Equipment and support for grounds maintenance contractors
Make more of every machine, operator and site visit.
Kersten helps contractors match productive equipment to the contract mix, existing carriers, access, transport, seasonal workload and finish required. Compare pedestrian machinery, tractor and ride-on attachments, hire, demonstrations and purchase routes before committing.
- Higher site output
- Existing fleet fitment
- Year-round utilisation
Different contracts need different deployment plans
Choose equipment around the work you actually have to deliver.
A national public-realm contract, a group of occupied estates and a specialist sports-surface service do not need the same machinery mix. Start with the sites, service levels, access and frequency.
Public realm and highways
Plan for long routes, kerb edges, heavy debris and visible service standards.
Combine larger carrier attachments with transportable pedestrian equipment so teams can cover open routes, tight corners and reactive tasks without relying on one machine for everything.
- Path and pavement edging
- Sweeping, collection and gully work
- Mechanical and targeted thermal weed control
- Compact tractor, loader and pedestrian routes
- Seasonal and reactive deployment
Commercial outcomes
Build an equipment route that supports the contract margin.
Replace slow hand work
Use powered sweeping, weed brushing, edging, grading and collection where output and operator effort justify mechanisation.
Earn from existing carriers
Assess ride-on mowers, compact tractors, agricultural tractors, loaders, utility vehicles and other platforms before adding another dedicated machine.
Cover more of the calendar
Use quick-change attachments and seasonal equipment to move from grass cutting into sweeping, leaf work, weed management, snow clearance and spreading.
Protect operator capacity
Compare powered steering, vibration, noise, controls, handling and transport so the machinery is practical for the people using it across a working day.
Standardise repeatable work
Define the machine, brush, attachment, setup and operating method for recurring surface types so quality does not depend on improvisation.
Prove before committing
Use a relevant demonstration or a serviced hire machine on representative sites before a larger fleet decision.
Equipment routes
Match the technology to the service line, surface and site scale.
Kersten's contractor-relevant range spans compact dedicated machines, multi-attachment pedestrian carriers and attachments for machinery already used across grounds and facilities contracts.
Sweeping and collection
Remove soil, leaves, moss and heavy debris before it blocks drainage, supports weed growth or reduces the standard of finish.
Explore sweepers
Weed brushing and path edging
Mechanise removal of established growth, compacted soil and overgrown path edges where manual siding-out is too slow.
Explore weed brushes
Thermal and hot-water weed control
Add spot and route-based treatments for sites where chemical reduction, access or customer policy requires another method.
Explore thermal routes
Artificial surface care
Sweep, decompact, separate debris and redistribute infill on synthetic sports and play surfaces with appropriate attachments.
Explore artificial surface care
Snow clearance and spreading
Use snow ploughs, sweepers, spreaders and blowers to extend carrier utilisation and support winter call-outs.
Explore winter equipment
Mowing and difficult terrain
Compare pedestrian, tractor-mounted and remote-controlled mowing routes for routine cutting, rough vegetation and slopes.
Explore mowing equipment
Contract deployment builder
Build a practical equipment discussion brief.
Select the contract environment, priority, site pattern and available carrier. The result creates a useful starting point for fitment, hire, demonstration or purchase discussions.
Increase output and reduce hand work
Confirm service levels, route lengths, access, frequency, geographic spread, current labour method and representative work areas.
Identify the slowest recurring work and compare mechanised sweeping, brushing, edging, collection or specialist treatment routes.
Compare working width, transport, storage, operator handling, carrier interface and the balance between pedestrian and mounted equipment.
Agree demonstration or hire conditions, final specification, operator guidance, delivery, wearing parts and ongoing support.
Published contractor evidence
Measure the job against the current method.
Kersten's published path-edging trial with Veolia compared powered machinery with hand tools on real contract work. The case study reports that the job was completed in about half the time, with a calculated machine payback after 81 miles of path and savings of up to £150 per mile in that trial.
- Compare output per hour or mile
- Record labour and operator effort
- Assess transport and setup time
- Check the finish against the specification
- Include brushes, wear and servicing
- Test representative difficult areas
Discussion to deployment
A practical route from contract requirement to working fleet.
Define the work
Share representative tasks, surfaces, site sizes, access, frequencies, customer standards and the machinery already available.
Map the fleet
Check existing carrier fitment and identify where a dedicated pedestrian machine or specialist unit gives a better deployment result.
Prove the setup
Use a relevant demonstration or hire on representative work to review output, finish, handling, transport and operator requirements.
Deploy with support
Confirm the specification, setup, manuals, wearing parts, service route and any additional attachments for seasonal utilisation.
Contractor resources
Use the route that matches the decision you need to make.
Machinery hire
Hire serviced Kersten equipment with delivery and setup advice available, including hire-to-buy discussions where agreed.
Explore the hire fleetCompatibility Centre
Check the carrier, mounting interface, power, hydraulics, controls, weight and accessories as a complete system.
Check existing machineryBook a demonstration
Arrange a relevant demonstration after the contract tasks, representative sites and required finish are understood.
View demonstration optionsPedestrian equipment
Compare compact and heavy-duty two-wheel tractors, dedicated weed brushes and specialist machines for transportable deployment.
Explore pedestrian power unitsAttachments by carrier
Search equipment for ride-on mowers, compact tractors, agricultural tractors, utility vehicles, loaders and other platforms.
Search by vehicle typeCatalogues and manuals
Review current catalogues, pricing information, instruction documents and parts manuals when preparing a specification.
View printed informationFrequently asked questions
Questions before the first contractor discussion.
The most useful starting information is the job, surface, site pattern, current method, existing carrier and output required.
Should we start with a pedestrian machine or an attachment for an existing carrier?
Start with the deployment pattern. Pedestrian equipment is often easier to transport and use on tight or fragmented sites. Mounted equipment can provide greater output on longer routes and open areas. A mixed fleet may be the most practical answer.
Can Kersten help us use ride-on mowers or tractors outside the grass-cutting season?
Yes. Kersten offers attachment routes for ride-on mowers, compact tractors, agricultural tractors, utility vehicles and other carriers. Fitment still needs to be checked as a complete system, including linkage, power, hydraulics, controls and weight.
Is hire suitable for proving equipment on a live contract?
Kersten's current hire service includes serviced machines, setup advice and delivery or collection options. Availability, dates, delivery location, carrier requirements and the intended work should be confirmed before booking.
How should a contractor approach non-chemical weed control?
Do not expect one method to suit every site. Use sweeping and surface hygiene preventatively, mechanical tools for established growth and compacted soil, and thermal or hot-water methods for suitable targeted areas. Frequency and customer expectations also need to be planned.
What should we bring to a demonstration?
Bring representative site details, photographs, route lengths or areas, access widths, current time and labour method, required finish, carrier specifications and any customer restrictions. This makes the demonstration easier to evaluate commercially.
Can Kersten support multi-site or national contractors?
Kersten's public site states that it has worked with national contractors and supports customers through its UK team and authorised dealer network. The practical support route should be discussed around your operating geography, fleet and service requirements.
Bring us the contract, current method and fleet
Identify a more productive route for the work you deliver repeatedly.
Share the sites, surfaces, access, current machinery, labour challenge, seasonal requirements and timescale. Kersten can help compare fitment, dedicated machinery, hire, demonstration and purchase options.