Wiedemann’s Mega Twister is a beast of a blower. With 390 m³ per minute worth of ‘blow’ and 230° of swivel it certainly lives up to its name.
Popular with councils, contractors and golf courses for its productivity, the Mega Twister is the bigger version of Wiedenmann’s original blower, the Whisper Twister.
According to Mike James, Wiedenmann UK’s National Sales Manager, what sets the Mega Twister apart is the design of its fan.
“Blowers mostly have a vertical turbine that blows to one side. They also have large fins or paddles. The Mega is different because it’s made from lots of small fins. Another plus is the off-centre position of its fan, inside the hopper casing. As the fan starts up, wind within the hopper begins to build in a circular motion. The off-centre allows more space to create even greater acceleration until it reaches its exit point. The 390 m³ per minute is a huge speed when you compare it to others,” he said.
Buchanan Castle Golf Club, at Drymen, is within touching distance of Loch Lomond. Twenty miles from both Glasgow and Stirling, the parkland course, designed by the legendary James Braid, lies in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands. At this time of year, clearing leaves becomes a priority. Joint Course Manager, James Macdonald purchased their Mega Twister just over two years ago.
“This blower has everything we were looking for,” said James. “It’s turning circle comes in very handy. Getting in and around greens and bunkers is a whole lot easier. With our earlier blower you had to drive over greens to blow cuttings and debris out of play. This has extra power, in-cab hydraulic controls and easy rotation. You can park up in one spot yet still achieve more. Making fewer tractor movements ultimately is kinder to the turf and quicker.”
Fairways GM’s Stuart Cameron said: “The continuous airflow on the Mega Twister is powerful enough to shift leaves and debris effectively across wide areas, even while damp.
“With the hydraulic ram option, the operator in the cab can adjust the nozzle height up and down as well as from side to side, letting you react to conditions. With all that swivel going on there’s no need to back up or stop. The optional goose neck nozzle provides even more precision. The support wheels also protect the turf. It’s a topflight blower.”