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The AFT Dual Use Hopper at a glance
- Backfill with gravel and/or sand using ONE machine
- 3 compaction rollers to maximise sand compaction at different stages of backfill
- Optional hydraulic wheels allow transport & backfilling with a compact tractor
- Rapid turf recovery: Playable surfaces within 24 hours
One Machine for the Perfect Drainage Trench
Super Compact Backfilling
The AFT Dual Use Hopper in action
The Dual Use Hopper in action at Etchinghill Golf Trust, using their gravel chute and their sand compaction unit
Main Features & Components
- Capacity: 0.5m³ (extendable to 1m³)
- Hydraulically operated twin shutters (to control the flow of material)
- Side stabilisation land wheels
- Optional Sand Placement Unit with compaction rollers ensuring 3 levels of compaction
- Weight: 600kg (with the sand unit) or 400kg (with the gravel unit)
Dual Use Hopper Fitted With Gravel Chute & Optional Side Extensions
Dual Use Hopper Fitted With Sand Compaction Unit
Tractor Requirements
- WHEELED MODEL:
- STANDARD NON-WHEELED MODEL:
- CREEPER gearbox (with a minimum speed of 300 metres/hour)
You can operate the AFT Dual Use Hopper with the lightest of tractors
Why choose the AFT Dual Use Hopper?
What golf clubs and sports turf contractors say about the AFT Dual Use Hopper
“The gravel was placed at a nice uniform depth in the trench leaving the grass around clear of stones. We used rootzone and that worked perfectly in the sand placement unit.”
Stephen Wood
Head Greenkeeper, Etchinghill Golf Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the AFT Dual Use Hopper be fitted onto any tractor?
The AFT Dual Use Hopper fitted with transport wheels requires a 40+ HP tractor with a creeper gearbox (with a minimum speed of 300 metres per hour). The standard Dual Use Hopper requires a 70+ HP tractor.
Is the AFT Dual Use Hopper easy to maintain?
Yes, essentially just a visual inspection is required from time to time.
Can you use wet sand in the hopper?
The sand does not need to be kiln dry, but it should not be wet either. Standard coarse sand is fine.
Do you have second-hand machines available?
Yes, we sometimes do. Please contact us to find out.
What is the typical operating speed?
This depends a lot on the soil conditions. The Dual Use Hopper can operate at a speed of 0.3 to 1 km/h.
Where are your machines manufactured?
Our machines are manufactured at our factory in Sudbury, Suffolk, UK.
