global tool manufacturer launched its first battery tool with a cord in 1969 and, nine years later, unveiled its first cordless battery machine. Since then, the battery power market has exploded. Now all major power tool manufacturers are producing battery variations of petrol products to keep up with growing demand for the more environmentally friendly alternatives. Makita has been developing its battery technology since the 60s and is using its expertise to its advantage.

Alongside its long-running 18V LXT battery, Makita recently launched XGT, a 40VMax battery with a range of tools which support this more powerful system. This new offering from Makita is for professionals who need longer run 16

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times and a higher output, not just for outdoor power equipment such as brush cutters and hedge trimmers but also for construction tools such as breakers and circular saws.

This is just the start of Makita developing and expanding its battery range, as the manufacturer gears up for pulling out of petrol machines altogether. “Next year, we’re not going to manufacture or sell anymore petrol engine products – it’s all going over to cordless,” says Mark. “The way that the cordless industry is moving, with the efficiencies of the motors and the new battery technology coming on board with XGT, we’re already seeing that

NEXT YEAR, WE’RE NOT GOING TO MANUFACTURE OR SELL ANYMORE PETROL ENGINE PRODUCTS – IT’S ALL GOING OVER TO CORDLESS some of these products have the same performance levels as petrol machines.”

Partly driving its popularity is its green credentials, says Mark. More and more

grounds maintenance tenders for local authorities are asking how contractors are reducing their carbon emissions, and battery powered kit is an arguably easy switch to help achieve this.

But even with green credentials, battery power would be a difficult sell if it weren’t suitable for the job. Fortunately, Makita has spent decades developing a lithium-ion battery which can stand up to scrutiny. The ‘one-size-fits-all’ LXT batteries can be used in more than 200 of Makita’s products, with a choice between 18V or Twin 18V (36V) models.

Mark explains that, “Makita is a motor manufacturer, so a lot of the efficiencies in the power tool are not just in the battery but also in the motor design”. Since it was founded in Japan in 1915, Makita has been producing motors. At its factory in Nagoya, it also manufactured repair lighting equipment and transformers before deciding to specialise in electric motors, which it began exporting in 1935. Its first electric power tool, a planer, was launched in 1958 and nearly 20 years later, in 1976, Makita came to the UK. It stepped into www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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KIT to dealers, that Makita is striving for, says Mark. “We have to keep offering our customers more; the brand is very important to a lot of people. We can’t stand still, we have to keep moving forward, so we’ve very aggressive on new product introductions but we won’t launch anything that’s sub-standard.

"Makita is seen as a quality brand, and we won’t let that slip. We listen to our end users too. It's rare you’ll see a product on the market that hasn’t seen any end user interaction beforehand to gain their feedback.”

the outdoor power equipment market when it acquired chainsaw manufacturer Dolmar in 1991, then Fuji Robin in 2007 for the company’s four-stroke engines.

Now, the future for Makita is battery power, says Mark. The company is also investing heavily in training. It already has factory service centres in Milton Keynes, London and Glasgow, each with training facilities, and is looking to open a new factory service centre. Its Milton Keynes factory service centre was recently relocated to a larger site nearby, providing the company with 20,000ft 2 to strengthen its service and repair support as well as its training.

Makita also provides Be Safe training for colleges, offering two courses in the safe and correct use of tools – Be Safe Construction and Be Safe Garden Machinery. Earlier in the year, Makita signed a five-year partnership with the Eden Project to supply its cordless machines to maintain the grounds of the vast site and, during lockdown earlier this year, provided Be Safe training to the Eden team over Zoom.

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they impact employee's experiences.

The reduced vibration and noise offers less potential discomfort to users as well as encouraging longevity by minimising potential health risks associated with non-cordless machines.

Alongside this, the lack of cabling, fuel maintenance and emissions supports and reinforces The Eden Project's overall focus on sustainability.

Cases such as this showcase why Makita sees battery as its biggest area for growth in outdoor power equipment and it’s perhaps the most easily accessible brand, with a wide variety of supply routes thanks to its power tool distribution network. It’s this level of service, to the end user as well as

WE CAN’T STAND STILL, WE HAVE TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD, SO WE’VE VERY AGGRESSIVE ON NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS BUT WE WON’T LAUNCH ANYTHING THAT’S SUB-STANDARD Before the pandemic, Makita would use the opportunity of a trade or launch event to release its new products, but it is now updating its range almost weekly, and there’s a lot more to come in the XGT range. Makita has already made a name in the battery power market and, far from becoming complacent, it plans to stay ahead of the game.

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ack in May this year, Etesia revealed the ET Lander – its first fully electric utility vehicle, which has been in the making since 2013.

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a short turning radius of 4.4m and 360° visibility from the two-seater cab.

Focusing on the modern and future needs of local authorities and contractors, the 100% electric ET Lander produces no CO 2 emissions and no noise pollution. The lead acid batteries allow the vehicle to operate for a full working

THE 100% ELECTRIC ET LANDER PRODUCES NO CO 2 EMISSIONS AND NO NOISE POLLUTION day with varied use, and Etesia is also working on a lithium battery option which would increase the range. Adding to the

green credentials, portable batterypowered tools can be recharged and wired 230v electrical devices used.

As well as the environment, Etesia has also paid attention to the needs of the end user. It has a loading capacity of one metric ton and can tow up to 750kg.

Integrated loading ramps double up as side-fitting panels to the tipper. There are also customisation options, such as a three-way tipper and reversing camera.

With contracts demanding lower emissions across the board and companies looking for kit to achieve this, the ET Lander could be a game changer for greener grounds maintenance. www.etlander.co.uk www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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The favourite way of using the unit is to attach it to the rear of a leaf collecting trailer. SCH manufactures specially adapted trailers with impressive storage, allowing leaves to be emptied somewhere more suitable. Alternatively, the company can send a trailer adaption kit, allowing you to modify your trailer, and can even collect the trailer and modify it for you.

By designing and manufacturing its equipment itself, SCH has great flexibility

SCH Supplies has plenty to offer, with the end user always at the forefront of its innovations

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s the nights draw in and there is precious little sunlight left, leaves will soon pile thick underfoot demanding hours of backbreaking labour. Making life easier for those with the difficult task is SCH Supplies. As a British manufacturer of leaf collectors and sweepers, no one is better suited to helping with leaf removal.

AS A BRITISH MANUFACTURER OF LEAF COLLECTORS AND SWEEPERS, NO ONE IS BETTER SUITED TO HELPING WITH LEAF REMOVAL

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When it comes to efficiency and practicality, nothing compares to the Professional Leaf Suction Unit (PSU) which is hungry to clear up large areas of fallen leaves. The PSU features a powerful 9hp Honda engine, which is mounted next to the fan on a twowheeled chassis. An essential feature is that the fan is belt driven and not connected directly to the crankshaft; this increases the lifespan of the engine, as the engine does not get jolted if a rock is accidentally sucked up and hits the fan blades. The green waste passing through the fan is chopped up and propelled into the trailer, greatly increasing the storage density, allowing for fewer empties per day, as well as saving a great deal of time and cost in labour.

BY DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ITS EQUIPMENT ITSELF, SCH HAS GREAT FLEXIBILITY WHEN IT COMES TO CUSTOMERS REQUESTING VARIATIONS TO ITS STANDARD PRODUCTS when it comes to customers requesting variations to its standard products. This means the company’s huge array of sweepers, suction units, trailers, and its other products can be customised to suit the requirements of the user, allowing them to keep their land looking beautiful, as efficiently as possible.

Contact 01473 328272 sales@schsupplies.co.uk www.schsupplies.co.uk

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLES NISSAN Nissan NV300 Combi Key information: • NV300 range priced from £24,090 (exc. VAT) • Five-year, 100,000-mile, pan-European warranty • Euro6D, full 2.0-litre engine with choice of three power outputs (110hp, 150hp and 170hp), plus manual and auto gearbox options • Body conversion and accessory options available. www.nissan.co.uk

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Key information: • Capable of transporting up to 700kg • Available in three trim levels • A load bay to accommodate two Euro pallets • Digital cockpit • Prices (RRP exc. VAT) start at £17,800, rising to £26,850. www.volkswagen.co.uk

TOYOTA Proace Electric Key information: • Choice of 50 or 75kWh lithium-ion battery with zero-emission driving range of up to 205 miles • Fast charging to 80% battery capacity in less than an hour • Eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty • One tonne payload and towing capacity with the 75kW battery; payload increases to 1,266kg with the 50kW battery • Medium version is 4,959mm long and has a 3,275mm wheelbase. www.toyota.co.uk

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owing, brushing, thermal weed control, leaf blowing and hedge trimming can be done CO 2 emissionsfree with the AllTrec Tool Carrier from Campey Turf Care Systems. The 100% electric machine can work all year round on regular maintenance and uses a universal hooking system that enables operators to easily carry out different activities in one day.

Thermal weed control is done using the E-Variator, which has been specifically designed for weed management on large paved and semi-paved surfaces. It works both preventively and repressively, saving up to 70% of its own energy. The unique variable airflow function enables the machine to work in corners and around www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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obstacles in just one pass, with operators able to fully control the attachment using the digital control screen.

Weeds can also be removed using the patented 3D weed brush, which is electrically powered with three brush speeds and controlled using the onboard joystick. It can be hydraulically adjusted to any angle and used for a full day without worrying about battery life.

The power produced from the battery means the AllTrec can also be operated using the mower or hedge cutter attachments. The hedge cutting attachment has a 75cm working width with electric motors directly powering the blades, which have speeds from 2000 to 3000rpm. The mowing deck comes in optional cutting widths of 130cm or 180cm with a variable height of cut from 30mm to 110mm, perfect for maintained grass or overgrown vegetation.

In autumn, the powerful leaf blower with adjustable nozzle comes into its own and will soon be joined by the currently in development winter duty package, including a snow plough, salt spreader and winter brush.

About Campey Campey Turf Care Systems is one of Europe’s largest independent grounds care machinery dealers, offering practical advice and superb aftercare. It acts as a new equipment importer for grounds care machinery manufacturers, including Dakota, Imants, Koro, Campey, Vredo, GT Air 2G2 injector, BellonMit, and Omarv.

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PRODUCT DNA HUSQVARNA CEORA™ The robotic mower which is changing the game for turf care professionals • Increased cutting capacity CEORA™ covers more turf than ever, with an area capacity of up to 75,000m2 and can be scheduled to cut at your desired frequency. Going further on larger areas means more cost-efficient mowing operations and significant sustainable advantages for all kinds of green space professionals.

• Low-noise and emission free CEORA™ is light-weight and battery driven which helps to reduce your carbon footprint compared to ride-onmowers. It’s low electric consumption means no direct emissions while in use, enabling everyone to safely enjoy larger green spaces without machine noise or pollutions.

• Systematic mowing Cutting systematically in parallel tracks means CEORA™ is equally efficient in any large green space. By cutting little and often, CEORA™ will help you to achieve an excellent turf quality. You can also define different work areas with specific schedules for cutting times and heights between 20-70mm.

• Robust safety features CEORA™ is designed to avoid obstacles.

With the ultrasonic remote object avoidance system, the mower slows down as soon as it senses an approaching object. This increases uptime by eliminating interruptions and undesired stops.

• Flexible use and increased control CEORA™ is robustly built and easy to manage, even for somebody not used to robotic mowers. Grounds staff can expect it to navigate with a precision of 2-3cm, thanks to Husqvarna´s satellite navigation system, EPOS. This, alongside virtual boundaries, eliminates the hassle of physical wires and makes it possible to select individually defined areas on demand, with different schedules as well as cutting height settings.

• Connectivity CEORA™ uses mobile technology to stay connected, giving you complete control directly from your smart phone.

Define cutting areas, stay-out zones, or change the turf care schedule. Husqvarna Fleet Services™ allows surveillance and map localisation for full control and theft protection.

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• Updated clean machine CEORA™ stays updated with the latest software via FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), while easy maintenance and handling are made possible by an ergonomic cutting deck service position.

The cutting deck can be tilted for easy access to exchange cutting discs and for easy cleaning.

Technical specification • Area capacity up to 75,000m2 • 20mm – 70mm cutting height • Systematic mowing • Guided by Husqvarna EPOS technology (for precise satellite navigation with virtual boundaries) • Connected to Husqvarna Fleet Services™ (for full control and operational management) www.husqvarna.com/uk

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CHIPPERS TIMBERWOLF TW 160PH • Quad Force Rollers for superior bite and crushing force • Three-year warranty as standard, with the option to extend to five years • Over 250 trained Timberwolf Technicians and a network of 34 dealer depots across the UK The Timberwolf TW 160PH is ideal for those just starting out in the arboriculture industry or for landscapers who need a compact machine for tree and hedge work. Weighing just 608kg, the TW 160PH can be easily manoeuvred by hand. The powerful Stage V-compliant Honda petrol engine, 6” capacity infeed and wide hopper means this wood chipper punches well above its weight. www.timberwolf-uk.com

HANSA Hansa C13 • Powered by the Honda GX390 industrial 13HP petrol engine • Built-in handles, pneumatic wheels and an optional tow bar

Hansa C3e • 2.7HP electric motor • Well-balanced design with built-in handles and low centre of gravity • Chute offers a large opening at a comfortable operating angle

Hansa chippers are built to be as efficient as possible, using modern manufacturing processes, top quality motors and finished with a non-toxic surface. With a range of small and large units, Hansa aims to offer something for everyone. www.hansaproducts.com/gb

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FÖRST Först ST6P • Sub-750kg • Stage V-compliant • 6” capacity • Wheeled woodchipper • 37hp engine

The Först ST6P is the perfect all-rounder handling green and wet material with ease thanks to Först’s open flywheel and cutting system. The ST6P has a 6” capacity and is also under the 750kg weight threshold for drivers without the B+E driver’s licence.

Contact Först for a free on-site demonstration on 01264 721 790, or via sales@forstglobal.com. www.forstglobal.com

GREENMECH EVO 165P SUB-750 • Sub-750kg • 37hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard petrol engine • 200 hours of chipping before re-sharpening The EVO 165P SUB-750 from GreenMech’s EVO woodchipper series packs powerful performance in a sub-750kg package. The 165P SUB-750 retains many of the key features of the diesel and tracked models, including a wide infeed chute, twin horizontal rollers, all-steel bonnet and heavy-duty flywheel. It’s powered by an economic 37hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard petrol engine. As standard is GreenMech’s patented disc blade chipping technology, providing up to 200 hours of chipping before re-sharpening is required, and a three year no-quibble unlimited warranty. www.greenmech.co.uk www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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HAND TOOLS Suppliers recommend a must-have for a landscaper’s toolbox STIHL STIHL Megacut PR 33 and PR 33 C handsaws

The Megacut range is STIHL’s signature range of Japanese-style handsaws ideal for quickly and precisely sawing a variety of branch types.

The PR 33 is a straight saw blade handsaw with 33cm blade, recommended for branches with a diameter of up to 15cm.

The straight saw blade is designed for pruning branches in line with your body and can be used universally in horticulture, landscaping, as well as when building with timber.

Alternatively, the PR 33 C is the curved blade version, also with 33cm blade, recommended for branches of up to 15cm in diameter. The curved saw blade is suitable for sawing above head height or below your waist, making them ideal for arborists. www.stihl.co.uk

MAKITA Makita’s 36V cordless disc cutter (DCE090) Makita’s DCE090 (230mm) cordless disc cutter is powered by Makita’s Twin 18V (36V) LXT technology, delivering the high power needed to tackle a variety of tasks including cutting tiles, slate and coping stones.

To improve on-site efficiency, the DCE090’s output is comparable to that of a petrol engine product, but with the added safety features and ease of use of cordless. It features brushless motor technology to improve runtime as well as prolong and extend the life of the tool. Plus, Makita’s Active Feedback Sensing Technology (AFT) works as a safety measure to shut down the tool if the rotation speed suddenly slows down.

Crucially, the DCE090 can be connected to a water supply kit to suppress airborne dust while cutting materials for maximum safety. www.makitauk.com

STANLEY 18V STANLEY® FATMAX® V20 brushless impact driver Experience improved power efficiency and longer runtime, all from a smaller, more compact motor with reduced maintenance, and extended working life. Featuring brushless motor technology, the powerful motor provides up to 2,800 RPM, 3,500 BPM and 170Nm of torque for driving larger fasteners and other high torque applications. Integral LED worklight for improved visibility in all working conditions, quick release chuck for easy one-handed bit changes, and Integral battery state of charge indicator for convenient monitoring of battery charge levels. Part of the new 18V STANLEY® FATMAX® V20 Cordless System, with improved battery technology, no memory effect and minimal self-discharge, the V20 lithium-ion battery pack is ready to go to work whenever you are and wherever the job takes you – and it will last longer to power through work with ease. www.stanleytools.co.uk www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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STANLEY 18V STANLEY® FATMAX® V20 brushless hammer drill Also part of the new 18V STANLEY® FATMAX® V20 Cordless System, powerful hammer action produced by this drill provides up to 32,300BPM for efficient drilling into masonry, 15 clutch settings to control the depth of the fastener you’re driving and two-speed gearbox with speeds of 0 to 600RPM or 0 to 1,900RPM for greater control over the job.

With brushless motor technology for improved power efficiency and longer runtime, the powerful motor provides up to 1,900RPM and 60Nm of torque for efficient drilling and screwdriving into wood, metal and plastic – all from a smaller, more compact motor with reduced maintenance, and extended working life. It also features a keyless chuck for easy bit changes and integral LED worklight for improved visibility in all working conditions. www.stanleytools.co.uk Pro Landscaper / Equipment Supplement

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