LIGHT & FREQUENT
The tine spacing is designed to allow for the implementation of the overriding turf maintenance principle of 'light and frequent'.
YEAR ROUND AERATION
This allows you to aerate year round, when your turf needs it, not when your schedule dictates it. No need to wait for a break in play or favorable weather patterns.
ORGANIC MATTER ONLY
The tumble action of the drums ensures only organic matter is removed with root zone material filtering back through the drum as an invisible dusting.
PHANTOM CORE™ is unique in its integration of aeration, removal of organic matter and improved player/surface interface in one machine, all in a single pass. This innovative product utilises a drum core chassis with over three hundred 12mm hollow tines to core and harvest over one hectare an hour, creating new highly efficient standards in coring and harvesting practices.
Take your facility to the next level with PHANTOM CORE™ - designed and manufactured in Melbourne, Australia.
PHANTOM CORE™ has been designed, manufactured and managed by Richard Winter and Gavin Darby.
Richard Winter commenced his turf management career in 1987 at Manuka Oval, Canberra. This was followed by position of assistant curator at Eden Park in 1994, then head curator at the W.A.C.A. followed by the M.C.G. Rrichard now owns and operates PITCHCRAFT, a premium turf management company with maintenance contracts at various venues including Skilled Stadium, Geelong Baseball Centre, Junction Oval and Arden St.
Gavin Darby commenced his turf management career in 1991 at Peninsula Golf Club (NZ) before joining the construction team at Gulf Harbour Country Club in 1995. After 7 years at GHCC including the last 3 as course superintendent, Gavin moved to Melbourne to work for HG Turf as project manager on the reconstruction of Eden Park. Gavin has spent the last 17 years as arena manager at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne.
All the benefits of hollow tine aeration without the loss of play.
Aerate and harvest - one pass - one machine - one hectare per hour.
Removes only organic matter with sand being sifted back as a light top dressing.
Based on the overriding turf maintenance principle of ‘light and frequent’.
Improves the player / surface interaction characteristics of your sports field.
Reconnects your surface and root zone, breaks through any layering, sealing or organic matter accumulation issues.
Ideal for sand carpet constructions.
QUALITY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Designed and engineered to meet the demands and high expectations of the modern turf facility. Made from precision laser cut mild steel, hand fabricated with a baked two pack paint finish for an extended, durable life. Storage dolly supplied as standard.
TINES SADDLE
Specifically engineered to provide a perpendicular entry and exit angle of the hollow tine allowing surface penetration, core capture and harvest to leave an undisturbed playing surface behind.
REMOVABLE HATCHES
Each drum has a completely removable hatch to provide a fast and efficient emptying and cleaning process.
SAFETY SHROUDS
Completely enshrouded to ensure the safety of your employees and facilities users. Rear shroud raises completely to provide ease of access to the drum hatches for emptying process.
CORE & HARVEST
The drum design collects and retains all cores in one process, avoiding the need for a secondary machine or process. Saves time, money and stress on your turf while providing a superior finish.
INSTANT PLAY
The unique features of PHANTOMCORE™ enable your facility ready for instant play, allowing you to renovate when your surface demands it year round.
Recommended Tractor Requirements
Horse Power: 30HP
Hitch: 3-point linkage
3-point linkage lift capacity: 1100kg (at link ends)
3-point attachment pins: Cat 1 - 19mm (3/4”)
Rear Remote Hydraulics: Recommended
Width: 2.084m
Working Width: 1.974m
Height: 0.805m
Dry Weight: 380kg
Drums: 3 independent
Drum Capacity: 0.420 cubic metres
Tines - Size: 12mm Hollow
Tines - Quantity: 108 per drum / 324 in total
Tine Mounts: Case hardened
Core Hole Spacing: 144mm forward / 65mm across
Core Holes: 1 - 03 /m2
Organic Matter Removal: approx.* 1 cubic metre / 10,000m2
Coverage: over 10,000m2 / hour
* dependent on organic matter depth
** specifications subject to change without notice
GRD INNOVATIONS PTY LTD
PO BOX 7095 GEELONG WEST VIC 3218 AUSTRALIA
(+61) 438 558 740
(+61) 434 396 775
workshop@phantomcore.com.au
phantomcore.com.au
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PGG WRIGHTSON TURF
NORTH ISLAND PH: (+64) 9 570 2570
SOUTH ISLAND PH: (+64) 3 344 7060
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