‘The Ventrac is the turf professionals’ Swiss army knife’

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The course manager who owns a Ventrac 4500 compact tractor really does possess the industry’s equivalent of the Swiss army knife as this robust and deceptively powerful 24.9hp unit is equally versatile. With its articulating frame, which also pivots in the centre to maintain excellent traction; its low centre of gravity and its optional wheel extensions, which allow operation up to 25° or its dual wheel configuration that can tackle 30° slopes, it’s the perfect machine for golf course maintenance.

With a choice of five different mowing attachments you can maintain fine turf and unkempt areas with the same machine. And with over 25 other attachments including aerators, blowers, collectors, stump grinders, path renovators and trenchers, this machine will work 365 days a year. All of the front-mounted attachments feature Ventrac’s unique mounting system enabling the experienced operator to switch between any piec of equipment in less than a minute.

The mowing units include the HM and HP rotary mowing decks, both designed to provide highly efficient grass discharge. With the removal of two pins the decks can be easily tilted to a near vertical position for maintenance and storage.

The Contour Mower has three rear discharge decks that float independently with up to 40 degrees of motion on each side deck. Full length rear rollers facilitate even cutting and striping and the flip-up deck design allows easy maintenance.

The Triplex Reel Mower is designed to be the ultimate trim and surround mower. With a 1.88 metre (74 inch) width of cut, variable speed hydraulics, standard back lapping valves, and offset capability, it includes many features to ensure superior, low-maintenance performance.

The final mowing option is the Tough Cut deck, specifically designed for mowing high grass, thick weeds and heavy brush. Three heavy-duty blades counter rotate to cut and deposit waste evenly without windrowing. Capable of tackling saplings up to 2.54 mm (1 inch) in diameter, the Tough Cut makes short work of overgrown thickets.

With more than 30 different attachments, the Ventrac 4500 is a truly versatile power unit, designed to suit a wide range of golf course applications.