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By Lucy Ohsten in Industry on 16th Apr 2004 16:00
Hammers hit it off with TORO.
By Lucy Ohsten
A whole range of new kit has arrived at West Ham through the deal. It includes a Turf Aerator 686 - a 78in towed spiker that can be fitted with a variety of slicing blades; a Groundsmaster 3000-D out-front rotary mower; two Reelmaster 5500-Ds, a Reelmaster 3100-D Sidewinder; and two Workman 2100 utility vehicles.
The groundstaff team cares for a total 10 hectares, which is spread over three sites: the Hammers' main pitch at Upton Park; the first team training ground at Chadwell Heath; and the Little Heath academy training ground.
Head groundsman at the Nationwide First Division club Dougie Robertson says: "We evaluated Toro against another manufacturer and there was do doubt it was a far superior product."
Dougie's Toro fleet certainly makes his job that little bit easier. One machine is a particular favourite. "The Sidewinder is fantastic," he enthuses. "The way it's built, the quality of cut, everything. I believe it's the best triple-mower on the market, and I've used a few. If we hadn't re-signed the deal with Toro I still would have brought in a Sidewinder."
His local dealer Grasshopper also plays a key part. "They provide me with an excellent level of service, they react fast and we work together as a team," he adds.
Toro commercial turf maintenance products are distributed throughout the mainland UK by Lely (UK) Limited, St Neots, Cambs. (tel: 01480 226800), and in all of Ireland by Lely Ireland Limited, Kilboggin, Nurney, Co. Kildare (tel: 00 353 (0)45 526170).
Photo caption: West Ham's Dougie Robertson, far right, with, seated, Nigel Cornwall from dealer Grasshopper, and Lely's Larry Pearman. Also pictured is Lely's Rob Attewell.
Read more articles in Industry, by Lucy Ohsten or from April 2004.
