Steve Bullman

Cleaner, greener and lower maintenance costs. Those were the main reasons Greg Tucker of GT Trees made the switch to aspen Fuel and, five years on, he’s still shouting about these benefits and many others he’s found using the Alkylate fuel in his independent gardening and landscaping business. In an era when many professionals may feel the pressure to invest in electric tools, Greg cites how he and his customers value that aspen improves conditions for people and the planet while reducing the amount of functional equipment resigned to the shed or scrapyard. Greg has worked within the arb sector for 18 years, recently changing direction towards more artistic projects – hedge work, topiary, shrubs and small tree reduction. For this, he relies on the performance of his fleet of hand tools – mostly powered by aspen 2-stroke Alkylate petrol. “My journey into using aspen is pretty common… I’d heard of it, gave it a try and I’ve been using it ever since” he explains. “My maintenance costs have reduced, and from the operator perspective, the headaches, congestion and other health implications typically associated with being in close proximity to petrol-powered equipment has been all-but eliminated.” “Like most, I have explored electric tools but found they just didn’t cut it – literally! Battery life was not practical and, ultimately, the kit we already have does exactly the job we need it to. Through using aspen, we can do our bit to be kinder to ourselves and the environment, and not be throwing away serviceable equipment.” aspen 2 is a pre-mixed 2-stroke Alkylate petrol, free from ethanol, benzene and many of the other hazardous hydrocarbons typically found in unleaded from the pump. This means that aspen burns cleaner, reducing harmful emissions and providing reliable engine performance. “We use roughly 25 litres a month, which we order through our local distributor, and find that the increase in the price is offset by the reduction in expensive repair bills we’ve had.” Greg continues, “You know what you’re going to get – you’re not going to get halfway through a job and run out of juice! Customers also recognise the red aspen cans and are completely sold as soon as I reel off all of the benefits it has. I can’t recommend it enough!”

GreenMech are delighted to announce the addition of PS Marsden (Lawnmower Services) Ltd to their nationwide dealer network - appointed as sales, service and support partners for the counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and the borders of East Staffordshire. Effective immediately, PS Marsden (Lawnmower Services) Ltd will be adding the GreenMech range of towed, tracked and tractor-mounted woodchippers to their already extensive portfolio of Groundcare and arboricultural machinery. An established dealer of over 45 years, their Nottingham depot is home to a number of well-respected and recognised franchises including Toro, Husqvarna and Kioti Tractors. Commenting on their appointment, Iain Marsden, Director of PS Marsden (Lawnmower Services) Ltd said, “PSM are excited to be working with the team at GreenMech. They have a proven product range and we look forward to delivering sales, service and spares to new and existing customers across our area.“ “We are delighted be adding the knowledge and experience of the PS Marsden team to our network of nationwide experts” adds Martin Lucas, GreenMech Sales Director. “With a bustling arb offering already in their showroom we know that our chipper range, and customers, will both be in safe hands!”

Timberwolf is delighted to announce that as from the 2nd January 2024, they assumed responsibility for managing Rayco’s European sales channel covering the RG stump grinder range. The European compliant range has been selected to meet and exceed arborist and contractor application needs including narrow access, remote control, tracked and self-propelled stump grinders. rayco stump grinders, known for their innovation and robust quality, will continue to be engineered, manufactured, and developed at the Wooster, Ohio, facility but UK-based Timberwolf will provide sales, technical and after-sales support to the Distributor and Dealer networks across Europe. It is expected that the partnership will develop future European centric solutions and Timberwolf is looking to extend its sales partnerships. “The introduction of rayco stump grinders is the first step in Timberwolf’s partnership with the Morbark range of brands and it represents a very exciting step for the European Arb sector, we are delighted to be working with new and established rayco dealers alike, growing the brands and ranges to offer quality products to the tree care industry,” said Timberwolf’s Managing Director, Chris Perry. Timberwolf already has an established Dealer and Distributor network across the UK, and many of Timberwolf’s partners have recognised the benefit of adopting the RG stump grinder range into their portfolio. By using an existing sales channel, customers and potential customers will benefit from strong local expertise and easy access to available stock. The RG stump grinder range will be presented at the ARB Show on the 17th and 18th May. Machine demonstrations are already available across the UK, to find your local dealer or book a demonstration, please visit the Timberwolf website: https://timberwolf-uk.com/stump-grinders/ About Timberwolf: Timberwolf manufactures a broad range of commercial wood chippers primarily serving markets across Europe. Acquired by the Alamo group in 2021, Timberwolf also manages the European sales channel for rayco stump-grinders. Timberwolf was founded in 1986 and has delivered over 18,000 chippers through its comprehensive dealer and distributor networks. The company has approximately 55 employees and operates from a 6,000 square meter facility in Suffolk, United Kingdom. https://timberwolf-uk.com/ About rayco Manufacturing: rayco Manufacturing was founded in 1978 in Wooster, OH, by John M. Bowling who as the owner of a tree care service identified the unique needs of the tree and landscape industry and began to build equipment to meet and surpass those needs. Today the company is dedicated to the design and production of an incredibly innovative line of environmental equipment with a range of options to suit any-sized job and budget. The current range of rayco products includes stump cutters and forestry mulchers. rayco Manufacturing was acquired by Morbark, LLC in November 2017. An Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) holding, Morbark, LLC, has innovated and manufactured durable, high-performance equipment for over 65 years. Sales and aftermarket support are through a worldwide, authorized dealer network. For more information about rayco stump grinders in Europe, please visit: https://timberwolf-uk.com/stump-grinders/