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| Groundcare More than just a mower STIGA front-cut mowers have been the first choice for many large gardens and estates for over forty years, not only for the superior cutting finish, the time saving versatility, but also for the wide range of attachments available, making these fantastic machines so much more than just a mower. TIGA offer a wide range of front-cut mowers, with many models and many features; there is sure to be a STIGA ideal for your requirements. With the choice of two or four wheel drive transmission, diesel or petrol powered engines from leading manufactures including Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Hatz and Yanmar. The unique 50:50 articulated steering (rear wheels exactly follow the front wheel tracks) makes these models agile and precise perfect for manoeuvring around more complex gardens; easy to steer around rocks, trees, flowerbeds and confined spaces. All models within the range feature hydrostatic transmission as standard providing smooth speed control by the simple adjustment of the pedal pressure; no gear change, levers or knobs required. STIGA is synonymous for the excellent mulching finish from its wide range of cutting decks, ranging in width from 85cm to 155cm, they can be transformed from mulching to rear discharge cutting in moments, offering great versatility when cutting longer or rougher areas without compromising on the overall finish. These two or three bladed, timed or untimed decks are simple and easy to use; the height of cut can be changed by simply moving the S 40 | Farming Monthly | June 2018 button or lever from the comfort of the seat. From this same position, the cutting blades can be started with manual, electronic or hydraulic engagement options. STIGA mowers are so much more than just mowers, with the quick and easy RAC connection technology as standard on all park models; without the need for any tools, the mowing deck can be removed and replaced with a wide range of implements. Whichever ground maintenance application is required there is an attachment that could be fitted within minutes, a Flail deck for the tough terrain or Lawn Rake to remove moss and thatch, a powered sweeper for cleaning path and car parks and a range of snow clearing implements including snow throwers and fixed blades. There is also a selection of attachments that can be towed behind the machine without the need to remove any of the various front mounted implements, ballast rollers for stripes, wire rakes for levelling gravel, towed sweepers for moving and transporting plants, soil and tools. The cutting edge reliability is assured by the quality of all the mechanical, electronic parts and components of the overall machine construction. The STIGA Park range is intended for a long-life span and is offered with a 5 year domestic warranty, the STIGA PRO range has a 1 year commercial warranty. For more information about the STIGA Park range please visit our website www.stigalawnmowers.co.uk or visit your local STIGA dealer. Contact your local STIGA dealer LJ & CA Cannings Challow House Farm, Main St, East Challow, Wantage OX12 9SR 01235 763103 www.ljcannings.co.uk S.T. Bishop & Co Ltd 6 Bishop Road, Wick, Bristol BS30 5SJ 01179 372 285 www.stbishop.co.uk Southam Agri Svcs Fields Farm Station Road Southam CV47 2DH 01926 813426 www.southamagri.co.uk www.farmingmonthly.co.uk