SISIS Tractor Mounted Frame & Implement Review has been compiled by a working groundsman who had the equipment on demonstration and put it through its paces. Here were my findings and see my overall rating at the bottom of the blog.
SISIS Mounted Frames start with a 3-point linkage frame and you then add ons implement to create either a single play, a twin play or a tri-play, a single is just that one implement and the tri-play comes with three. After that you are onto the well-known Quadraply, with up to four implements
Areas of Usage
Any sports turf surface or even a large lawn the SISIS mounted implement frames are very effective, the range of implements is impressive. If you’re on a budget and looking to rip out lateral grass, tilth up the soil, brush in the seed and roll it in after, this kit could well be for you.
If you have an inch of thatch within the soil profile, I am not sure these are the machines for that and they don’t claim to be, but they really can hit thatch hard. They can also really assist in thatch prevention with the grooming rakes tines, especially if debris is collected after. There seems to be a growing trend of hitting the surfaces 2-3 times a year hard with a rake tine, rather than just a renovation when budgets allow and this could be a good option for that.
Worm castes dispersal is now a major challenge on sport turf, again there an implement for that or even a combination which l tried. I tried the rake and brush combination, considering I was testing in the damp conditions l was impressed, but l was even more impressed with when l tried was the rake and flexicomb combination. The flexicomb is the yellow brush bristles, normally used for synthetic surfaces, it has a handy adjuster on it too. This really did work well alongside with the rake, really dispersing the worm castes very effectively.
I did not see it in action, but the zig zag implement with turf brushes (black bristle) would be worth exploring as a management tool for worm casts.
The range of implements l could go on all day about, but l‘ll just expands into what others are using them for, aeration (spiker slitter), seedbed cultivation, pitch presentation and post-game to restore surface levels. Then there the grooves and holes for seeding into, brushing off of the surface dew and in turn keeping the grass upright, helping to break the disease cycle.
There are implementations for everything, the skill may be in putting together the implements that best suit your own site, so don’t rush into choosing them.
Suggested Areas of use
Winter Sports Pitches
Large estates and lawns
Cricket Outfields
3G surfaces, fitted with the yellow flexicomb and the zig zag brush
Implements- Come in a range of widths from 1.2m, 1.8m to 2.4m, implement depending.
Available range of Implements
• Spiker Slitter
• Rolaspike
• Straight Brush
• Zig Zag Brush
• Flexicomb
• Intermediate Rake
• Tilth Rake
• Spring tine grooming rake
• Fine Tine grooming rake
• Levelling loot
• Roller
Flexibility
The implement system comes in a range of widths from 1.2 metres to 2.4 m implement depending, this is handy especially for those who have limited storage space, specifically in terms of width. They are also very easy to take apart and reassemble.
If you just want something to hit the surface hard and any accumulated thatch, you could attach three of the same implements (rake tines), these implements can be as flexible as you like.
A towed version is also available, meaning no need for a three-point linkage and PTO.
Up to three implements can be added or removed as required in any order you like, unlike the Quadraplay where you can just adjust the ones you don’t want from impacting the surface. That said you can remove any implements you don’t need prior to use with ease of the removal of 4 bolts.
Pro’s
The frame and implements are as solid as rock, as are all SISIS equipment, simple and extremely effective l was especially impressed by the 5mm width fine grooming rake. Using an adjustment on the tractor l was able to hit the top of the surface really hard, pulling up all the lateral grasses and scoring a line within the top of the upper soil profile. If l am honest l could have pushed it a lot harder, but the outfield had recently been renovated.
I was surprised how aggressive l could set the rake, l hadn’t even used the tractor weight points on the frame, there was also the option of even wider 7mm rakes tines.
Lighter weight than the Quadraply, but also comes with areas on the frame mentioned above, that can be weighted down with the use of tractor weights. Although lightweight, l did not feel it bounced around while in operation.
Suits those who need multiple turf tools up to three implements, in one easy to use piece of equipment.
You can buy the single frame and build up implements, as and when budgets allow
Ease of assembly and storage, especially key if your shed is wider than the implements. Can be dismantled and hung on a shed wall for example.
Cons
Finer aggression you may struggle to achieve compared to the Quadrpaly, but aggression to a large degree can be increased/decreased using the tractor’s three-point linkage by placement of the rockshaft and centre link pin. Which if you demo the equipment a sales representative can easily talk you through.
Implements do have to be taken off, if you don’t want to use them, over being adjusted above the surface, but as l said above this is just the removal of 4 nuts and bolts.
The black brush implement did not disperse the worm casts that well, but at the time they were damp so more challenging to do so. There is an option externally to buy harder bristle brushes (synthetic surface brushes), which will be more aggressive in disbursal of worm casts, but also could add a bit more to turf stress.
Single Frame vs Quadraplay
The single, twin and tri-play compared to the Quadrpaly do not have windup/down adjusters or the carrying platform for tools and sundries above the implements, but the single/twin/tri-play are lighter and suits those on a smaller budget, but still looking for an effective outcome.
Implements wise, the same implements for the Quadraplay are also available for the single/twin/tri-play frames.
Pricing
I have to say l was impressed with the quotes SISIS provided for me, excluding vat you could set yourself up with a tri-play system (frame & 3 implements) for around £4,000 (Dated 2025) depending on what implements and size of frame you choose.
I am looking to just buy the single frame and a rake this financial year and then build up more implements as required, as this equipment allows for that.
There is funding for such machines via the football foundation, pitch power app for those eligible. Link HERE
Rating
Practically 10/10– Simple and effective equipment, ease to fitting and removal of lightweight implements.
Size 10/10– Good range of sizes from 1.2m to 2.4 m, depending on implement selection.
Reliability–10/10 There really is not anything to go wrong here, replacement of warn implements at some point, which can be done in house. There are no grease nipples, service costs, so got the highest rating.
Functionality 9/10 – The Quadraply could possibly get the 10/10, just for ease of set up, but the twin play l used merits the high 9/10 mark.
Price 10/10 – as l say l thought this represents good value for money, based on the build quality and the years this would last a club.
Final Summary
I was pleasantly impressed, especially more than l expect to be for the price, it has the aggression l wanted, the simplicity of storage and ease of dismantle if needed. I wanted a piece of equipment l can add implements to over time l think with the range of implements there is, there is no better Swiss army knife of equipment available, along with the Quadraply.
Review, by Brian Sandalls
Want to know more about the Quadraply, why not look at our review HERE
