AERATION
Using TG6675 for aeration Iseki prides itself on extensive research and development that is matched with high quality manufacturing and assembly processes to produce a range of machinery for today’s demanding applications in many global markets. ISEKI has been represented in Europe for over 50 years and established ISEKI Europe SA in Brussels in 1971. ISEKI was the first company to introduce compact tractors to the UK market in the mid-70s. The range of products is distributed and supported by ISEKI UK & Ireland through its network of dealers. Whether it’s a compact tractor for golf, football, cricket, rugby or polo, golf course, football or rugby use, Iseki products typify Japanese quality and design. The TG6 range is Iseki’s flagship model line-up with 36, 47 and 65 hp models on offer, with transmission options to suit any application. There are three transmissions available, Mechanical Powershuttle, Hydrostatic with 3 and 6 range (model dependant) and the award winning IQ Dual-clutch transmission. The Powershuttle is a 12 x 12 mechanical box with steering column mounted electro forward/reverse control. Hydrostatic transmissions 40 | Turf Matters | SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2018
start with the 3 range version, available on TG6405 and the 6 range version available in 6495 & 6675. Both transmissions have electro Powershuttle and further control is provided with cruise control, hydrostat response and a resume speed memory function allowing the transmission to be tailored to the task in hand. The 3 range IQ transmission is available on TG6375 & TG6495, the dual clutch operate on a single lever control at the operators fingertip, a simple push of the lever allows for seamless clutch-less shifting between all 8 gears in the range, couple this with the automatic ‘D’ function which will operate the top 5 gears completely automatically, ideal for transport and higher speed longer runs. The IQ transmission also benefits from selectable gear function, if a particular gear is selected e.g. 5th the gearbox will then change though the gears stopping at 5th. When a particular gear is selected, the maximum speed that can be reached in that gear is shown on the dashboard display – especially handy when speed control is critical such as for aeration. A high or lower gear is selected simply by moving the lever to that gear and the transmission
will change accordingly – without any need to use the foot-operated clutch. There are four other tractor series, TXG, TM, TH and the Premium Economy TLE. Models range from 16 hp up to 46 hp with a choice of Mechanical Syncroshuttle or 2 and 3 range hydrostatic transmissions. All models are supplied with rear PTOs with some models either supplied with or available as an option mid-PTOs Ben Connell, Ipswich Town FC Grounds Manager, has two ISEKI compact tractors in his fleet, the TG6495 IQ dual-clutch and a TG6675. “The TG6495 is particularly useful for aeration work, the IQ transmission offers a wide range of gears, making hole spacing easy to select. The finger-tip gear change allowing easy adjustment while on the move” Speaking about the 65 hp TG6675 Ben said that it was compact, manoeuvrable and powerful, handling easily all of our pitch renovation equipment. “During the renovation of the stadium and training pitches we often spend all day driving the tractor, the spacious cabin is very comfortable and with air-conditioning plus the radio it is a pleasure to use and to be in.”