Landscape & Urban Design Issue 38 2019 | Page 52

BLEC LASER GRADER A WINNER FOR TOTAL EQUESTRIAN Managing Director of Total Equestrian, “Over the years we attended several operator carrying out the task. Steve Keen, is delighted with their trade shows and looked at various The larger the area to prepare, the purchase of a Laser Grader 2400 from models of grader, but most tended to more grateful we are to have the Laser BLEC, which has improved both the suit bigger construction firms and were Grader at our disposal and now that speed and accuracy with which they therefore surplus to our requirements. it’s part of our fleet, we are equipped to can prepare and level flat areas. Since The BLEC machine is compact, easy deal with most groundwork projects, its addition to their fleet, the LG 2400 to use and a much better fit to the no matter what size.” has come in particularly useful for projects we’re involved in.” preparation groundworks on outdoor The BLEC Laser Grader is available and indoor arena projects. Without even having a demonstration, in a variety of working widths, from Steve contacted Curtis Allen of 1.5m to 2.4m, and comes complete Undertaking the construction of Charterhouse and purchased an LG with ripping tines for the effective various equestrian facilities including 2400 in January 2018. loosening of heavily compacted gallops, stable blocks and schooling areas, Total Equestrian operates throughout the UK and Europe and is “This machine has made a massive difference to our ground preparations, currently celebrating its 25th year. especially for the final soil grades or “I’d long been familiar with the BLEC We also use it to quickly and precisely Laser Grader, having seen some close apply the dust layer for indoor show industry contacts using one, and had areas. For arenas, it’s imperative to always been keen to purchase one if achieve a flat surface and the Laser our workload could justify it” explains Grader ensures accuracy every time Steve. - no matter the conditions or the 52 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 38 2019 stone trimming for outdoor arenas. ground. The range is fitted with twin Danfoss proportional valves and a rear 4-wheel frame, with each pair of wheels controlled independently for dual grading. All models are also set up to accept any make of laser equipment. Tel: +44 (0)1428 661222 Fax: +44 (0)1428 661218 www.blecmachinery.com