AUTO-ROTORAKE MK4 model ref. ARR/4


AUTO-ROTORAKE MK4 model ref. ARR/4
Heavy duty powered scarifier/de-thatcher
Heavy duty scarifier for removal and control of thatch on fine and other quality turf.
Use to improve bowling greens, golf greens and tees, cricket square, lawn tennis courts, croquet lawns, ornamental turf.

 
    Verticutting reel fitted as 
    standard
 
    Thatch removal reel     Verticutting reel with sharpened blades
Brush Reel     Rolaspike reel


FEATURES
Working width of 46cm (18 ins)
Contra-rotating reel with blades spaced at 18mm (3/4in) for clean, consistent cut
Choice of reels for year-round use
Depth of cut adjustment control is mounted on the handle to enable depth to be set whilst moving forwards
Optional Collector box
5.5hp 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

REELS

VERTICUT REEL Ref. ARR/RRT (FS292)
Fitted as standard,  Comprises 35 thin, sharpened triangular blades spaced at 12mm (1/2in). Used for light scarification during the playing season.

THATCH REMOVAL REEL Ref. STR/TRR (FS087/27)
Fitted as standard. Comprises 24 heavy duty, double edged blades spaced at 19mm (3/4in). Used aggressively before and after playing season for removal of excess thatch, and lightly throughout the year, whilst grass is growing.

BRUSH REEL Ref. ARR/BR ((FS818)
Spiral, nylon bristled brush for grooming and collecting debris from the surface. Can also be used to stand up the grass prior to mowing or for removing sand splash around bunkers.

ROLASPIKE REEL Ref.ARR/RS (FS666)
Light surface spiker with 96 tines penetrating to a depth of 10mm-15mm (3/8in-5/8in). Used to assist in the absorption of water, air and nutrients and ideal prior to fertilising.

SPECIFICATION

Overall width 74cm 29 ins
Working width 46cm 18 ins
Length (excl collector box) 137cm 54 ins
Height 96cm 38 ins
Weight 102kg 225lbs
Engine (Briggs & Stratton)   6hp
Approx ground coverage 1253m2/h 13,500 sq.yds/hr


A bowling green can be scarified in approx. 50m ins and an average golf green in approx. 25 m ins. (Times will vary depending on the amount of thatch removed and the number of times the box is emptied)

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