Expanding a Family Business with Dependable Equipment from ISEKI
Hard Graft Garden Services Limited, located in Scotland, is a family-owned gardening and landscaping business run by Lewis Stuart and his two brothers, Sam and Fraser. They inherited the business from their father and have gradually expanded their operations across the region, boasting a strong passion for garden maintenance and landscaping.
The region east of Edinburgh, known for its fantastic landscapes, presents unique challenges in maintaining large private estates. The company needed versatile and dependable equipment to meet the high standards of their clients and to ensure efficient operations throughout the year.
In their quest for reliable machinery, the Stuart brothers explored various options and eventually purchased an SXG ride-on mower from Iseki Uk & Ireland Ltd through local dealer A.T. Best Handlers Ltd, based in Macmerry. This decision was heavily influenced by an existing relationship with area manager Andrew Donnachie from Iseki who had previously provided excellent service to the Hard Graft Garden Services and has close ties with dealer.
“It was obvious during the demonstration that the ISEKI SXG range offered everything we needed and more” explained Lewis “This was the ride-on mower we were looking for, so we immediately agreed to purchase an SXG324. The dealer's support and the machine's versatility were key factors in our decision. The SXG mower has not only provided us with dependable performance but also has the option of a hitch kit which can accommodate a variety of attachments for transport and garden work, as well as a rake for gravel driveways.”
The SXG Range is the ultimate in cut and collection mowers, with the ability to perform exceptionally well even in wet conditions. Whether you are maintaining your lawn, an estate, or managing multiple contracts, the versatile ISEKI SXG range of mowers excels in cutting and collecting, ensuring a superior finish. Designed, engineered, and built in Japan to offer the most reliable, high quality diesel mower on the market for the most demanding of users.
The SXG mower has proven to be an invaluable asset for Hard Graft Garden Services Limited. Its flexibility, robustness, and comfort have allowed the company to perform a range of tasks beyond just mowing and collecting the grass. The accessory options have enhanced the machine's utility, making it an adaptable and useful tool for maintaining large estates. “Many large stately homes require constant and high-standard maintenance throughout the seasons. So, when the grass is dormant there are many other tasks which we can now perform.” added Lewis.
Lewis also noted the importance of dealer support and praised the local dealer for their backup and assistance. “We have had a good working relationship with A. T. Best Handlers for some years and their confidence in the Iseki brand is reassuring. We have always enjoyed a positive experience working with their knowledgeable staff.”
The collaboration between Iseki and their dealers has fostered a strong relationship, ensuring that the products meet the specific needs of customers like Hard Graft Garden Services Limited.
The Iseki SGX range of mid-mount ride-on collector mowers from 13.5hp to 21.6 hp offers a choice of 650 litre high tip or 590 and 320 litre low tip collectors, with 40″ to 54″ centre discharge decks. It delivers excellent cutting and collection in wet or dry conditions.
