What our customers say about Kersten sweepers
Crawley Council choose Meyer DrivePro snow ploughs
Photo shows Graham Rowe, Streetscene Manager, with Councillor Bob Lanzer,
Leader of Crawley Borough Council
Crawley Borough Council has bought two Meyer DrivePro snow plough blades and two grit spreaders
to help in its fight against heavy snowfall. The heavy duty equipment, which cost
£13,000, will be fitted to the council's Ford Ranger light trucks during periods
of heavy snowfall to help maintain access around the town.
The ploughing and gritting attachments can be fitted in a very short space of time
to the four-wheel drive trucks. They will be able to help maintain access to council
facilities and many of the hilly residential streets which are not on West Sussex
County Council's main snow clearing routes.
Councillor Bob Lanzer, Leader of the Council, said: "Our staff worked extremely hard over the winter when snow twice seriously affected movement across the town. This equipment will help us to be much more effective should we experience similar conditions in the future."
Councillor Bob Lanzer, Leader of the Council, said: "Our staff worked extremely hard over the winter when snow twice seriously affected movement across the town. This equipment will help us to be much more effective should we experience similar conditions in the future."
“Our machine has been invaluable, particularly for clearing snow on the steep
drive.
The secret for removing moss and grime from the block pavers is to shovel on
fine sharp sand and spread either with brush or weed brush on bad areas.
Wait for continuous rain and brush again - comes up like new!” This feedback is typical of satisfied Kersten customer countrywide.
Oldham Council sing the praises
The WeedBrush in action path edging
Chris Faulkner, MD of Kersten UK writes: Recently, Ian Monaghan of Oldham City Council Street Scene hired a UBS16 with 50cm heavy duty WeedBrush for two months. I asked him at the initial contact why he had chosen Kersten? “To comply with European directives” Ian explained, “we needed to find a way to remove weed and moss growth from Oldham's paved and tarmaced areas.
And to do this without too much chemical use.
“This is a problem that can be very labour and time intensive and we are always looking to give ratepayers best value. So Kersten's extensive range of machines easily fulfilled our needs” When the machines were returned I spoke with Ian to see how it all went and to get some feedback.
“Well Chris, the machines produced excellent results. The men quickly familiarised themselves with the UBS16's controls and its speed, enabling quick results on Oldham's streets. Your support was excellent as well,” Ian continued, “mind you, I'm sure engines don't often need replacing mid job!” Martin Roberts of CIT Group writes: “I just wanted to thank you for bringing over the Kersten machine at the weekend and for your advice on how to get the best results from it on my Astroturf tennis court.
“I have previously used a tennis court maintenance firm to spray and brush the moss off the court on an annual basis, but I was getting increasingly concerned that this treatment was having ever more limited effect before the moss returned. The court remained wet for prolonged periods of time which meant that it was slippery, played too fast and the ball tended to skid off the surface.
“I have to say that one day's use of the Kersten 1200 has had a profound effect on the court and it already looks in great shape. It will take another deep clean to rid the court of the build up of detritus which has accumulated in the carpet pile, but I am delighted that we are well on the way to restoring the court to tip top condition. “I would be very grateful to have a batch of the moss killer from you so that I can spray the remaining moss before getting you and the machine back in a month or so. Kind regards, Martin Roberts” The CIT Group, London. This is what the Head Gardener at Turville Grange, Henley-on-Thames, had to say:
"We hired the Kersten K2000 sweeper... to clean our Astroturf tennis courts and were so pleased with it we will be hiring it twice a year from now on. It took less than quarter of the time than previously when we were using a strimmer and powerbrush. It was cleaner, easier, and there was no brushing or blowing afterwards - it left the surface clean, clearing up 12 months moss and algae in two passes without taking up the sand. Brilliant!"
“This is a problem that can be very labour and time intensive and we are always looking to give ratepayers best value. So Kersten's extensive range of machines easily fulfilled our needs” When the machines were returned I spoke with Ian to see how it all went and to get some feedback.
“Well Chris, the machines produced excellent results. The men quickly familiarised themselves with the UBS16's controls and its speed, enabling quick results on Oldham's streets. Your support was excellent as well,” Ian continued, “mind you, I'm sure engines don't often need replacing mid job!” Martin Roberts of CIT Group writes: “I just wanted to thank you for bringing over the Kersten machine at the weekend and for your advice on how to get the best results from it on my Astroturf tennis court.
“I have previously used a tennis court maintenance firm to spray and brush the moss off the court on an annual basis, but I was getting increasingly concerned that this treatment was having ever more limited effect before the moss returned. The court remained wet for prolonged periods of time which meant that it was slippery, played too fast and the ball tended to skid off the surface.
“I have to say that one day's use of the Kersten 1200 has had a profound effect on the court and it already looks in great shape. It will take another deep clean to rid the court of the build up of detritus which has accumulated in the carpet pile, but I am delighted that we are well on the way to restoring the court to tip top condition. “I would be very grateful to have a batch of the moss killer from you so that I can spray the remaining moss before getting you and the machine back in a month or so. Kind regards, Martin Roberts” The CIT Group, London. This is what the Head Gardener at Turville Grange, Henley-on-Thames, had to say:
"We hired the Kersten K2000 sweeper... to clean our Astroturf tennis courts and were so pleased with it we will be hiring it twice a year from now on. It took less than quarter of the time than previously when we were using a strimmer and powerbrush. It was cleaner, easier, and there was no brushing or blowing afterwards - it left the surface clean, clearing up 12 months moss and algae in two passes without taking up the sand. Brilliant!"
Kersten UBS16 hydraulic two wheel tractor
with the 50cm WeedBrush attachment
Click to watch a film of the work here
with the 50cm WeedBrush attachment
Click to watch a film of the work here
Based in the Welsh Valleys close to the end of the M4 Motorway, FFL Services offer a complete range of grounds maintenance services to local authorities. Nigel Davis runs the company from an extensive premises on an industrial estate in Ystradgynlais which borders four different council areas.
In addition to his normal grass cutting, forestry, and amenity works, Nigel was asked to price path edging/siding works on the miles of county footpaths. The job has to be performed in a swift, cost effective manner causing a minimum of disturbance to pedestrians. The paths vary in size, construction and condition, with some of the worst having overgrown by 600mm each side and depths of material deposits of up to 200mm.
Having had experience of edging and siding using hand tools such as shovels, hoes, spades, half moon edgers and small powered edge cutters, Nigel knew that this task had to be mechanised as much as possible to achieve a pricing structure that was cost effective for the customers, viable for his business and a job that his team would be happy carry out over a long period. After trying a few options he settled on the Kersten UBS16 hydraulic two wheel tractor with the 50cm WeedBrush attachment. Nigel then went on to experiment with the various brush options that were available for this model and settled on the system that best worked for him. Nigel initially hired the machine from Kersten (UK) Ltd and then went on to purchase the machine as it proved itself fit for purpose and as his customers gave him more work.
Nigel said "it does what it says on the tin". The operator has fined tuned his system and can achieve up to 3500 metres of edges per day. The brush configuration cleanly removes the turf and soil beyond the path edging and reduces it all to fine soil leaving a row of material that may be easily blown with a powered blower back on to the verge, distributing it evenly so that it washes in to the turf and out of site.
There are no arisings left to be picked up, transported away and disposed of, which eliminates a significant cost. The wire brush configuration and adjustments ensure minimal disturbance to the tarmac surfaces or concrete kerb edges. The operator uses the machine at about half engine revs, keeping his straight line by using the powered steering levers. "The 16 hp twin cylinder engine has loads of power for this job". He is now getting up to three weeks work out of one set of brushes. The vibration levels and operator comfort are such that he can use the machine for a full eight hours per day.
Nigel can use this operation to provide revenue from his team during the winter months. He comments "It's only the deep frost that stops us, there is no shortage of siding to do!" Watch a film of the work here
Having had experience of edging and siding using hand tools such as shovels, hoes, spades, half moon edgers and small powered edge cutters, Nigel knew that this task had to be mechanised as much as possible to achieve a pricing structure that was cost effective for the customers, viable for his business and a job that his team would be happy carry out over a long period. After trying a few options he settled on the Kersten UBS16 hydraulic two wheel tractor with the 50cm WeedBrush attachment. Nigel then went on to experiment with the various brush options that were available for this model and settled on the system that best worked for him. Nigel initially hired the machine from Kersten (UK) Ltd and then went on to purchase the machine as it proved itself fit for purpose and as his customers gave him more work.
Nigel said "it does what it says on the tin". The operator has fined tuned his system and can achieve up to 3500 metres of edges per day. The brush configuration cleanly removes the turf and soil beyond the path edging and reduces it all to fine soil leaving a row of material that may be easily blown with a powered blower back on to the verge, distributing it evenly so that it washes in to the turf and out of site.
There are no arisings left to be picked up, transported away and disposed of, which eliminates a significant cost. The wire brush configuration and adjustments ensure minimal disturbance to the tarmac surfaces or concrete kerb edges. The operator uses the machine at about half engine revs, keeping his straight line by using the powered steering levers. "The 16 hp twin cylinder engine has loads of power for this job". He is now getting up to three weeks work out of one set of brushes. The vibration levels and operator comfort are such that he can use the machine for a full eight hours per day.
Nigel can use this operation to provide revenue from his team during the winter months. He comments "It's only the deep frost that stops us, there is no shortage of siding to do!" Watch a film of the work here
