Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Campey Turf Care Systems’ BM50 fixed blade verti-cutter has received a resoundingly enthusiastic response while out on demo.

Reaction to the BM50, which was launched at this year’s BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME), has been strong with Turf Tonics opting to purchase a demo unit on the spot.

Videos showing the clean and easy operation of the machine in action have also gathered interest and demo requests on social media.   

The verti-cutter is available in 1.56-metre and 1.8-metre working widths and the depth 0-40 mm, adjustable in 0.5 mm increments.

Working at 0.0 mm means there is no contact with the soil with just thatch being removed, whilst working at the greatest depth will scarify deeper, removing considerable amounts of debris.

This makes the machine ideal for use for light thatch and debris clearance, and for when a deeper layer of organic matter needs to be removed.

Due to the fixed blade system, it does not require the complete disassembly of the transmission and rotor, but only of the worn blades.

The high-performance rotor guarantees excellent work in all circumstances, even when the blade’s cutting edge is not in optimal condition. In the standard version, the blades are made of HARDOX material with a thickness of 3 mm and spaced 30 mm apart.

Optional 2 mm and 3 mm tungsten tipped blades are also available.

The BM50 1600 model can be operated using a 25 HP tractor, while the larger 1800 requires a 30 HP tractor for operation.

Campey Turf Care Systems is a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.