Rootpruner 
A tractor PTO driven implement which can prune roots up to a diameter of 100mm, to a working depth of 250mm and having a working width of 600mm. It has 6 blades (3 per disc), at a spacing of 270mm and each being 15mm in thickness. It can also be used to decompact narrow grass pathways or traffic routes. It is manufactured by Imants.
Rotovator
A powered machine with rotating blades fixed to a horizontal shaft which is used to disturb and turn over soil. It can be pedestrian operated or powered by a tractor, or similar unit.
Rugby Pitch: Equipment List
The maintenance of a rugby pitch will require a range of equipment, from hand tools to sit-on machinery, however, the following list is meant as a minimum, a starting point, from which improved effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance practices can be built up over time. Where budgets are generous then a wider range and number of equipment will be able to be provided for pitch maintenance from day 1.
• Line marker: The simplest, with minimal maintenance and which can last effectively a lifetime is the transfer wheel line marker (e.g. Dimple Line Marker with Standard Tyres). This will
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S3
A brand (Trilo) and model of tractor PTO operated vacuum sweeper, requiring a minimum 29 hp (21 kW) tractor. It weighs 1240kg, has a hopper collection capacity of 3m3, with a working width of 1.5m. Optional fittings include a scarifier with 3mm flail blades; flail shaft with twisted flails; gulley brush; and 5m hose. It is manufactured by Vanmac BV.
S4
A brand (Trilo) and model of tractor PTO operated mowing and vacuum sweeper, requiring a minimum 80 hp (58 kW) tractor. It has a hopper collection capacity of 4m3, with a working width of 1.8m, 2.1m, or 2.4m. Optional fittings include a flail mower attachment: twisted flail, Y shaped blades, or a combi blade (Y blade and verticut blade); and brush. It is manufactured by Vanmac BV.
Scab Off
The removal of encroaching vegetation or weeds on a hard area, such as a footpath using a spade, half-moon edge, or similar hand implement.
Seed Shot
A small, long handled, hand tool, weighing 3.5kg, that is used to make small tine holes in a sward and which deposits seed into the formed hole.
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SLG-78VF
A stand-alone soil screener, which is powered by an electric vibratory allowing for between 15 and 35 cubic yards of material to be screened per hour. Screen mesh sizes range from 6mm to 100mm, with the input hopper being able to receive material from a bucket up to 2-m in width. This screen is supplied by Campey.
Sod Cutter
A make of pedestrian operated turf cutter, with 2 models, the Jr (Junior) with a cutting width of either 305mm or 457mm, and to a depth of up to 64mm; and a working speed of up to 41 linear metres per minute. The Heavy-Duty sod cutter has the same cutting widths and depths as the Jr model but is up to 100kg heavier and has an output of 46 to 57 linear metres depending on whether a low or high gear is selected. They are manufactured by Ryan.
Spade
A hand tool with a flat blade and sharp edge which is used for digging.