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CUT AND COLLECT
WHATEVER THE
WEATHER
ISEKI UK & Ireland, distributors
of ISEKI compact tractors and
mowers alongside their local
dealer MST based in Tiverton,
recently sold a fleet of ISEKI
machinery into Blundell’s School
in Devon.
Amongst all the other tasks you
need to get to grips with when
starting a new job, Graham Cox
at Blundell’s School in Tiverton
was also tasked with upgrading the groundcare fleet of
machinery, with the aim of it being more economical and cost
efficient. So, following on from what his Estate Bursar Ian
Barnes, Deputy Head Groundsperson Richard Hutchings and
the grounds team had started, Graham began looking into
what was on the market. Having contacted a number of local
dealers ISEKI and MST came up trumps!
Graham explains further; “we knew our two previous 36hp
tractors needed an increase in power to 50hp in order to run
the specialist sports turf equipment around the site. The
schools overall strategy is to significantly improve its sports
pitches and gardens and it fully supports the development
of the team and the equipment necessary to do that. MST
brought out the ISEKI TG6495 IQ on demo for us to try, it was
perfect for the jobs we require. The dual-clutch transmission
offers excellent control for when we are aerating, allowing
accurate work to be carried out easily no matter who operates
the machine. The drive function is great when towing
implements around the site or on the roads allowing us to
travel quickly from one job to the next.
“The TG6495 IQ tractor’s are extremely comfortable, especially
with the air con cab, which when you are maintaining 110 acres
of grassland by verti-draining or mowing this is vital for my
staff to avoid fatigue. In the peak of the season the tractor
and operator will be out over 20 hours a week just mowing so
the renowned reliability of the ISEKI built tractor along with
the ease of use was imperative. They certainly have a great
reputation and I can easily see why.
“We had loader brackets fitted to both TG6495 IQ tractor’s with
one loader supplied so the machines are as flexible as possible
in their uses here at Blundell’s. The gardeners use the tractor’s
with loader for moving bulk material around the site, whilst we
use them for grounds maintenance with implements attached.
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“It really does cut and collect even in the
wettest and harshest conditions whilst
leaving the same brilliant finish every
time with no blockages and no downtime
due to weather conditions.
It’s perfect for our needs.”
Chris Stamp, CA Stamp Grounds & Agriculture
The ISEKI SF range of powerful 24-46hp diesel engine mowers
enable you to mow your grass whatever the weather keeping
the same pristine finish. With a variety of rotary or Muthing
flail decks to choose from, the ISEKI SF450 really is the ultimate
mowing machine. A turbine driven chute direct from the deck
to the large hopper, which is available upto 1300L, ensures no
blockages even in the wettest conditions. Allowing you to
continue with all the other tasks without the weather restricting
you.
Designed and manufactured for quality that lasts.
Contact your local dealer to book a demonstration
today!
ISEKI UK & IRELAND
Tel 01473 599266
[email protected] www.iseki.co.uk
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