New Exclusive Products!

This year there are a host of brand new products and services many of which are being exclusively launched at IOG Scotsturf 2008.  Be the first to see and try the industry’s latest technology and innovations.  To follow is just a sample of what will be on unveiled at this year’s show:

As well as presenting a number of new products, the Aitkens’ stand will be demonstrating the Aquadyne drainage system, and Ruffords will also be present show the new Eco Dressing along with its range of sand and top dressings.  

Adding to Bernhard and Company's comprehensive range of sharpening systems for golf and sports providers its latest product evolutions - the Express Dual 4000 and Anglemaster 4000 - will be on show. The machines offer advanced levels of operator safety, ease of use and productivity, combined with fast and efficient operation.

Bernhard will also debut a range of tractor-mounted Turf Vacs – which features the only sweepers with a patent pending re-circulating air system to minimise dust and noise, while dramatically improving pick-up performance. The range also includes engine-driven blowers for clearing leaves and debris.

Included in the stocked material held by CED, a leading supplier of natural stone for the landscape industry, at its Castlecary depot are boulders, feature stones, decorative aggregates, pebbles and cobbles, reckory stone, paving, setts, kerbs and a selection of reclaimed materials. Additionally, the company sources materials to order from all over the world and throughout the UK.

Cleveland Sitesafe launch ' Sitesafe Tractorsafe’

Environmental & Gas Monitoring (EGM) is one of Scotland's leading specialists in the supply and hire, calibration and repair of industrial/occupational health and safety instrumentation, ie gas detection, air quality sampling, noise and vibration measurement equipment.

John Deere’s 7400 TerrainCut mower is a new concept machine developed following extensive customer feedback in Europe and the US, and it will be shown on the Double A Trading Company’s stand. Designed as a rotary alternative to the company’s established 2653B utility mower, the three-wheel drive 7400 features a 36 HP turbocharged diesel engine and three independent 27 inch rotary decks, constructed of 10-gauge steel, with an innovative ‘Width on Demand’ system. This allows the operator to adjust the working width of cut from 68 to 74 icnh while on the move.

In practice, the 68 inch cutting width can be used in undulating terrain, for side-hill operation and for areas where tight turns are required, while the 74 inch cutting width can be employed whenever conditions allow higher workrates. The rotary decks are easily lifted and lowered by a single lever joystick.

The mower’s TerrainCut Reach system allows either the front left or right hand deck to be shifted up to 15 inch beyond the full cutting width. This allows the machine to safely trim around potentially hazardous landscape features, while keeping the mower’s centre of gravity in a more consistent and stable position. Cutting height can be adjusted quickly and easily without the use of tools, from 1 to 4 inch in ¼ inch increments.

The latest RS48-11C Tru-Turf roll ’n’ spike greens roller will also be on the stand. The roller incorporates an innovative patented triple offset roller system designed to smooth the turf by its action rather than by using its weight. The Honda 6.5 HP engine is coupled to an Eaton 11 transmission to cope with the toughest of operating conditions. Between the triple offset green smoothing rollers and vulcanised rubber coated drive roller is mounted the spiker roller working to 30 mm deep, this gently opens up the surface.

Growing Concern Scotland is committed to the demands of today’s landscape requirements, offering an integrated landscape management system – consultancy, management, and contracting – which addresses issues of continuity and efficiency, professionalism, quality and planning, while respecting environmental issues.

Hunter Grinders will be displaying Series 5 Jupiter ATI, Juno In-Situ, the Amazon automatic bottom blade grinder, the Orion bottom blade grinder and the Olympic shear grinder.

Irri Supplies is the independent one-stop shop for golf irrigation contractors and golf courses. New at the show will be the Irri-Sport self travelling sprinkler, ideal for bowling greens tennis and cricket squares

Also being featured, the Perrot Hydra gear-drive golf sprinkler will be alongside the ever popular VP2/Mirage, stated to be the world’s only 50 m radius pop-up sprinkler.

Irri also manufactures the Aquarius range of pop-up impact golf sprinklers, tough brass and stainless sprinklers interchangeable with Watermation/ Logic sprinklers, and Greenspray and Teespray sprinklers - powered by the LR Nelson gear drive train with a tough rubber bowl/flange to protect the sprinkler.

The Tonick/Hunter ICC controller, designed to replace the TW2/Aquarius controller, will also be displayed for the first time, along with Signature Irrigation Golf sprinklers and HIT solenoid valves, Nelson, Hunter, Weathermatic and Tonick irrigation equipment for sports and landscape, plus the Kenyon Tools expanded range of rakes and shovels.

JSM Distribution will be showing the all-new low-decibel series of tractor mounted leaf and debris blowers from AgriMetal (launched at IOG SALTEX). The blowers feature a dynamically balanced aluminium impeller which provides superior air flow while requiring less energy to drive it. Its light weight also reduces drive belt loadings reducing parts replacement and maintenance.

A large roller carries the blower over the ground and prevents marking or damage to turf even in the worst conditions. And the standard specification also includes a 180 deg and an angled air deflector. Both deflectors can be operated hydraulically.

The heavy duty low-decibel range is made up of four models requiring tractors rated from 16 to 45 HP+ while providing airflow values up to 12,500 CFM. Prices range from £2,995 to £4,595.

Global tractor and  grounds care machinery manufacturer Kubota will be showing the new M40 Series next generation 60-95 HP tractor powered by Kubota’s Tier III compliant, low emission direct injection diesel engines.  The lightweight, short-wheelbase M40 combine high power to weight ratio, a range of new features and class leading manoeuvrability. 

In addition, the company will be showcasing its full amenity range including the high performance, versatile B30 Series 18 – 30 HP compact tractors with integral factory fitted cabs; the advanced, fuel efficient GL40 Series mid range 35 – 58 HP tractors which offer a choice of 9 model variants; and the popular RTV900 all terrain utility vehicle.  Low rate finance packages are available through Kubota Financial Solutions, and a three-year manufacturer warranty is standard.

Orange Plant will be launching on behalf of Timberwolf: a New 7.5 tracked chipper, the TW190TVGTR with Wolftracks ground clearance system will be available in early 2009 and is being unveiled for the first time in Scotland on our stand H1 at the Scotsturf show.

Stump Grinders vary from self-propelled portable to larger tracked versions with radio remote controls.

A large selection of units are available for hire or sale and with the introduction of Timberwolfs New TWS426 Shredder in Trailed and Tracked form, the company expects demand for units to rise sharply in the local authority, skip hire and recycling sector, therefore a large number of Shredders has been introduced to the hire fleet to cope with the extra demand.

RECO will be showing its new offering of the EX series Kioti tractor complete with luxury cab which includes (as standard) heating, air-conditioning, sun roof , radio cassette player and panoramic designed workstation. Available with a range of tyres and front loaders as optional extras, the EX series provides powerful four-wheel drive and modern styling combined with comfort and convenience. Also on show will be a selection of the Kioti range from 22 to 90 HP and an extensive range of Grasshopper zero-turn mowers with front or mid-mounted decks.

Visitors to the Scotbark stand will be able to learn about the company’s new website that includes an online quoting and shopping facility for nationwide delivery of product.  Users of the site will also be able to download product literature, and there will be a section dedicated to the company’s Express Blower System plus a technical library of completed projects.

SportsMasters UK specialise in the construction and maintenance of natural and artificial sports surfaces, embracing also contract spraying, hollow coring, verti draining, top dressing, overseeding and scarifying. Visit the stand for details.

To find out from sportsturf consultancy STRI how it has been involved in the establishment of three major new golfing venues in Scotland, visit the STRI stand where you will also discover how to optimise the playing quality of your golf or sports facility.

Want to know about seeds and seeds coats, fertilisers, dry patch management aids and nutrient control aeration, for example? Then visit the Symbio stand for authoritative answers on these subjects - and a lot more!

Golf course equipment specialist Tacit will be showing the Shole holecutter that, with high/low compression changeable blades and bullseye spirit level ensures every hole will be cut cleanly, quickly and level – alongside the Clippy hole groomer that takes just six seconds to achieve that ‘new hole cut’ look.

Terra Firma will be launching two new products; Pandora turf fungicise and Nomix Dual herbicide for amenity weed control. Targeted at the control of fusarium, red thread and dollar spot – as well as anthracnose - Pandora is available at a very competitive cost per hectare and is applied with 400-500 litres of water per hectare. Ready-to-use (no mixing or measuring) Nomix Dual, a residual TDC herbicide, provides effective control for 4-6 months.