​Versatile Wiedenmann GXi8 HD leads the way

Wiedenmann UK’s best-selling Terra Spike deep aerator, the GXi8 HD, enjoys an enviable reputation across all turf sectors.

On golf courses it sports an ‘access all areas’ badge performing on greens, tees, surrounds and fairways with a five star rating. Feedback from clubs, contractors and estate managers is that it powers through huge amounts of work both neatly and efficiently.

Everything about the GXi8 HD marks it a winner. It reaches down to an admirable 250 cm, easily matches the speed of a shallow aerator and can be deployed at short notice to take full advantage of any weather windows. Solid tines are available from just 5 mm right up to 20 mm wide. Coring tines start at 5 mm and go to 17 mm wide. Many purchasers choose a variety of tines in combination to accommodate both soil decompaction and soil exchange.

With a working width of 1.8 m, performance levels and coverage are significant yet in common with the entire Terra Spike range, operator safety is at the heart of its development. Take for example its multi rib belt drive system, designed so it produces optimum force flow. Its balanced crank shaft, sprung-loaded headstock –the VibraStop—and PowerPacks are part of the anti-shock anti vibration system built into the machine. These protect the machine, the tractor and, crucially, the operator. They also contribute to the longevity of the machine by minimising maintenance. The GXi8 also employs the Quick Set system altering depth, kick and heave angle with one tool-free, central adjustment.

Within the “dirt zone” the only consumables are the tines; the buffers and springs enjoy a long lifetime. The Terra Spike GXi 8 comes with rear roller and PTO shaft as standard. It fits tractors from 35 hp to 60 hp