Flail Mower with Collector: The Turf-Tidy’s Solution for Tackling Thick Vegetation
Golf course superintendents and turf managers not only need to focus on growing healthy turf but also on effectively managing thick vegetation and overgrowth. Proper rough management is essential for improving both playability and course aesthetics, and the most efficient tool for the job is a flail mower with collector. The Turf-Tidy from Redexim with a flail rotor is a versatile solution designed to cut through dense rough while vacuuming debris in a single pass, saving time and delivering professional results.
How the Turf-Tidy Operates as a Flail Mower with Collector
The Turf-Tidy is equipped with boot flail blades specifically designed for cutting through rough vegetation and overgrowth. The weight and design of the flail blades make the Turf-Tidy particularly effective in handling dense grasses, small twigs, and challenging terrain.
Its versatility allows the Turf-Tidy to adapt seamlessly to different ground conditions—whether on golf courses, parks, or large lawns. Most importantly, it combines cutting and vacuuming into one efficient pass. A flail mower with collector, especially one equipped with a large high-tip hopper, provides an all-in-one solution for turf maintenance professionals looking to streamline operations and improve results.
Key Features of the Flail Mower with Collector
The Turf-Tidy has been engineered with key features like a floating head, high-tip hopper, and interchangeable rotors to deliver the high level of flexibility and performance expected from a flail mower with collector. These components ensure that Turf-Tidy can handle various turf management tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Floating Head: The fully floating head of the Turf-Tidy follows ground contours. The accuracy when cutting across undulating surfaces is unmatched. These independent rollers adapt to changes in ground elevation and provide a uniform cut.
- High-Tip Hopper: The Turf-Tidy’s high-tip hopper can hold large amounts of debris. With a 3m³ (106 ft³) hopper, downtime for emptying is significantly reduced. Its elevated height allows for easy dumping into a trailer or bin, making debris management both quick and efficient.
- Interchangeable Rotors: While flail mowing is essential, the Turf-Tidy offers much more. It functions as a golf course sweeper and tractor-mounted scarifier, making it a versatile tool for turf professionals. This multi-functional machine is ideal for year-round use on golf courses, and with optional caster wheels, it’s even suited for use as a sweeper on hard surfaces.
- Durable and Easy to Maintain: The Turf-Tidy features a removable surface panel to gain access to the cutting unit / cutting head / rotor for easy maintenanceprecise. Engineered for long-lasting, high-performance turf care and debris collection and turf care, it delivers the reliability you expect from Redexim.
Benefits of Using the Turf-Tidy for Rough Management
As mentioned, the Turf-Tidy is a tremendous addition to a golf course maintenance fleet. The benefits of the Turf-Tidy for rough management include:
- Improved aesthetics and playability: Golfers can find their ball, navigate the fairways and rough, and enjoy a more professionally maintained course.
- Reduce time and labour: Mowing and collecting in one pass reduced labor costs and time spent on the course.
- Sustainability: The rotating blades of the flail shred the organic material and speed up the process of decomposition.
Field Experience: Paul Hay at Craigielaw Golf Club
The Turf-Tidy is the latest edition to the fleet at Craigielaw Golf Club in Scotland. Paul Hay, head greenkeeper, decided that his current way of managing the dense rough on his course was not effective enough.
He brought in the Turf-Tidy 3000 with both a flail and scarifier shaft.
“Since its delivery, we’ve scarified a couple of areas on selected fairways to remove thatch and lateral growth with fantastic, clean results. Come the winter, we’re already planning to use the Turf-Tidy to cut back the roughs, taking out some of the density and removing the unwanted vegetation, which will bring multiple benefits to both the course and the players alike”
Paul Hay, Head Greenkeeper at Craigielaw Golf Club
Paul has noticed a reduction in the time spent on rough management and the aesthetics of the finished product after making a pass with the Turf-Tidy. Based on his plans to use the Turf-Tidy throughout the winter months, the machine’s versatility has also been a strong selling point for the team at Craigielaw.
Conclusion
The Turf-Tidy 3000, as a flail mower with collector, is an efficient and versatile machine that helps golf course and turf professionals like Paul Hay manage rough areas with ease. Beyond improving turf health, the Turf-Tidy enhances the aesthetic appeal of all areas through its cutting and vacuuming process. If your team is struggling to manage the rough effectively, reach out to a Redexim representative today to learn more about how the Turf-Tidy can help.