After already putting the Westermann Moss Brush to good use on an overgrown moss carpet, we were delighted to once again have our friend Sid Partridge at Partridge Exterior Cleaning showcasing another Westermann product on his popular cleaning YouTube channel.
This time, Sid is putting the Westermann Weed Ripper WKB660 to the test against a massive, inch thick moss-covered tarmac driveway. Read on or watch the video below to find out how he got on with this powerful wire brush machine for moss removal.
The Westermann WKB660 Weed Brush features a dependable, fuel-efficient Honda GXV160 engine, along with adjustable handles that fold easily for convenient transport and storage. Designed for tackling weeds in cracks, crevices and larger surface areas - even on uneven concrete - it includes a level adjustment system that keeps the durable brushes flat and effective as they wear down. Versatile in function, the WKB660 Weed Ripper also serves as a lawn re-edging tool for restoring overgrown pathways and effortlessly removes stubborn weeds, including deep-rooted dock leaves, down to the nub.
After just 10 minutes and two passes over one area of the drive, despite the soggy conditions not being ideal, the difference is apparent right away. As Sid works across the entire drive, you can see how easily the bristles of the WKB660’s 12 braided wire spinning brushes get to work on thick carpets of moss, ripping them up to reveal the tarmac beneath without damaging the fragile surface. It almost looks like a lawnmower mowing the driveway!
Sid initially estimated that the job would take 12 hours to complete, but the Westermann Weed Ripper made such light work of the task at hand that it only took 6 hours to clear it, making it twice as fast. If that’s not cost-effective then we don’t know what is.
Despite having a slight hiccup while working on the customer’s lane which caused the belt to ping loose, Sid had the machine fixed up again in no time at all with no prior knowledge or experience with repairing the machine, showing that if something like that happens then it’s an easy fix! He also goes on to say that from that he learned his lesson to not go over any large debris such as twigs and branches with the Westermann, as getting a branch caught in the belt is what caused the belt malfunction. A top tip whether you already have a Westermann in your arsenal or are thinking of adding one!
After sweeping up all the debris, Sid finished off the job with a chemical treatment to treat any super stubborn bits of residual moss left over deep in the cracks of the tarmac to prevent it growing back again.
Here’s what Sid had to say about his experience with his Westermann WKB660 on this job: “I actually really enjoyed it. I had no intention of actually wire brushing the middle because it wasn’t that bad, but the edges came up so well I was like ‘I have to’. It made the middle look really bad [in comparison] so I ended up actually going over the whole thing almost twice.”
“Thanks again to SPA Machinery… I highly recommend it, not just because they’ve sent me the machine. I actually really enjoy it and I’m keeping it in my collection… I can’t wait to use it again to be honest, it does a fantastic job.”
POV: You’re tackling a thick moss-covered driveway with a Westermann WKB600 Weed Ripper
Even just from the small corner that’s been treated, the transformation is immediately visible
It’s hard to believe that - with the help of a trusty Westermann moss removal machine - this job only took 6 hours!
A big thanks from us here at SPA Machinery to Sid at Partridge Exterior Cleaning for demonstrating the power of a Westermann for moss removal. Be sure to subscribe to Partridge Exterior Cleaning on YouTube and follow them on Facebook to stay up-to-date when he drops a new cleaning video. We look forward to hopefully seeing the Westermann Weed Ripper make another appearance in the near future! Sid is Midlands based, but covers most of the UK depending on job size. So, if you’d like to get in touch with Sid about using his cleaning services, email sid@partridgeexteriorcleaning.co.uk or head to the Partridge Exterior Cleaning website.
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If you’re looking for new grounds maintenance machines, here at SPA Power Machinery we stock a range of Westermann equipment, from ride-on brushes to sweepers and scrapers, that are ready to get the job done.
If you’d like to know more about using Westermann machinery for grounds and garden maintenance purposes, please get in touch with us via the contact form on our website, or you can call us on +44 (0)114 2699 119 or email info@spapowermachinery.com.