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By Peter Driver in Football on 13th Nov 2008 12:00

Fairways GM, the Scottish dealer for Ransomes Jacobsen turf equipment, has delivered a package of machinery to Scottish League Division One football club, Dunfermline Athletic, whose Director of Football is the larger-than-life character Jim Leishman.

Jim is a former player, coach and manager at the club and is renowned for taking Livingston into the Scottish Premier League and also into Europe. In his Director of Football role at Dunfermline he is very hands on and was the initiator of the deal to purchase the new equipment, which is being used by the grounds staff to maintain the pitch at their East End Park stadium and at their training ground.

Speaking at the delivery of the package of equipment he said,"I've been dealing with Fairways GM since they were appointed as Ransomes Jacobsen dealers, back in 2004. They are a very professional organisation and have access to a great range of products.

"We have purchased a package which includes a Tri-King triple mower, an Iseki tractor and two Ransomes machines, a Mastiff for mowing the stadium pitch and a Commander, which has five cutting cylinders and is very productive, for the training ground.

"Our aim is to return to the Scottish Premier League this season, so it's important that we have everything right across all areas of the club. This new equipment, which will ensure that we have excellent playing surfaces, is part of plan for a return to the top flight."

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There are 5 comments on this article

13 Nov 2008 by Leeboy

I have found the new Mastiff's horrible machines to use, and wouldnt have one given-good luck!

15 Nov 2008 by Sumomosr

Interested to know just what aspect of the machine displeases you Lee?

Engine? Gearbox? Clutch? Cut? Weight? etc?

The earlier machines are legends.

GOGGA

15 Nov 2008 by Leeboy

Early machines as you say are outstanding. The h&s compliant controls make it difficult to work with compared to the ennis mowers for example(in my opinion), and it isnt helped by the experiences we have had since buying one for the training ground 16 months ago-think we have only had use of it for half of that time due to constant breakdowns, it hasnt been seen at our place for around a month now for the same reason.

17 Nov 2008 by Sumomosr

Thanks for clarifying Lee.

Agreed the new H&S compliant controls have made many brands of machinery more awkward to operate.

As for the breakdowns - this is obviously disappointing and I would suggest some fault lies with your Service Dealer for the failure in communication for not keeping you informed as to the whereabouts of your machine and progress as to it's return to service.

They should at least be loaning you a replacement mower if not permantly and for free under warranty.

GOGGA

17 Nov 2008 by Leeboy

We actually told them not to bring it back to us until it is sorted, it is not their fault in fairness as they are not a Ransomes dealer, and have bought it via one I think.

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