A Day at the Airfield with the Ariens SUMMIT PRO 572
The morning begins quietly at the airfield. The sun rises over the hangars, the smell of coffee lingers, and the day stretches wide open. Before the first aircraft leaves the ground, another machine must get to work. Grass here isn’t decoration. It frames the runways, defines the taxiways, and creates the first impression of order […]
AFBI appoints Agricarbon to undertake deep soil carbon stock assessment
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), based in Northern Ireland, has appointed soil carbon measurement supplier Agricarbon as a delivery agent to support their ongoing research on farm soil carbon stock assessment. This work represents an intrinsic part of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) and will contribute to a better understanding of soil carbon stocks […]
AMP UP YOUR TOOL KIT WITH A FREE MAKITA XGT 40V BATTERY
Leading power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturer Makita UK has launched a new ‘Professional Cordless Garden Machinery’ redemption promotion, where end users can claim a free XGT 4.0Ah high-capacity ‘Tabless Technology’ battery (BL4040F) with the purchase of qualifying XGT and Connect-X outdoor power equipment. To qualify for the free XGT 4.0Ah BL4040F battery, end […]
Cutting edge visit for Oxford University students
Second-year engineering undergraduate students from Oxford University, studying Engineering Science, had a recent tour of the Ariens Company factory in Great Haseley, Oxfordshire. The visit offered students the opportunity to see the manufacture of Countax and Westwood ride-on garden tractors through all the processes. The tour was arranged by Paul Bailey from Oxford University’s Department […]
Volvo Penta powers the world’s first hybrid wood chipper
Finnish forest technology manufacturer Kesla Oyj presented its Kesla C860 wood chipper at the FinnMetko exhibition in Jämsä, Finland, late last month. The revolutionary machine is fitted with a Volvo Penta TAD572VE industrial diesel engine and an electric motor, making it the world’s first diesel-electric hybrid wood chipper. Currently hybrid engines are still rare in […]
IOG celebrates 80th anniversary
A large group of Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) staff, Board members, Life Members and winners of the Lifetime Achievement Awards have celebrated the IOG’s 80th Anniversary. Eton College generously hosted the event and provided a fitting backdrop as it was the workplace of head groundsman WH Bowles – one of the founding members of […]
Husqvarna’s leading lady
Professional arborist and two time ISA Tree Climbing Champion, Josephine Hedger of Hampshire was presented with two Husqvarna chainsaws – T536Li XP 12″ cordless top handle and a 550 XP G 15″ with a combined RRP value of over £1500.00. Josephine has been a leading female figure within the world of arboristry since setting up […]
Fine pruning with ARS and Sorbus International
Somerset based Sorbus International Ltd. are the appointed exclusive UK distributors of the Japanese ARS range of high quality pruning equipment. Established in 1876, ARS produce high quality saws, secateurs, telescopic pruners, shears and loppers with the emphasis on the highest standard of steel production. “In the many years we have been supplying arboriculture and […]
World’s biggest saw chain manufacturer launches unique chainsaw
Blount, the world’s largest manufacturer of saw chain, announces the launch of the OREGON® CS250 36V Cordless Chainsaw, the world’s only chainsaw with integrated PowerSharp® chain sharpening system. When the chain dulls, it is sharpened by simply pulling the PowerSharp® lever for 3 to 5 seconds. No need to ever cut with a dull chain […]
