TOP DRESSING
primed and powder coated for years of reliable use. The stainless steel spreading vanes are adjustable, allowing the spreading pattern to be fine-tuned.
Finish the job with the right brush
Efficient spreading needs to be followed by effective incorporation. A heavy dressing after hollow coring presents a different task from a light application during the playing season, and the brush should be chosen accordingly.
For heavy dressings and filling core holes, the Sweep-N-Fill Mk3 uses two contra-rotating brushes to lift the sand and let it fall into the holes. The brushes are driven by the ground wheels, so their action remains related to forward speed, and each brush floats independently to follow the green’ s contours.
This active brushing action helps work substantial dressings into the surface and fill the holes, reducing the amount of sand left lying on top. An electric lift ram and adjustable hitch allow it to be used behind a suitable utility vehicle, greensmower or bunker rake, giving the team flexibility over the towing unit.
For regular medium or light dressings, the Greens-Groomer provides a straightforward way to work sand down between the grass blades. Its zigzag brush arrangement moves material sideways as well as forwards, helping disperse it across the surface. Available in 1.8m and 3.6m widths, it can be matched to greens or larger areas.
Undulating greens bring another consideration: retaining an even distribution over crowns and hollows. Thatch-Away Topdressing Brush cassettes fit to a triplex greensmower and closely follow the contours, helping brush material into the sward without dragging it away from high points and accumulating it in low areas. They also stand the grass up before mowing and disperse dew.
Get more use from the same equipment
For teams looking for a brush with a wider everyday role, the Maxi-Brush and Multi-Brush both combine topdressing work with general turf grooming.
The Maxi-Brush can be configured as a six-row, 1.8m topdressing brush, then opened out to 5.4m for
brushing fairways and sports pitches. Manual folding is available, with optional hydraulic folding for easier movement between working areas.
The Multi-Brush also converts between a compact topdressing configuration and a 5.4m working width. Its three independently floating heads follow undulations, and hydraulic folding makes transport straightforward. Opened out, both machines cover wide areas efficiently, standing up the grass and dispersing dew before mowing.
That versatility makes it easier to justify equipment which contributes to routine presentation as well as renovation. Together with mechanised loading and an appropriately sized topdresser, it gives the greenkeeping team a practical way to complete more topdressing within the time available, while releasing staff for the other jobs that keep the course ready for play.
For further information or to arrange a demonstration, visit www. greentek. com or contact your local GreenTek dealer.
36 GroundskeepingJournal. co. uk | November / December 2026