Steve Bullman

Green Plant UK Ltd is delighted to announce that it has recently become the new UK distributor for Rayco Stump grinders, taking over from Westcon Equipment UK Ltd with their support. “We would like to thank Westcon for all their help and guidance during the transition process. Green Plant has been selling and hiring Rayco stump grinders for many years and these machines are renowned in the industry for their build quality and reliability We are looking forward to working closely with Morbark and Rayco Manufacturing to ensure the prestigious Rayco brand continues to be promoted strongly across the UK and the product responds to the evolving market’s needs.” said Rosemary Brennan, MD of Green Plant UK. Rayco Stump grinders The Rayco stump grinder range includes the Mini Work-Force line of rugged handlebar stump cutters such as the RG13 Series II and the RG25HD which provide a commercial-grade solution in a compact size. The wheeled and tracked larger hydraulic stump grinder ranges have swing out operator controls and offer a variety of engine sizes including the RG37 and the RG55. Remote control operation is also a feature of the larger units from RG55 model upwards. For more information on the range please visit the Green Plant Rayco webpage https://www.greenplantuk.com/rayco-stumpgrinders or call Green Plant UK on 01483 235111.

STIHL has updated its HSA 94 R and HSA 94 T hedge trimmers, now offering professional users reduced vibration and sound levels, as well as a new EC motor and the ability to connect to STIHL’s new Smart Connector 2 A. STIHL’s most powerful cordless hedge trimmers are available for professional users, where both models boast a new EC motor featuring embedded magnets, leading to improved durability. The new motor also has an automatic motor rotation reversal feature, meaning the blades can be released if they become jammed in an extreme application, preventing blade damage and downtime. The HSA 94 R delivers a lower blade speed for cutting thicker growth and managing tougher hedges, while the HSA 94 T offers a faster blade speed more suited to trimming ornamental hedges neatly and efficiently to leave a fine finish. Both tools feature 3 blade speed settings, allowing users to choose the ideal blade speed for any task; up to 3,200 rpm on the R version and 5,000 rpm on the T version. As well as the tool's impressive performance, the hedge trimmers also provide high levels of operator comfort, as both models include rotating multi-function control handles for side and top cutting that are quick and easy to adjust, allowing for improved user comfort and reduced wrist strain when working for long durations. With a low weight of just 3.9kg for the T version and 4.1kg for the R version, the hedge trimmer is perfectly balanced, allowing for easy handling and operation. In addition, both hedge trimmers have a loop handle with an inner switch that prevents one handed operation and improves safety levels. STIHL's AP batteries and AR backpack batteries can power both tools - and for optimal performance, both trimmers will be ready for use with STIHL’s Smart Connector 2 A, plugging directly into the machines control unit where valuable data can be transmitted to any smartphone or tablet within range via Bluetooth. More information on STIHL’s Smart Connector 2 A coming soon. For more information on STIHL’s HSA 94 hedge trimmer models or its extensive range of cordless machinery, please visit www.stihl.co.uk