Rugby Club Issue 89 | Page 15

Facilities and Rugby ISEKI UK: Offering discounted equipment to RGC members ISEKI UK has supported the RFU’s Rugby Groundsmen Connected scheme for six years by providing discounted maintenance equipment and attending educational events throughout the year. Rugby Groundsmen Connected (RGC) is an easy access, two-way communication network between the RFU and rugby union groundsmen. It is the main communication channel for the RFU to provide information and advice to groundsmen and also has special offers and exclusive benefits for members. Rugby Groundsmen Connected and its partners are dedicated to supporting anybody that has any involvement in the turf maintenance of rugby pitches; complete novice to Premiership groundsmen. Working with trusted industry suppliers, RGC has devised a rugby club pitch maintenance equipment package. The package is designed to meet the needs of rugby union clubs that aim to deliver a high quality pitch maintenance programme. Commenting on the Rugby Groundsmen Connected equipment package John Clifford, ISEKI Sales Manager explained; “We offer a discounted rate to RFU Groundsmen Connected members for the ISEKI TM3267 tractor, chosen specifically as the ideal machine for rugby clubs, small enough to store in a container, lightweight, simple to use and powerful to run the other turf maintenance equipment available on the package.” The TM3267 manual transmission tractor features an ISEKI clean burn 3 cylinder 25hp diesel engine that provides plenty of power for all tasks required around your club. It has a high comfort operator platform and easily operated controls allowing the operator to concentrate on the task in hand. Eight forward and eight reverse gears ensures selecting the right gear for the task is never a problem and with two auxillary hydraulic outlets a full range of attachments can be used whether trailed or linkage mounted. Alternatively, should you require a higher horse power tractor we can offer other products at a similar discounted rate to suit the requirements of each rugby club. As part of the many benefits of being a registered member of the Rugby Groundsmen Connected is the ability to attend regional Pitch Maintenance Evenings held throughout the year supported by the RFU and the industry suppliers. Here you will receive presentations, demonstrations and advice from key personnel within the industry to help advise and assist you in your roles as groundsmen. Anyone can register to join RFU Groundsmen Connected at no cost. Registration is by email to groundsmenconnected@rfu. com. Once signed up you will receive regular communications with advice, information and the opportunity to ask questions. Access to new and improved RFU Pitch Improvement Partnership maintenance contractors is also only available to clubs who have a groundsman registered with Rugby Groundsmen Connected. You can also apply for RFU/RFF funding for pitch improvement projects. For further information on the full ISEKI range of Mowers and Tractors please visit www.iseki.co.uk or call 01473 599266 to discuss your requirements. LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPACT AND POWERFUL The TM3267 manual transmission tractor features an ISEKI 3 cylinder 25hp diesel engine that provides plenty of power for all tasks required around your club. A comfortable operator platform and simple controls allow the operator to concentrate on the task in hand. Eight forward and eight reverse gears ensures selecting the right gear for the task is never a problem and with two auxillary hydraulic outlets a full range of attachments can be used whether trailed or linkage mounted. Compact dimensions allow for easy storage within a container and high lift capacity enables numerous turf maintenance implements to be fitted. Designed and manufactured for quality that lasts. Contact your local dealer to book a demonstration today! ISEKI UK & IRELAND Tel 01473 599266 [email protected] www.iseki.co.uk www.rugbyclubmag.com 15