MOWERS
Spring into the first cut with Countax
s soon as the ambient soil temperature rises
A in spring our British lawns put on a growth spurt and it is time for the first cut . Which could mean considering a new mower or , if you have a large grass area or even a paddock , a ride-on garden tractor . Making the sizeable investment in one needs careful consideration . Will your choice of ride-on be used only for mowing ? Or could it be an all-year-round workhorse , performing a wide variety of garden tasks from spring through to winter ? To make the most of your investment it is worth looking at a Countax garden tractor to fit the bill in all respects .
Firstly , it is designed for the British garden and built in Britain for the vagaries of our weather . Secondly , it will make gardening life a whole lot easier . The first spring mow needs to be at a high height , gradually lowering the cutting deck as the season progresses . This is easily done with the Countax deck height setting ranging from 101mm / 4 ” down to 12mm / 1 / 2 ”. There is a choice of cut and collect , mulching using an optional mulching kit or a High Grass Mulching deck for rougher areas . For those of you who like a striped lawn , you cannot better the Countax Powered Grass Collector ( PGC ) and roller system , powered by the tractor ’ s Power Take-Off ( PTO ). Which brings us to the PGC +, the accessory that transforms a Countax C or B Series into that multi-use , year-round workhorse .
The PGC + is a cassette system that allows you to quickly and easily switch accessories . It means you only need one machine to maintain the lawn , paddock , drive , path and other garden areas . The Grass Sweeper cassette comes as standard and clicks into place with brushes that rotate at over 1100rpm to sweep grass clippings , fallen leaves and other debris into the hopper , even when the grass is wet .
Spring is also a good time to scarify the lawn to rid it of winter accumulated moss and thatch and that is simply done by switching to the easy-to-insert Scarifier cassette . Which means you don ’ t need to spend money on a separate scarifier .
So , all-round a Countax will work for you through the seasons . Using the PTO you can also drive other accessories such as a powered broadcast spreader , which is ideal for spreading salt and grit on paths and drives to keep them ice-free . Choose a B Series Countax and you have the benefit of the unique 4TRAC four-wheel-drive system giving you a ‘ go anywhere , mow anywhere ’ garden tractor capable of tackling slopes , mud and rough ground . It also makes the perfect partner for a snowblade to clear your way in the depths of winter .
Find out more by contacting Countax on 01844 278800 or visit www . countax . co . uk / find-a-dealer / to find your local dealer .
36 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | Spring 2021