Thermal weed control
Hot water and steam treatment for controlling weeds without relying on chemicals.
On-site KECKEX demonstrations now available
Why KECKEX caught our attention
We first went to Austria to look at KECKEX as a chemical-free weed control option. Once we saw the system working, the wider potential was clear.
KECKEX is a modular outdoor maintenance system that can be configured for cleaning, thermal weed treatment, chewing gum removal, watering and other specialist jobs. Different machines, modules and attachments mean the setup can be built around the work you actually need to do.
Groundserv provides KECKEX demonstrations, sales and ongoing UK support. Our demonstration machines are now available for arranged site visits, allowing your team to see the system working on the surfaces and maintenance challenges that matter to you.
KECKEX ON-SITE DEMONSTRATIONS
See KECKEX working on your own site
The best way to understand KECKEX is to see it tackle real work. Groundserv can arrange a demonstration at your site, at a mutually convenient time, using the applications most relevant to your team.
- Test KECKEX on relevant surfaces and working areas
- See hot-water, steam and pressure applications in action
- Compare suitable treatment heads and system configurations
- Discuss access, transport, productivity and operating requirements
- Get practical advice on the right setup for your work
ONE SYSTEM. MANY USES.
Some of the ways KECKEX can be used
These are four of the main applications, not the limit of the system.
KECKEX can be configured with different machines, modules and attachments to suit the job — from cleaning and weed treatment to watering and more specialist work.
Outdoor cleaning
Cleaning and surface maintenance using hot water and pressure, from larger paved areas to more targeted jobs.
Chewing gum removal
A practical way to deal with chewing gum across public areas, either as individual spots or over larger spaces.
Watering
The same modular system can also be configured for watering planting, landscaped areas and other outdoor spaces.
Why KECKEX is different
Practical, efficient and designed for professional outdoor work, with a system that can be adapted around different sites, applications and workloads.
User friendly
- Self-contained
- Self-propelled options
- Simple to use
- Compact and manoeuvrable
- Easy to transport
- Suitable for trailer transport with ramps
- Forklift compatible
- Pneumatic tyres
Ecological & efficient
- Battery operated
- No continuously running vehicle needed
- Up to 8 hours self-sufficient working
- Battery can be recharged while the vehicle is running
- Biofuel operation
- Very low-noise working
- Low water consumption
- Low servicing and maintenance requirements
Flexible system design
- Multi-purpose applications
- Modular design, expandable and adaptable
- Versatile accessories and treatment heads
- Suitable for different surfaces
- Works in narrow paths and alleys
- Suitable for gradients up to 25%
- Designed for use in different weather conditions
Effective thermal treatment
- Naturally controls weed growth using just water and heat
- Suitable for treatment of invasive plant species
- Targets the plant above and below the surface
- Hot water and steam affect the stem, chlorophyll and root area
- Treatment heads are designed to reduce heat loss for even more effective weed control
- Targeted application concentrates heat where it is needed
ONE ELEMENT:
WATER.
CHEMICAL-FREE WEED CONTROL
How the KECKEX treatment works
KECKEX uses a controlled mixture of hot water and steam to treat the plant above the surface and around the root area below.
50% steam
acts on the surface
50% hot water
acts in the ground and root area
Heat affects the whole plant
Scalding of the stem
Destruction of the chlorophyll
Damage to the rootlet and root-neck area
Repeated treatment weakens regrowth
Each treatment further weakens the plant and root area, reducing its ability to recover and regrow.
No herbicide treatment.
Water and heat do the work.
CLEANING APPLICATIONS
Effective cleaning without chemical cleaners
With the right treatment head, KECKEX can move from targeted detail work to larger-area cleaning. Hot water and steam can be used across paving, street furniture, signs and other outdoor surfaces without relying on chemical cleaning agents.
