Groundskeeping Journal Issue 5 2021 | Page 10

A grigem have announced the introduction of a new range of Gamberini Spreaders .
GREENKEEPING

Exceptional Performance from the Gamberini Spreader

A grigem have announced the introduction of a new range of Gamberini Spreaders .
Chosen for their robust , high quality , rugged construction , these Italian designed spreaders place emphasis on delivering the supreme performance and are the perfect choice as part of any ground ’ s maintenance programme . Built for longevity , these machines are extremely operator friendly and feature several technical characteristics which make them the perfect choice .
Suitable for areas including Sports turf , Golf Fairways , Cricket Outfields , Private Estates , Private Schools , and Polo Fields .
ECOTOP 300 & 500 MOUNTED SPREADER WITH BIONIC HOPPER AND DISTRIBUTOR DISC These compact hoppers are constructed of heavy-duty steel ensuring there is no corrosion when compared to other alternative powder-coated spreaders . The steel hopper ensures stronger durability when full over alternative models , which feature a plastic rotamoulded tank .
The spreaders consist of a three-pointlinkage frame made of heavy-duty steel which also acts as a stand , when the spreader is not in use . The machines are driven by a PTO shaft with an enclosed aluminium gear which features a selflubricating oil bath . Both models accept a category 1 link-arm and contain an agitator and filtering grill to ensure any lumps in the fertiliser do not disrupt the flow . With a minimum requirement of 30-40HP , the PTO option offers the most control for the operator and should be set to 540RPM .
SUPERIOR SPREADING CONTROL Superior control is offered to the operator with three different manual
TECHNICAL DATA ECOTOP 300 ECOTOP 500 Hopper capacity ( L ) 270L 360L Spreading capacity ( m ) 6m - 14m 6m - 14m Dimensions ( cm ) Ø 110 x 89 Ø 120 x 100 Empty weight ( kg ) 58kg 60kg Minimum tractor power ( HP ) 30 HP 40HP PTO ( rpm ) 540 Fertiliser
adjustments available . The spinning disc has an adjustable vane , which can be manually adjusted , depending on the required spreading pattern or rate . Adjusting the spreading pattern is available by two other manual controls ; these consists of an 18-point flow selector lever , which can be operated from the tractor seat , and the option to select what degree of spreading is required , operating from 90-180 degrees . These machines will spread from 6-14 metres depending on the product and spreader setting .
Granular , powder or pelleted
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