http://www.pitchcare.com/ The most recent 20 Machinery Message Board Messages of Pitchcare - Serving the Turfcare Industry Copyright 2012 Maxwell Amenity Ltd dave@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) al@pitchcare.com (Alastair Battrick) en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:39:15 +0000 Pitchcare's Custom Grown in House CMS 60 http://media.pitchcare.com/static/images/general/newlogo.png http://www.pitchcare.com/ 22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Saturday Sunday Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:23:37 +0000 6 replies - Last reply at 10th Feb 12 21:23:37 - We're looking to get a tractor for various uses, mainly lokking after a college football pitch, but also hedge cutting, grass cutting etc. We have a budget of around £5k for the tractor alone, (no attachments), and it needs to be a sensible size for transport etc, looking at around 1.5t, 6' wide as a starting point. We're interested in the Kubota L3250, (40hp, 35hp to the PTO), has anyone used one of these that can give some feedback, or a similar Kubota? Thanks Alex B Alex Buckley http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59251 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59251 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:02:08 +0000 4 replies - Last reply at 9th Feb 12 19:02:08 - Hi Does anyone know if you can get the smooth turf tyres that are on the mk5 rotorake to fit onto the mk4 version. I tend to find that the current turf tyres can scuff the turf when turning on bowling greens. Any help or advice appreciated, Many thanks, Iestyn John taffy http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59271 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59271 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:46:24 +0000 0 replies - I am looking for an edging machine for in excess of 1 mile of edging, standard rotary metal bladed machines are probably not an option as many of the edges are metal, and are of varying height down onto tarmac, can anyone suggest a machine that might be suitable? Thanks. John James http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59341 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59341 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:20:42 +0000 0 replies - Was wondering if anone has had any experience of using the Raycam V- Brush from Campey turf care, and what there thoughts are? md 80 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59111 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59111 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:54:57 +0000 2 replies - Last reply at 7th Feb 12 00:54:57 - CAN ANYONE HELP ? IM TRYING TO SOURCE PARTS FOR A RICHARD LONG 1502 COLLECTOR AND CAN`T FIND ANYTHING ! Danny Barber http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58951 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58951 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:10:06 +0000 17 replies - Last reply at 4th Feb 12 00:10:06 - Hi Has anybody had experiences with the Atco Club mower. One of my bowling clubs wants to buy a new mower and they have found one of these brand new for £2k. I have never used them, have been used to Ransomes and Toro and I cant fault them but always looking at other options. Ideally I am after Ransomes Certes 61 with groomers for £1800 obviosly second hand so if any body has one please let me know. Thanks Lawn Doc http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58761 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58761 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:40:43 +0000 2 replies - Last reply at 2nd Feb 12 23:40:43 - Anyone got a highway 3. Any love, hate stories. I've done a search and only posts are mine. rustpole http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58841 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58841 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:34 +0000 2 replies - Last reply at 2nd Feb 12 14:15:34 - Hi guys i will have to replace my old mower and i am looking for some advice in relation to zero turn mowers. I maintain sports fields aswell as residential estates, some places the grass will have to be collected i have a g18 hd which will do that but if keep cut rergular might get away collecting every 3rd cut. I am looking for some sound advice from you guys who have zero turn mowers and also which make is the best. regards Grasshopper grasshopper http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57901 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57901 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:47:18 +0000 14 replies - Last reply at 31st Jan 12 21:47:18 - hi guys, does anyone know where there is a cheap groundsman aerator for sale??? andyroo http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/56611 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/56611 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:12:45 +0000 2 replies - Last reply at 31st Jan 12 11:12:45 - Hi all, Does anyone know where I could source spare parts for a Royer Powerscreen? Thanks Richard Cutler http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58601 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58601 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:34:54 +0000 6 replies - Last reply at 30th Jan 12 19:34:54 - The committee decided that perhaps we should purchase a powerbrush for our machinery, as this would save costs doing it ourselves. Anyone know where the best price for a powerbrush for a Dennis FT610 can be found, either new or secondhand. Many thanks Angeline angeline walker http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58571 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58571 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:54:31 +0000 2 replies - Last reply at 30th Jan 12 06:54:31 - Well Lads, Was speaking to my best mate today and he was quizing me on what machinery to buy as he was putting in a bid for over 100acres of townland maintenance. This will be different measures of grass and the size of machine will still have to be determined. As my background is golf and sportsfields i was resricted to what advice i could give him but i did say that a Major rear cutter was a fantastic machine but for tractor and Hp size is still a question. Given that 70% is open ground, what tra glenkeeran http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58591 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58591 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:11:25 +0000 4 replies - Last reply at 30th Jan 12 03:11:25 - Just a reminder about security of machinery (though I doubt anyone needs it) Local cricket club had its roller stolen early this week boss bean http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58431 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58431 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:38:16 +0000 33 replies - Last reply at 29th Jan 12 21:38:16 - Gentlemen it looks like we are going to be investing in our own cylinder grinding equipment in the near future - we were looking at moving to rotary, but ultimately decided against that now, in favour of grinding in house and upgrading our gang mowers to ride on's in the future. Can I just ask anyone that has invested in grinding in house what their experiences are in terms of value for money, time commitment,, benefits, any troublesome issues etc. For info, we have already chosen the equipment t Mike http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58261 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58261 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:57:37 +0000 0 replies - morning all , am looking to get some deflector plates for my ransomes 180d . would appreciate any help. thanks john. magor http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58521 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58521 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:35:51 +0000 5 replies - Last reply at 27th Jan 12 21:35:51 - where is the cheapest place to buy new cylinders for a mounted 214? Central spares seem expensive. Looking for 10inch cylinders - currently fitted with 10 inch 4 blade cylinders? Robert Taylor http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58371 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58371 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:02:27 +0000 0 replies - I`m looking for another grassbox for our Dennis FT510. Expensive to buy new off Dennis direct so can anyone advise me where to get a decent 2nd hand one ? Cheers Dave Newman http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58391 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58391 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:03:03 +0000 6 replies - Last reply at 22nd Jan 12 23:03:03 - We need a new fert spreader can anyone recommand one please.We have a 33hp tractor,and three football pitches. amateur http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58211 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58211 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:09:30 +0000 3 replies - Last reply at 21st Jan 12 23:09:30 - Hi guys will be in london on monday 23rd could you recommend a good dealer in the greater london area who would have a good range of mowers for commercial use both used and new. also all types of landscaping equipment . regards Grasshopper grasshopper http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58111 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58111 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:45:56 +0000 10 replies - Last reply at 20th Jan 12 08:45:56 - Anyone know if these are allowed to used nowadys, with health and safety being quite strict. thanks sorry can't manage to post picture yet. Troy 76 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58011 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58011