Auto Rotorake MK.5
The SISIS Auto Rotorake Mk. 5 is a self-propelled heavy duty scarifier and de-thatcher for removal and control of thatch on fine and other quality turf. It is ideally suited to a range of applications from sports field maintenance to synthetic turf maintenance, lawns and amenities. It can be used as a bowling green scarifier and a cricket scarifier for maintaining artificial pitches, bowling greens, croquet lawns, tennis courts, cricket pitches, golf courses, lawns and gardens.
Scarification is important to encourage germination and the Auto Rotorake Mk. 5 will serve all your scarifying needs including removal of lawn thatch to provide top class lawn treatment.
Its contra-rotating reel has specially designed tipping blades for clean, consistent cut and maximum thatch removal to ensure excellent lawn care when the time comes to scarify.
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Auto Rotorake MK.5 Specifications
Model: Auto Rotorake Mk5 Code: FS1052 Working width: 500mm (20″) Engine: GX160 Honda Engine |
Auto Rotorake MK.5 Features & Benefits
- Working width of 50cm (20ins).
- Cutting reel safety brake.
- Contra-rotating reel with specially designed tipped blades for clean, consistent cut and maximum thatch removal.
- Alternative blades for light scarifying.
- Optional Brush Reels, Rolaspike Reel.
- Depth of cut adjustment control is mounted on the handle to enable depth to be set whilst moving forwards.
- User-friendly, operator presence controls designed for maximum operator safety.
- Easy-fit collector box.
- 6.5hp petrol engine with independent drive to wheels and reel.
- Careful weight distribution, slick tyres and full differential ensure ease of turning and minimal surface marking.
- Optional artifical surface Brush Reels.
Testimonials
Eddie Dodd — Greenkeeper — Handsworth Wood Bowling Club
«Since using the MK5 we have noticed a considerable improvement in the green. A superb machine.»
Press Releases
SISIS success at Shrewsbury School
Andy Richards, grounds manager at Shrewsbury School, has reported excellent results from using a range of SISIS equipment to maintain the School’s widely praised sports pitches.
SISIS key to cricket maintenance at Merchant Taylors’
Merchant Taylors’ has recently purchased a range of SISIS equipment to help maintain the top class cricket facilities on offer at the prestigious school in Middlesex.
SISIS Auto Rotorake Attacks Thatch at Bloxham School
Glenn Davies, grounds manager at Bloxham School in Oxfordshire, has praised the SISIS Auto Rotorake MK5 in helping to remove thatch from the cricket squares and ornamental lawns.
Reels
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Thatch Removal Reel50cm thatch removal reel with 37 x 1.6mm tipped ‘hook blades’ |
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Light Scarifying Reel50cm light scarifying reel with 37 x 1mm tungsten tipped blades |
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Thatch Control Reel50cm thatch control reel with 26 x 4926 blades |
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Spiral Brush Reel50cm wide spiral brush reel |
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Multi Dense/Synthetic Brush Reel50cm wide synthetic brush reel, used throughout the year for debris collection and clean up. Also used prior to mowing to stand grasses up and improve cut quality. |
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Rolaspike Reel50cm wide Rolaspike reel |