LOW COST ADVANTAGES OF ///ATOM GOLF BUNKER EDGER VS ALL OTHER AND MORE LABOUR INTENSIVE METHODS OF MAINTAINING GOLF BUNKERS
FEATURE or BENEFIT	///ATOM GOLF BUNKER EDGER	RECIPROCATOR	STICK EDGER	BRUSHCUTTER WITH STRING CORD
Time to edge each average bunker with moderate growth	2 - 3 minutes INCLUDING cutting underground grass runners.	10-12 minutes but does not cut underground grass runners	10-12 minutes but does not cut underground grass runners	10-12 minutes but does not cut underground grass runners
Cuts grass runners underground & eliminates spading	YES	NO	NO	NO.
Extra time required for spading to cut underground grass runners	NONE	5-10 minutes extra time required	5-10 minutes extra time required	5-10 minutes extra time required
Blade lasting approx 60+ bunkers	YES	Less than 20 bunkers (before expensive re-sharpening)	Less than 30bunkers	String cord wears very quickly
Overall blade length	17.1/4" (438mm)	1"	8"	No blade
Blade cutting depth	7" (178mm)	1"	2"	1"
Low replacement blade cost	YES	VERY HIGH	HIGH	HIGH
Sight guides	YES	NO	NO	NO
Engine power	34cc and 35cc	26cc	25cc	25-27cc
Has to be carried to operate	NO CARRYING NO FATIGUE NO BACK STRAIN	Yes (Fatigues & strains operator's back)	Yes (Fatigues & strains operator's back)	Yes (Fatigues & strains operator's back)
Bending required to operate	NONE	Yes	Yes	Yes
Easy of control	YES	NO	NO	NO
Height adjustment	YES	NO	NO	NO
Quick, easy height adjustment at operator position	YES (6 position height adjustment)	NO	NO	NO
Fully protected blade cover	YES	NO	NO	NO
Large debris deflector	YES	NO	NO	NO
Minimizes debris deflection	YES (makes cleaning up easy)	NO	NO	NO (sprays debris everywhere)
Many Safety Features	YES	FEW	FEW	FEW
Low Fatigue level	YES	HIGH	HIGH	HIGH
Low Vibration	YES	HIGH	HIGH	HIGH