Steve Bullman

They say things come in threes and for Greg Tucker, Owner of GT Tree Services, the new EVO 165P Sub-750 from GreenMech ticked three major boxes when it came to looking for a new chipper – lightweight, petrol-engined and powerful performance. Since taking delivery in September 2020, Greg has been nothing but impressed with the EVO’s assured handling of a variety of woody waste, together with the excellent back-up support from the GreenMech dealer network. After a number of years spent in the arboricultural industry, Greg established GT Tree Services in 2016 and along with his team undertakes mainly domestic works in and around Bath and the Southern Cotswolds. “I was looking to replace my existing machine and compared a number of different brands all using the 37hp Briggs & Stratton engine” explains Greg. “Ashley Stevens at GA Groundcare brought in the new EVO 165P Sub-750 and, having used GreenMech machines in the past, what struck me instantly was the detail and thought that has gone into every element of the EVO – the build quality and design is next level.” “In particular, the fact there’s no plastic panelling or bodywork gives me peace of mind when it comes to the unit’s durability. With this machine we’ve got the strength we need in a sub-750kg package which means all of my team can tow it and, when it’s on site, it is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre in and around small gardens and restricted access locations.” The EVO 165P Sub-750 retains many of the key features of the EVO series including a wide infeed chute, twin horizontal rollers and heavy-duty flywheel providing unparalleled processing power for a machine of its size. Like the entire GreenMech range, the EVO 165P Sub-750 comes with a no quibble, unlimited three-year warranty supported by the nationwide dealer network. “The customer service and liaison with GreenMech and GA Groundcare has been excellent throughout – Ashley even kindly organised a loan machine for us while we waited for delivery of our new unit.” Greg concludes, “The diary is stacked out over the next few months and as the only chipper on our fleet, the EVO is going to be pivotal in us getting through the workload. It chips well and looks good – the fact it’s in our corporate colours is just an added bonus of course!”

The STIHL MS 400 C-M, the world’s first chainsaw with magnesium piston technology, has been recognised by the International Magnesium Association (IMA) with the prestigious Award of Excellence 2020. The IMA’s Awards of Excellence is an annual award ceremony that brings together companies who demonstrate outstanding magnesium products and innovative manufacturing technologies. The component and the production process specially developed for the magnesium piston technology utilised in the MS 400 C-M was the winner of the Commercial (non-automotive) Cast Product or Process category. Paul Hicks at STIHL GB, said: “At STIHL, we have more than 60 years’ experience working with magnesium and fabricating it and we constantly strive to set new benchmarks in machinery development and production. “Although we use magnesium in many products, the desire to continue to enhance machinery performance led us to using magnesium piston technology in a chainsaw for the first time. Thanks in no small part to this and the consistent lightweight design, we have succeeded in reducing the weight of the piston and increasing the rpm in the STIHL MS 400 C-M, providing more power and torque to the pro user.” The IMA Award of Excellence win quickly follows the MS 400 C-M receiving the top prize at the Euroguss 2020 industry trade fair in the “magnesium components” category. The MS 400 C-M chainsaw has been designed with forestry and arb professionals in mind, offering the highest maximum speed (14,000 rpm) in the 60cm3 class. The lightweight and durable piston weighs just 70g, helping contribute to the machine’s excellent power-to-weight ratio of 1.5 kg per kilowatt, making it ideal for use when working in a forest, particularly over prolonged periods. For more information on STIHL’s extensive range of forestry saws please visit www.stihl.co.uk.

Vermeer UK are pleased to be able to supply the first Vermeer chippers NOW MADE IN EUROPE The New 2021 Vermeer BC200 is a 57hp Chipper, built for UK arborists that need a powerful and reliable 8” chipper. Unlike previous models, this unit has been designed for your market. It is designed and made in Europe with the emphasis on, weight, fuel saving, ease of use and quiet city operation. It is lighter through design, whilst being fitted to a robust chassis for durability on UK roads. The SMARTFEED Anti-Stress System keeps the BC200 chipping smoothly and the Eco-ldle engine control system boosts fuel efficiency and reduces jobsite noise. The twin offset infeed rollers easily drag material to the oversized solid disc 4 blade cutting system. For more information please contact: Vermeer UK O: 01933 274400 E: [email protected] Out of hours Mobile/WhatsApp or Text: 07879600050 Or visit our website: www.vermeeruk.co.uk