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Aim

To reduce costs and the storage of many machines for cricket clubs by having one power unit that does many tasks on the cricket ground.

How it’s used

A mower with interchangeable cassette mower giving options to fit multiple heads including scarifiers, verticutters, brushes, spikers and slitters as well as 5 or 9 blade cutter cassettes.

Timing of use

When conditions are correct for each operation selected.

Effects of incorrect procedure

As with the separate Operations. Look at: Mowing; Scarification; Verti-cutting; Brushing and Aeration (Spiking).

Equipment needed

A power frame with a petrol engine from 4hp to 5.5hp and a width from 430mm to 610mm with interchangeable cassettes.

Practical Tips

A good system for recreational cricket but sometimes a more powerful machine is needed for particular operations.