In Kävlinge, southern Sweden, JTF Markentreprenad AB provides tailored property management services. Company owner Fredrik Thulin is passionate about Avant loaders that can be easily transported to customers. “Avant’s biggest advantage is the wide range of attachments.”

Established in 2002, Swedish JTF Markentreprenad focuses on property management all over southern Sweden. The company is based in the town of Kävlinge.

“Our idea is to tailor optimal solutions for each customer’s property. We carry out all kinds of jobs from essential property maintenance to gardening and earthworks. We also have established collaborations with other industry experts in electricity, plumbing and ventilation, for example,” says company owner Fredrik Thulin.

There is a growth ambition in the horticultural sector, where the company invests in equipment that is both highly efficient and gentle on the environment.

“Our focus is on providing machines that promote a good working environment and reduce the burden on our staff. We strive to create a future where work processes are efficient, environmentally friendly, and healthy for everyone involved,” says Fredrik.

An important part of the future direction is to establish a rental business for Avant loaders and attachments.

“Our goal is to offer customers the opportunity to rent attachments from us, especially those that are used less often and where the purchase does not feel economically justifiable. Our purchasing strategy in terms of attachments is based on our customers’ needs, as well as on what we find interesting,” Fredrik explains.

“Our focus is on providing machines that promote a good working environment and reduce the burden on our staff,” says company owner Fredrik Thulin from JTF Markentreprenad.

Easy transportation gives freedom

JTF wants to be able to transport their machines to customers with passenger cars, i.e., drive with trailers that can be loaded with a weight of up to 3500 kg.

“Not being dependent on truck transport gives us flexibility and freedom, and we also keep costs down. It’s about creating independence and efficiency in our workflow,” says Fredrik.

Over the years, JTF has tried many different machines. To keep the total weight of the load down, Fredrik has chosen – and stuck with – Avant loaders. Among other things, he has invested in an Avant 760i because of its low weight and impressive capacity.

“I also considered the Avant 860i but felt it was a bit too heavy. We always want to bring several attachments with us when we go out to a customer. Avant is a fantastic tool carrier, it doesn’t just work as a loader, but its biggest advantage is the wide range of attachments that are well proven and easy to use,” says Fredrik.

JTF wants to transport their machines to customers on trailers. The Avants’ low own weight allows a wide range of attachments to be transported, too.

Versatile work at a customer’s estate

It is an autumn afternoon, and JTF is visiting a customer. Two Avants and several attachments will carry out the booked work at Svenstorp’s estate, but JTF will also carry out a viewing for the property owner to illustrate what additional services the company can offer.

The attachments used and demonstrated today include the Front rake, the Rotary broom, the Root grapple, and the Log grab for bigger logs. JTF has also brought a Roller compactor suitable for compacting gravel roads, a Vacuum brush to collect leaves, a Leaf blower, an Edge trimmer for cutting lawn edges, a Stump grinder and a Wood chipper for chipping branches.

Fredrik especially likes the new Rotary hedge cutter. “We think this new attachment is fantastic. The Rotary hedge cutter mulches the material during cutting, which means that there is no need for direct collection afterwards. All we must do is blow off the material with the Leaf blower to make it look good.”

”Avant’s biggest advantage is the wide range of attachments that are well-proven and easy to use.”
Fredrik Thulin

Fredrik has been very pleased with the service of the local Avant dealer, Nordfarm.

“Their support has been absolutely fantastic. It creates a sense of security to know that there is a reliable contact if any problems arise.”

At customer Svenstorp’s estate, JTF carries out the booked work and gives a viewing for the property owner to illustrate what additional services they might need.

What happens when you have a Finnish comedy production company rebuilding an overgrown island with an Avant 650i? You get stuff done, of course, and a bunch of great work videos conveying genuine enthusiasm for the green machine. We talked to the dynamic duo Janne Kaperi and Kai “Kaitsu” Rinkinen about their island project and Avant’s perfomance so far.

This island thing started from the idea of all successful people having their own island. So, before the world crowned us moguls, we decided to buy one – because, who knows? Success might just follow,” Kai “Kaitsu” Rinkinen jokes.

Originating from snowboarding videos by Kaitsu Rinkinen and Janne Kaperi at the dawn of the 2000s, Finnish production company Biisonimafia has later morphed into a veritable comedy group of the social media age. With content ranging from quirky sketches to candid lifestyle escapades, these Finns have donned many hats, construction helmets included.

“We thought about making a bigger and longer construction story, and the island came along first just as a joke. But the idea was good, and it got Avant folks excited, too,” Janne recounts the commercial cooperation.

Thanks to the Avant 650i, the breakwater now stands taller.

Biisonimafia

— Founded by Janne Kaperi and Kaitsu Rinkinen.
— Produces content for social media platforms.
— Directs and produces films, advertisements and other video productions.
— First movie: MCHelper – BeKINGs (2022).
— Biisonimafia Adventure vlog channel on YouTube showcases the island project with Avant 650i. @BiisonimafiaAdventure

Agile Avant thrives on cramped island

In the spring of 2023, the island on lake Saimaa sported nothing but battered shacks and a shoreline thick with nearly unpassable vegetation. But in July, the makeover project picked up as the Avant 650i and its attachments docked at the island. While Kaitsu had some experience with tractors and Janne with telehandlers, the Avant was a new acquaintance for both.

The Biisonimafia island project videos convey a boyish enthusiasm and sense of wonder when the loader and attachments get down to business. On the videos, Kaitsu playfully describes working with the Avant as a “Manager level job”. Soon, the shores and pathways begin to emerge, stumps vanish, land smoothens out, and decaying wood stacks bid their adieu.

“Avant is just insanely feisty for its size! The island is very cramped with uneven terrain, so probably nothing else could have worked here so well,” Kaitsu says.

Attachments for clearing and making firewood

On the island stands a log-crafted main edifice along with a sauna and some storage buildings. The most ramshackle of them met their fate in the jaws of a Demolition Grapple Bucket. That’s when, to everybody’s surprise, a relic emerged from under the debris: a wartime GMC truck crew carriage, masquerading all these years as a humble shed.

“Now, the game plan is to revive the carriage into, say, a bar. We’re also eyeing harbor refurbishment, breakwater touch-ups, and a new summer kitchen,” says Kaitsu.

During makeover, Janne and Kaitsu got rid of roots and stumps with a Root Grapple and cleared paths and the shoreline with a Mini Digger and a Stump Grinder. They utilized the Horizontal Log Splitter to make firewood for the sauna – the first building they renovated.

“With its attachments, the Avant is a real Swiss Army knife. After crafting stone steps with it I really had a winning feeling,” says Janne.

“For sure, the machine and its attachments boast more brains than the guy behind the wheel,” Kaitsu quips.

Kaitsu says he is a bit envious of Janne’s fast boat. With it, Janne often beats him to the island, hopping straight onto the Avant before Kaitsu gets there. But don’t be mistaken, Janne has his share of fears, too.

“One night I woke up from a nightmare: The island was finished without me! It was such a relief when I woke up and realized there’s still work to be done there,” Janne says.

Stumps getting rough treatment from the Ripper and Janne Kaperi. Below, Kaitsu Rinkinen behind the wheel.

Images: Biisonimafia

We were delighted to welcome The Blakey Brothers to the APSV stand at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show, where they caught up with Fred to talk all things Avant compact loaders. The Great Yorkshire Show is one of the UK’s leading agricultural events, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors from across the farming and rural industries each year.

During the interview, Fred shared why Avant loaders have become a popular choice across agriculture, landscaping, equestrian, construction and grounds maintenance. With their impressive versatility, compact design and extensive range of over 200 attachments, Avant machines continue to provide practical solutions for businesses looking to maximise productivity.

A big thank you to The Blakey Brothers for stopping by the stand. It was a pleasure to showcase the Avant range and chat about what makes these machines such a valuable investment for so many industries.

If you missed us at the show, don’t worry, you can still discover the full Avant range by contacting the APSV team, who will be happy to discuss your requirements and arrange a demonstration.

The equestrian sector encompasses horse ownership, breeding, sports, events, leisure and more – contributing approximately £5 billion annually to the UK economy alone.

Employing roughly 230,000 people, many workers in the sector will know all too well that the physical jobs needed to keep their stables well-maintained can be back-breaking work – hence the need for modern machinery!

Given that conventional tractors are too large to take on many of the tasks in a horse stable, workers in the equestrian sector have invested in smaller, more practical machines to support their operations: the multifunctional loader.

So, how can bringing a multifunctional loader into your horse stable give you a leg up on your equestrian jobs?

How can compact loaders support equestrian and horse stable maintenance?

From food transport and manure management to stable cleaning and ground landscaping, compact multifunctional loaders are a front-running worker in many UK horse stables.

You may ask – what is a compact loader?

A compact loader is a powerful four-wheeled, all-terrain, versatile, easy-to-use vehicle that’s used to perform a diverse range of physically demanding tasks due to its attachment interchangeability.

Being much smaller than a tractor, the compact size of loaders provides benefits of better agility in tight stable spaces, while still having the power to handle heavy loads with ease.

Highly manoeuvrable and often featuring articulated steering (pivoting between the axles), loaders are increasingly being used as an all-in-one daily stable helper for many equestrian workers.

And, at Avant Tecno, we are the pioneers of multifunctional loaders – creating the very first of its kind in 1991!

Avant multifunctional loader – the dark horse of equestrian machinery

Founded in Finland, Avant has remained at the forefront of smart, versatile machinery and engineering – with the iconic green Avant loader now found in over 70 countries across the globe.

From large stables and breeding centres to small farms and paddocks, Avant have supplied the UK equestrian sector with world-leading compact loaders and purpose-built attachments since 1999.

With a range of over 200 attachments, Avant continues to develop practical, user-focused solutions tailored to real-world demands. Given the significant number of customers in the equestrian sector, many of these tools have been specifically designed to simplify their day-to-day tasks.

But don’t just take our word for it – our connection to the equestrian sector goes even further, with double Olympic gold medallist Tom McEwen MBE joining the Avant brand as an ambassador – bringing first-hand experience how Avant loaders enhance stable management.

So, what can Avant loaders take on?

Support everyday horse stable tasks

Material moving – Forget the wheelbarrow and move heavy objects with ease, leveraging Avant attachments such as the All-round Grapple, Heavy Duty Bucket and Feeding Table Cleaning Blade.

Hay bale transport – Safely lift and transport wrapped bales with attachments including the Round Bale Grab and the Bale Fork.

Manure management – Tidy your paddock and collect horse manure while avoiding the mess! Utilising attachments such as the Horse Manure Collector and Manure Fork, you can easily gather manure while sitting comfortably in your Avant.

Keeping stables clean – A tidy and well-maintained stable area keeps both horses and visitors happy and healthy. Seamlessly maintain surroundings using Lawn Mower, Flail Mower and Carousel Broom attachments.

Maintain arenas, tracks and pastures – Make your grounds ideal for horses with specialist attachments such as the Horse Arena Harrow and Spring Tine Cultivator.

Digging and landscaping – Whether you’re creating cross-country obstacles or clearing land, Avant loaders can support landscaping activities with attachments including the Mini Digger and Backhoes.

And more…

Avant loaders – as strong as a horse

With an Avant compact loader streamlining strenuous stable jobs, you can have free rein to focus your energy elsewhere.

With a vast network of dealers across the country, Avant machines and attachments are available nationwide – with ongoing support at hand straight from the Avant HQ here in the UK.

As standard, Avant loaders are diesel-powered and available in a range of different sizes, from the ‘power for professional’ 700-series to the ‘small and strong’ 400-series.

For those looking to reduce emissions, our range boasts the fully electric Avant e-series, delivering the same power as diesel machines of the same size with added benefits including low noise and low running costs.

Innovation remains at the heart of Avant’s approach, with an exciting new generation of electric loaders set to launch later this year – so hold your horses for more updates!