Lush, late spring and early summer grass growth can be a challenging time for those operators trying to keep on top of their mowing cycle, not to mention a challenge for the mowers themselves.
Depending on the prevailing weather, spring growth can be unpredictable.
A mower that was adequate in a previous year, with medium growth, can be found wanting in subsequent years if its wet and warm and the grass grows faster than mowers can keep up.
Buying job or condition specific mowers is now a financial challenge for many as higher horsepower emission legislation has pushed up the price of traditional out-front rotary & fairway mowers.
Ventrac has found hundreds of customers in the UK willing to try something different. The 4520 18.6kW (25hp) traction unit can accept eight different mower attachments, each specifically designed to utilize Ventrac’s quick mount system allowing one operator to change from one mower to another in a few minutes.
James Pickless, Head Greenkeeper at Chelmsford Golf Course has two 4520’s, with Triplex reels, a Contour Deck and Tough Cut mower attachments to cope with all his grass conditions.
James notes that “specialized grass machinery is increasingly expensive. The appeal of Ventrac was its ability to perform two, four or even ten different jobs, offering more value for money and making it a worthwhile club investment.”
