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New 7.3m MAJOR Swift Rollermower
to make its debut at Saltex 2019
Heavy downpours of rain on compacted grass areas on sports pitches, bowling
greens, golf courses and amenity areas can leave standing water, rendering them
unusable and stopping play.
hil Cole at Cotswold Turf Care
knows a good mower when he
sees one. “The MAJOR Swift is
a great performer and always
leaves an excellent finish,” Phil nods
approvingly. He’s been maintaining the
grounds at Cirencester Park Polo Club
for nearly 30 years so is particular that
the turf provides a safe yet fast playing
surface.
P
The exceptional double-wing design
of the new MJ71-730T increases
productivity and efficiency without
compromising on the quality of cut. “The
front and rear rollers ensure we leave a
level and striped finish at precisely the
right height of cut, every time. It levels
the ground back down to its original
condition after we've had eight or ten
horses running over it.”
“Because it’s made of high-strength
Strenx® steel, it’s lightweight and avoids
compaction, which is beneficial to
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maintain the best ground condition,” Phil
continues. “For a big machine, it is far
more manoeuvrable than I expected – it
can turn on a sixpence! It is also a very
low consumer of power, therefore more
economical with fuel.” maintenance. “There are no belts - just a
strong and simple, heavy-duty driveline
with a shear-bolt in the PTO drive,”
Phil continues. “The MAJOR Swift is
galvanised so it’s going to last us a long
time!
“We have a small team, so a reliable
wide area mower is essential to alleviate
time pressures and reduce costs,”
continues Phil. He and his team at
Cotswold Turf Care manage equestrian
grounds, football and rugby pitches and
golf courses, as well as parks across
Gloucestershire. The larger units also have rubber
encasing the hinges of each arm. This
protects the joints while adding mobility
for each wing over uneven ground for a
more consistent cut.
The team cuts a minimum of 6000 acres
throughout the year. “The 7.3m Swift
wings fold to 2.60m, making it great
for safe road transportation between
multiple sites. It’s about the largest make
available that can be safely transported
on the road.”
The trailed versions display the
MAJOR qualities of durability and low
Looking the part is just as important as
playing the part. “Players and spectators
have commented on how good the
grounds look,” concludes Phil. “At a
recent board meeting, the committee
members commented very favourably
about our grass cutting and the playing
surface.”
See the new 7.3m Swift roller mower at
the MAJOR stand (J112) at Saltex 2019
from Oct 30-31 at the NEC Birmingham.
GroundskeepingJournal.co.uk | Sept/Oct 2019