Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has combined with British manufacturer Sumo to produce the Campey TDS2 sub-surface sports turf decompactor, specifically for the turf care industry.

The heavy-duty twin-leg machine is designed to operate behind a 40 hp tractor on turf tyres and can be easily adjusted to relieve compaction and aid drainage at depths between 9.5 centimetres and 37.5 centimetres.

Weighing less than 700 kilograms and fitted with Cat I and Cat II hitch, the Campey TDS2 is designed to deliver a sub-surface shattering effect quickly and effectively with minimum surface disturbance.

This creates fissures for grass roots to grow into, allows excess water to drain and links up existing drainage, all without the need for external hydraulics or PTO.

It is suitable for use on all areas where sub-surface compaction is a problem, including football pitches, rugby pitches and semi-rough on golf courses.

This innovative new machine joins Campey’s already impressive line-up of aeration equipment and directly responds to customers needs and requests.

“We’re always listening to feedback from customers about the challenges they are facing, ways their maintenance practices are changing and what they need from machines, and that’s what led us to the Campey TDS2,” said Lee Morgado, Director at Campey, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

He added: “We have been working on the concept for some time, so it is fantastic to finally have it out on show at Saltex for our customers to see. The response from those we’ve spoken to already has been very positive, and we’re looking forward to demo-ing the machine out on sites to show what it can do in the coming weeks and months.

“For us as a company, it’s been a fantastic experience to work with Sumo to bring this concept to life. They are a renowned British manufacturer with vast amounts of experience and skill, and they’ve used both of those things to produce this machine.” 

Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom by their skilled production team, Sumo has a worldwide reputation for high quality, durable cultivation equipment.

This, combined with Campey’s reputation for innovation in the turf care industry, has brought two market leaders together to deliver a simple but highly effective sub-surface decompactor.