Shared Gardening Equipment
The Association has a range of equipment available for use by plot-holders. See a list of powered and hand tools below.
The equipment is stored in the shed by the Port Meadow gates. Full instruction manuals are also stored there in a folder, with some safety advice. Members wishing to make use of the equipment are asked to ensure they are familiar with the machines, and how to use them safely.
For demo / refresher sessions to get you ready to use the equipment safely, make contact with Andrew Parsons (Plot 15E) via the TGAA WhatsApp group or email: machinery@trapgroundallotments.org.uk . You will be asked to sign a form, also stored in a folder in the shed, which confirms that you take personal responsibility for the safe use of the equipment.
Powered equipment
Honda GCK145 push mower & grass bag
A small unpowered mower with grass bag - useful for small or awkward areas, and lighter to use. Can cut rough grass if cut-height raised.
Honda GCK170 powered mower & grass bag
A larger powered mower with grass bag - useful for larger areas. Can cut rough grass if cut-height raised. Quite speedy on full drive!
A good small lightweight tiller for improving planting beds. Has a reasonable dig-depth.
Mantis (Honda) Tiller
Honda Strimmer UMK435E & harness
Standard cord strimmer for long grass and working around beds
Benassi MC2300 Reverso Rotovator
A heavy powerful rotovator - good for reworking larger beds or for breaking new ground. Needs strong handling as this is a tricky beast to manage in tight corners, and the controls are complicated. Has a good dig-depth.
Camon Stella SM50 Flail mower/brushcutter
This is a brush clearing mower that destroys everything in its path. Powered drive, effective for new or overgrown ground preparation.
Please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions for the use of all shared equipment - these can be found on the machine shed door.
Please report any equipment failures or faults to Andrew Parsons machinery@trapgroundallotments.org.uk
Hand equipment
Extension Lopper
Extension Pruning Saw
Pruning Ladder 2mtr alloy
Ladder 3mtr wood
Hoe rake small x3
Hoe rake large
Hoe x3
Rake x2
Extension pole fruit pickers x2
Spade x2
Shovel x2
Mattock
Club Hammer long
Metal lever bar 1mtr
Fork
Bow Saw
Staplegun (manual)
Allotment site map
Keyholders
Shed keys are available from people listed below. Their plot numbers are listed so you can go looking for whoever is available. There is also a plot schematic to help intrepret the numbering system.
There is a version of this web page stapled to each noticeboard at the allotment site, as well as a (slightly different) schematic of the numbering system of the plots. It is there to help you find key holders when you are on site