Groundkeeper

Groundkeeper
Groundkeeper
Groundkeeper
Introduction
Mowing, scarifying, collecting, mulching, rolling ...
Parks
Cemeteries
Golf Courses
Environmental
areas
Sport Pitches
Camping and
Leisure Parks
Paddocks
It pays to use the multifunctional products of
AMAZONE.
Summary
Professionals all over the world engaged in
landscaping, garden care, amenity areas
and turf management also know they are a
good investment: every product that comes
from the AMAZONE Design Shop is manufactured with care and attention to detail with built-in long life and to a high technical
specification.
Working ranges
Introducing „The Groundkeeper“ p. 2/3
Scarifying
Away with moss!
p. 4/5
Mowing / mulching
Fast and cost effective
No collecting - cut and go!
p. 6/7
Mowing / collecting
Fast and clean
A class of its own
The Groundkeeper, with its
„all round ability“ is in a class
of its own.
p. 8/9
Collecting of cuttings / rolling
Ground level discharge
or high lift discharge into a skip or trailer
p. 10/11
With the Groundkeeper being a true „Allrounder“, it is the ideal choice at any time
of the year when the highest expectation in
the care for lawns and grassland areas is
required.
Mowing unit / blade selection
Flexible in application, robust and safe in use p. 12/13
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Residential
areas
... all in a single pass with the AMAZONE Groundkeeper!
Groundkeepers - a complete range p. 14/15
Technical data
p. 16
In spring scarifying large green surfaces
and golf courses. In spring and summer
mowing sport pitches, parks, green areas
around airports, camp sites, leisure areas
and even the high grass of environmental
sites. Collecting leaves in autumn along
with hedge clippings, acorns and chestnuts; and twigs that have fallen in the wind.
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Groundkeeper
Scarifying
Scarifying
Away with moss!
Scarifying helps with the removal of moss in the lawn with cutting blades
mounted vertically on the rotor
Before scarifying
After scarifying
Why scarify?
Remove moss easily
The natural growth of grass is hampered when a
thatch of leaves, old grass cuttings, dead roots and
moss builds up and when the mowing intervals are
to long. It leads to reduced disease resistance,
makes it vulnerable to fungal growth and limits
ability to cope during times of drought. Moss makes
the lawn waterproof: water, nutriments and air can
not go through the surface to feed the roots.
By using the AMAZONE Groundkeeper, scarifying
can be achieved easily and the structure of the
ground is improved, even renewed.
The scarifying blades, individually suspended on the
rotor penetrate the ground to a depth of 1–2mm. By
cutting the roots of the grass, it is forced to develop
its roots deeper and this promotes better resistance
to drought and stronger growth.
Moss and thatch is also removed, and at the same
time the Groundkeeper rolls the surface.
The combination of mowing and scarifying
blades produces a very efficient vacuum effect,
leaving a clean and tidy surface.
Removing moss with the AMAZONE Groundkeeper allows the
lawn to become healthier and thicker.
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Easy blade changing without using any tools – the Groundkeeper is ready for scarifying.
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Groundkeeper
Mowing / Mulching
mowing
Quick and cost effective
There is an AMAZONE Groundkeeper to fit most
tractors and the cutting height is easily adjusted to
suit a wide range of applications.
The heavy-duty mowing unit of the Groundkeeper
delivers an excellent finish and with powerful collection. So work can begin early in the morning even
if the grass is still wet.
Step-less adjustment of the cutting height.
Thanks to its variety of blades and knives the
AMAZONE Groundkeeper satisfies the expectations of the most demanding customers. Its large
diameter rotor prevents even long wet grass from
becoming wound up on it and stones, cans etc...
won‘t get suck either.
The Groundkeeper mows even if the early morning dew is still
on the grass or even if it‘s really wet - GH-210 working.
„Mulching“
no collecting – simply cut and go
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The specific design of knife placement on the large
diameter rotor means the grass is cut into many
small pieces which then decompose quickly to give
a quality „mulching“effect. To mulch with a Groundkeeper simply close its integrated mulching flap and
the grass will be spread on the ground returning
important nutriments go back into the ground.
The AMAZONE Groundkeeper „G“ is exclusively for
mulching as it has no hopper and It is available in
several working widths.
It’s easy to change the machine into a „mulcher“.
The Groundkeeper „G“ is only for „mulching“- grass is cut and
spread out evenly on the ground.
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Groundkeeper
Collecting
Collecting: quickly and cleanly
An „all round ability“ talent
All AMAZONE Groundkeepers are particularly well
suited for the collection of leaves thanks to the
substantial suction effect produced by the blades on
the rotor. The Groundkeeper collects the cut grass,
leaves, fallen twigs, chestnuts etc...
The rotating blades cut the collected material several times before it is forced into the collecting hopper
Last seasonal chores before winter time
which effectively increases the hopper’s capacity
and enhances the groundkeeper’s performance.
The strong rotor is not affected during collection by
discarded tins, paper and other litter which is often
left on the lawns of parks and recreation grounds by
the users
Simultaneous grass cutting and collecting in the “rough”
Pasture management
The AMAZONE Groundkeeper provides a ‘cleancut’ pasture by combining mowing, scarifying and
collection in a single pass. Rank patches of pasture
that support metre high thistles, nettles and other
weeds, are mown to ground level. The cuttings
along with horse droppings are simultaneously
collected for disposal. This simple and highly
efficient system of paddock management allows
optimum use of all the available pasture.
AMAZONE Groundkeeper working on paddocks
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Groundkeeper
Disposal of collected waste
Rolling
Disposing of the collected waste: load the residue into
trailers, even a lorry - or into the composting area
The groundkeeper’s performance lies in the fact that
cutting, scarifying and collecting are achieved at the
same time. Dependant on the machine’s type, the
emptying of the collected residue can either be
made on the ground or into a lorry’s trailer. The
residue can then be taken to the compost heap or
disposal area. The collected material will also have
benefited from having been broken by the blades
during collection process which improves composting time.
Roll in a single pass
Special equipment!
Hopper protection hood
The hopper protection hood protects the front side
of the hopper from impact damage
caused by foreign objects
(option available
factory fitted
only).
hopper
Steinschutzblech
protection
hood
The Groundkeeper works with its front wheels and
its large rear roller resting on the ground. This
allows the quick adjustment of cutting height and the
micrometer screw system on the rear roller facilitates quick, step-less setting. Rolling the lawn
consolidates and firms the grass and also produces
a beautiful striped finish. You even have the choice
to fit the optional front roller if you need to minimise
any possible ‘scalping’
Professionals recommend “rolling”; it is an integral
part of grass maintenance just like mowing and
scarifying.
All AMAZONE Groundkeepers are supplied with a scraper bar
fitted to the roller as standard.
Ready to go :
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4
4
The collected grass/leaves are cut and broken then emptied on
the ground.
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Mow, scarify, and collect
in a single pass
ulch and spread across the
M
complete working width
4
Collect leaves and light rubbish
4
Ground level or hight lift discharge
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All weather machine
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Easy to use
4
Easy to maintain
The GHS Groundkeeper with its almost 2,20 meter high lift hopper discharge allows emptying in large trailers.
ow, scarify, and collect
M
long or short grass
Working principle: mow, scarify, collect, mulch and roll in one pass.
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Groundkeeper
Mowing unit
Blade selection
The mowing unit of the Groundkeeper:
flexibility, robustness and safety
Changing the blades – easy and quick
The right blade, for each application
The Groundkeepers large diameter rotor prevents
even long wet grass from becoming wound up on it
and stones, cans etc... they won‘t get stuck either.
Length 60 mm = blade „H60“
Length 77 mm = blade „H77“
The cutting blades are made from specially treated
steel to ensure a low wear rate and to survive
rough wear and tear.
Without
any tools!
Cutting blades are arranged in four rows on the
rotor suspended by specially shaped hangers. This
arrangement means that the blades can be turned
or replaced without using any tools.
The mowing unit of the Groundkeeper is equipped with individually
suspended blades made from special steel.
Blade
selection
50% cutting blades
H77 wing blades
50% wing blades H77
sharpened
(standard equipment)
H60 wing blades
sharpened and
scarifying blades
scarifying
blades
3 mm
3 mm
2 mm
2 mm
Mowing lawns
Mowing sports
facilities
Mowing parks
and gardens
Mowing environmental areas
Turning or replacing the blades...
Grooming/verticutting lawns
Collecting leaves
+ scarifying blades, 3 mm
.... without the use of tools is so easy! simply genius!
Scarifying
Safety, cleaning and maintenance.
All of the machines components are easily and
safely accessible - so cleaning and servicing can be
carried out quickly and easily – saving time and
money.
Scarifying finer
grasses
Paddock
maintenance
+ scarifying
+ scarifying blades, 3 mm
very good results
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good results
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Groundkeeper
Complete range
G/Groundkeeper
for cutting and mulching
GH/Groundkeeper
collecting with ground
level discharge
GHL/Groundkeeper
with high lift discharge
GHL-T/Groundkeeper
semi-trailed
with high lift discharge
GHD/Groundkeeper
with drawbar and
high lift discharge
GHS/Groundkeeper
Jumbo
· 3 point linkage attachment
· Supporting roller complete with
scraper bar
· Step-less cutting height adjustment
· Overload clutch
. 3 point linkage attachment
· Supporting roller complete with
scraper bar
· Step-less cutting height adjustment
· Overload clutch
· Hydraulically operated hopper discharge
.One single acting tractor hydraulic
valve required
. 3 point linkage attachment
· Supporting roller complete with
scraper bar
· Step-less cutting height adjustment
· Overload clutch
· Hydraulically operated hopper discharge : 1,90 m
.One double acting tractor hydraulic
service required
. 3 point linkage attachment
· Supporting roller complete with
scraper bar
· Step-less cutting height adjustment
· Overload clutch
· Hydraulically operated hopper discharge : 1,80 m
· Hydraulically supported transport wheels
. One single acting and one double
acting tractor hydraulic services
required
Tractor trailed with drawbar attached to
a single point (UK spec low hitch point
available)
· Tractor trailed with drawbar attached to
a single point
. Supporting roller complete with
scraper bar
· Step-less cutting height adjustment
· Overload clutch
· Hydraulically operated hopper discharge : approx. 2,10 m
· Hydraulically supported rear transport wheels
. Two double acting and one single
acting tractor hydraulic services
required
· 3 point linkage attachment
. Supporting roller complete with
scraper bar
· Step-less cutting height adjustment
· Overload clutch
· Hydraulically operated hopper discharge : approx. 2,20 m
· Hydraulically supported rear transport wheels
. One single acting and one double
acting tractor hydraulic service
required
G / «Mulcher»
Mowing and/or scarifying.
Material is cut and spread out evenly
on the ground.
Available in a variety of working
widths to suit most tractors.
GH / Basic
Mowing and/or scarifying with debris
collection – ground level, hydraulic
hopper actuation to empty.
The immediate and even spreading of
cuttings is achieved by using the builtin mulching lever. Collection of pre-cut
material is also possible.
Available in a variety of working widths
for working behind most types of
tractor.
GHL / With high lift discharge
Mowing and/or Scarifying with debris
collection – With hydraulic, high lift
emptying of the hopper up to 1.90 m,
discharge can take place directly into a
trailer or other container as required.
Collection of pre-cut material is
possible and the immediate and even
spread of cuttings can be applied by
use of the built-in mulching lever
GHL -T/ With high lift discharge
Mowing and/or scarifying with debris
collection – Suitable for compact
tractors this model retains the advantage of a hydraulic, high lift hopper
discharge to 1.80 m.
Collection of pre-cut material is
possible and the immediate spread of
mulch can be achieved by use of the
in-built lever.
GHD with drawbar and high lift
discharge
Mowing and/or scarifying with debris
collection. The hydraulic high lift
hopper discharge works up to 2,10 m.
Discharge can take place directly into
a trailer or other container if required.
The collection of pre-cut material is
possible and the immediate and even
spread of mulch can be achieved by
using the built-in lever Available in a
variety of working widths.
GHS Jumbo
Mowing and/or scarifying with debris
collection – With large cutting widths
available and equally large hopper
capacities, this model is well suited for
use on large working areas.
Hydraulic hopper discharge to a height
of 2.20m is possible with the unit being
attached to the tractor via its threepoint linkage.
As with other models the collection
of pre-cut material is possible, as is
the mulching facility via the in-built
mulching flap.
GH-T
GH with drawbar and support wheels
(requires 1 further single acting
hydraulic service)
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Even as a trailed unit, the
advantages of the high lift discharge
are maintained.
GHS-T
GHS with drawbar and support wheels
(requires 1 single acting and 2 double
acting services). UK specification
drawbar option has low level hitching
point.
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Groundkeeper
Technical data
Technical data
Model
Working width
Power requirement *
G-120
G-150
G-180 1,20 m / 47 in
1,50 m / 59 in
1,80 m / 71 in
Collection Weight
capacity
18 kW / 24 HP - Cat. I N, I
20 kW / 27 HP - Cat. I, II
24 kW / 32 HP - Cat. I, II -
  280 kg
-  330 kg
-   380 kg Model
Working width
Power requirement *
Collection Weight
capacity
GH-120, GH-T-120 GH-135, GH-T-135 GH-150, GH-T-150 GH-180 GH-180 Super GH-210 Super
1.200 l   395 kg 1.200 l   420 kg 1.350 l   420 kg 1.350 l   445 kg 1.500 l   445 kg 1.500 l   470 kg 1.800 l   470 kg 1.800 l   495 kg 2.100 l   675 kg 1,20 m / 47 in
1,20 m / 47 in
1,35 m / 53 in
1,35 m / 53 in
1,50 m / 59 in
1,50 m / 59 in
1,80 m / 71 in
1,80 m / 71 in
2,10 m / 82 in
18 kW / 24 HP- Cat. I N, I 18 kW / 24 HP 20 kW / 27 HP - Cat. I N, I 20 kW / 27 HP 25 kW / 34 HP - Cat. I, II 25 kW / 34 HP 30 kW / 40 HP- Cat. I, II 30 kW / 40 HP - Cat. I, II 40 kW / 53 HP - Cat. I, II Model
Working width
Power requirement *
GHL-135
GHL-150 Collection Weight
capacity
1,35 m / 53 in 30 kW / 40 HP - Cat. I N, I 1.600 l   550 kg 1,50 m / 59 in 40 kW / 53 HP - Cat. I, II 1.800 l   590 kg Dimensions L x W x H (m)
1,10 x 1,60 x 0,82
1,10 x 1,90 x 0,82
1,10 x 2,20 x 0,82
Dimensions L x W x H (m)
1,80 x 1,60 x 1,48
2,55 x 1,60 x 1,48
1,80 x 1,75 x 1,48
2,55 x 1,75 x 1,48
1,80 x 1,90 x 1,48
2,55 x 1,90 x 1,48
1,80 x 2,20 x 1,48
1,80 x 2,20 x 1,48
1,90 x 2,50 x 1,48
Dimensions L x W x H (m)
1,97 x 1,75 x 1,62
1,97 x 1,90 x 1,62
Hydraulic lift discharge height approx. 1,90 m
Model
Working width
Power requirement *
GHL-T-120 GHL-T-135 GHL-T-150 Collection Weight
capacity
1,20 m / 47 in 15 kW / 20 HP- Cat. I N, I 1.250 l   585 kg 1,35 m / 53 in 20 kW / 27 HP - Cat. I N, I 1.400 l   625 kg 1,50 m / 59 in
25 kW / 34 HP - Cat. I, II 1.550 l   665 kg Dimensions L x W x H (m)
1,94 x 1,60 x 1,58
1,94 x 1,75 x 1,58
1,94 x 1,90 x 1,58
Hydraulic lift discharge height approx. 1,80 m
Model
Working width
Power requirement *
Collection Weight
capacity
GHD-120 GHD-135 GHD-150 GHD-180 1.250 l   600 kg 1.600 l   640 kg 1.800 l   680 kg 2.200 l   760 kg 1,20 m / 47 in 1,35 m / 53 in 1,50 m / 59 in 1,80 m / 71 in 15 kW / 20 HP
20 kW / 27 HP 25 kW / 34 HP 30 kW / 40 HP
Dimensions L x W x H (m)
2,80 x 1,60 x 1,58
3,30 x 1,75 x 1,58
3,30 x 1,90 x 1,58
3,30 x 2,20 x 1,58
Hydraulic lift discharge height approx. 2,10 m (approx. 1,80 m for the GHD-120)
Model
Working width
Power requirement *
Collection Weight
capacity
GHS-150 Jumbo GHS-180 Jumbo GHS-T-180 Jumbo GHS-210 Jumbo GHS-T-210 Jumbo 2.500 l   850 kg 3.000 l   915 kg 3.000 l 1.000 kg 3.500 l   985 kg 3.500 l 1.070 kg 1,50 m / 59 in 1,80 m / 71 in 1,80 m / 71 in 2,10 m / 82 in
2,10 m / 82 in 25 kW / 34 HP - Cat. I, II 35 kW / 47 HP - Cat. I, II 35 kW / 47 HP 45 kW / 60 HP - Cat. I, II 45 kW / 60 HP Dimensions L x W x H (m)
2,60 x 1,90 x 1,65
2,60 x 2,20 x 1,65
3,37 x 2,20 x 1,65
2,60 x 2,50 x 1,65
3,37 x 2,50 x 1,65
* Hitching max. power required at the PTO
Hydraulic lift discharge height 2,20 m
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