Commercial Vehicle Show 2011
One section of the stand at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show featured a life-sized display of the Land Rover Defender with a Meyer EZ-Mount DrivePro snow plough fitted to the front, next to a similar display of the Meyer Blaster tailgate mounted spreader.
Also on display were the other spreaders from Meyer from the pedestrian Hotshot, tailgate and trailer mounted Blaster to the heavy vehicle mounted PolyHawk and PV.
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Also on display were the other spreaders from Meyer from the pedestrian Hotshot, tailgate and trailer mounted Blaster to the heavy vehicle mounted PolyHawk and PV.
See our sister website for more details.
Crawley Council choose Meyer DrivePro snow ploughs
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."
Photo shows Graham Rowe, Streetscene Manager, with Councillor Bob Lanzer, Leader of Crawley Borough Council
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."
Photo shows Graham Rowe, Streetscene Manager, with Councillor Bob Lanzer, Leader of Crawley Borough Council
BMW choose Meyer DrivePro snow ploughs
Kersten have supplied and fitted two Meyer DrivePro snow ploughs with EZ-Mount receiver hitch systems onto two Land Rover Defenders at the famous BMW UK manufacturing plant at Cowley in Oxford.
These machines are going to be used to help keep the factory operational in times of severe weather.
The Meyer DrivePro is an easy-to-use, fully functional steel snowplow operated from the comfort of your vehicle. Unlike other residential snowplows, the DrivePro goes up, down, right or left with the push of a button. The DrivePro attaches or detaches in well under a minute with the pull of one handle; and once attached, you don't need to leave the vehicle to angle the plow.
DrivePro's use Meyer's EZ-Mount Plus mounting systems.
We have also supplied salt/gritting machines and pedestrian snow ploughs for use on pavement areas
These machines are going to be used to help keep the factory operational in times of severe weather.
The Meyer DrivePro is an easy-to-use, fully functional steel snowplow operated from the comfort of your vehicle. Unlike other residential snowplows, the DrivePro goes up, down, right or left with the push of a button. The DrivePro attaches or detaches in well under a minute with the pull of one handle; and once attached, you don't need to leave the vehicle to angle the plow.
DrivePro's use Meyer's EZ-Mount Plus mounting systems.
We have also supplied salt/gritting machines and pedestrian snow ploughs for use on pavement areas
Experience the difference. High performance spreaders and snow ploughs from Meyer
Kersten are adding the Meyer Products range of vehicle mounted spreaders to the extensive line-up of site maintenance equipment.
There are 12 models in the range from the pedestrian 32kg capacity Meyer Hotshotto the 2.4 tonne capacity Meyer MDV designed to mount in to the back of a 7.5 tonne truck when required. The versatile range means that almost any prime mover that has a 12v power supply can be turned in to a winter maintenance gritting machine.
Brackets are available to attach the spreaders to cars, pick-ups, tractors, mowers, forklift trucks, loaders etc. Models are available to attach to the rear or mount in the bodies of 1 tonne and 3.5 tonne single and double cab trucks.
The current retail price of BL240 110kg capacity spreader is from £895.00 plus vat
More information here.
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!"
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!"
Kersten K1500 sweeper with Kersten WeedBrush attachment for moss/weed removal and path edging
Kersten K1500 with Kersten WeedBrush attachment
for moss/weed removal and path edging
The K1500 provides a professional medium weight hydraulic 2 wheel power unit. The versatile machine features the Kersten QuickAttach system that allows the various implements to be changed in seconds without the use of tools.
The K1500 further advances the quest for high operator comfort with low noise and vibration levels. A 6.5hp Honda engine and Kersten's own hydraulic transmission system keeps maintenance to a minimum and reliability to a maximum.
Attachments for the K1500 include the Kersten WeedBrush, 90cm sweeper with collector and gulley brush, snow plough blade, salt/grit spreader, reciprocating knife mower and a trailing sulky seat.
This is the perfect site maintenance machine for schools, colleges, small contractors, housing associations, hire shop, estates etc. Prices start at £2950 plus vat.
All Kersten products may be purchased from your local dealer.
Kersten (UK) Ltd - Specialists in Mechanical Weed RemovalBack to the top
Kersten WE850 Weed Exterminator - Kersten's non-chemical weed killer for gravel paths
Kersten UBS 16 Hydro With WE850 Weed Exterminator
By operating this unit in reverse no wheel marks are left
By operating this unit in reverse no wheel marks are left
Weed growth in gravel paths may now be combated with the Weed Exterminator attachment from Kersten, the leading German manufacturer of site maintenance machines.
This innovative machine slowly stirs up the surface to a desired depth with specially designed tines which loosens the roots of the weed growth within the stone/gravel surface.
The weeds, roots and all, may be left to wither and die or be simply raked or removed from the surface with a blower. The typical working depth of the weed exterminator is between 20mm and 50mm depending on the size of the gravel or other medium.
The tines are able to penetrate and loosen the most compacted surfaces. The action of the machine and guarding ensures all the material is confined within the unit preventing any contamination of nearby surfaces.
The attachment is available in working widths of 850mm, 1100mm and 1500mm which may be tractor mounted or operated by the versatile Kersten UBS Hydro Pedestrian 2 wheel tractor range which boasts a daily 8 hours HAVs duty cycle and noise levels of less than 85db. Prices start from £4500.00
The weeds, roots and all, may be left to wither and die or be simply raked or removed from the surface with a blower. The typical working depth of the weed exterminator is between 20mm and 50mm depending on the size of the gravel or other medium.
The tines are able to penetrate and loosen the most compacted surfaces. The action of the machine and guarding ensures all the material is confined within the unit preventing any contamination of nearby surfaces.
The attachment is available in working widths of 850mm, 1100mm and 1500mm which may be tractor mounted or operated by the versatile Kersten UBS Hydro Pedestrian 2 wheel tractor range which boasts a daily 8 hours HAVs duty cycle and noise levels of less than 85db. Prices start from £4500.00
Kersten (UK) Ltd - Specialists in Mechanical Weed Removal
Kersten Launch FKM1500 - K Sweeper/Collector for Kubota F3680 series mowers
The new PTO drive front mounted sweeper from Kersten is designed to attach quickly and easily on to the "F80" series of Kubota up-front mowing machines.
The 1.5 metre sweeping width ensures the wheel widths are well covered even when the machine is fully angled whilst windrowing or sweeping to one side. The 40cm diameter brush is available with 3 options of bristles including poly/wire mixtures.
A full width hydraulic opening collector catches the swept debris and may be emptied from the operating seat. An optional 50cm gulley brush may be mounted on the front of the sweeper for cleaning in to the important kerb edges.
The sweeping action of this machine is a prime tool in the maintenance of moss and weed growth in hard surfaces providing significant cost savings in the use of chemical solutions.
More details of this and the Kersten full range may be obtained from Kersten (UK) Ltd 0118 9834337
The 1.5 metre sweeping width ensures the wheel widths are well covered even when the machine is fully angled whilst windrowing or sweeping to one side. The 40cm diameter brush is available with 3 options of bristles including poly/wire mixtures.
A full width hydraulic opening collector catches the swept debris and may be emptied from the operating seat. An optional 50cm gulley brush may be mounted on the front of the sweeper for cleaning in to the important kerb edges.
The sweeping action of this machine is a prime tool in the maintenance of moss and weed growth in hard surfaces providing significant cost savings in the use of chemical solutions.
More details of this and the Kersten full range may be obtained from Kersten (UK) Ltd 0118 9834337
Kersten Kubota RTV 900 front linkage kit and Snow Blade
Kersten Lite 1.8 metre snow blade on Kubota RTV900
| Kersten Lite Snow Plough Kit 1.8 metre Consists of: |
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| Options Heavy Duty Power Angle Kit Electro-hydraulic remotely operated from driving position Finger tip control |
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The "Kersten Lite" professional snow plough attachment from Kersten (UK) Ltd offers
greater versatility for the RTV900 truck. This new attachment features electric lift and
lower with up to 300 kg of down-force and manual or hydraulic powered angling which
may be remotely operated from the driving position.
The blade has an automatic trip-out system and spring loaded torque limiting which may be locked when being used for light grading. The blade has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide very strong yet light weight structure and features an adjustable and replaceable front edge.
The complete system may be removed from the vehicle in minutes leaving only a small bracket and the electrics in place. The complete unit is powder coated. We also have snow ploughs and sweeping solutions for most Kubota diesel ride-on mowers and compact tractors and Kersten pedestrian units.
All prices are subject to vat. E&OE
February 2009.
The blade has an automatic trip-out system and spring loaded torque limiting which may be locked when being used for light grading. The blade has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide very strong yet light weight structure and features an adjustable and replaceable front edge.
The complete system may be removed from the vehicle in minutes leaving only a small bracket and the electrics in place. The complete unit is powder coated. We also have snow ploughs and sweeping solutions for most Kubota diesel ride-on mowers and compact tractors and Kersten pedestrian units.
All prices are subject to vat. E&OE
February 2009.
