A trio of Kubota tractors have proven themselves to be capable workhorses for the entire facilities operation at Warwick Castle . With 64 acres of vast and varied historical landscape to maintain , Grounds and Gardens Manager Tony Cameron explains how – alongside some more obscure uses – the L2622 , L4240 and B2261 are responsible for towing the mowers that cut 95 % of the turfed areas , with the assistance of their F3890 out-front mower also from Kubota !
TURF MANAGEMENT
Kubota tractors prove to be the workhorses for Warwick Castle
A trio of Kubota tractors have proven themselves to be capable workhorses for the entire facilities operation at Warwick Castle . With 64 acres of vast and varied historical landscape to maintain , Grounds and Gardens Manager Tony Cameron explains how – alongside some more obscure uses – the L2622 , L4240 and B2261 are responsible for towing the mowers that cut 95 % of the turfed areas , with the assistance of their F3890 out-front mower also from Kubota !
Built by William the Conqueror during 1068 , Warwick Castle has played a crucial role in shaping British history . More than 950-years on , the ancient walls surround an array of lawns and gardens , a ‘ Horrible Histories ’ maze and a glamping site not to mention a new 60-bed hotel and grounds , opening in July 2024 , and providing the platform for year-round events . With so much to maintain , the key for Grounds and Gardens Manager Tony when it comes to machinery , is reliability which he says he ’ s enjoyed with the Kubota fleet he ’ s built up over his 12-year tenure .
“ We ’ ve had other tractors and ride-on mowers in the past which always seemed to have one problem or another . Together with having all-important kit out of action , we also found frustrating delays in getting these issues fixed ” Tony says . “ The first Kubota we purchased was the L4240 six or seven years ago which , to date , remains faithful and versatile – it ’ s basically bulletproof . Whether we ’ re towing implements or trailers , this is our go-to for a range of maintenance tasks around the site .”
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