Budget Drainage Solutions with reduced soil compaction from Shelton

Shelton Budget Gravel and Sand Hopper Range

Designed by Shelton, as an effective way to back-fill trenches when working on a budget, this manual gravel hopper (pictured right) is an ideal companion for those working on smaller areas or where cost is a concern.

Designed to place gravels into narrow drainage trenches without spillage or contamination. Can be mounted on small tractors with reduced weight, thus minimising soil compaction issues.

Shelton Sportsturf Drainage Solutions can provide the technology and award winning equipment to allow you to drain today and play tomorrow.

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For placing free-draining sands over piped drain runs and narrow drainage channels, the Shelton Sand Hopper (left) can also be used for topping-up trenches that have settled.

Its unique action consolidates the gravel in the trench prior to placing the sand over it. Fitted with twin rakers and two consolidating wheels the sand is placed firm and level.

The weight of the stainless steel sand hopper is carried by the tractor and rear roller for greater consolidation with reduced soil compaction. The floating skirt minimises turf damage. Depth of sand placement is fully adjustable.