Charterhouse Turf Machinery has introduced new lightweight machines.

The Redexim Verti-Drain 1517 is part of the new high speed 15 series that feature lighter weight machines and will be on show at Saltex, the Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition at Royal Windsor Racecourse from 3-5 September 2013.

The Verti-Drain is suitable for use with a tractor with as little as 28horsepower and weighs 520kg, offering a 1.76m working width together with a depth of up to 150mm (6in).

The new Redexim Verti-Top 1200 for synthetic turf maintenance will also be on show.

A small machine weighing 360kg, it is designed for more confined spaces and has a 1.2m working width. It has features to maintain synthetic turf by removing, cleaning and redistributing the infill material, with a 22horsepower tractor with a 400kg lift capacity.