The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh opts for Iseki TH 5420

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

With over 280 years of history and curated by design greats such as ‘Old’ Tom Morris, Willie Park Jnr and James Braid, The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh continues to seek challenge and reward for its members.

Since the Millennium, one of the club’s focuses has been tree planting to create further visual interest and a healthier environment. GEO certified since April 2018, the parkland course, at Barnton, is only a few miles from Edinburgh’s city centre.

In his 12th year as Course Manager, Chris Yeaman, and his team of seven, witness first-hand an abundance of nature, while they go about their business of achieving smooth greens, lush fairways and well cared for bunkers.

This spring Chris Yeaman had requirement for a new compact tractor, and with the guidance of Rob Hogarth, Regional Sales Manager at local dealer, Fairways GM at Kinross, he headed straight to the Iseki TH 5420.

“All our tractors are Iseki; I’ve been a fan for almost two decades. Our most recent, the TG 6490, is a fine machine, but we had a gap for one to take over greens. The new Stage V compliance came into it as we are in the process of trying to extend our GEO certification for another three years, also high on our list was versatility.

“Everything we wanted in a tractor, this one does. We were fortunate enough to be the first in Scotland to take delivery.  It’s small enough for greens and tees, handles smoothly, and an adjustable driving position works for everyone. In time, we’ll get a mid-mounted deck giving flexibility for mowing areas. Last year, also from Fairways, we got the Izeki zero-turn SZ330 mower for grass cutting between the trees; so, together with the TH 5420, we can get these areas cut even quicker.

Rob Hogarth said: “This is 40 hp with a mid PTO so accommodates a variety of implements. The 3-speed hydrostat makes for easy control.”