Jamie, We're using a mix of plant dependingon size, profile and use of park / reserve (and team's run). Sports Fields - we use John Deer 6230Tractor's with new Howard stealth decks - cutting no less than 30mm - satisfactorycut since plant is new, alternativelywe use our contractors to cut our couch sports fields (typically cricketovals with turf pitches) and they use the Toro Groundmaster5910's at 20-25mm Passive reserves & Parks - we usea mix of Tractors with stealth for large areas and Kubota or Toro 4wd ride-onmowers, depending on gradient, etc. Regards,
Grant Willoughby
Manager Parks Operations
Sutherland Shire Council
Tel: 9710 5724
Mobile: 0434 32 77 39
Email: GWilloughby@ssc.nsw.gov.au
Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499
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Hi Jamie, we are currently using Stealths and aToro cylinder mower for our premier sports fields.
We have had similar issues with Stealths on our sports fields when we try to cut below 30mm once they get nearer to the end of their useful life.
We are currently investing in 2 Toro 4500 D ride on rotary mowers to replace one of our older Stealths and our cylinder mower as the cylinders are less versatile than the rotary dech 4500D.
Regards,
Nick Murphy
Team Leader Sports fields & Turf.