Prevention-led Integrated Weed Management · Since 2004
Better surfaces.
Better places.
Remove the build-up that helps weeds establish. Combine preventative sweeping with mechanical, electrical and thermal treatment, supported by professional equipment for year-round grounds maintenance.
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A family-led UK specialist.
Mechanical, thermal and electric options.
Vehicle, linkage and attachment guidance.
Demonstrations, parts, hire and training.
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Professional equipment. Practical choices.
What does your site need?
From a narrow footpath to a busy estate, start with the work in front of you. Explore dedicated machines and attachments for pedestrian, tractor, mower, loader and utility-vehicle operation.
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Sweeping & surface cleaning
Remove loose dirt, moss and debris from hard and artificial surfaces.
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Snow & ice management
Prepare for winter with ploughs, spreaders and carrier-specific equipment.
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Mechanical weed removal
Lift established growth and the material supporting it with the right brush.
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Thermal weed management
Explore Ripagreen and HOAF hot-air systems alongside hot-water and electric treatments.
Compare thermal methods Browse hot-air equipment →
Hot-water weed management
Explore portable and vehicle-mounted systems for targeted treatment.
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Electric weed management
Compare targeted lances, walk-behind machines and tractor systems.
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Pedestrian power units
Build a versatile working system around a Kersten two-wheel tractor.
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Grass & vegetation
Choose mowing equipment for routine grass, rougher growth and banks.
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Gravel & path renovation
Restore compacted gravel routes with renovators, graders and suitable carriers.
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Watering arms
Reach street trees, planters and hanging baskets with precise watering controlled from the tractor cab.
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Six starting points. Different ways to work.
A compact power unit, a dedicated weed brush, a hot-water system or a remote mower: the best starting point depends on the surface, access, workload and result you need.
Compact hydraulic power unit
K820 Pro
35 mm attachment connection
For compact-site sweeping and other compatible hydraulic attachments.
£5,295.00 ex VAT
Listed product price
Power unit price. Sweeper and other attachments are additional.
Professional PTO power unit
UBS Hydro II 13
Quick-Attach 70 system
For demanding route work with compatible mechanically driven attachments.
£12,895.00 ex VAT
Listed product price
Power unit price. Select the required attachment separately.
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Battery-powered weed brush
Weedo II E
50 cm working width
For dedicated weed and moss removal across multiple smaller paved sites.
£5,195.00 ex VAT
Listed product price
Confirm the brush-plate, battery and charger configuration.
Professional hot-water system
Eco Weedkiller Pro 20 Dual
310 L tank · dual-operator format
For teams needing a vehicle-mounted hot-water weed-management system.
£34,500.00 ex VAT
Listed product price
Confirm the installation and delivery configuration.
Hybrid remote-control mower
HyCut
115 cm working width
For vegetation-management work where remote operation suits the site.
£43,500.00 ex VAT
Listed product price
Confirm the cutting configuration and operating requirements.
Walk-behind electric weeder
Zap Weeder 5.3
60 cm working width
For surface-contact electric weed treatment with a pedestrian machine.
£36,950.00 ex VAT
Listed product price
Confirm the battery configuration and site suitability.
Prices exclude VAT and refer to the linked product listing. Confirm attachments, batteries, accessories and the final configuration in your quotation. Product-page prices are refreshed when this page is viewed on kerstenuk.com.
Hire to buy
Try it on your own site first.
Hire the machine and put it to work on your own surfaces. If you buy within 30 days, we’ll credit an agreed portion of the hire charge against the purchase.
Subject to prior agreement, machine availability and applicable terms.
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Make more of the machine you own
Your vehicle. A wider working role.
A mower, compact tractor, loader or UTV can do much more with the right attachment. We help check the carrier, mounting, power supply and working arrangement as a complete system.
For tractor front attachments, the linkage is only part of the connection. A carrier or attachment bracket—often an ABR reference—is normally needed between the linkage and the implement.
Start with your existing vehicle
Find an attachment to fit your machine
Choose the task, manufacturer and model in our fitment wizard to explore mounting arrangements and power requirements. Use the result as a starting point, then confirm the complete specification with Kersten.
Prefer a separate window? Open the fitment wizard → · Can't see your machine? Visit the Compatibility Centre for help checking your carrier.
Integrated Weed Management
Understand the surface.
Then choose the method.
Removing visible weeds is only part of the job. Detritus, moisture, joints and surface condition influence what grows back—and which maintenance approach makes sense.
We help teams compare mechanical removal, electricity, hot water and hot air, then connect the equipment to a practical maintenance programme. The aim is a better-managed surface, with methods chosen for the site rather than a single answer for every problem.
The book by Sean Faulkner
The Weeds Are Not the Problem
Explore the argument for diagnosing surface conditions and addressing the cause of repeated maintenance problems.
Discover the book →Learn by doing
Explore Kersten’s practical IWM workshops, compare methods and see machinery working on demonstration areas.
Workshop details →Read the field evidence
Follow the Bracknell trial with Bracknell Town Council, Kersten UK and Complete Weed Control.
Explore the trial →Real sites. Specific examples.
See how the approach works in practice
From council streets to contractor programmes, see how different teams choose equipment and organise the work. These published examples describe their own sites, methods and conditions.
“Probably the best machine investment we have made in the last 5 years.”
Field research
Bracknell: testing an integrated approach
Follow work examining mechanical extraction, treatment and surface-condition diagnosis across urban sites.
Read the trial findings →
Path-edge restoration
Veolia: compare the working method
See the time, cost and operator-effort comparison reported from a trial of mechanical path edging against hand work.
Explore the comparison →
Carrier fitment
Iseki TLE: the complete installation
See the linkage, hydraulic system, connecting bracket and weed brush used in one working tractor installation.
See the fitting example →
Neighbourhood restoration
Hull: give streets a fresh start
See how Hull City Council used UBS power units and weed brushes within its Love Your Neighbourhood clean-up programme.
Read the case study →
Council maintenance
Edinburgh: build a proactive programme
Read the published account of mechanical weeding, scheduled street cleaning and the work behind reducing reliance on glyphosate.
Read the case study →
Contractor experience
Cormac: combine methods around the site
Explore a contractor’s experience of combining preventative sweeping with targeted thermal treatments and an adaptable maintenance programme.
Read the case study →Explore more practical guidance, equipment updates and site stories in the Kersten journal →
See the working action
Watch the equipment at work
See mechanical weed brushing up close, then explore the wider range in our original Kersten overview video.
Mechanical weed brushing
See the working action behind removing established growth and material from hard surfaces.
Watch on YouTube ↗
Explore what Kersten equipment can do
Watch our original product overview for a broader introduction to Kersten equipment and the maintenance tasks it can help tackle.
Watch on YouTube ↗Built around the people doing the work
Find support for your organisation
Different sites bring different priorities. Start with guidance shaped around your team, operating environment and maintenance workload.
Local authorities
Public-realm maintenance, Integrated Weed Management planning and fleet fitment.
Explore support →Education & healthcare
Paths, sports surfaces and occupied estates with varied maintenance needs.
Explore support →Heritage & estates
Gravel routes, sensitive settings, narrow access and varied surfaces.
Explore support →Grounds contractors
Equipment and support for repeat routes, changing sites and seasonal contracts.
Explore support →Specialist equipment from across Europe
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From first enquiry to everyday use
Keep the next step straightforward
Compare the equipment, discuss a working demonstration, or find the support you need for a machine you already own.
Try a working method
Discuss a demonstration or explore hire availability for your application and location.
Discuss a demonstration →Explore machinery hire →
Find the right parts
Use the manual and item reference to identify a replacement brush, blade or other wearing part.
Find consumables →Instruction & parts manuals →
Plan your purchase
Explore catalogues, used equipment, finance information and trade-in options.
Catalogues & resources →Used equipment & finance →
Talk to the right team
Find a dealer or contact Kersten with your task, site details and carrier information.
Find a dealer or hire partner →Meet Kersten UK →
Start with the questions that matter
Do I need a complete machine or an attachment?
That depends on the task, access, workload and carrier you already have. A dedicated pedestrian machine can suit smaller or restricted sites; a compatible attachment can extend the role of a tractor, mower, loader or utility vehicle. Start with the application, then check the complete fitment.
Can you help us reduce reliance on herbicides?
We can help you compare mechanical, electrical and thermal options and connect them to a practical Integrated Weed Management programme. The right approach depends on surface condition, the material supporting growth, timing and maintenance capacity. Explore the methods, workshops and published trial work before choosing equipment.
Can we see equipment working before making a decision?
Tell us the job, site location, access and any existing carrier details. We can discuss demonstration or hire options and confirm the practical arrangements, availability and any costs. Arrangements are confirmed individually.
Let’s start with your site
Tell us what needs to work better.
The surface, the task, the access and the machine you already have. We’ll help you find a practical next step.
Call 0118 986 9253