TURF MANAGEMENT
Progressive proves to be the key to consistent cutting over contours
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W heights of cut for fairways , there isn ’ t a ‘ one-heightfits-all ’ approach – but one thing all Turf Managers will be aiming for is consistency , which can be easier said than done when dealing with potentially uneven or undulating ground . The Progressive range of multi-deck mowers have been carefully designed with this in mind , offering unrivalled contour-following ability for an accurate quality of cut .
While a multi-deck mower may not be required in every situation , it can offer a broader scope of use with its ability to accommodate both flat and undulating turf equally . This flexibility delivers a quality cut without the risk of scalping or shredding the plant , helping to retain plant health and reducing potential entry points for pathogens and turf diseases to take hold . Their versatility sees them suited to operation around the golf course , alongside other applications such as sports fields , turf farms and mowing tasks undertaken by local authorities .
The latest addition to the Progressive range is the TDR-X – featuring three independently floating decks which provide a combined cutting width of 3.2m . It all begins with an adaptive swivel hitch at the front , making the TDR-X more agile and ensuring it works with the tractor to follow undulating ground . The cutting height range of 9.5mm to 84.5mm is easy to adjust , with their industry-leading rotary blade overlap ensuring a precise and even cut . Full width rollers on both the front and rear of each deck completes the specification , leaving a professional finish for both golf and sports surfaces .
The TDR-X sits in the portfolio of ‘ finishing mowers ’ alongside the ProFlex 120 – the most widely used trailed contour mower . The ProFlex features a 3m cutting width across five decks , each of which can be quickly and easily adjusted to give the operator complete flexibility to make a stepped or transitioned first-cut in a single pass .
Along with other machines in the Progressive range , both the TDR-X and ProFlex 120 take advantage of Progressive ’ s Pro Lift-N-Turn™ technology , allowing the operator to temporarily raise the decks , with the PTO still engaged , making turning and transportation easier to increase overall productivity . www . vanmac . co . uk
60 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | July 2022