Our non-powered lawn slitter rotates in direct relationship to the forward motion of the machine, driven by ground contact in order to aerate the soil rather than being machine-driven. Slitting the pitch penetrates the surface of the soil in order to make an easier pathway for oxygen, water and nutrients to reach the grassroots. This also encourages healthy, thick root growth and more thriving grass growth.
The Powered Brush is perfect for sweeping away any ugly worm casts or leaves that are marring the surface of your pitch or lawn and has been carefully designed to keep your stripes perfect for even longer. It is also great at getting rid of any early morning dew. Brushing prior to cutting also helps the grass stand more upright, meaning a sharper and more uniform cut is achieved, whilst controlling any moss issues and preventing any diseased areas spreading across the lawn or sports pitch. This cartridge is also great for cleaning cricket wickets.
The Powered VertiCutter is equipped with backwards inclined blades specially designed to prune the grass to improve tillering and stolon formation. This increases the turf density and is very important for anyone wishing to develop fine turf, such as those with bowling and golf greens. The blades are spaced 35mm apart and penetrate the soil to a maximum depth of 0mm.
Recommended Uses:
– To control thatch by removing the dead and dying grass plants which would otherwise contribute to the thatch layer
– Produce an upright grass which will be easier and cleaner to cut with a 6 or 10 blade cartridge later
– As a method of controlling weeds and coarse weed grasses that lie flat in the sward, such as Yorkshire fog and Meadow grasses.
-Cut lateral grasses that lie flat on your lawn/pitch
FIND A VIDEO ON THE ALLETT VERTICUT CARTRIDGE HERE
The Turf Rake is primarily designed to lift lateral growth, remove moss and dead material from the grass but it does a lot more than that. You can also use it for removal of broken blades of grass after football matches and for removing pitch footprints left by the players. It is proving to be one of our most popular cartridges and now has longer tines for better collection. Thatch stops vital nutrients, water, oxygen and even fertiliser reaching the grassroots. Imagine spending a good fortune on fertiliser and it just sits on top of the thatch level then gets washed away by the next rainstorm. Thatch can also be a haven for disease eg fusarium and red thread. We recommend that 1/4 of an inch of thatch is healthy- any more and you need to act. Thatch can have a major effect on high-performance surfaces for example bad thatch issues can effect ball in terms of smoothness/speed of the ball. Sport nowadays is all about speed. It can also affect the cleg reading which is ball bounce.
Find a video on the TURF RAKE cartridge here
The Powered Scarifier is designed to remove thatch, surface debris and dead moss. The custom-designed 'aggressive' scarifier helps keep your sports surface healthy and disease-free by allowing air and water to penetrate the soil surface, by using steel blades to cut out the unwanted thatch. Our scarifiers also encourage thickening of the tuft, as they cut downwards rather than across, meaning the grass is ‘pruned’, causing extra shoots to grow, producing a thicker and healthier turf for a more luxuriant playing surface. As the scarification procedure is quite harsh on the grass, it’s important to note that the lawn/pitch may initially look damaged and unsightly, however, in the long run, will do your lawn the world of good, producing a thick, luscious and healthy growth of grass in about a month or so. Scarification produces the best results if the lawn is also aerated to allow for better absorption of nutrients, air and water. Use the turf rake for regularly scarifying.
FIND A VIDEO ON THE ALLETT SCARIFIER CARTRIDGE HERE
The 6 blade quick-change cartridge’s cylinder and bottom blade are made of hardened and ground steel. A mower with fewer blades will generally cope better with longer, thicker or damp grass, as there is more room for the clippings to pass through. The type of area you will be cutting will best determine which cylinder is the most appropriate. For example, on a football pitch, the 6 blade would do more than suffice as growth can be longer. However, on golf greens where the grass must be evenly cut, uniform and a shorter length (around 3mm final cut) a 10 blade would be more appropriate.
Fitting into the 27'' and 34'' mowers only; the 8 bladed cylinder offers a much more superior cut than the 6 blade cartridge. The 8 blade is much more suited to sports such as football and rugby where a pristine high-quality finish is required- we see this cartridge in a lot of the premier league football stadiums where high-quality presentation is paramount. The 8 blade quick-change cartridge’s cylinder and bottom blade are made of hardened and ground steel.
Made of hardened and ground steel, the 10 blade cutting cylinder and bottom blade produce a super fine, precision-cut perfect for bowling or golfing greens where a smooth lawn surface is essential. The benefits over a groomer, as opposed to the cutting cylinder alone is that the groomer lifts the grass before making a cut, meaning an even more sharp, precise finish.
Do you have issues with Poa annua in your lawn? Are you like us and don't like using chemicals on your lawn? We have a great tool to help you mechanically get rid of unwanted weeds/grasses in the Verticut cartridge.
The identifying characteristic of Poa annua grass is the tall tasseled seed stalk that will typically stand up above the rest of the lawn. In hot weather Poa annua can die back and turn brown which causes unsightly patches in the lawn. Growth of Poa is strongest in the late spring but Annual Meadow Grass can flower and set seed throughout the year. Poa can produce several hundred seeds in one season, and the seeds can lay dormant for several years before sprouting. We suggest verticutting at least once a month maybe twice in a union jack style pattern across your lawn. You can verticut at the same height as you mow at. This will also help lift your lateral grasses that can stall the growth of your lawn. Poa annua doesn't grow so well within a thick sward and verticutting will help thicken your grass up helping to reduce the problem. Verticutting will help remove unsightly seed heads in Poa annua turf with minimal fuss. Mowing regularly is also key to keeping Poa annua at bay.
]]>Here at Allett, we're not only professionals in the production of high quality professional cylinder mowers for our Professional Mower Range, but we've also learnt a thing or two about how to manage a cricket pitch in our time. So this Spring, with it being cricket season, we're sharing our handy tips and tricks on how to best cater for your cricket ground throughout the season. We're currently the supplier of cylinder and rotary mowers to some of the most famous sports grounds, worldwide. We provide only the best quality of mower, so that we can ensure that all groundsmen ( and women) are working with the right machine for their individual application. The weather is changeable at this time of the year. Try not to get on your ground if it is wet as you will do more damage trying to work in these conditions. Most groundsman work on a 12 day preparation period for each pitch. Find more details on PitchCares diary here.
Spring is finally here . As many of our professional readers will know, Spring is the most important season of the year when it comes to caring for your cricket pitch. After the long, bleak and (at times) very icy winter is over, your ground will inevitably need some TLC and a little special attention because giving your cricket grounds the care it needs in spring will help ensure supple and strong grounds for the remainder of the year. To begin, it's always beneficial to clear any debris from the grounds that may cause havoc with your cricket mower. We'd always recommend giving your mower a good look over too, to make sure that everything is as it should be and will run smoothly after being out of action for the majority of the cold winter. You could do this yourself, or for a more thorough inspection, we'd recommend that you get in touch with your nearest Allett Dealer to give your machine a proper service to ensure that everything is in working order.
The Allett Shaver cylinder mower, a beautifully-balanced fine turf mower, is a great choice for cricket wickets, bowls and golf clubs requiring a precision-cut cylinder mower that is easy to use, simple to maintain and a delight to operate. The Shaver is perfect for wickets due to its precise cutting height.
Product Overview:
Find a video of Knypersley CC groundsman Paul Bates discussing the Allett Shaver here
Find a video explaining why the Allett Tournament is the perfect machine for cricket here
The Allett C Range cylinder mowers are perfect for sports pitches with finer turf surface, and so is a fantastic choice for cricket wickets and squares. The machine comes with adjustable handlebars, and the capability to switch cartridges, meaning you can mow, brush, scarify or roll all with one machine! You can put the brush cartridge in during the half time break to brush the wicket clear of debris. The C20/C24 is also ideal for cutting the wicket with a height of cut from 2.4mm-19mm which enables great versatility and cost saving.
Product Overview:
Known as the groundsman's favourite around the world, we can't forget the Regal mower. With power steering and independent braking, you have incredible control of the machine and turn ability. It's cutting width is what makes the machine perfect for cricket outfields and this mower is used to cut the outfields at Lords and Edgbaston amongst others. Available in a 36'' or 42'' model.
Product Overview:
The Allett Westminster20H is a great option as a wicket mower if your club has a smaller budget. It has a fixed grass rake that stands up lateral growth which is ideal. Lateral grasses on a wicket will effect ball bounce. Find a video on the Allett Westminster here
Get in touch with your local ALLETT DEALER today or contact Allett for some friendly advice (sales@allett.co.uk or 01889 271503)
We also have a range of battery powered products that may suit your needs!
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Allett's C34E battery powered Evolution cylinder mower has won 'Mechanical Product of the Year' at the British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEA'S) sponsored by Eureka. The awards celebrate the best of design engineering in the UK and was hosted on the 23rd March 2021.
''The Allett Engineering team are very pleased to win the British Engineering Excellence Award for new mechanical product of the year. We set out to make a mower without compromise and with a lot of hard work from everyone at Allett that is what we have achieved. The Allett strategy to embrace battery technology has given the engineering team considerable challenges, but has also allowed us the opportunity to design some really good patented features into our mowers that customers love. Sustainability and the environment is always in our minds and this is a priority for our customers too. With the C34 Evolution mower we wanted to offer not just a sustainable battery powered product but one packed with features to make the ultimate tool for turf cultivations and mowing. The control options the drive system gives along with the ease of adjustments, low hand-arm vibration and low noise levels means we are helping our customers confidently make the switch to battery power. We built in some modular design features as we intend to use this winning formula to introduce a range of mowers to replace our petrol products. We are very proud to be a British manufacturer and have our product and hard work recognised by winning this prestigious award''
(John Gittins, Innovation and Engineering Manager)
''We are all so proud of our Engineering and Innovation team here at Allett Mowers and it is great to receive this prestigious British Engineering Excellence Award which recognises all the hard work this team has put in to the C34E Evolution product. It has been such a challenging journey to develop a new product platform based on the latest battery technology to deliver engineering excellence and a product packed with features which our customers are loving. At the same time producing a high capacity stadium mower and turf maintenance system which gives our customers access to cleaner and more environmentally-friendly solutions for the tasks they carry out every day to provide their impressive sports venues we have all come to expect. All this was achieved on-time and within budget – no mean feat when you consider all the new technical challenges this new application of battery and electrical technology required''
(Austin Jarrett, Allett Managing Director)
The C34E is a battery powered cylinder mower for cutting and maintaining sports turf and large fine lawns. The target markets are sports stadia worldwide which includes the sports of Football, Rugby and Baseball as well as private colleges/Universities and large private homes. Our professional customer base are fanatical about grass stripes, precision cutting and are very knowledgeable about grass care. The mower has an 86cm (34") wide cutting width and the cutting cartridge can be easily removed and replaced with several options including: a turf-rake, brush, verticutter and sorrel roller. These options allow the user to carry out turf maintenance tasks with one machine in order to achieve the very best grass surface.
It is Allett's mission to be battery powered by 2025, we had previous success converting a smaller petrol domestic mower into a battery product, this prompted us to turn our focus to the challenge of designing and manufacturing an 86cm (34") wide battery mower. Market intelligence also proved that there was a fast growing demand for battery powered products in the professional turf-care industry, which has been much helped by the recent and significant advancement in battery technology. Many of the large sports clubs we currently deal with and especially the school and college market were showing a growing interest in more sustainable practises. This was further reinforced by the introduction of "ISO 20121:2012, Event sustainability management systems" following the London Olympics demonstrating a growing trend in sporting events to embrace sustainability. A wide area battery powered mower answered this need.
There are several innovative elements on this product, in fact we have 3 patents pending. The first patent is for a handle mounted switch that controls the speed of the mower when turning, this reduces the forward speed conveniently with out adjusting any operator settings, this makes turning safer and more efficient.
Second is a handheld back-lapping switch that when plugged into the mower engages the cutting cylinder drive at a slow speed in reverse. Back-lapping is a maintenance technique used on cylinder mowers to keep the blades in perfect condition. It involves applying grinding paste to the cutting elements which poses an operator risk, with the back-lapping switch being hand held and "hold to run" this greatly improves the safety of the operation and the convenience to the customer.
The 3rd innovative feature is a cylinder mode switch, this allows the user to select the best of 3 modes for the cylinder or maintenance cartridge to operate at. Linked with the variable speed self propelled drive, this mower can always operate at the best performance for the task or conditions.
Another innovative feature is the chassis, on this type of mower the chassis is critical to maintain the required accuracy of the machine. We designed the chassis to minimise welding and remove the associated distortion. The chassis is a bolt together assembly that utilises Aluminium CNC machined side plates and square box section cross rails that fit into milled pockets. This ensures the assembly of the mating components is maintained precisely and offers a light weight solution.
The height of cut is altered by moving the front roller up and down, this is achieved with an adjuster that requires no tools yet maintains the accuracy and rigidity needed by this type of mower.
Allett have historically been producing products for the British Sports Turf industry since 1965. The aim of this project was to develop a professional specification low carbon, quiet cylinder mower that would meet the needs of the following markets; football clubs, rugby clubs, universities grounds and sports pitches. Our target is to develop a product which becomes the market leader and increases our market share within these markets. Since the launch last year this product has become the second largest professional cylinder mower model in terms of number of sales and total value of sales. We anticipate this product will continue to grow in terms of sales over the next 3 years and erode our main competitors market share globally. We have now also launched a 34'' battery powered rotary mower (Uplift86E) aswell as a 27'' version (C27E) of the cylinder. All three machines take the same batteries.
The feedback from customers has been extremely positive for this product launch. The product has given our target market the opportunity to mow and maintain sports surfaces with zero carbon emissions as well as establishing a much improved operator experience. The product contributes to a safer working environment for the operator, in particular due to the quietness and hugely reduced levels of vibration and emissions being produced by the lawnmower. Not only this, but due to the attention to detail in the design of the product the customers are also reporting improved cutting and collection as well as an even better Allett stripe. Customers are able to carry out turf cultivation and maintenance activities at the exact parameters/speeds to make a good job/maximise benefit to the turf.
Allett took the opportunity to collaborate with Keele University through the SEND project to produce an assessment of the cost and carbon emissions of Allett products which highlights the benefits of the C34 Evolution product for the target market and the environment as a whole. An example of this from the report is shown below, this table compares the lifetime carbon emissions and costs of C34 (Petrol) and C34 Evolution (Battery Power)
C34 Petrol powered
Carbon emissions 12,433kg
Energy costs £6708
C34 Evolution battery powered
Carbon emissions 588kg
Energy costs £264
This represents a Carbon emission saving of 11,845kg and an Energy cost saving of £6,444 over the life of the product. This is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions of driving approximately 30,000 miles in an average passenger car and the Carbon dioxide emissions from burning 6,000L of petrol.
C34 |
C34 Evolution |
Carbon emissions: 12,433.2 kg |
Carbon Emissions: 588.12 kg |
Costs: £6,708 |
Costs: £263.64 |
Carbon emission savings by C34 Evolution = 11,845.08 kg
Cost savings by C34 Evolution: £6,444.36 |
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Here at Allett we are more than just about mowing. To achieve the perfectly health green striped lawn you need to do other tasks. We designed a cartridge system to allow you to use just one machine for many lawn tasks saving you thousands of pounds and room in your shed! We also wanted a lawn care system that was chemical free, environmentally friendly and helped you get rid of thatch without the manual hard work. We have the same system in our PRO RANGE machines so you can achieve that premier league pitch look in your home garden. The two machines that take ALL of the cartridges in our range are as follows; the Kensington Range machines and the Liberty 43 battery powered mower. First things first, what is thatch? Thatch is an organic layer in your lawn consisting of dead, dying and living roots, stems and leaves which is between the layer of grown grass and the soil below. You can often tell that your lawn has a high volume of thatch if your lawn has a spongy feeling to it when you stand or walk on it. The thatch layer usually forms when the organic matter which has failed to break down in the soil builds up beneath the grass plant. This layer can then prevent water, air and nutrients from reaching the roots of your lawn. This is usually something which happens when the turf develops organic debris faster than it can be broken down. It can also consist of leaves that have decayed into your grass. Having a small amount of thatch can be a good thing- we suggest about a quarter of an inch. A smaller layer of thatch can protect the crown of the grass plant from disease- anymore than this and you will start to see serious issues. So now we know what thatch is but not why it can be bad for the health of your lawn. Well, we’ve touched on this briefly already but to go into more detail, as thatch thickens it will begin to prevent your lawn from getting the air, water and nutrients it needs to grow. Water carries oxygen and nutrients into the soil to the grass roots. When the thatch levels are too thick this water cannot pass through and therefore the grass is starved. This reduced flow of water can cause major issues in wet conditions where the water cannot drain through the soil. It can also cause a build up of moss and fungal diseases which thrive in damp conditions aswell as causing issues in dry conditions where the thatch stops the grass plant receiving water. If you put fertiliser on your lawn it will just sit on top of the thatch layer and not pass through. Thatch can also harbour weeds. Here's a bit of information on each of our cartridges and what they are designed for...
This cartridge can replace the cutting cylinder in less than a couple of minutes. You can use the cartridge every two weeks or so from April to September to keep on top of thatch and lateral lying grasses. Start with the cartridge on setting four and gradually lower- the cartridge should not be penetrating the soil as it will damage your blades. You want the blades to be touching the thatch layer and above. You will be amazed at how much this cartridge gets out of your lawn. Find our blog on verticutting here 4. 6 Blade Cartridge This cartridge is fitted as standard in your Allett Kensington or Liberty43 cylinder mower. It is a great general purpose cylinder offering a healthy clean scissor like cut. You can easily take the cartridge out in order to take it to your dealers for sharpening rather than taking the whole machine. Make sure your cylinder is cutting paper cleanly all the way across the blade- if it isn't it won't be cutting grass cleanly and will cause disease.
5. 10 Blade Cartridge This cartridge is available as an optional extra and upgrade to the 6 blade cartridge. It has an extra 4 blades than the 6 blade cartridge and offers a much more finer luxurious cut. The 10 blade cutting cylinder mows as low as 6mm for a golf green finish-perfect for ornamental lawns. You wouldn't use this cartridge on longer grass as it wouldn't cope as well as the 6 blade with the blades closer together- it is for ornamental and low cut lawns only below 20mm.
6. Brush Cartridge The lawn brush cartridge is used for collecting light debris, putting a stripe in a dry lawn without mowing and incorporating a light top dressing into the sward. The brush is perfect for collecting ‘worm casts‘ that are left by earthworms that live in the root zone of the soil. This accessory effectively disperses and removes these worm casts and other debris such as fallen leaves, twigs, grass clippings or litter and deposits it into the grass box. It’s also great for removing dew from the lawn that can cause fungal diseases. Make sure to set the brush height correctly in relation to the height of your lawn, so that the optimal amount of debris is picked up. Ideally, the brush should sit approximately half an inch below the top of the grass. This should be carried out as regularly as possible to reduce the amount of debris spoiling your lawn. The Lawn Brush is useful for covering renovating seed material or to work in top dressing. Can be used all throughout the mowing season. 7. Aerator Cartridge The ‘non-driven’ Aerator cartridge permeates the soil with small holes which allows air, water and nutrients to pass through more easily to the grass roots. This is beneficial as this helps the roots grow more deeply, meaning a healthier, thicker and more luscious lawn. The Aerator also removes soil compaction and helps water move into the soil profile. Soil that is compacted has too many solid particles, which can prevent the soil from absorbing what it needs to flourish. Aerating your lawn stops the roots from being starved as there is nothing blocking that process. If your lawn dries out easily then it could be crying out for aeration. If you remove a small slice of your lawn about 4 inches deep, and there’s a layer of thatch taller than half an inch, it’s time to give it some breathing space. Top tip- Put some weight into the grassbox to help your aerator penetrate deeper.
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As a Deputy my day starts with organising the team and giving them jobs/tasks to complete. I will then complete any admin eg collating cricket fixtures, pitch/match requests for the week or staff rotas. We currently have an apprentice so I spend time supervising and teaching him a variety of things from training on various bits of kit to pitch preparation. This time of year I would normally be pre season rolling on our 1st X1 cricket square as it is my job to maintain that to County standard. If I’m not working on the cricket square then I could be Verti-draining our winter pitches, preparing pitches for matches or even machinery maintenance.
When I first started it did feel a little intimidating being a young female in a male dominated industry and over the years i have faced criticism for being the bosses daughter! When I first took the role of Deputy there were times when certain older male members of the team didn’t like taking orders from a young female. Despite all this I continued to work hard, continued learning and achieving my goals.
My father is Head of Grounds here at Wellington college and at the age of 14 and whilst at school i would work on the grounds during the holidays to earn a little pocket money. When it came to leaving school I had no idea what I wanted to do although I knew I loved being outside! A job vacancy came up at Wellington and I decided to give it a go. I knew the Grounds and what was required and I enjoyed the work. I studied for 2 years to achieve my NVQ Level 2 and have progressed from there. After about 5 years I was promoted to Deputy and since then have completed my IOG Level 3 Technical Diploma.
Do it! If you love physical work, sport and being outdoors then this is definitely a role to consider. It is a shame that there are not more females in the industry.
How long have you been working in this industry?
My first taste of greenkeeping was in 2006 when I left school to do a few months unpaid work experience at Pitlochry GC. It was Oct-Dec and I was helping the guys reface bunkers, even though it was cold and wet I caught the bug for greenkeeping. Once my work experience was over I asked if I could be taken on full time. I started back in the April of 2007 full time as a trainee then Greenkeeper after completion of my work based SVQ level 2 greenkeeping qualification. I also completed my Pa1 and Pa6 spraying certificates.
In 2016 I took up a seasonal position at Gleneagles Greenkeeping, after 7 months I was kept on as a full time greenkeeper. Since then I have completed my Pa2 Spraying qualification and Lantra certificates for the use of pedestrian/ride on, rotary/cylinder mowers as well as tractors and utility vehicles .
At the beginning of 2018 I was promoted to Senior Greenkeeper, this involves setting up machines in the morning during the summer, taking the lead on projects around the courses and conducting training of new team members. In 2018 I travelled out to Bellerive Country Club in St Louis, Missouri to volunteer at the 100th PGA Championship. This was my first time in America and my first time ever volunteering. It was a great experience to work a Major golf tournament. Last year Gleneagles Greenkeeping hosted the Solheim Cup and Junior Solheim Cup at the same time, it was amazing to see and be a part of the months of preparation and build up and then be apart of the tournament where I hand cut greens each morning. The week was topped off with a Team Europe victory, the atmosphere was amazing.
What does the average day look like for you?
During the summer season at Gleneagles Greenkeeping in the mornings I come in early and along with a few others we get the machines ready for the morning set up, then I could be doing anything from cutting greens/tees/fairways, changing holes, doing a tee or bunker section or spraying. Afternoons are mostly attention to detail jobs like flymowing/strimming, divoting tees/fairways, weeding paths etc. We start around 5-5:30am during the summer. Once or twice a week we will have 1 of our 3 courses closed for maintenance so we take advantage of this by working a longer day. On these days I could be solid tining, over seeding or topdressing greens.
During the winter work varies, this winter it has been milder so we’ve been doing a lot of graden sand injection work to greens on all courses so I’ve been involved in that, I’ve also done some drainage work on approaches and tees, some resurfacing work to paths and repairing damaged and worn bunker faces. When we have cold weather or snow I will do stuff like salting and snow clearing around the hotel, clearing and burning bushes around the courses or painting some of the course furniture. The latest we start in the winter is 8am.
What would you say is the biggest challenge working in this industry/Have you faced any challenges being a female in a male dominated environment?
The hardest thing is probably attitudes, they are changing towards women in turf but when I first started 13yrs ago it was different, most guys had never had a female Greenkeeper in the team. When I was starting out in the industry I always felt like I had to work twice as hard as the boys to prove myself. I’ve experienced some negative attitudes at previous workplaces from a minority, it can be young lads who don’t like that a girl can do more than they can or even guys who have been in the industry a while who seem to have blinkers on and believe you can’t possibly be on the same level as the boys. You just have to work hard and prove them wrong, sometimes you won’t be able to but that’s just because some are stuck in their ways. I’ve been asked in a interview how I cope with the physical work because as it’s a small team they wouldn’t be able to pick up my “slack”. Questions like that aren’t necessary and Its probably a question better asked to the past employers who are supplying references.
That said it is definitely a minority with negative attitudes, times are definitely changing especially with women in turf getting more publicity in the last few years. The majority of colleagues I’ve worked with have been very accepting and encouraging. They all soon realise they don’t have to tiptoe around you and you just become “one of the guys”.
Why did you choose to work in this industry?
My Dad, Grampa and Uncles all used to play golf and my dad got me started playing at a young age. I joined the junior section at Pitlochry GC when I was 9 and now play in the ladies section. I was always more sporty than academic at school so a office job was never going to be a option. When I heard about the opportunity to try helping out on the golf course I thought I’d give it a go. I loved it, even in the wind and rain on work experience the guys would tell me to go shelter in the tractor but I wanted to watch and learn from what they were doing. Gleneagles Greenkeeping saw I was keen and that’s why they took me on full time.
What advice would you give to women wanting to join the industry?
Definitely go for it. If you work hard there are so many opportunity’s for progression, volunteering around the world, meeting new people and learning new skills. Join in with the lads banter, don’t shy away from them, you will be accepted into the team in no time at all. It’s a brilliant job if you love golf or just love being outdoors there are so many beautiful golf courses around the country. Starting early in the morning it’s the best time of the day, you see so much wildlife and great views just going about your morning set up tasks. Even in Scotland you sometimes get a tan in summer.
Finally, what is the best part about working in this industry?
Job satisfaction, there’s nothing better than getting a nice clean cut on greens or fairways in summer and looking back at the lines and definition. It doesn’t matter how long you have been in the industry you will probably always stop and take a photo at some point in the day.
]]>The Allett Liberty43 is the same spec machine as the Kensington 17B however it is powered by a 40V Lithium Ion battery. The world is starting to go green as the threat of global warming increases daily. We felt as an innovative business we had to do our part and we saw a trend in the popularity of battery powered products in other areas e.g. in the automotive industry. We released three battery powered machines in the winter of 2017; the Allett Liberty 30 (a 12'' push machine), the Allett Liberty 35 (a 14'' self propelled machine) and then in 2018 the Liberty 43 (a 17'' self propelled fully interchangeable cartridge machine). They have now become our most popular products. The main benefits of the Liberty 43 are as follows.....
How can we get rid of thatch?
We recommend scarifying little and often! You can use a handheld rake to remove thatch and introduce air into the thatch so its more likely to break down. This is the simplest most cost effective way however as you can imagine this is going to be hard work and you're going to be left with piles of thatch to clear up after. At Allett we have come up with other solutions to make life easier for our end users and to achieve results more quickly. We have designed a number of easily interchangeable cartridges to help you get rid of thatch WITHOUT using harmful chemicals. Please check our product specifications online to see if your machine will allow you to insert the cartridges.
We have designed a Verticut cartridge in order to vertically cut down into the thatch level. This cartridge effectively lifts lateral growth (flat lying grasses) and removes moss which helps encourage tillering and new growth. The blades of the Verticut cartridge reach down into the thatch without damaging the healthy grass, which brings the dead layer to the surface to be collected and removed. Air is introduced into the sward to help break down the organic matter. Some broadleaf and grass weeds are discouraged by the closing cutting action of this cartridge. All debris is collected in the machines grass box reducing clear-up time. We would suggest verticutting at the same level you cut at. Verticutting regularly at least once a month will help thicken up your lawn.
Another option is the Scarifier cartridge. This cartridge is gentle and can be used throughout the mowing season to keep on top of your thatch levels- we suggest once a month maybe twice. The Scarifier cartridge is Allett’s most popular cultivation cartridge and is designed to remove thatch, surface debris and dead moss. This cartridge also helps lift lateral growth upright before mowing. The rotating spring tines are relatively gentle on the lawn and this cartridge can be used most of the year without fear of damage to keep on top of thatch levels aswell as being useful to collect up leaves during the autumn. The use of the spring tine allows for safe cultivation where tree roots may be close to the surface. This is the best cartridge for beginners to turf cultivation as it is unlikely to cause damage if set too deeply but will give great results if used regularly. You should be looking to scarify on the 'S' setting on your Allett machine however you can raise this if you feel it is too aggressive and then lower it as you get to a more manageable level. You can pick up leaves using the scarifier cartridge at a higher setting - say 4 or 5. Your lawn should be moss free and firm to walk on once free of thatch- get down on your hands and knees and check between the grass blades for any moss. You should scarify in the pattern of a union jack.
The next cartridge is the Dethatcher cartridge. It's much more aggressive than the verticut cartridge and is often used on lawns that are in serious disarray. The Dethatcher removes the densest layers of thatch effectively. The machine works by rigorously penetrating the soil’s surface in order to pick up and remove layers of thatch such as dead grass and leaves, plant stolons and weed growth. Lawns grow healthier, thicker and more luscious once this has been removed as it its less susceptible to disease. Lawns that are more susceptible to disease encourage moss growth which should be avoided. You should dethatch on the S setting however you can raise this if it is too aggressive to setting 2 or 3. You may need to re-seed some areas when using this cartridge.
The alternative option to using a rake or the cartridge system is chemicals- but NO-ONE wants to use these! They are not only harmful to you but animals, wildlife and the environment itself. You can find a video on 'How to Scarify Your Lawn' here!
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Aeration is the act of penetrating the soil in your lawn several times to create small holes allowing air, water and nutrients to reach the roots of the grass, letting the plant grow deeper, stronger and healthier.
If either of these signs seems familiar, then your lawn might need aerating, and the best time to do so is during "growing season" (Spring-Summer). How often depends on the type of soil and the amount of traffic your lawn gets; sandy soil wont need aerating as much as clay soil.
The specially made non-driven Aerator cartridge from Allett Mowers was designed to penetrate the soil in your lawn with small holes. This process makes it easier for air, water and nutrients to pass through the soil to reach the roots of the grass, making grass grow quicker, thicker and healthier. Oxygen also get's an easier route to the grass plant. Make sure the soil is moist before aeration as this will help the spikes penetrate the ground. Undertake several passes of the lawn in different directions to cover a larger surface area.
Find our aerator cartridge here
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As I mentioned, even a well-cared-for lawn might have a bit of moss in it from time to time in which case, you can treat it fairly gently. On the other hand, if your lawn is more moss than grass, then treatment will be much more invasive. Either way though, like most things when it comes to lawn care, timing is important. In order for your lawn to recover quickly and look the best it ever has, you need to choose a time of year when conditions are best for grass growth. That means doing it in either the spring or autumn when there’s plenty on rain, sun and warmth.
If your lawn comes out of a wet winter with a little bit of moss, don’t worry, it happens to the best of us! Fixing it in the spring is easy;
Step 1: Apply a Moss Killer Apply your preferred moss killer at the recommended rate. We recommend a product called Moss Off. Its chemical free and perfectly safe for children, pets and wildlife, pond life. Depending on the product you use, some moss killers should be applied to a wet lawn, others should be applied to a dry lawn so read the instructions carefully. If you use a regular moss killer containing iron sulphate, leave it for 7-10 and you’ll see the moss turn black as it dies. Moss Off takes around 2-3 weeks.
Step 2: Scarify Your Lawn to Remove the Dead Moss Once the moss has dead, you can rake it out with a springbok rake if you don’t have any other equipment. Be warned though, this is very hard on your hands and back! Preferably you’d use a powered lawn rake or scarifier. Or even better, most of the lawn mowers in our homeowner range can be fitted with our quick cartridge scarifier. This removes the need to buy different machines. Once you’ve scarified, you need to help the lawn recover by following the next steps.
Step 3: Aerate Your Lawn It’s always a good idea to aerate your lawn in the spring but it’s even more important to do it after removing moss to allow water, air and nutrients into the soil where they can be consumed by the roots of the grass. You can aerate your lawn with a garden fork by poking holes 1”-2” deep into the surface. If you have large lawns, this can take a while. However, our Kensington Range and the Allett Liberty 43 can be fitted with our quick cartridge aerator. Again, this removes the need for different machines.
Step 4: Overseed Your Lawn Removing moss and aerating will invariably expose some soil. In spring there are lots of weed seeds floating around. As such, it’s important to overseed to fill in any gaps with new grass seed before the dandelions find a home in your lawn.The addition of new grass will also create less room in your lawn for moss to grow the following winter.
Step 5: Apply a Spring/Summer Fertiliser Finally, give your lawn a helping hand by applying a spring/summer lawn feed. This will give the existing grass the nutrients it needs to grow strong and healthy during the spring, heading into the summer. It can also speed up germination of new grass seed.
Step 2: Apply a Moss Killer Once you’ve removed the excess moss chances are there will still be plenty in your lawn. Apply a moss killer to the rest. Follow the instructions on the packaging and apply at the appropriate rate. Then wait for 7-10 days while it kills the remaining moss. You’ll see it turning black as it dies. Step 3: Scarify Again Once the remaining moss has died, scarify your lawn again to remove as much as you can. By now you should have removed 95% of it and your lawn will look pretty rough. Don’t worry, this is normal. It’ll look even worse as you go on. Step 4: Dethatch Your Lawn Now you’ve removed the moss, it’s time to address the issues that caused it. A big cause of moss in lawns is the presence of lawn thatch. Some thatch (a quarter of an inch) is a good thing. It protects the crown of the grass plant from damage and disease. However, too much can prevent water, air and nutrients from penetrating the soil. Instead, it just sits on the surface which creates two issues; 1. The grass doesn’t get the nutrients it needs so it gets weaker, and 2. The damp surface conditions create the perfect environment for moss to spore To fix it you need to dethatch your lawn. Many powered scarifiers come with changeable cartridges. A spring tined cartridge for removing moss and cartridge with vertical blades to remove lawn thatch. Our Kensington range and the Liberty 43 can be fitted with our dethatcher cartridge which has been designed especially for this job. In the same way as removing the moss, use your de-thatcher to two different directions to remove as much material as possible. You might be surprised at how much comes out.
Step 5: Hollow-Tine Aerate to Relieve Soil Compaction (if Needed) By now your lawn will look fairly terrible. However if the soil in your lawn is hard and compacted, you’ll need to address this before starting a recovery program. Soil compaction occurs when your lawn is used a lot. The soil particles get squeezed together tightly causing the same issues as excess lawn thatch. Water and nutrients can’t work their way between the particles and into the soil, so grass can’t consume them. This not only affects the health of the grass, but again, the wet surface creates the perfect environment for moss to spore and spread. To test for soil compaction, take a 6 inch nail (or something similar) and push it into the soil. If you can push it in fairly easily then you shouldn’t need to aerate. However, if it’s really difficult, you’ll need to hollow tine your soil. Hollow tine aeration removes cores of soil from your lawn which creates room for the remaining soil to ‘relax’ into. The soil particles are able to separate from each other and allow nutrients and water to penetrate. If you have a small lawn, you can buy hollow tine forks. It’ll take a bit of work its necessary. Remove cores of turf at 4-6 inch intervals and you’ll have hundreds, if not thousands of 10mm wide holes in your lawn. For larger lawns, it’s best to hire a hollow tining machine from your local hire shop. It’ll save you hours of back breaking work. Step 6: Overseed Your Lawn It’s not uncommon for lawns that have had a lot of moss in them to look more like a patch of mud at this point. This is normal so don’t worry. This patch of mud is perfect for sowing new grass seed. Spread your chosen grass seed at the specified rate either by hand or with a seed spreader. You can spread seed fairly accurately by hand if you have a small lawn but it’s best to use a spreader if your lawns are any larger than 30sq meters. Once your grass seed is down, either tread your lawn or roll it to ensure a good contact with the soil. Step 7: Apply An Autumn/Winter Fertiliser There should still be plenty or warmth in autumn and there should also be plenty of rain to help the grass seed germinate. Applying an autumn/winter fertiliser will prevent the grass from growing to quickly and promote strong root development instead.
You’ve killed and removed the moss and you’ve fixed many of the issues which caused it. It’d be a shame to let it take over your lawn again in the future. So how do you prevent that from happening? Good lawn care practices. Mow the Lawn Properly Mowing the lawn is by far the most important part of lawn care. It’s also the most overlooked. Many people don’t mow their lawns enough, letting the grass grow tall before cutting it all off in one fell swoop. However, grass stores food and water in its leaves. Imagine if someone took 50% of all of the water and nutrients out of your body. You’d be pretty poorly. It’s exactly the same for grass. In fact, it’s even worse because when you cut away so much of its leaf, you reduce its ability to photosynthesize and produce more food. The result is unhealthy grass that can’t grow. And where grass doesn’t grow, moss and weeds do. By mowing the lawn regularly (at least once a week during the growing season) and never removing more than a third of its lengths at a time, you prevent the grass from growing too tall. This means it has to grow in other ways. So it grows new shoots, new runners and new roots, which in turn, produce new leaves. This results in a thicker, lusher, healthier lawn with no room for moss can’t get a foothold. Use a cylinder mower for a healthy cut!
Control the Build-Up of Lawn Thatch As mentioned, having some thatch in your lawn is a good thing. By scarifying your lawn with a spring tined scarifier in the spring and/or verti-cutting (or vertical mowing) through the growing season to remove lateral growth, you control the build-up of thatch. This means water, air and nutrients are able to penetrate the soil and provide the grass with everything it needs to grow strong and healthy. The Allett Kensington range and Liberty 43 can be fitted with our optional scarifier and verticutter cartridge to make the control of thatch build up very easy.
Aerate Your Lawn to Reduce Soil Compaction You can aerate your lawn with nothing but a garden fork by poking 1”-2” holes into the surface of your lawn. This will create space for water, air and nutrients to work their way into the root zone where they can be consumed by the grass. Aeration is especially important on areas of your lawn which get used a lot. Again the Allett Kensington range and Liberty 43 can be fitted with our aerator cartridge which takes all the manual effort out of aerating your lawn. Fertilise Your Lawn at the Right Time Moss thrives in nutrient deficient soil. If you don’t give your lawn the nutrients it needs, or you give it the wrong nutrients at the wrong time of year, grass can’t grow properly. This leaves it open for moss, weeds and disease to creep in. In spring summer, applying a higher Nitrogen spring/summer fertiliser gives your grass the nutrients it needs to grow and spread healthily. When you apply a lower nitrogen autumn/winter fertiliser you give the grass the nutrients it needs to protect itself from the harshness of winter. Keep Your Lawn Clear of Fallen Leaves and Other Debris During the autumn and winter, fallen leaves and other debris will often find their way onto your lawn. If you leave them to sit there, they block the light your grass needs to photosynthesize and produce food. They also, trap moisture on the surface where moss and fungal disease like to spore. In addition, they cause an increase in worm casts as earthworms come to the surface in the search for food. Find a video of the Allett Kensington and Scarifier cartridge collecting leaves here Changes You Can Make to Your Garden as a Whole to Prevent Moss In the vast majority of cases, proper lawn care procedures are what will help in the battle against moss. That said, there are changes you can make to your garden as a whole to improve the environment your lawn resides in. Improve the Structure of Heavy Clay Soil If your lawn grows on clay soil then you’ll have a harder time keeping on top of moss. Grass doesn’t grow well in heavy clay soil because it can essentially ‘seals’ itself when it gets wet. This means air and nutrients can’t penetrate and surface water just sits there. If this is the case, you have two options; 1. By hollow tine aerating your lawn to remove cores of clay soil and then top dressing with a sandy topsoil you’ll improve the soil profile over time. However, doing it once won’t make much of a difference. Try to do it twice in the spring and twice in the autumn over the course of a couple of years. 2. The other option is to dig out the clay soil and replace it a loamy topsoil. Unfortunately, both of these options are expensive. Reduce the Amount of Shade Over Your Lawn If your lawn is north facing and shade is cast by buildings, there’s not much you can do. That said if shade comes from other plants or trees, try pruning them. For trees, try to make sure any branches are at least two meters off the ground and prune thick foliage to let more light through. Be careful when working on trees though. You need to make sure any trees you want to prune don’t have preservation orders against them. Bushes and hedges are dense but they can be thinned to let more light pass through them. If after all this, you still have a shady lawn, overseed with a grass seed blend that’s specifically made for shady areas. Improve Air Circulation Around Your Garden If air isn’t free to flow over your lawn then rain water and dew dry as quickly as it should. In some cases, the surface of your lawn could remain constantly damp, which is perfect for moss growth. Try to improve air circulation my thinning plants and bushes. If you have solid fence panels, consider swapping them for slatted panels. In Conclusion Moss is a problem which troubles many lawn owners. That said, once you understand the causes and what to do to fix them, removing it and preventing its return is really quite simple. All it takes is a bit of knowledge and the dedication to apply it. Thanks to Tim Stephens for his time and expertise on this blog. Visit https://www.gardenseeker.com/ for more expert gardening tips and practical advice
]]>Having issues with your engine starting? Did you leave fuel in over the winter? Fuel officially goes stale within 30 days. When it gets old, it starts to solidify. You will need to check your engine manual to learn how to drain your engine of old fuel. If the fuel is left in the mower over the winter, the moisture collects in the carburetor. The water will often corrode and leave a varnish type deposit which block ports.
Have you checked your spark plug? If it's not sparking your mower won't start! Remove the spark plug lead and place the tip of the spark plug against a metal surface. Ask a helper to pull the recoil and look for a spark. If there is no spark you can purchase a new one from your local Allett dealer.
It may sound simple but is your on/off switch on? Is your fuel valve on? Most turn their fuel tap off when not in use. Is your choke on? Is your air filter blocked? You should be keeping this clean checking it every 25 hours of use and replacing every 100 hours. Have you got oil in your engine? Is your carburettor full of debris? These are all reasons why your mower might not be starting after winter.
Using a fuel stabiliser eg Briggs +Stratton's 'Fuel Fit' will prevent lots of these problems. You can also use a fuel called 'Aspen'. Buying a battery mower will completely eradicate them!
If you've checked all of the points above and read your engine manual and your mower is still not starting please contact your local Allett Dealer who will assist you https://allett.co.uk/apps/store-locator/all
Find our blog here on filling your Allett engine with fuel and oil
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Bermuda grass seed is rated for its exceptional heat and drought tolerance; it can also withstand heavy use and can repair itself quickly.
Towards the end of 2019, I decided that I should, and more importantly could, take more pride in my lawn. I had neglected the lawn for the first 6 years of owning my home and allowed it to be overrun with weeds and undesirable grasses. At that point, I began hand-pulling the weeds and undesirables, which left me with an almost blank canvas.
This image below shows my lawn in 2019!
During the 2020 growing season, I was able to get the common Bermuda to begin to fill back in. I began cutting with my rotary mower at 1.5” (38mm) (the lowest setting on that mower), every other day. Once I purchased my Allett in August 2020, I was able to lower my height of cut to .75” (19mm) and more importantly give my grass a higher quality of cut only possible with a cylinder mower. With the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic I had more time to spend in my garden working on my lawn.
We are still in dormancy at the moment, but once the growing season begins again in 2021, I will continue the every other day mowing at .75” and watering 1” per week while implementing a high nitrogen fertilizer regimen.
Why did you go for an Allett Kensington?
I was looking to take my lawn to the next level and I knew that the best way to get the result I was looking for was to upgrade my mower to a cylinder mower. When comparing the various options, the Allett Kensington was my top choice.
What features do you like on your Kensington?
The front roller is standard equipment, quick change cartridge system and the epic green paint scheme aswell as of course the quality of cut.
How many times a week do you mow?
Every other day, but no less than every two (2) days
Have you got any cartridges?
Not yet, but I do plan on acquiring the 10 blade cylinder and the scarifier cartridge
What do your family/neighbours think of your lawn?
It’s a regular occurrence for someone walking or driving by to stop and want to chat about the Allett mower when I am using it. When I am not using it, it’s equally regular for people walking by to stop to appreciate the quality of cut, and stripes, on my lawn produced by the Allett.
What are your plans for this season going forward to further improve your lawn?
A higher nitrogen fertilizer regimen, continuing the every other day mowing and focusing on micronutrient supplementation. Once I have the 10 blade cartridge the quality of my cut will increase as I am generally cutting below 0.78'' (20mm). The scarifier will be a great tool to keep on top of my thatch levels.
I am a huge fan of Allett and the Kensington 17B. I would highly recommend this machine based on ease of use, versatility and the professional quality of cut.
Are you based in the USA and looking to take your lawn to the next level? Visit our USA website at https://allett-usa.com/
Or contact Roland Hall +1 (803) 226-5036
rhall@allett-usa.com
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When it comes to picking the perfect cutting cylinder for your lawn there are a few points that you may need to consider before determining whether a 6 or 10 bladed cylinder is best for your lawn. These can include things like how much grass you’re going to be cutting and how frequently you plan to cut your lawn. If you, like many other people, are still more familiar with rotary lawnmowers over cylinder mowers there’s a very simple way to explain it. So to put it simply, compared to how one might explain how a rotary mower would cut your lawn like a machete, a cylinder mower cuts your lawn like that of a pair of scissors. Take a look at the differences between cylinder and rotary mowers in our video here
5 to 6 bladed cylinders are what is most commonly found on cylinder mowers. The number of blades on the cylinder along with the diameter of the cylinder greatly affect the overall mowing height possible. The more separated the blades are, the better a cylinder will mow taller grass. However, the more blades present the more the mower loses the ability to mow taller grass, because there is less space between individual blades. So for those who mow their lawn more frequently, and prefer low cut finishes below 20mm, a 10 bladed cylinder would be ideal. So let’s take a closer look at our 6 and 10 bladed cutting cylinders from Allett.
Depending on how you purchase your machine oil will either be included in the carton or you'll need to buy it separately you'll need to check that out at the time of purchase. If you buy your mower from an Allett lawn centre or a dealer then you they will have pre-delivery inspected (PDI'd) the machine and the engine will have been filled with oil but you will just need to check that using the dipstick on a flat surface. Remember to wipe the dipstick clean first before testing. The oil type required is an SAE 10-W30. If you have the Allett Classic your Loncin engine will need 350 millilitres of oil in the engine. If you have the Allett Kensington, Westminster or Buckingham you will need approximately 600 millilitres. You can check your mower manual for more information.
The easiest way to fill the oil is by tipping the mower back on its handlebars where it's nice and safe and ideally on a flat surface. Do not fill your mower with oil or fuel on your lawn - it will kill you grass! You will need a funnel to pour the oil in without spillage or your bottle will have an extended teat on it.
You will need to change the engine oil after the first 20 hours of use and then thereafter we recommend you change the oil every 6 months or 100 hours. To change the oil the drain plug is accessed at the back of the mower. Capture the oil in a sealable container and then take that oil to your local recycling station when you next visit. Please do not dispose of used engine oil either down the drain or in your bin.
Fuel
We don't transport the machines with fuel in that would be too dangerous. You will need to remove the fuel cap- depending on your engine this may be removable or attached with a chain. Make sure the cap is secured firmly after filling your mower with fuel because if you're going over uneven ground you will get spillage. The fuel that is used in your Allett mower is a standard unleaded fuel of 86 octane rating or higher. Please remember that fuel is highly flammable so no smoking and make sure that you fill up in a well ventilated area. Make sure that your fuel is stored safely and out of reach of children.
When the engine is hot and you've maybe run out of fuel please allow the engine to cool down before you fill the tank up again with fuel because if you do get any spillage and it was to fall on the hot engine or the muffler there is the risk of ignition.
How to keep fuel as fresh as possible
1. Keep you fuel fresh and store it in sealed containers in a cool dark and dry place (under the bench on a stone floor, rather than on the bench in front of the shed window). Store your machines in a similar manner.
2.Purchase only enough fuel for 30 days use, and never, ever use fuel over 60 days. You may get away with it, but the chances are that you will have problems.
3.Use a fuel additive such as Briggs and Stratton Fuel Fit- your fuel should stay usable for up to 90 days.
4. Drain your machine before storage in the winter.
Really old petrol will have a very heavy and unpleasant smell and can be very dark in colour, whilst being very thick.
Most common problems experienced with small engines are related to fuel. Problems such as difficulty with starting or an engine that doesn't run at a consistent speed is nearly always related to a fuel problem; usually dirty contaminated or stale fuel. It's very important that you keep your fuel clean in storage and to keep it in a container that is not metal and painted where the paint will flake or the rust even may get in and contaminate the fuel. This causes blockages in the mower's fuel system. We do recommend the use of fuel stabilisers. There are several different fuel stabilisers on the market this keeps the fuel fresher for longer.
One example is FUEL FIT by Briggs + Stratton
Fuel Fit not only keeps the carburettor clean for easy starting but also protects against the corrosive effects of ethanol and maintains fuel stability for up to 3 years.
Petrol actually goes stale after about 30 days of purchase and the fuel stabilisers will help give less starting and running problems. The other even better alternative is to buy a specialist fuel called Aspen which has no ethanol content is purer and stays fresh for years. It's quite expensive but when you're using just a little in a lawn mower then that doesn't really matter so much compared with starting problems.
Ordinary petrol contains ethanol which attracts moisture and can cause engine failures. Aspen Alkylate Petrol contains no ethanol.
''Aspen 4 is virtually free from harmful substances such as benzene, aromatic hydrocarbons or olefins; substances that can cause serious health problems. Aspen Alkylate Petrol also keeps the spark plugs and combustion chamber of your machine cleaner. Aspen can be stored for a long time without any deterioration in quality, which makes your engine easy to start – even after long standstill periods. There are numerous environmental benefits, such as reducing the formation of ground-level ozone (smog) by about 40%''
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I've been working here at Helsingborg for five years as a groundsman, before that I was working as a green-keeper for thirteen years so in total I've been in the turf industry for eighteen years of service.
We’ve got seven pitches in total and we have five groundsmen here in the team all of which are hired by the City of Helsingborg. We’ve got five natural grass pitches and two artificial ones.
We’ve been using Allett since 2018. We’ve got two C34 Evolution battery cylinder machines and one Uplift Evolution for the main pitch.
We were at Saltex in 2018 when Allett revealed the Evolution machines and we instantly fell for them. Helsingborg the City is working to become fossil-free by 2024 so it was an quite an easy choice to go battery power.
I love how quiet they are! The lack of noise and exhaust fumes is great for us as groundsmen. If someone comes up to me and needs to talk to me there's no need to stop the mower and there is no noise or fumes- it's so nice! On the Uplift I love the height of cut adjustment- It's brilliant, just brilliant. It's so easy to adjust the height and off we go.
Going from triplex mower to pedestrians is the best thing ever. The quality in everything we do just lifts several levels. You come must closer to the pitch feeling every little divot and can fixed it with your cylinder right away.
Being voted best by the players is the best feedback we can get. The league has 16 teams and ten of them are playing on artificial grass. All the players that come here just love playing on real grass- they love the look and smell of it as well as the playing conditions themselves. They can play to their best ability knowing the ball bounce and roll is going to be just perfect. We can see it in their eyes and when they walk up to us and say “One hell of a job you’ve done here, boys”. It just feels so good knowing that they know that there is no excuses not to play good football here.
The Swedish players have voted Olympia as this year's best football pitch in Allsvenskan 2020. Olympia have won it every year for the past three seasons.
Recently at Allett we have launched a new online Allett branded merchandise range after several requests from our valued customers in the Allett family worldwide.
You can find the online shop here where you can find a variety of stylish and comfortable items to make great gifts for the Allett fan in your life or even something to treat yourself with to wear when you're out creating those wonderful stripes.
From funny slogan t-shirts such as this......
to cosy Allett bobble hats to keep you warm whilst mowing in the early spring months there is something for everyone! Please let us know if there is any further designs you want us to launch on the site whether it be new designs on t-shirts or items we may have missed- we are open to regularly adding new items.
We are super excited about this new range of clothing and we can't wait to see you all wearing your Allett merchandise on our social media channels. Please tag us in your images using the hashtag #AllettMowers so other Allett users can follow your channels and share their journeys with you.
Allett customers from all over the world can use the site to order their new clothing and shipping is free worldwide!
Customers based in the UK can now buy HOMEOWNER machines direct from Allett online aswell as from the UK's top garden machinery dealers we have specifically chosen to work with. Our dealers will offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise and amazing customer service before, during and after your purchase to help you achieve your lawn goals.
You can find our GLOBAL DEALER LOCATOR here to begin your journey.
I was previously working for many years as an export/UK sales & purchasing administrator for a vehicle parts distributor,
Dealing with a variety of customers and suppliers from around the globe, offering support from enquiries, to orders and transportation.
I live in a village just outside of Stafford, with my fiancé of many years.
We converted our house from a dilapidated shell into a characterful home with many years hard work and a few trips to A & E.
I enjoy walking on Cannock Chase and trips to sunny destinations.
My proudest moments are building a great working relationship with customers and suppliers, and constantly adapting to new challenges.
Also joining Allett as they adapt to new ventures in a post Brexit world.
I am excited to be working at Allett as they continue to grow and expand, also all of my colleagues have been very welcoming and made me feel part of the team.
I look forward to building a great relationship with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
I am responsible for handling customer orders & enquiries, purchasing, internal & external stock movements and transportation.
Favourite films – Any Christmas film.
Holiday destination – Amadores Gran Canaria.
Food – Sunday Lunch
Sports team – None
Which famous person would you have at the dinner table? – Bear Grylls if you ever were stuck in the wilderness he would be the person to discuss survival.
Talents – I have found I like DIY not sure how that happened!
]]>My previous role was strategic sourcing manager in Stainless steel industry. I worked in centralised sourcing team responsible for buying raw material for the plant from global supplier.
My first job after engineering in Metallurgy was in sourcing in Sterlite group of industry.
I live in Stafford with my spouse and 5-year-old son. I moved to UK few years back. I love listening to music and singing during my spare time.
I was part of the team who contributed to increase Supplier base through new vendor engagement to cater raw material for new factory.
Implemented complete procure to pay cycle in record time of 12 months for new unit.
Allett is surely one of the few companies in Staffordshire who has such a long history of over 50 years. The company offers innovative and challenging environment which encourages organisational and personal growth.
I feel very grateful to be a part of it.
My job as a junior buyer will be to procure the best quality component needed to produce best quality machines. My focus will be to get on time delivery to support manufacturing plan.
I appreciate the team, who has in-depth knowledge and supportive to newcomers like me. We all are working together to deliver brand value for the company.
1. Favourite film
My favourite Netflix series is Merlin and Crown.
2. Favourite holiday destination
Connecticut, US
3. Favourite food if you had to choose 1 meal!
Chicken Curry
4. Fav Sports team?
None
5. What famous people would you have around your dinner table and why?
I would like to go for dinner with Jennifer Aniston. I like her personality and the way she carries herself.
6. Any hidden talents/ claim to fames!
Singing
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£200.00
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12 months
14 Dec 2020
Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)
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Supply chain warehouse operative Level 2 (GCSE)