TURF MACHINERY
Verti-Cut
It ’ s a new year and for Redexim , that brings with it two new additions to their scarification portfolio
xtending their Verti-Cut range , 2021 sees the
E introduction of two larger working widths with the launch of the Verti-Cut 1600 and Verti- Cut 2000 . Developed in direct response to customer demand and to compliment their existing offering , both of the new models offer scarification to depths of up to 50mm ( 1.95 ”).
The Verti-Cut employs specially designed carbide-tipped blades which encourages healthy turf by cutting the lateral growth of grass roots and removing dead plant material , providing more room for roots and shoots to grow and allowing for better water penetration and airflow . This improved downward movement of moisture and nutrients delivers far more uniform , vigorous and vibrant growth in return . The new Verti-Cut 1600 offers a 1.6m ( 63 ”) working width which makes it ideal for smaller , undulating surfaces such as golf greens while at 2.0m ( 78.7 ”), the Verti-Cut 2000 lends itself to the scarification of larger spaces such as sports fields .
Both new models are tractor mounted and PTO driven , with the drive system utilising chains to ensure constant drive to the blades – even when working at depth . The adjustment of the Verti-Cut ’ s working depth can be done accurately and with ease through alterations to the front roller , which also helps to negate scalping when working on undulating ground . As standard , the Verti-Cut comes with 2mm blades operating at a spacing of 30mm ( 1.18 ”), though this can be increased to 58mm ( 2.28 ”) if required . 1mm and 3mm blades can also be specified as an optional extra .
The Verti-Cut is one of a number of scarification solutions available from Redexim – a range which spans pedestrian , trailed and cut and collect machines to suit a wide variety of sports surfaces and applications . The new Verti-Cut 1600 and 2000 models will be available in the Spring , with the additional added security and support provided by Redexim ’ s worldwide distribution network . www . redexim . com
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