T asked with delivering reliability and efficiency for both contracting and self-drive hire , a Deep Tine Aerator ( DTA ) from GKB Machines has so far ticked every box for Cleveland Land Services in Teesside . Purchased to replace another aerator in the summer of 2021 , the robust versatility of the 2.1m DTA has seen it well used on a variety of projects and sports surfaces including football , racecourses and golf course fairways .
AERATION , IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE
DTA delivers robust reliability on hire and contracting fleet of Cleveland Land Services
T asked with delivering reliability and efficiency for both contracting and self-drive hire , a Deep Tine Aerator ( DTA ) from GKB Machines has so far ticked every box for Cleveland Land Services in Teesside . Purchased to replace another aerator in the summer of 2021 , the robust versatility of the 2.1m DTA has seen it well used on a variety of projects and sports surfaces including football , racecourses and golf course fairways .
Cleveland Land Services have earned a reputation for industry-leading innovation and outstanding customer service across their three divisions – CLS Landscape & Earthworks , CLS Sports and CLS Selfdrive – providing a high-standard of completion on all projects , undertaken nationwide , for over 50 years . With an equipment bank spanning the group , it was the task of Andrew Willis , General Manager of the Selfdrive division , to find the replacement for a well-utilised aerator on their hire fleet .
We ’ ve been using it on our own contracting work , primarily football pitch maintenance , and when not used internally it ’ s been on hire with a whole host of turf managers who all find the machine incredibly efficient and simple to operate .
He explains , “ We had a good look at the alternatives and , following a demonstration of the DTA 210 from local dealers Russells , decided that the price , the build quality and the specification of the DTA was a great fit for us . With a range of operators and applications , we could tell this would be capable of delivering any and every task we put it on .”
The DTA 210 combines a 2.1m working width and maximum working depth of up to 40cm ( 16 ”) making it an excellent solution for large and / or heavy compacted applications . One of a range of deep tine aerators from GKB , the DTA features hydraulic height adjustment and a range of tine options for complete versatility – making it a popular choice with contractors .
“ We ’ ve been using it on our own contracting work , primarily football pitch maintenance , and when not used internally it ’ s been on hire with a whole host of turf managers who all find the machine incredibly efficient and simple to operate .” Andrew continues , “ One thing we really noticed was how smooth the DTA runs . There isn ’ t the typical ‘ bouncing ’ you get with some brands .”
The DTA was the first GKB machine purchased by Cleveland Land Services , more recently joined by an SPM 400 topdresser . “ This is another fantastic piece of kit – high capacity and high productivity which is just what we need to ensure jobs get completed on time , and to a high spec .” He adds , “ The support from GKB and Russells is also brilliant , quickly answering any questions we have and providing valuable advice to keep everything ticking along as it should .” ”
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