Demo Day at Runcorn Linnets Football Club



CTM demo day - Iseki

On October 1st, 2025, Cheshire Turf Machinery proudly hosted a Demo Day at RLFC, bringing together turf care professional to experience the latest innovations from Iseki, Redexim, and Kress. The day was a great success, with hands-on demonstrations, expert insights, and plenty of opportunities to see the machinery in action.

Despite the damp start to the morning when setting up, the conditions improved just in time for the beginning of the event. It was brilliant to see our customers and suppliers engaging with each other throughout the day.


Iseki

Iseki had several tractors from their range on site, which included SXG327, TG6687, TH5420, and the TM4270. Also, the TG6507 IQ was on hand with its Headland Management System.

Specific to the IQ range of TG tractors the Headland management controls are perfect for when working with turf maintenance implements as an example.  PTO Stop/Start function allows you to stop the PTO when the link arms are raised for ease of operation. It was great to have Phil Self (Area Sales Manager) and Steve Dacey (Demonstrator) with us to demonstrate these tractors and mowers to our customers who attended.



CTM demo day Redexim

Redexim


Alongside the world-renowned Verti-Drain of which we had the 7316 and 2519 on show, Redexim also showcased the Verti-Quake 2516 Linear Aerator, Vert-Air 7 Debris Blower, Speed-Seed 1500 Dimple Seeder, 1575 LV Overseeder, and the Top Brush, all of which impressed the customers.

One piece of kit, the Verti – Air 7, impressed Mark Crossley, Course Manager of Prestbury Golf Club, so much that he placed an order the following week.

Andy O’Neill, Regional Manager of Redexim, was also with us to share his expertise on the full range of products Redexim have to offer.


CTM demo day - Kress

Kress

 Kress were also showcasing their full range of the 60v commercial products, which included Mowers, Strimmers, Blowers, Chain saws, Hedge cutters, and the CyberTank System, which would charge batteries on site in just 8 minutes. With several RTK models on show, and we were able to demonstrate how quick and easy it is to map areas, and we had a RTK237 mowing, which gained a lot of attention.

Some of its main features are listed below:

• RTK (Real-Time Kinematics) Technology: Using advanced RTK technology, Kress mowers offer centimetre-level accuracy in navigation, ensuring your lawn gets a uniform, professional-quality cut every time. The mower adjusts its path for optimal coverage and avoids unnecessary overlap, saving time and energy.

• Automatic Operation: Let the mower work for you! Program your Kress mower to operate on a schedule, and it will autonomously navigate your lawn, even around obstacles, slopes, and narrow areas. When it’s finished, it will return to its charging station by itself.

• Quiet and Eco-Friendly: Enjoy a peaceful lawn care experience. Kress robotic mowers run quietly, making them ideal for early morning or late evening use without disturbing your neighbours. Additionally, being electric powered, they contribute to a greener environment with no emissions.

• Smart App Integration: With a user-friendly mobile app, you can control the mower remotely, adjust settings, or even monitor its progress in real time, all from the convenience of your smartphone.

• Low Maintenance: Kress mowers are designed for long-lasting durability and low maintenance. They feature robust, high-quality components and require minimal attention to stay in top shape.



Off the back of customers seeing this in operation, we received several demonstration requests, one of which was from Woolton Golf Club….

See Testimonial from Dave Garden Chairman of Greens:


Woolton Golf club staff attended the Runcorn Linnets demo day to review upcoming and current machinery for our golf course. The day was well presented and some great machines on view to talk through, watch and experience. On the back of this, the club were already considering the introduction of robot mowers to help create the best possible course presentation all year round. We suffer from especially wet winter conditions, so we saw the robots as good solutions.


As Chair of Greens, I visited other courses to see other brands in operation and to assess the financial and time benefits of robots in general. I reviewed Bell Robotics, Husqvarna, Echo and the KRESS models. I considered the pros and cons of each on cost, setup., charge and run times and general elevation cutting and quality. We also considered lease or purchase options and coverage of the acreage as to how many were needed. We decided on KRESS due to the app, the mapping simplicity and use of scheduling online. Cost was also a considerable factor as was quality of the hardware. With CTMs excellent assistance, we demo'd the KRESS machine and were very pleased over a few days.


I sought Board approval to lease six machines and we now have them running daily across the golf course. Already, considering the time of year, the presentation and definition is incredible and excites us the 2026 season. The app is simple to use; the features of the machines and GPS security are equally good. CTM were excellent in supplying the machines within two weeks of placing the order and in their support of our set up on course. Thanks to Steve, Jeff and the team for excellent supply & service and in maintaining an established relationship of being a key supplier for Woolton Golf Club.