TURF MANAGEMENT
USING THE TMSYSTEM ™
AND INFINICUT ® TO
OPTIMISE PLANT HEALTH
– THE FOCUS OF STAND RED 253 AT BTME
With changes in pesticide legislation
having an ever-deepening effect on
sports turf quality, Turf Managers
are having to carefully consider the
role of mechanical maintenance in
delivering a proactive plant health
strategy. The UltraGroomer™
cassette from the renowned
TMSystem™ collection is specifically
designed to provide a healthier turf
environment by preventing the
accumulation of thatch. Visitors can
find out more about this, alongside
the award-winning INFINICUT®
range, on stand Red 253 at BTME
2020.
A thatchy surface that is moisture
retentive not only reduces
the movement of oxygen and
nutrients, it also provides an ideal
environment to harbour pathogens.
The UltraGroomer™ cassette
features over 80 tungsten carbide
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tipped blades, spaced at 5mm apart,
to reduce Poa ingress, minimise
puffiness and prevent the build-up
of organic matter. By improving the
plants immediate environment, it
becomes more difficult for disease
pathogens to take hold.
The UltraGroomer™ can also be
effectively used in conjunction
with other cassettes from the
TMSystem™ range, particularly
the SMARTVibe™ to increase
greens speed. During the winter
months, when the plant is at its
most vulnerable, the SMARTVibe™
can be employed as an alternative
to mowing to reduce plant stress.
Vibratory rolling can smooth the
greens surface and quicken play
without cutting, eliminating passes
of heavy pieces of equipment
which in turn, lowers the risk of
compaction.
The TMSystem™ is available to
fit OEM triplex and light fairway
machines, as well as being an
integral part of the Cub Cadet
INFINICUT® mower. Also playing
its part in the fight against disease,
the INFINICUT® range features a
number of parameters that can be
adjusted to deliver an unparalleled
quality of cut, no matter the time
of year or conditions encountered
at the given time. The INFINICUT®
cylinder mower range spans
22”/26”/30” and 34” working widths,
and floating or fixed head variants,
together with the recently launched
SM34 Rotary Mower.
MTD Specialty Turf Products, Unit
3, Redwood Court, Campbell Way,
Dinnington, Sheffield S25 3NQ UK
Tel: +44 (0) 114 2122 200
Web: www.cubcadetturf.com
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