Landscape & Urban Design Issue 67 2024 | Page 94

GROUNDSKEEPING

BEHIND THE SCENES - THE RIGOROUS SAFETY TESTING OF TRIMAX MOWERS UNVEILED

In the dynamic landscape of turf maintenance , where the wheels of progress are in perpetual motion , the unspoken hero is often overlooked . Picture this : the hum of machinery , the scent of hard work in the air , and the collective pulse of an industry beating with ambition . Yet , beneath this bustling surface lies a crucial undercurrent – a commitment to uncompromising safety .
For Trimax , world leader in flail and rotary cutting equipment , safety isn ’ t just a tick box exercise .
“ From the design and development of our machines to the testing and manufacturing processes , safety is always at the forefront of our minds . We believe that by prioritising safety , we can not only protect operators but also enhance their productivity and efficiency .” Caroline Shaw , Global Brand Manager at Trimax .
Here we ’ ve got an exclusive , behind the scenes look at the meticulous safety testing that every Trimax machine undergoes before it hits the market !
Thrown Object Testing When cutting grass , mowers can come into contact with foreign objects like stones , sticks , and golf balls . When mowers come into contact with them , there is a danger that the struck object may be thrown and cause injury to the
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