Constructed around one of the highest points in the area,
Cornwall’s Looe Golf Club enjoys panoramic views across the peaks of Dartmoor
and the English Channel.
Due to its location, the part heathland/part parkland course
often falls victim to strong winds leaving Head Greenkeeper Mat Edwards to
clear up any destruction in its wake – a much easier task now thanks to his
CS100 woodchipper from GreenMech.
“Because of the number of trees around our course and the
vulnerability of our high position, it was becoming quite costly calling firms
in to deal with storm damage” he explains. So, assisted by his team of 3 greens
staff, Mat decided to invest in the necessary equipment to tackle the clear-up
themselves. “Our local dealer Vincent Tractors & Plant recommended the
GreenMech CS100 as its size and usability would meet our requirements, so we
had a demonstration and - after ruling out any alternatives - took delivery of
one roughly three years ago.”
With the CS100 at their disposal, Mat has also increased the
amount of routine woodland maintenance they conduct. “Once the leaves have
fallen and the birds have finished nesting, we’ll be out with the CS100 on a
weekly basis, between November and February – removing any low hanging branches
which helps to reduce shade problems on the greens. The chip we produce is then
redistributed around the trees and shrubs which has helped to tidy the
appearance of these areas.”
Offering a 100mm chipping capacity, but with a working width of
just 760mm, the manoeuvrability of the CS100 has proven ideal for on-the-spot
chipping. “It is really convenient for us to hitch up to our 4x4 and you can
take it wherever you need to go. It’s simple to use and everything is
accessible, including the blades which can be easily sharpened. Three years on,
we’re still using the original set of blades and these are still going
strong.”
The GreenMech CS100 is designed with the professional landscaper,
arborist and green space manager in mind, offering compact dimensions without
any compromise in performance. Powered by an 18hp petrol engine, it can process
large volumes of brashy material with minimal shredding/reducing.
