AERATION , IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE
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I would definitely recommend the RootPruner for any parkland golf course . It ’ s a machine that is so quick and easy to use , it will save you downtime and money on repairing mowers which are damaged from hitting tree roots , and also make the surface better from not having roots protruding through the surface .
coming back . I al-ways feel prevention is better than cure , so I decided to search for a machine to cut the roots near the canopy of the trees so we wouldn ’ t damage the health of the trees but stop the roots from encroaching into play .
“ In the past , I have used an excavator to create a root break , but the disruption this caused wasn ’ t suitable to the standards we expect the course to be in , so we needed a machine that would create a root break but be efficient , neat and tidy .
“ We were able to get around the entire course with ease and were very surprised how quick it was . The roots we went over have been removed , so we don ’ t have any protrud-ing the surface , and so far , we don ’ t have any new roots coming through , so I am hopeful this will continue .”
The RootPruner cuts roots up to 100mm in diameter with no clean-up , making it useable on the course with no worries of shutting holes through surface damage . It also has the ability to decompact tight , narrow areas with ease and includes a unique patented triple-reduction planetary gearbox for smooth , maximum torque drive to the rotor shaft . The RootPruner also features a factory set , torque limiting PTO shaft eliminating all shear bolts and spring clutches .
For a parkland course , it can be an invaluable machine . Paul heard about it from a club in the local area who have shared similar results , and seeing it on his property once was enough to convince him to purchase his own unit .
“ Once we had the demo , we were very impressed with the smoothness , cleanness and size of the roots it would cut ,” he said .
“ I would definitely recommend the RootPruner for any parkland golf course . It ’ s a machine that is so quick and easy to use , it will save you downtime and money on repairing mow-ers which are damaged from hitting tree roots , and also make the surface better from not having roots protruding through the surface .”
More information is available at www . campeyturfcare . com
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