WEED CONTROL
Campey™ makes weed control emissions free with the AllTrec Tool Carrier
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100 % electric AllTrec Tool Carrier from Campey™ Turf Care Systems has made weed control CO2-emissions free .
Weed control is an essential task in almost every groundsman , greenkeeper , contractor and landscapers schedule , and the AllTrec with Air E-Variator or Weed Brush has made it quicker , easier and emissions-free .
The E-Variator is one of four attachments currently available for the AllTrec Carrier and it 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 through re-use – better known as the patented advanced air recycling system .
The unique variable airflow function ( ADS ) enables the machine to work in corners and around obstacles in just one pass , with operators able to fully control the attachment using the digital control screen . LPG tanks used for the E-Variator Weed Burner can be mounted to the back of the AllTrec , with a connection available for the automatic tank heater to prevent them from freezing . The closed burner system with heat recovery has gas reduction of no less than 60 % and an automatic temperature regulation of 380 ° C .
Weeds can also be removed using the 70cm 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 any worry of batteries running out . All batteries come with a three-year warranty and have a lifetime of + - 2500 charge discharge cycles . The 48VDC battery uses LifePO4 technology with a capacity of 20kwh or an optional 30kwh , with onboard charging taking 4-8 hours .
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 2000-3000rpm . The deck is controlled using a joystick and is easy to manoeuvre for a comfortable and effective days work . The mowing deck comes in optional cutting widths of 130cm or 180cm with a variable height of cut from 30-110mm , making it perfect for use on regularly maintained grass or overgrown vegetation . When cutting with the fourblade 180cm deck , the battery will typically last for 6-8 hours and 7-9 hours using the three-blade 130cm deck .
A large-action radius and highly efficient attachments combined with low operation and maintenance costs make the AllTrec perfect for use in urban environments , sports complexes , holiday resorts and parks by contractors , local authorities and landscapers .
For more information on making your weed control operation 100 % electric and emissions free , contact Campey™ at info @ campeyturfcare . com .
40 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | March 2022