Shaun Cunningham, Course Manager at Prestonfield Golf Club, Edinburgh, has invested in his first ISEKI tractor following an extensive search for a compact dedicated exclusively to greens.
Collaborating with Hayden Laing, Area Sales Manager at Fairways GM’s Kinross depot, Shaun specified a powerful yet lightweight tractor with a tight turning circle and the capability to operate a top dresser, sprayer and spiker. Meeting the club’s sustainability targets was equally important.
“This is a fleet addition for a very specific role — a designated tractor for the greens and nothing else,” said Shaun.
“Its manoeuvrability and balanced weight across the turf tyres suit our requirements perfectly, enabling efficient operation and fewer passes across the greens. We decided to forego a cab to keep weight to a minimum.
“While budget was not the primary driver, achieving the right balance of size, weight and performance for greens maintenance was essential. The tractor delivered exactly what we wanted while remaining cost-effective and competitively priced.
“Stage V compliance was also important, reflecting the club’s commitment to environmental responsibility.”
Hayden Laing added: “The TM4720 is surprisingly deceptive; compact in size yet with 27 hp, it is a feisty, willing worker that is both nimble and responsive around the greens.”
Prestonfield’s six-strong greenkeeping team maintains the historic James Braid-designed 18-hole parkland course to a consistently high standard. Set within a former deer estate, the course enjoys a striking natural backdrop beneath Arthur’s Seat and the Salisbury Crags, while sitting less than a mile from the energy and activity of Edinburgh’s city centre.
