Kubota’s B1620 compact tractor has been put to work at Waveney Sailability in Suffolk in order to speed up the time it takes to launch and recover the sailing and rescue craft at the activity centre.
The 16HP tractor was fitted with turf tyres to provide a stable grip on wet and muddy surfaces, whilst the inclusion of a front ball hitch and electric winch help the team maintain control when getting the rigid inflatable boat in and out of the water.
Malcolm Brown, Assistant Sailing Instructor at Waveney Sailability, commented: “Since the arrival of the B1620 tractor, the tasks that we have to carry out following a busy day of sailing with very few volunteers has been made significantly easier and safer.
“We use the tractor to manoeuvre, launch and recover our sailing boats and rescue craft, which was previously very difficult due to the weight of the equipment. The tractor has been well received with the team at Waveney Sailability as it helps to speed up the time it takes to bring the boats back to land when the team have been out sailing.”
Equipped with Kubota’s E-TCVS diesel engine for increased power, cleaner emissions and low noise levels, the B1620 offers an increased travel speed to allow the team at Waveney to travel between destinations quicker. The inclusion of 4-wheel drive prevents the tyres slipping and the Rollover Protection System provides safety when using the tractor on an inclined surface.
Waveney Sailability, who specialise in providing sailing classes to individuals with disabilities, was presented with the compact tractor following a grant by Sports England.
