A Pro’s POV: Top Turf Tips from an Expert In (and on) the Field

At Kubota, we don’t just build equipment. We build the right equipment to provide our customers with the solutions they need to keep their businesses running, their properties looking good and the pride in their work stronger than ever. We recently sat down with John Torres, director of grounds at WSFS Bank Sportsplex and Subaru Park (home to the Philadelphia Union Professional Soccer Club), to talk about those equipment solutions in action and learn what it takes to thrive in sports turf management. 

Whether you’re a professional looking for some refreshers, or a homeowner wanting to incorporate professional-grade landscaping practices into your own lawn, we’ve summarized key insights from John and his experience, below. 

You can also watch the full conversation on Kubota’s YouTube channel.

Equipment Mix & Maintenance

Anyone who works in landscaping or cares for their home lawn should understand the different terrains and grass types that they will be maintaining. This will affect your equipment mix and determine what Kubota equipment will help you achieve your turf goals. John and his team bring a mix of compact tractors and implements for heavy duty work on the grounds - like aerating the field - while a fleet of Kubota zero-turn and stand-on mowers keep the Sportsplex manicured to perfection.

Just as important as the equipment mix is machine maintenance. To help get started, the operator’s manual for your Kubota equipment is a helpful resource, but there are also visual guides – like this one - on YouTube. Staying on top of a maintenance routine will help ensure your equipment is running in tip-top shape. Advice from pros like John? Create a spreadsheet that you can access, and log the tasks performed to better track routine maintenance and stay on schedule. Or use the maintenance tracking tool available in the .