TDS2 Sub Surface Sports Turf Decompactor

TDS2 Sub Surface Sports Turf | Decompactor

The TDS2 Sub Surface Sports Turf Decompactor is a heavy-duty twin-leg subsoiler engineered specifically for professional turfcare. Compaction in sports turf restricts rooting, reduces drainage efficiency and can quickly degrade playing quality; the TDS2 is designed to relieve sub-surface compaction and restore drainage pathways with minimal surface disturbance.

Key Features and Specifications

• Application: Sub-surface decompaction and drainage improvement on sports turf and amenity turf.
• Design: Heavy-duty twin-leg subsoiler designed for the turfcare industry.
• Operating depth: Adjustable working depth from 9.5 cm to 37.5 cm to target specific compaction layers.
• Sub-surface action: Creates fissures in the soil profile to encourage deeper grass rooting, improve water movement and link into existing drainage systems.
• Minimal surface disruption: Engineered to deliver a shattering effect below the surface while maintaining surface playability.
• Tractor requirement: Designed to operate behind tractors from 40 hp (manufacturer specification) on turf tyres.
• Overall transport width: 1.70 m (datasheet specification).
• Number of legs: 2.
• Roller type: Smooth rear roller.
• Roller width: 1.55 m.
• Adjustment type: Pin-adjusted settings.
• Hitch: Category I and Category II linkage compatibility.
• Breakback protection: Shear bolt protection on the legs.
• Machine weight: Approx. 430 kg (main frame); datasheet total assembly weight 698 kg.
• Powertrain: No PTO or external hydraulics required for the decompaction action.
• Manufacture: Designed and manufactured in the UK in partnership with Sumo cultivation equipment.

Application and Usage Instructions

• Match the TDS2 to a suitable tractor (minimum 40 hp as per manufacturer guidance) equipped with turf tyres to minimise surface marking.
• Connect via Cat I or Cat II three-point linkage and ensure shear bolts and pins are correctly installed according to the operator’s manual.
• Set the working depth within the 9.5–37.5 cm range to target the main compaction layer identified from soil inspection.
• Operate in straight, overlapping passes at an appropriate forward speed to achieve an even sub-surface shattering effect while maintaining surface stability.
• Avoid tight turns with the legs engaged; lift clear of the surface before turning to protect the turf and machine.
• Periodically check leg, roller and shear bolt condition during operation and replace worn or damaged components as per manufacturer recommendations.
• After use, clean soil and debris from the frame, legs and roller, and store the unit under cover to protect against corrosion.

Professional sub-surface decompaction for high-performance turf

With its turf-specific twin-leg design, smooth rear roller and wide adjustable depth range, the TDS2 Sub Surface Sports Turf Decompactor provides turf managers with a reliable method for alleviating deep compaction and enhancing drainage without compromising surface quality. It integrates easily into renovation and routine aeration programmes on sports pitches, golf fairways and similar amenity turf areas.