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Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide
ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER'S GUIDE AERATORS
AQUA-AID Solutions Imants ShockWave Xtreme
The Imants ShockWave Xtreme is a linear decompactor designed to both maintain proper soil porosity and bulk density during the growing season and revitalize heavy wear areas by relieving soil compaction, improving aeration, and removing surface water. With a working depth of 6-inches to 13-inches (15- to 33-cm), the ShockWave Xtreme provides maximum soil decompaction with minimal surface disruption. The wide 9 foot (2.75 m) working width and up to 1.9 mph (14.5 kph) operating speed make the ShockWave Xtreme the ideal choice for sod farms, polo fields, contractors, and anyone maintaining large turfgrass areas. Because contractors tend to use larger tractors with more horsepower, a void was filled by designing a machine capable of handling higher horsepower. The Imants ShockWave Xtreme is a 9 foot (2.75 m) wide unit with the capability of working with tractors up to 160 horsepower. Website: www.aquaaidsolutions.com/cultural-solutions
Brouwer Kesmac BROUWER AERATOR Grow Stronger and Healthier Turf
MAKING A BIG IMPACT | 8-foot or 12-foot models (2.44-meter or 3.66-meter) The BROUWER AERATOR grows stronger and healthier grass that will mature faster and absorb better. It punctures the surface to root-level allowing water, air, fertilizer, and other nutrients to penetrate compacted soil and thatch to reach the rootzone where it can be readily absorbed, all while maintaining the ability to harvest or use the turfgrass immediately. With a single lift cylinder for easy transport and heavy-duty Floating Head that follows the contours of the ground, even on undulating golf applications, the BROUWER AERATOR can be used multiple times a year, making it the best aerator for sod fields on the market. The tine profile provides a clean entry and exit to leave a smooth hole. Tines are available in ½-inch (1.27-cm), ¾-inch (1.905-cm), or 1-inch (2.54-cm) thickness and 6-inch (15.24-cm) hole spacing with special spikes for Golf Courses.
Campey Turf Care Systems BM50 Verti-Cutter
The BM50 verti-cutter is available in 1.56 m (5.12 ft.) and 1.8 m (5.91 ft.) working widths, with a depth range from 0 – 40 mm (0 – 1.57 in.), adjustable in 0.5 mm (.0019 in.) increments. Working at 0.0 mm, the machine does not contact the soil, removing just the thatch. Working at the greatest depth, it scarifies deeper, removing huge amounts of debris. With its fixed blade system, it requires only removal and replacement of worn blades. The high-performance rotor guarantees excellent work in all circumstances, even when the blade’s cutting edge is not in optimal condition. Standard version blades are made of HARDOX material, 3 mm (0.118 in.) thick, spaced 30 mm (1.18 in.) apart. Optional 2 mm (.079 in.) and 3 mm (.118 in.) tungsten-tipped blades are available. The BM50 1600 model requires a 25-hp tractor for operation; the larger 1800 model requires a 30-hp tractor. Visit www.campeyturfcare.com.
ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER'S GUIDE AERATORS
First Products, Inc. AGRI-Vator
The First Products AGRI-Vator uses a patented vibrating action to loosen and break up the soil without destroying existing turf on the surface. This unit will aerate, seed, and accomplish renovations on all types of fields including sod, hay production and sports fields. The crushing action between the roots breaks up the soil in the root zone significantly improving infiltration of air, nutrients, and water. That causes as much as 30 percent faster regrowth by stimulating the rhizomes under the surface, an advantage for producers looking for greater utilization of the rhizomes they already own. The AGRI-Vator minimizes lake and stream pollution due to runoff. The operator can vary the tine aggressiveness by changing the PTO and ground speed. Year after year, the AGRI-Vator has proven itself to be the “most versatile piece of equipment on the farm." For more information, visit www.1stproducts.com.
Redexim North America Level-Spike 1700
The Level-Spike 1700, with four optional types of knives and spoon tines, improves the soil drainage. The rear roller assures a safe operation, and its adjustment sets the working depth accurately. The Level-Spike is built tough and can be operated at speeds of 8.7 mph (14 kph) or more. The choice of available widths enables the customer to match the machine to their tractor and their specific requirements. There is an exceptionally wide range of knife options. There is an optional hydraulic weight transfer system which utilizes the tractor’s hydraulics to force the tines into the ground, providing maximum aeration and drainage. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Level-Spike 2200
The Level-Spike 2200 is the wider version of the Level-Spike. The Level-Spike 2200 can drastically improve the drainage of the turf and is available with four optional types of knives and spoon tine. This wide range of knife options makes the Level-Spike applicable to a range of types of turf surfaces. The depth level is controlled by the rear roller, which also stabilizes the machines for safe operation. The Level-Spike is a fast and durable machine that can be operated as speeds of 8.7 mph (14 kph) or more. For maximum aeration and drainage there is also an optional hydraulic weight transfer system, which utilizes the tractor’s hydraulics to force the tines into the ground. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America SandMaster 2000
The SandMaster is a one-pass aerator and slit drainage machine that allows the use of wet or dry sand, gravel, or other soil amendments. The SandMaster, mounted behind the Verti-Quake, will create deep slits using vibrating coulter knives that leave playing fields ready for play. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Verti-Core 1600
For a top-quality aerator at an affordable price, look no further than the Redexim Verti-Core 1600. With working speeds up to 3.5 mph (5.63 kph), the Redexim Verti-Core saves time and money and is one of the fastest aerators on the market today. Robust construction combined with simple adjustments makes the Verti-Core reliable and easy to use. Fewer moving parts insure simple service and less maintenance. A wide variety of tines are available. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
AERATORS
Redexim North America Verti-Drain 2220
The new Verti-Drain 2220 is our fastest deep tine Verti-Drain, running up to speeds of 3.34 mph (5.38 kph) in larger areas. The Verti-Drain 2220 is both fast and strong, penetrating 9 inches (22.86 cm) into the soil. The 2220 is also a versatile machine that can be utilized on virtually all types of turfgrass from roughs to greens. The depth adjustments are done from the tractor seat and the adjustments of the front and rear rollers are done hydraulically. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Verti-Drain 7521
The Verti-Drain 7521 incorporates all the innovative technology of the second-generation Verti-Drain line. This makes it the first choice for anyone looking for a full 16-in. (40.64-cm) deep penetration and high productivity up to 49,800 sq. ft./hour (4,626.57 sq. m/hour). Available with a three-speed gearbox that will match up to any tractor. This unit is widely used by contractors and golf clubs on all areas, including greens, where half-inch (1.27-cm) tines can be fitted at 2.5-inch (6.35-cm) centers. For customers wishing to transport their 75 Series Verti-Drain on highways, a retro-fit bogie wheel system is available. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Verti-Drain 7526
The Verti-Drain 7526 Series is the first choice for anyone looking for deep penetration of a full 16-inches (40.64-cm) and high productivity up to 61,400 sq. ft./hour (5,704.25 sq. m/hour). Available with a three-speed gearbox that will match up to any tractor. The VertiDrain 7526 comes into its own in large open spaces, which includes fairways as well as football, soccer, baseball, and sod production fields. The standard .75-in. (1.905-cm) diameter, 12-in. (30.48cm) long solid tines can be replaced with a variety of solid or hollow tines. For customers wishing to transport their 75 Series Verti-Drain on highways, a retro-fit bogie wheel system is available. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Verti-Drain 7626
The 7626 is the heaviest and toughest Verti-Drain on the market. It is the ideal machine for the toughest of soil conditions, where high productivity is needed. It weighs considerably more than the 75-series, and it has a heavier gearbox, PTO, and rear roller support. Its adjustments have been made simpler. The tine depth adjustments are made comfortably from the tractor seat via the hydraulic controls, while the original amount of “heave” on the tine is left intact. The optional wheel support is constructed extra robustly, while it falls within the 104 inch (2.6 m) working width of the Verti-Drain. The forward speed is faster than that of the 75-series. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Verti-Quake 2516
The Verti-Quake 2516 is a rotary aerator that de-compacts the soil using a set of rotating steel blades. As these blades cut cleanly through the soil, they create a wave action that shatters compacted areas and opens up the subsoil. The Verti-Quake is available in two different models and can work at depths up to 10 inches (254 mm) with little or no surface disruption. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
AERATORS
Redexim North America Verti-Quake 2521
The Verti-Quake 2521 is the larger of the two Verti-Quakes. The Verti-Quake is a rotary aerator that uses a set of rotating steel blades to de-compact the soil. The blades of the 2521 slice cleanly through the soil creating a wave action that shatters compacted areas and opens up the subsoil. The Verti-Quake 2521 can operate at depths up to 10 inches (254 mm) with minimal surface disturbance. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Sales Midwest, Inc. New and Used Aerators
Sales Midwest offers an assortment of new and used aerators. Featured is First Products Agri-Vator used to aerate, relieve compaction, and renovate turfgrass farms, other turfgrass areas, pastures, and hay fields. It is available in 6-ft. (1.83-m), 8-ft. (2.44-m), and 12-ft. (3.66-m) widths. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
AERATORS
STEC Equipment GKB TOP AIR
The GKB Top Air is a great addition to your lineup of equipment. The Evolvente® blades, minimize prying in the upper layer of your field, while giving you precision slicing to help maximize air flow to your roots. Multiple easy setup options allow you to aerate and level the field at the same time while also adjusting the depth and pressure. The high operating speeds of the Top Air allow you to quickly introduce water and air throughout your field. The Top Air was designed to have minimal impact on playing surfaces, giving it the ability to be used anytime, even just before play or other use. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
STEC Equipment VGR TopChanger
STEC Equipment is the North American distributor of the VGR TopChanger, the only tractor mounted, PTO driven, WET SAND injecting machine of its kind. The VGR TopChanger is a tried-and-true machine that has performed its unique aeration process on some of the most prestigious golf courses throughout Europe and now the U.S. The VGR TopChanger performs all the actions required to condition the soil in ONE PASS. Injecting sand and aerating the soil simultaneously! The VGR TopChanger can also add beneficial amendments or chemicals during that one pass. STEC Equipment will offer the VGR TopChanger to an open market with no territories or restrictions. STEC Equipment is proud to continue its tradition of bringing innovative products to the North American market. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
STEC Equipment GKB Deep Tine Aerator
With an adjustable 25-degree heave angle, the Deep Tine Aerator's tine holding system allows you to take control on removing compaction from various depths up to 15-inches (38.1-cm). The DTA210 and DTA240 are provided with a hydraulic depth adjustment so that the desired depth can be changed easily. Featuring a 3-speed heavy duty gearbox, you can adjust the speed of the tines to create the required hole pattern in the turf. The machine is provided with a unique tine mounting system, so that it is possible to quickly change to different tine sizes. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
BIOSTIMULANTS/SOIL AMENDMENTS
Aqua-Yield® NanoGro® by Aqua-Yield®
NanoGro® uses Aqua-Yield® Nanoliquid™ Technology to speed up germination, provide fast, strong establishment of turfgrass, and stimulate growth all season long. Nanoliquid Technology makes NanoGro a completely unique and powerful product for superior turf. NanoGro offers: • Faster establishment • Improved yield and productivity • Vigor to root and leaf blade growth • Improved soil health For more information, visit www.aquayield.com.
Jonathan Green
Jonathan Green MAG-I-CAL Plus
MAG-I-CAL Plus for lawns in Acidic & Hard Soil and MAG-I-CAL Plus for lawns in Alkaline & Hard Soil are unique soil food combination products that correct your soil pH, loosen soil compaction, and stimulate microbial activity. Having the correct soil pH is critically important to healthy turfgrass growth. Some studies show that 20 percent to 70 percent of lawn fertilizer is wasted when soil pH is imbalanced. Use MAG-I-CAL Plus to improve your soil and stop wasting lawn fertilizer! • Apply anytime of the year • Will not burn lawns
For more information visit www.jonathangreen.com.
Locus Agricultural Solutions
Terradigm
Terradigm is a line of biological products for the turfgrass industry that works quickly to increase tensile strength, chlorophyll, root mass, and yield per acre, while reducing nutrient inputs and time to harvest. Terradigm products use a careful selection of novel microbes that can be applied at seeding, initial install, sprigging, and grow back after harvest, and on established turfgrass and ornamentals. Terradigm is delivered fresh and easily applied. Learn more at https://TerradigmPro.com.
SiteOne Landscape Supply
LESCO® CarbonPro™-G
Now in granular form, new CarbonPro-G from LESCO is a microbial and carbon-based plant health nutrient optimizer that can be applied with a standard broadcast spreader to turfgrasses and landscape plantings. The multi-solution product uses soil conditioning to deepen and strengthens roots, help with turfgrass recovery, increase nutrient uptake and efficiency, assist with seed establishment, and reduce operation costs spent treating turfgrass stress. Its bio-charged carbon structure holds water, making it available when needed by the plant. When applied, CarbonPro-G, regulates soil pH balance to be more neutral, and is an ideal option to repair turfgrass damaged from winter salt. Find more information on CarbonPro-G and other LESCO turfgrass maintenance products at www.LESCO.com.
BLOWERS/AIR MOVEMENT SYSTEMS
Advanced Equipment Sales Leaf & Debris Blowers
Advanced Equipment Sales Leaf & Debris Blowers generate more air with less noise. Precision manufacturing increases air flow and reduces the noise typically associated with 3-point hitch blowers. Features Include: • 8-blade aluminum fan • 11,000 CFM (cubic feet per minute) • Constant tensioning • Four V-belt drive • Anti-scalp protection • 80 dB (decibels) – quiet For more information, visit www.advancedequipmentsales.ca.
BUSINESS SERVICES
Cameron Financial Equipment Leasing & Financing Specialists
“We’ve got your equipment needs covered,” states Cameron Financial. Since its inception in 1992, the company has arranged leasing and financing solutions for customers in need of equipment throughout the United States. “Our experience extends to helping in all types of agricultural commodities, including the sod industry. When you work with us, you gain access to unique financing experience that’s different from the rest,” Cameron Financial states. Visit www.cameronleasing.com for more information.
CULTIVATORS/TILLERS
AQUA-AID Solutions IMANTS KORO FTM®
The Imants Koro FTM® is available in four working widths with the 2.0 (6.6 ft.)- and 2.5-meter (8.2 ft.) machines being ideal for sprig harvesting when fitted with the Universe Rotor. The FTM 2.0 is a heavy-duty fraize mower for removing unwanted surface matter such as Poa-annua, thatch, weeds, or the entire surface to a depth of 2 inches (5 cm). A side arm conveyor removes debris directly into a trailer, leaving a level, even surface. The KORO FTM 2.0 is designed for turfgrass farms and sports field applications like football and soccer fields. Website: http://www.aquaaidsolutions.com/cultural-solutions/imants-koro-ftm/
Campey Turf Care Systems Campey™ UNIRAKE™ AND UNI-SCRATCH™
The Campey™ UNIRAKE™ is designed for and by leading groundsmen to accurately maintain natural and synthetic grass, including hybrid surfaces. The UNIRAKE offers high intensity grooming that can be calibrated in its severity. A brush can be fitted on the back of the UNIRAKE for use on different playing surfaces. The Campey UNI-SCRATCH™ is the ideal solution for those looking for professional and effective maintenance of natural and synthetic grass surfaces. The UNI-SCRATCH has been developed to infill or refill when installing or maintaining synthetic grass carpets. It also can be used for the final organic matter removal on natural grass hybrid carpet pitches when carrying out annual renovations. The UNI-SCRATCH moves on four supporting rollers which are adjustable in height to allow the most appropriate working depth. The rotors can be equipped with springs or linear brushes in PPL. Rear linkage to tractors of at least 30-hp. Visit www.campeyturfcare.com.
Northwest Tillers Turf Tiller
If you are looking for a reverse or forward tiller, you should take a look at the Northwest Turf Tiller. It eliminates your sod ribbons while giving youa superior seed surface for greater germination in ONE PASS. The Northwest Turf Tiller is extremely heavy-duty. Models start at 7 feet (2.134 meters) and go to 16 feet (4.877 meters) in one-foot (30.48-cm) increments. Standard features include: the oil cooler, hard-faced blades, plastic liner, and the finger bar behind the blades. Northwest Tillers has been manufacturing tillers for over 60 years. We offer the only Turf Tiller made in the United States, so parts are just a telephone call away. We have dealers throughout the U.S.A. If you are looking for a dependable, extremely heavy-duty machine, and parts within 24 hours, Northwest Tillers is your only choice. For more information, call 1-800-204-3122 or visit https://nwtiller.com/.
Redexim North America – BLEC Blecavator BV145
The NEW Blecavator compact series has been re-designed to work more efficiently and is supplied as standard with a quick fit attachment system offering a seed hopper as an option to increase versatility. The well-proven standard Blecavator is a one-pass, ground-preparer, cultivating and digging down to between 4–7-inches (10.16-17.78 cm) while lifting and screening the stones and debris down to between 0.5– 2-inches (1.27-5.08 cm) through the adjustable screening tines, burying the stones and debris, raking the ground level, and compacting the soil with the rear packer roll. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
CULTIVATORS/TILLERS
Redexim North America – BLEC Blecavator BMV210
The Blecavator BMV 210 is of robust construction for long life. The heavy-duty gearbox is protected by a PTO pre-set cam clutch. An optional seed hopper transforms the Blecavator into a one-pass operation. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Blecavator BV250HD
The Blecavator heavy duty series are all equipped with a long-life drive system and side gear drive (no chains). Larger diameter screening tines, easily adjustable to achieve screening sizes of 0.5- 2-inches (1.27-5.08 cm) and a curved rotor hood made from 0.33-inch (.84 cm) steel for strength and durability, adjustable leveling blade for accurate grading and rear packer roll. Water can also be used as ballast for firming up the surface. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Blecavator BV300HD
The Blecavator heavy duty series are all equipped with a long-life drive system and side gear drive (no chains). Larger diameter screening tines, easily adjustable to achieve screening sizes of 0.5- 2-inches (1.27-5.08 cm) and a curved rotor hood made from 0.33-inch (.84 cm) steel for strength and durability, adjustable leveling blade for accurate grading and rear packer roll. Water can also be used as ballast for firming up the surface. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Blecavator 400 HD
The New Blecavator 400 HD is equipped with a long-life drive system, and side gear drive (no chains), along with larger diameter screening tines, easily adjustable to achieve screening sizes of 14mm (.55 in)-20mm (.79 in)-40mm (1.57 in)-52mm (2.05 in). Its curved rotor hood is made from 6mm steel for strength and durability. The Blecavator 400 HD features an adjustable leveling blade for accurate grading and rear packer roller, ballastable with water for firming up the surface. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Turf Stripper 2000
The Turf Stripper is used to mow, level, de-thatch and renovate turf areas, as well as to harvest sprigs. It is ideal for use on golf courses, sports fields and sod farms. Its rotary action removes material and deflects it onto a conveyor system to be hauled away. An optional verti-cut blade kit can also be installed. The machine is highly productive and can be adjusted in small increments. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Turf Stripper 2400
The New Turf-Stripper 2400 is used to mow, level, de-thatch, and renovate turf areas, as well as to harvest sprigs. It is ideal for use on sod farms, golf courses, and sports fields. Its rotary action removes material and deflects it onto a conveyor system to be hauled away. An optional verti-cut blade kit can also be installed. The machine is highly productive and can be adjusted in small increments. For more information, visit http://redexim.com.
CULTIVATORS/TILLERS
STEC Equipment Stoneburier MZ15C 255 w/ Mesh Roller
The MZ15SCX is a heavy-duty machine suitable for the most demanding conditions. It is built with durable components of the highest quality and is perfect for tackling work in large areas. The different types of rear roller make it a versatile machine. The 3-speed gear box (2 for PTO at 540 RPMs, and 1 for PTO at 1000 RPMs) increases its versatility. The rotor supports are sealed in an oil bath which allow them to adapt to any type of soil and environment with very little maintenance. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
STEC Equipment MZ18X Series Stoneburier MZ18X 305 or 405 w/ Mesh Roller
The MZ18X is a heavy duty, robust model, with large diameter rotor for big working depths in all situations. This machine can bury stones, grass and other material under a layer of clean topsoil in just ONE PASS. The MZ18X has been designed for very heavy work conditions where high productivity is required. The large, oversized gear box, double side-transmission with reinforced chains, the generous dimensions of all of its components (protected by 3 safety slip clutches) together with the use of top-quality bearings throughout the machine, makes the MZ18X the perfect machine for large farms. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
STEC Equipment SMT42 – Toro Dingo mounted Stone Burier
Standing true to our motto of innovation, in 2022 STEC Equipment released to the public the STEC SMT42 Soil Renovator for mini skid steers. The SMT42 works off the hydraulics of the mini skid steer doing the same job as its bigger 3pt/PTO driven brothers do. It tills up to 5.5- inches (14 cm) deep, all while burying stones/rocks and other debris under the eventual root zone. The scraper smooths high spots and fills low spots. The rear roller goes over and packs down making a perfectly semi firm sod or seed bed ready for seeding or sod installation, all in one pass. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
STEC Equipment NEW for 2023 - GKB Combinator with Hybrid Rotor
The GKB Combinator has an extensive list of updates for 2023 that make this machine even more of a must-have for turf professionals. The recent updates include new belt and belt drive system designed for faster soil evacuation, new rollers for a smooth finish, a direct drive coupling, non-stick stainlesssteel hull, and lower flat belt loading for better clean up. The look of the machine is picturesque, featuring more clean lines and sleek design. Looks aren't everything, and the GKB Combinator doesn't disappoint in operational performance. One thing remains constant, along with these upgrades, the GKB Combinator is an incredibly versatile machine. A hybrid rotor allows this machines to be fitted with verticutting, fraising, and turf stripping blades. Did you know, that with a swift change of a rotor, any of the combinator machines can be converted to remove infill from synthetic turf surfaces? For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
EROSION CONTROL PRODUCTS
Profile Products LLC/Summit Seed Erosion Control Products and Sod Seed
Profile Products LLC is a manufacturer of erosion control products with specific focus on the latest in innovative erosion control technologies, as well as a full line seed company. Our goal is to produce quality sod seed, erosion control, and soil testing products while providing superior service and customer satisfaction and offering the latest in genetic seed advancements to the marketplace. We constantly strive to offer the best possible solution for your erosion control and seed needs. We pride ourselves in offering a wide base of knowledge, products, and expertise that our customers require. For more information visit: www.summitseed.com or www.profileproducts.com. FERTILIZERS
SiteOne Landscape Supply
LESCO® NOS (Nitrogen Optimization System)
LESCO NOS, or Nitrogen Optimization System, is the industry’s first fully incorporated DCD-only infused nitrogen fertilizer that prevents nitrogen loss. The exclusive technology in LESCO NOS slows the rate at which nitrogen is lost from denitrification or leaching. By keeping nitrogen in an ammonium form longer, plants efficiently use nitrogen when needed. Professional turfgrass managers will optimize both nutrients and dollars by slowing the rate at which nitrogen becomes unavailable to the turfgrass. This improves greening longevity between applications to optimize application labor and prevent call-backs. For more information, visit www.lesco.com/products/nos.
Sod Solutions®
Lawnifi® Foundation
Lawnifi® brand fertilizers deliver innovative fertilizer technology to homeowners. Seasonal boxes are delivered directly to customers' homes that take the guesswork out of lawn nutrition and are easy to apply. Lawnifi Foundation granular is the newest addition to the Lawnifi family. With a 29-0-5 NPK formulation, Lawnifi Foundation is the perfect granular fertilizer for lawns and gardens. The two percent iron included in Lawnifi Foundation’s mixture helps plants carry oxygen throughout the leaves, roots, and other parts of the plants to promote a green, healthy lawn. Each 25 lb. (11.34 kg) bag of Lawnifi Foundation covers 5,000 sq. ft. (464.5 sq. meters) and feeds for three months. Sod Solutions Pro® offers bulk and wholesale orders of Lawnifi Foundation and Lawnifi liquid products for turfgrass professionals, as well as Amp Agronomy™ professional turfgrass and ornamental formulations. Learn more about Lawnifi Foundation at SodSolutions.com/Lawnifi-Foundation and reach out to our team at SodSolutionsPro.com/contact to inquire about wholesale ordering.
Sod Solutions®
Lawnifi® Grow
Designed for sodding, sprigging, and seeding, Lawnifi® Grow liquid fertilizer helps to quickly establish roots via highly available phosphorus, potassium, and carbon. Grow benefits rooting, plant strength, and soil quality. Apply Grow to soil and plants at the time of installation with a follow-up application two weeks later for best results. For more information, please visit Lawnifi.com.
FERTILIZERS
Sod Solutions®
Lawnifi® Maintain
Lawnifi® Maintain is a liquid hose-end fertilizer that is designed to provide enhanced color with iron and nitrogen. At the same time, Maintain fortifies plant and root zones with potassium, amino acids, and carbon for increased microbial activity and soil health. For more information, please visit Lawnifi.com.
Sod Solutions®
Lawnifi® Boost – 30-0-0
Lawnifi® Boost is a liquid, hose-end fertilizer with a controlled release nitrogen package that greens up grass quickly and continues to feed for up to six weeks. Boost works fast to enhance the color, density, and health of lawns. Boost delivers 70 percent slow-release nitrogen and 30 percent immediately available nitrogen. For more information, please visit Lawnifi.com.
Sod Solutions®
Lawnifi® Recover – 13-0-0
Lawnifi® Recover is a liquid, hose-end fertilizer that features a powerful nutrition package. Lawnifi Recover delivers micronutrients like iron along with a combination of the nitrogen and carbon needed to grow a healthy lawn during stressful conditions. Recover gives lawns the nutrients needed to fight through seasonal and environmental stress. For more information, please visit Lawnifi.com.
FORKLIFTS
Brouwer Kesmac BMS-3000 MAXI LIFT JIB CRANE Setting Monumental standards
TRANSPORTABLE INSTALLER | 13 HP HONDA GX390 The BMS-3000 installer is a unique landscaping tool for transporting and setting monuments, statues, and stone in a wide variety of conditions. The compact size and variable hydrostatic drive allow the machine to navigate into tight spots. The outrigger design allows for large monuments and bases to be set easily and safely by a single operator. The controls are easy to use, and the proportional valves of the crane allow for gentle monument setting. The 13-hp Honda Engine, with Electric Start, provides smooth and quiet operation, with sufficient power for slopes and heavy loads.
Donkey Truck Mounted Forklifts (Division of Hol-Mac Corp.) Donkey line of Truck Mounted Forklifts
Family owned and operated, Donkey Forklift presents an exclusive lineup of delivery solutions for the sod and turfgrass distribution markets. Manufactured in central Mississippi, USA, Donkey provides the industry’s most profitable delivery packages with the only true Single Axle Solution™, highest working payload on any trailer or straight truck, with the fastest, lightest, most versatile forklift on the market. Donkey forklifts offer lift capacities (without use of stabilizers) of 3,000-, 4,000-, 5,000- and 5,500-lbs (1,360.78-, 1,814.37-, 2,267.96- and 2,494.76-kg), lift heights from 67-to-144-inches (170.18-to-365.76-cm), reach lengths from 27-to-56-inches (68.58-to-365.76-cm), gas or diesel engine power, and multiple tire options. Select features/options include Donkey Glide load stabilization; high-suspension, high-comfort seating; and Variable Load Spacing for customized load widths. For existing fleets, our forklifts can attach to any style of mount (hook, cable, or Donkey). These benefits save your operation a trailer load of sod every 12 deliveries. To learn more, visit www.donkeyforklift.com.
Sales Midwest, Inc. New and Used Forklifts
Sales Midwest offers an assortment of new and used forklifts. Featured products include Donkey/Burro Truck Carried Forklifts, in various lift capacities—lightweight truck-carried forklifts, that are easy to operate and maintain. Sales Midwest offers the full-line of Master Craft Rough Terrain Forklifts ranging from 5,000 to 20,000-lbs (2,267.96 to 9.071.85-kg) capacity. Master Craft forklifts offer multiple accessories ideal for working in rough terrain, including differential lock, optional 4WD, and independent braking (for a tighter turning radius). Sales Midwest offers the full-line of AUSA Rough Terrain Forklifts ranging from 3,000 to 11,000-lbs (1,360.78 to 4,989.52-kg) capacity—rough terrain forklifts exceptionally compact, powerful, and versatile. Their reduced size and small turning radius provide excellent maneuverability on the toughest and steepest terrains. AUSA also offers a full line of compact telehandlers. And Sales Midwest offers full refurbishing for Donkey forklifts. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com, or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
FORKLIFTS
Southern Specialty Equipment, Inc. Donkey Forklifts (Hol-Mac)
Southern Specialty Equipment is a dealer for Donkey forklifts serving the Southeast region since 1999. Donkey forklifts are the lightest weight, easiest to operate. The Donkey can be mounted on the rear of a “non-CDL” truck as Donkey Forklifts are lighter than our competitors’ forklifts. We can adapt competitors’ mounts to also carry the Donkey Forklift. Models come in capacities of 3000 lbs. (1360.78 kg), 4000 lbs. (1814.37 kg), and 5000 lbs. (2267.96 kg), with several mast heights to choose from for each model. We are a full-service supplier, providing parts, repairs, and refurbishments. Over the years, we’ve learned that hard work, straight talk, and diligence are what build the relationships which are the key to business success. We are proud to say that Southern Specialty Equipment excels at all three. For more information on Southern Specialty Equipment and the products and services we offer, please visit our website: www.ssequip.net.
FUMIGATION PRODUCTS
Draslovka Agricultural Solutions EDN™
EDN™ is is a broad-spectrum soil fumigant that is highly effective for the control of weeds, nematodes, soilborne pathogens, and insects such as ground pearl. Studies conducted with scientific research institutes around the world have shown that EDN is an effective treatment for the turf industry. EDN is already an approved soil fumigant in Australia and is extensively used across the country for horticultural crops.EDN is currently in the registration process in the U.S. Draslovka Agricultural Solutions is looking for forward-thinking clients who would like to collaborate in research & development trials on turfgrass. Contact us today on+61 3 9998 7675or info@draslovka.com.
IRRIGATION
R&R Products, Inc. Irrigation Products
R&R Products supplies thousands of irrigation products including sprinklers, PVC & iron fittings, spray nozzles, hoses and much more. Call 800-528-3446 or visit www.rrproducts.com.
IRRIGATION
STEC Equipment TCT Series Trenchers - TCT Fairway & TCT Pro
The TCT Fairway Trencher is designed to provide ultimate strength and versatility. With several chain options—including soil blades, terminator teeth, 50/50 chain, or carbide bullets—there is a tooth setup for any soil condition. Most wear parts, such as bearing and chain components, are made in the USA and readily available to keep you working without interruption. With three boom options, the TCT can trench to a depth of 4-feet (1.2 m) and widths from 4-inches (10.16 cm) to an unbelievable 12-inches (30.48 cm! The trench is neat and clean thanks to the crumber bar and a two-piece conveyor system. It’s designed with a heavy-duty gear box that is rated up to 80-HP and can withstand the toughest conditions. A unique, innovative TCT feature is a set of three weight distribution rollers for minimal ground impact to trench on even the finest turfgrasses with minimal disruption. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
T-L Irrigation Company Irrigation Products
T-L Irrigation Company is a major manufacturer of center pivot and linear irrigation systems with worldwide distribution. T-L has devoted all expertise toward hydraulic design principles and is the only manufacturer to produce a continuous movement hydraulic powered irrigation system. Our products are the most work-efficient and cost-efficient machines available today with industry-leading performance and warranty. T-L Irrigation’s Precision Point Touch features a full color 7-inch graphic touch screen for easy operation. This new technology provides four (4) VRI auxiliary application areas each direction and up to 120 VRI steps with Web Telemetry. The new Precision Point Touch allows for position stop by angle and firmware update via USB. With visual programming and two end gun outputs and a soft start feature that ensures a slow start speed, pivot control has never been easier. Contact sales@tlirr.com for additional information or visit our website www.tlirr.com.
Valley Irrigation Turnkey Operation
Remote Irrigation Management: Growing top-quality turfgrass requires precise management. Industry-best smart irrigation solutions from Valley help growers conserve water and energy and save on labor costs. Monitor and control your pivots and linears, pumps, and more from your smartphone, anywhere and anytime, for greater control in real time. Valley water management experts can maximize efficiency at every stage of your irrigation project and provide true turnkey operation. Contact your local Valley Dealer for more information. Irrigation Solutions: Valley Irrigation founded the center pivot irrigation industry in 1954, and our brand is the worldwide leader in sales, service, quality, and innovation. With historical sales of more than 250,000 center pivots and linears, Valmont-built equipment annually irrigates approximately 25 million acres (10 million hectares) around the world. We remain dedicated to providing innovative, precision irrigation solutions now and into the future. For more information, please visit valleyirrigation.com.
LEVELERS/GRADERS
Redexim North America – BLEC Box Grader BG 1500
The BLEC Box Graders are a low cost, easy to use landscape tool, ideal for cultivating, leveling and clearing—a must for the contractor. Adjustable ripping tines can be raised clear of the ground or set down to rip up the ground, the ‘box’ effect will allow soil to be dragged forward filling in any hollows, the reverse blade will backfill or back blade very effectively. An optional wheel kit permits accurate grading. It is also ideal for grading stone/gravel roadways. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
LEVELERS/GRADERS
Redexim North America – BLEC Box Grader BG 1800
The BLEC Box Graders are a low cost, easy to use landscape tool, ideal for cultivating, leveling, and clearing a must for the contractor. Adjustable ripping tines can be raised clear of the ground or set down to rip up the ground, the ‘box’ effect will allow soil to be dragged forward filling in any hollows, the reverse blade will backfill or back blade very effectively. An optional wheel kit permits accurate grading. It is also ideal for grading stone/gravel roadways. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
The compact range of the BLEC Laser Graders are manufactured to a high standard using quality materials for long life, including proportional electric/hydraulic valves for smoothness and accuracy. All models have a 4-wheel frame, with each pair of wheels controlled by their own hydraulic cylinder for dual grading or all four wheels can be locked for single grading. For the accurate leveling of sports areas, ranging from golf tees to sports fields. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Laser Grader LG 1800
The BLEC Laser Grader is designed for the contractor who demands a quality, strong and accurate grader to cope with demanding conditions. All models are fitted with twin Danfoss proportional valves and a rear 4-wheel frame, with each pair of wheels controlled independently for dual grading. All graders are set up to accept any make of laser equipment and, if required, BLEC can supply a complete package with training. Designed for tractors 50-150-HP with a dual grading system that is standard. The Laser Grader has adjustable heavy-duty ripper tines for loosening compacted ground.For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Laser Grader LG 2400
The BLEC Laser Grader is designed for the contractor who demands a quality, strong and accurate grader to cope with demanding conditions. All models are fitted with twin Danfoss proportional valves and a rear 4-wheel frame, with each pair of wheels controlled independently for dual grading. All graders are set up to accept any make of laser equipment and, if required, BLEC can supply a complete package with training. Designed for tractors 50150 HP with a dual grading system that is standard. The Laser Grader has adjustable heavy-duty ripper tines for loosening compacted ground. For more information, visit https://redexim.com
STEC Equipment STEC Custom Laser Grader
The STEC Custom Laser Grader is custom built with your needs in mind. It comes in as many different setup options as applications that you and your crew can use it for. STEC can customize the box to best suit your needs, or it comes standard in 4-, 6-, 8- and 10-ft. (1.29-, 1.83-, 2.44-, and 3.05-m), as well as added on ripper tines. The manually controlled proportional valves, which can be set up as either a dual or single grade valve, is a self-contained unit. The laser grader has multiple mounting options and can be pulled by equipment, from a bunker rake to a tractor. The removable drawbar arms make this machine an ease to transport from jobsite to jobsite. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
MOWERS
Brouwer Kesmac MULTI-GANG STANDARD REEL MOWER
CUT DOWN ON TIME | Up to 160 acres (64.76 hectares) per day The Standard Reel Mower achieves lower compaction and reduced fuel consumption with even weight distribution and a much lighter tractor, resulting in a cleaner cut during end of the field turns and going through wet conditions. With fingertip controls and the ability to mow up to 160 acres (64.76 hectares) per day, the 25-ft. (7.62-m) Reel Mower works behind a 45-hp light tractor with ease garnering massive fuel savings above that of a 90-hp tractor in front of a rotary mower. Reel mower blades clip the leaf like a pair of scissors creating less stress for the plant and leaving a clean, straight edge on the leaf allowing young grass to mature faster than grass mowed with a rotary mower. Available in 5, 7, 9, or 11 gang models with 5 to 9 bladed reels.
Brouwer Kesmac FAIRWAY REEL MOWER Multi-gang Fairway Reel mower
A COURSE READY CUT | Up to 160 acres (64.75 hectares) per day This transportable Reel Mower was designed for the turfgrass industry to accommodate low mowing heights and contoured terrains. With the ability to mow up to 160 acres (64.75 hectares) per day, the 25-ft. (7.62-m) Reel Mower works behind a 45-hp light tractor with ease garnering massive fuel savings above that of a 90-hp tractor in front of a rotary mower. Reel mower blades clip the leaf like a pair of scissors creating less stress for the plant and leaving a clean, straight edge on the leaf allowing young grass to mature faster than grass mowed with a rotary mower. The front anti-scalp roller, single point adjustment, float adjustment, proven mobility, low compaction, and reduced stress on turfgrass, make this a mower of choice for all of your grass cutting needs.
Brouwer Kesmac VERTICUT REEL MOWER Five gang Vertical Mower / Dethatcher
THE CLEAR CUT CHOICE | PTO Tractor Driven and V-belts Get more value out of your fertilizer, chemicals, and water with the VERTICUT five gang vertical mower, based on the proven Kesmac reel mower design. The vertical mowers are precision built with quality materials to ensure a long, trouble-free working life, backed by after sales service that is second to none. The blades spin on a vertical plane helping to control thatch buildup, help prevent diseases, allow increased aeration, water penetration, and more effective utilization of fertilizer. A valuable tool for golf courses, parks, recreation areas, turfgrass maintenance, and sod producers, thatch removal adds the benefit of up to two weeks earlier “spring green up” at the start of the season. The VERTICUT Mower is built tough with a five-gang cutting width of 135-inches (342.9-cm) and only a 45-hp tractor required yielding profound benefits to the growth of your turfgrass.
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The Fleischmann Electric 5 Deck Rotary Mower has 2.20 m (7.22 ft.) cutting decks, with 6 spindles per deck, giving 10 m (32.8 ft.) overall cutting width. Braked steering, rear axle, two-point pivoting front mount hitch give high maneuverability and enable cutting speeds up to 20 kph (12.4 mph) to be achieved. Campey Turf Care Systems is one of world’s largest independent sod farm, sports field, and ground care machinery suppliers, distributing innovative maintenance equipment. Campey has earned a reputation for offering practical advice and superb aftercare service. Campey Turf Care Systems also has a thriving used machinery business and a subsidiary company, Tines Direct, which supplies replacement tines, blades, and replacement parts for a wide range of turf care machinery. For more information, please visit www.campeyturfcare.com. Find us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/campeys. and YouTube www.youtube.com/CampeyMachinery. Follow us on Twitter @CampeyTurfCare and on Instagram @campeyturfcare
FireFly Automatix M220 Self-Propelled Turf Mower
The M220 is a high-performance self-propelled mower that is purpose-built for the fastest precision cut on the market. • Front-mounted electric mowing decks deliver a 22-ft. (6.7-m) finishing quality cut at speeds up to 10 mph (16.09 kph • Better fuel efficiency – hybrid diesel/electric mower delivers precisely the right power where it’s needed • Adaptive Speed Control – monitors deck loads and adjusts speed for optimal mowing performance • Digital Height Control – change height on-the-fly while maintaining the precise level of your decks • TurfView Cab provides a climate-controlled view of mowing decks from edge-to-edge • Easy to maneuver – joystick-controlled steering, infinitely variable hydrostatic drive • Convenient to tow – automatic, one-touch deck latches, transport with a one-ton pickup • Designed for long life and quick, low maintenance From your intitial purchase through set up, training, and ongoing service, our customer success team is committed to be there for the long haul. Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com/m220.
FireFly Automatix Cellular Modems in All New Equipment
All new FireFly machines are equipped with cellular modems for 24/7 immediate access to troubleshooting, updating, observing, and training. Our training and service teams always have your back, helping you to optimize your mowing and to keep you running. Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com.
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FireFly Automatix Hybrid Electric Mowing Technology
FireFly has pioneered hybric electric technology in turf equipment for over ten years. Diesel and hydraulics are still used in systems best suited for power density, while electric drives vastly improve performance where speed, precision, and smooth synchronous control is needed. FireFly’s electrically-driven systems are the smart choice in mowing. The advantages of M220’s intelligent electric mowing decks include: • Finishing quality mowing, every time. Design components are optimized for cut quality and grass health, producing a precision cut with minimal impact to the ground. • Robust electric belt-driven cutting decks eliminate slips and grease. • No PTO’s or gears to maintain. Belts transfer considerably more power than gears, are easier to maintain, and are a lot lower cost to replace. • Highly reliable and fuel efficient • Lower maintenance, increasing productive time Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com/m220.
Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. TD92 / TD92G Tri-Deck Finishing Mower - The Industry Leader!
Progressive’s TD92 tri-deck finishing mower has been long regarded as the benchmark mower in the turfgrass production industry. With a cutting swath of 22-feet (6.71-m) and a cut quality that is second to none, the TD92is the most productive and efficient mowing system available today and offers dependable, long-term cost-effective service that has been proven for 30 years. Following extensive customer input, the Next Generation TD92/TD92G has several features that will both further enhance productivity and reduce long term ownership cost. The TD92/TD92G retains many of the same components and design features that have been field proven since 1989! Proudly built in North America, there are two versions of the Next Generation TD92 available, the TD92G with galvanized bolt-on deck shells or the TD92 with painted, bolt-on deck shells. For more information on all the new features, see www.progressiveturfequip.com/td92/.
Since 2001, the Pro-Max 36 mowing system has been the go-to mower for large scale turfgrass producers who demand high productivity and a large cutting swath. Responding to customer suggestions, several features have been implemented to the 'front half' of the Pro-Max 36 mowing system, the PM-36, that will enhance operation and reduce long term ownership cost. This includes as standard equipment, maintenance free blade spindles and 100-hour greasing interval deck PTO shafts. The Next Generation PM-36 retains many of the same components and design features that have been field proven on the previous PM-36. It also includes several enhanced features that can be found on the industry leading TD92, which forms the back half of this mowing system. The PM-36is proudly built in North America.
MOWERS
Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. TDR-X
The TDR-X is ideal for specialty grass fields thanks to its ultra-low-cut height of just 3/8-inches (.95-cm) while retaining the long-term economy offered by a rotary mower. The 16¾-inch (42.55-cm) long blades are equipped with Pro-EzII replaceable tips and rotate at extremely high RPM, providing an efficient and healthy finish cut and superior discharge. The 10.5-foot (3.2-m) wide cut means the TDR-X is productive on each-and-every pass. • Built Dependable: Incorporating designs and components that are field proven and used on much larger roller mowers • Built Productive: 10-ft.-6-inch (3.2-m) wide, 3/8-inch to 3-3/8-inch (.95-cm to 8.57-cm) HOC and industry leading 2-inch (5.08-cm) blade overlap ensures a quality cut, with replaceable Pro-EzII tip blades • Built Right: Easy-set HOC, exclusive Pro Lift-N-Turn, maintenance free blade spindles, extended service intervals and no daily greasing.
The TDR-22/TDR-22G is the most widely used 22-foot (6.71-m) roller mower in North America. It’s available with bolt-on decks in either painted or the popular galvanized finish. Featuring enhanced fore/aft deck balance, beneficial in soft conditions, cut height as low as ½-inch (1.27-cm), and an optional wide profile tire with 70 percent greater contact area to minimize ground pressure and soil compaction. Designed with maintenance free blade spindles and 100-hour PTO shaft greasing intervals for reduced maintenance. Equipped with the industry exclusive Pro Lift-N-Turn™ makes turning easier on the turf. Lifting all decks during a turn prevents crop damage from the rollers sliding across the turf, leaving more turfgrass to be harvested from the headlands. Automatic mechanical stops prevent the decks from raising too far. Pro Lift-N-Turn™ has eliminated the issues competitive models face when turning on the headlands and it’s all done without needing wires, sensors, or control valves.
Larger is better! With a productive 25-foot-8-inch-wide (7.82-m) cutting swath per pass, the TDR-26/26G has been “Field Proven” as it has been operating in Europe in turf production applications since the summer of 2017. The basic design and layout of TDR-26/26G is similar to the TDR-22 but with wider wing decks, a heavier main frame, and heavier suspension axles that accommodate the extra-wide low ground pressure tires. The TDR-26/26G is a value conscious wide-area roller mower but offers increased productivity, low maintenance, and features like Pro Lift-N-Turn that you expect from Progressive. The TDR-26/26G also has many components that are common to both the TDR-22 and/or the TDR-30 roller mowers. Using these common field proven parts means less downtime and more production. The TDR-26/26G is proudly built in North America and is available with either galvanized or painted bolt-on deck shells.
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Since 2013, the TDR-30G roller mower has exceeded all sales targets! Key aspects welcomed by turfgrass producers include: five contour-following decks, cut width of 29-ft.-6-in. (8.99-m); cut height of ½-in. to 3½-in. (1.27-cm to 8.89-cm); and built in North America. Even with this success, Progressive hasn’t stopped the development of the TDR-30G, continually incorporating features that increase the TDR-30G’s production and make it even easier to operate. Without disconnecting the PTO, and using only a single hydraulic function, the Operator can activate the exclusive mechanical Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system which lifts the decks just clear of the turf. Ideal when turning at the headlands, it prevents the rollers sliding and damaging the turfgrass. Pro Lift-N-Turn is a simple mechanical system and does not require wires, sensors, or control valves. The TDR-30G: an example of Progressive’s dedication to turfgrass producers and why Progressive is The Better Built Choice.
Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. High Floatation Tires on Large Roller Mowers
Progressive Turf Equipment has fitted an extra-wide, high floatation turf tire (33x16 LL-16.1 10pr) on the TDR-26 and TDR-30 as standard equipment. It is also available as an option on the TDR-22. Ideal in very wet or soft ground locations, the larger contact area means significantly less ground pressure and minimal ground compaction. During a turn when the operator raises the decks using the Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system, the weight of the mower is distributed between the two, extra-wide, high floatation transport tires and the tractor. So not only are the headlands protected from damage caused by sliding rollers that is common with competitive mowers, but the standard wide profile tire also minimizes the potential for ground compaction. A steel cover on the left wheel prevents clipping build-up in the deep rim. Producers will equip their tractors with wide turf tires—shouldn't the roller mower be equipped with them too?
Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. Pro Lift-N-Turn™
The productivity advantage of Progressive’s exclusive Pro Lift-N-Turn™ is standard equipment on all Progressive finishing roller mowers. Using only one hydraulic function, operators can slightly raise the decks off the ground temporarily with the PTO still engaged. This makes turning easier on the turfgrass as the weight of the mower is distributed between the tractor and the high floatation tires. It also reduces the number of PTO engagement cycles required. Lifting all of the decks prevents crop damage from the rollers sliding across the turf during a turn—leaving more headland turfgrass that can be harvested. Automatic mechanical stops prevent each deck from raising too far (See arrow). No vulnerable cylinder position sensors, wires, or electrical solenoid valves are needed as with other systems. Pro Lift-N-Turn has simply eliminated the issues competitive roller mowers face when turning on the headlands.
R&R Products, Inc. Power Lift series Mowers
The R&R Products Power Lift series of ground drive reel mowers is an economical and reliable mowing solution for anyone needing a quality cut on large turfgrass areas. It is available in 5 or 7 gang configurations for a 133-in. or 180-in. (3.38-m or 4.57-m) cutting width. Call 800-528-3446 or visit www.rrproducts.com.
MOWERS
Redexim North America Red Diamond Roller Mower
The Red Diamond Roller Mower is a heavily built PTO mower that is supported by front and rear rollers to minimize scalping even at very low heights of cut. This tough, low maintenance roller mower creates beautiful striping on large turfgrass surfaces. The adjustable height and high blade speeds of the Red Diamond Roller Mower create a precise and clean cut every time. This heavy duty and efficient mower is perfect for large commercial jobs. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Sales Midwest, Inc. New and Used Mowers
Sales Midwest offers an assortment of new and used rotary and roller finish Progressive mowers in various styles and sizes. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
Southern Specialty Equipment is a dealer for Progressive Turf Equipment Mowers and has been serving the Southeast region for 22 years. Progressive Turf Equipment Mowers are well known in the turfgrass industry. Their ease of maintenance and durability is unmatched. Progressive mowers have the highest blade tip speed in the industry to better spread-out clippings. Southern Specialty Equipment offers the following models: Pro-Max 36, TD92, TDR22, TDR26, TD65, TDR15.5, TRD30, SDR65, and SDR90. Over the years, we’ve learned that hard work, straight talk, and diligence are what build the relationships which are the key to business success. We are proud to say that Southern Specialty Equipment excels at all three. For more information on Southern Specialty Equipment and the products and services we offer, please visit our website: www.ssequip.net.
TRILO® TRILO® R10 Reel Mower
The TRILO® wide R10 reel mower delivers perfect cuts at a high speed and a very low tractor power. It combines simple propulsion with excellent mowing reels. Because of the ingenious folding system, using only a few cylinders, it is very easy to switch between the 10 meters (32.8 ft.) working width and the compact transport position. Due to the low weight of the R10 mower, in combination with a small tractor, the stress on the sod will be minimized and low fuel consumption is ensured. •Save up to 40 percent fuel cost •Capacity up to 80 hectares (198 acres) per day •Only 55-hp required •Light weight machine •Easy height adjustment •Full floating cutting units •Low maintenance cost •Wide tires
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The X-WAM has superior contour-following abilities based on the unique combination of five individual floating decks on an articulated axis. With the potential to cut 32 acres per hour (12.95 hectares per hour) and the ability to perform zero-turns without having to lift any of the mower decks, the X-WAM will increase your productivity and efficiency using only one tractor, one driver, and one mower. With the ability to mow in wet conditions and produce an even discharge of clippings and a reel-like finish, X-WAM is the ultimate wide area mower. • Full hydraulic operation • Galvanized mowing decks • SteadFast maintenance-free sealed spindles • Full-width rollers • LazerBladezTM fling-tip blades • 3-year industry-leading warranty Learn more about the Trimax X-WAM or request a demonstration at trimaxmowers.com/x-wam.
The Trimax Vulcan is the highest return on investment castor wheel mower in the market, providing significant long-term cost savings for sod farms. Vulcan has been shown to consume 31 percent less PTO power, which corresponds to fuel savings of up to 13.9 percent when compared to the current industryleading castor wheel mower. Subjected to extensive strength and durability testing during development and designed to have minimal maintenance requirements, the Vulcan is incredibly robust, suitable for full-time commercial use, and engineered for a long operational life. • Full hydraulic operation • Galvanized mowing decks • Automatic belt tensioning • Puncture-proof solid tires • LazerBladezTM fling-tip blades • 3-year industry-leading warranty Learn more about the Trimax Vulcan or request a demonstration at trimaxmowers.com/vulcan.
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Trimax Mowing Systems Pegasus S4 (Cut widths: 16-ft., 20-ft., 24-ft.) (4.88-m, 6.1-m, 7.32-m)
The world’s first multi-deck rotary roller mower, Pegasus has established itself globally as the benchmark in wide area mowing for fine and passive turf for over 20 years. The Pegasus Series 4 offers 15 percent fewer grease points and an incredible 35 percent decrease in maintenance costs compared to the previous series. The Pegasus has deeper mowing decks and carefully engineered airflow through the cutting chambers to provide the finest cut and best finish on the market, with even clip distribution and minimal clumping, even when mowing in wet conditions. • SteadFast maintenance-free sealed spindles • Galvanized mowing decks available • Full-width rollers • Wheels run on cut grass • LazerBladezTM fling-tip blades • 3-year industry-leading warranty Learn more about the Trimax Pegasus or request a demonstration at trimaxmowers.com/pegasus.
The Trimax Warlord S3 is a heavy-duty flail mower designed for full-time use in commercial applications. The Warlord has proven its value on turf and sod farms in Australia and the U.S. with its ability to scrap waste turf, plane turf ribbons, and reclaim irrigation system tracks to cultivate more valuable product with minimal investment of time and labor. Engineered for strength and durability with its internal liner, trailing arm skids, and heavy-duty roller – all of which can be easily replaced – the Warlord is a powerful working companion in fine turf production. • Hydraulic side shift for additional 19-in. (48.26-cm) offset • Adjustable rear flap for discharge control and easy rotor servicing • 3-year industry-leading warranty Learn more about the Trimax Warlord or request a demonstration at trimaxmowers.com/warlord.
For the ultimate finish, use the mower that your customers use. The Trimax Snake is used on some of the most prestigious golf courses around the world and has been declared to produce a cut of equal quality to reel mowers by the Sports Turf Institute of New Zealand. Get the high-quality finish you need with the versatility and reliability of Trimax’s famous rotary design, seamlessly combined with world class cut quality and articulation capabilities. Built for agility, incredibly robust, and extremely low maintenance, the Trimax Snake won’t fail to impress. • Equipped with QuikLift – • LazerBladezTM fling-tip blades raise mowing decks slightly without disengaging PTO • Auto belt tensioning • Zero-turn capable • 3-year industry-leading warranty• Full-width rollers Learn more about the Trimax Snake or request a demonstration at trimaxmowers.com/snake.
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Nannings van Vuuren Sales Eco Clipper Mowing System
The Eco Clipper mowing system is designed for the regular maintenance of large areas of cultivated turfgrass, such as turfgrass farms and sporting grounds. It is an alternative for cylinder mowing that approximates the finishing quality of a well-set-up and well-operated cylinder mower—for considerably less costs. It has been proven to be much more fuel efficient than comparable mowers. The base of the mowing system is a 102-cm (40.16-in.) wide mowing module with 3 rotary blades. The deck modules can be linked together in a larger, but flexible, contour-following deck. Eco Clipper offers the possibilities for cutting widths from 2.07-m (6.79-ft.) up to 6.15-m (20.8-ft.) in the front. Different combinations of front mowers and rear mowers provide possibilities of a total working width of 8-m (26.25-ft.) up to 14-m (45.93-ft.). Towed mowers are available starting with a mowing width of 8-m up to 14-m. For more information visit: www.nannings-turftick.com.
Turf Tick Products TURF TICK Reel Gang Mowers
The pulled-type Turf Tick mower means more production per hour. Its 50-foot (15.24-m) construction cuts up to 250 acres (101.17 hectares) a day, requiring only a 42-hp tractor. The mowers are durable with heavy-duty reels to ensure dependability year-after-year. The unique construction allows weight distribution over the entire area to reduce turf compaction and decrease the possibility of ruts in damp ground. The mowers are easy to maneuver with a zero turning radius and a pivoting frame. Floating mowers adjust to match unlevelled terrain. The positive belt lock system will not disengage or slip even over rugged ground or heavy mowing conditions. Turf Tick mowers are available in working widths of 10- to 50-ft. (3.05-m to 15.24-m), with 6- or 10-bladed hydraulically lifted 9-inch (22.86-cm) diameter reels. Hydraulic back-wheel-steering is standard for models 4017 and 5021. Transported lengthwise, the mower will be turned 90 degrees. For more information visit: www.nannings-turftick.com.
Van de Sluis / Copra sàrl / Vmow sàrl Vmow
We are the inventors and constructors of our Vmow mowers; we built our first prototype in 2012. The hydraulically-driven Mowers are equipped with 15 or 23 Ransomes/Jacobsen Sport Cutter Units, lined up in V-form. The Vmow 15 has a working width of 34.45 feet (10.5 m). The Vmow 23 has a working width of 52.49 feet (16 m). Our mowers, sold all over the world, have the following features: • Best visibility • A low power request • Perfect spreading of grass • Ground pressure adjustable from the tractor For more information, please see: www.vmow.lu.
NETTING
Magnum Magnum Big Roll Net
Magnum’s strong extruded big roll net is made from naturally degrading plastic with no toxic additives. Choose from the following options: • 23-, 29-, 40- and 46-in. widths (58.42-, 73.66-, 101.6- and 116.84-cm widths) • Brown for low visibility or standard clear • Standard degrading plastic or Ultra Sensitive netting (additional fee for protective packaging) For more information, visit www.magnumenp.com.
Magnum Magnum BioHarvest Big Roll Net
Introducing Magnum’s newest line of environmentally friendly netting, BioHarvest Net. BioHarvestNet® is the only 100 percent natural, organic, and biodegradable netting used for harvesting and laying sod. Using this netting has many benefits such as: • Netting removal is eliminated which also eliminates dumpster fees • Big roll installation is faster and done with less labor • Tender grass installs much easier and with a noticeably improved uniformity • Certified to meet FDOT’s specification change dated 07/2020 (Section 981-3.2) For more information, visit www.magnumenp.com.
Magnum Magnum Field Net
Magnum Field Net helps get turf ready quickly for harvest after planting. The strong extruded field net will not lose strength during the turfgrass growing period. The Magnum Field Net features 20 percent more netting per roll and sixinch (15.24-cm) plastic cores that can be cut up for big roll tubes. For more information, visit www.magnumenp.com.
Pennington Seed Field Net and Sod Wrap
Sod Wrap is available in three sizes by width: 29 inches (73.66 cm) 40 inches (101.6 cm) 46 inches (116.84 cm) Field Net is available in two sizes: 17 feet by 20,000 feet (5.1816 meters by 6,096 meters) 17 feet by 25,000 feet (5.1816 meters by 7,620 meters) Pennington Seed was acquired by Central Garden & Pet in 1998. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, the company offers the full Pennington Seed line of products as well as a wide range of products from multiple other brands. Central’s network of distribution facilities extends across North America and into some additional international locations. For more information, please email mgantt@central.com, call 803-608-5627, or visit our website www.central.com.
Sales Midwest, Inc. Netting and Sod Wrap
Sales Midwest offers various sizes of degradable field netting and sod wrap. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
NETTING
TAMANET (USA) Inc. Degradable Sod Net & Sod Wrap
TAMANET markets the only degradable sod net and sod wrap. The net is available in lengths of 17- and 20-ft. (5.18- and 6.096-m). And the wrap is available in widths of 23-, 29-, 40-, and 46-in. (58.42-, 73.66-, 101.6- and 116.84-cm).
Proud to be made in America!
For more information, visit www.tamanetusa.com.
TAMANET (USA) Inc. Ecocycle™
TAMANET is the exclusive distributor of Ecocycle™, turf netting with accelerated degradation. Netting made from Conwed’s Ecocycle is programmed to degrade quickly below ground when no longer needed. Turf growers and consumers will benefit from accelerated degradation which minimizes entanglements in turf maintenance equipment and trip hazards in heavily worn areas. Conwed netting is made in the U.S. and is available for use on all big roll harvesters and field net setters.
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For more information, visit www.tamanetusa.com.
TAMANET (USA) Inc. TAMA Big Roll Netting
TAMA Wrap for Big Rolls supports the sod and keeps it as a perfect roll from harvest to laying. Available in 40-inch (101.6-cm) widths, it keeps the sod secured the full width of the roll, allowing safe moving in the field, safe loading and transportation, and safe unloading. TAMA Big Roll Netting’s flexible nature makes it easy to handle and very easy on the operator’s hands. It eliminates the use of sharp and costly metal staples, which also lowers the risk of flat tires. The unique production and knitted net features allow a small roll diameter and a 13,200-ft. (4,023.36-m) roll length which means fewer roll changes during harvest. A red color indicator shows when the roll of netting is about to end. TAMA Big Roll Netting fits most harvesters.
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For more information, see: http://www.tamanetusa.com/category/turf-products/big-roll-netting/.
TAMANET (USA) Inc. Extruded Field Net
TAMA Extruded Turf Reinforcement Net can be used in all grass types to hold together young rooting sod. The net allows the root system to intertwine, giving it great stability, which allows the farmer to harvest the sod with confidence. It also allows the farmer to turn over fields much quicker, providing greater productivity and profit. The Extruded Turf Reinforcement Net is very strong in both directions, yet easy to cut. Available as both Standard and Heavy Duty, it can be installed with an installer or manually (the traditional way). The Extruded Turf Reinforcement Net comes in both 17-ft. and 20-ft widths. New Degradable Extruded Netting is now available. TAMA Extruded Turf Reinforcement Net is available from regional warehouses across the U.S., one of TAMANET’s great services. Proud to be made in America! For details, see: http://www.tamanetusa.com/turf-products/turf-reinforcement-extruded-net/.
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TAMANET (USA) Inc. TAMA Knitted Reinforcement Net
TAMA Knitted Reinforcement Net can be used in all grass types, allowing the root system to intertwine, providing great stability. It allows the farmer to turn over fields much quicker, providing greater productivity and profit. The unique, knitted net is more flexible, therefore it sits tighter on the ground, better adjusts to the ground’s contours, and is easier to handle and to use. All that, combined with TAMA net's triangular shaped holes, makes it less likely to suffer from the “tenting-effect” of netting lifted by the growing grass. The brown color blends with the roots and soil. TAMA Knitted Reinforcement Net is produced whole, maintaining the entire 17-ft. (5.30-meter) width. The steel core is not influenced by moisture and will not bend. Its 6-inch (15.24-cm) inner diameter makes lifting by forklift easier. It’s suitable for every type net setter.
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For more information, see: http://www.tamanetusa.com/turf-products/turf-reinforcement-knitted-net/.
TAMANET (USA) Inc. FlexNet® Pallet Wrap Netting
FlexNet®, the genuine stretch pallet wrap netting, is the only net with “Built-In Memory,” which enables the load to be wrapped with little or no overlap (0-10 percent.) That means savings over other less efficient wrapping methods. FlexNetfor Turf grips every corner and curve and, due to its unique memory, keeps the load stable and secure throughout its journey, despite twisting, turning roads. FlexNet allows nearly 100 percent free-flow air circulation which eliminates condensation. FlexNet is uniquely suited to manual application, eliminating the need for physical strength to achieve the required tension. When wrapped over the top of the load, it supplies the third dimension of stability, pressing down on the top layer of the load, ensuring added security to your valuable sod. Highly-elastic FlexNet Classic stretches at least 30 percent for better grip and many more wrapped loads per roll.
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See: http://www.tamanetusa.com/turf-products/flexnet-for-turf/
Magnum BN 1720 Field Net Setter
The BN-1720 is a field net setter loaded with an automatic staker. This machine has hydraulic loading of the roll of net, a hitch for easy transportation between farms, and adjustable depth control. No more labor intensive field net installation. Depending on soil conditions, now install 4-10-acres (1.619-4.047-hectares) of field net per hour, cutting down time and labor costs. For more information, visit www. magnumenp.com.
Magnum Magnum SAS 300 Field Net Staker
Make staking field net quick and easy with the Magnum SAS 300. Eliminate the labor and strain of staking by hand. The SAS 300 can be used as a 3-point behind a tractor or pull behind a 4-wheeler or golf cart by using the hitch. Using Magnum T Stakes to secure the field net, control the depth and fire the stake from your seat. The counter can be set to stake at different lengths and the engine and compressor makes this unit self-sufficient. For more information, visit www.magnumenp.com.
Sales Midwest, Inc. Used Netting Installers
Various used netting installers are available. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
PALLET WRAPPERS
Nannings van Vuuren Sales Pallet Wrapper PW 145
Recently developed, the Nannings van Vuuren pallet wrapper, model PW 145, gives a high quality, stable wrapped pallet of turfgrass sod. The wrapper works equally well with plastic film or netting. It is controlled from the cab. Due to the compact build of the pallet wrapper you can load a pallet of turf directly in the truck, wrapping during driving. The wrapper will be delivered with joystick, including hydraulic hoses. It is designed to be mounted on a tractor, forklift, or loader. Cat. FEM3A Wrap pallet size: 32-in. x 48-in (0.80-m x 1.20-m), 40-in x 48-in. (1.00-m x 1.20-m), 48-in. x 48-in. (1.20-m x 1.20-m). Dimensions for netting are 50-cm (1.64-ft) or 75-cm (2.46-ft) working width, and up to 2.260-m (7.415-ft) length. For more information visit www.nannings-turftick.com.
PARTS & SUPPLIES
Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer Kesmac Customer Care
As times change, we have added technology to improve service including LIVE Video calls directly from our website, with technicians when remote service is possible. Our parts department, service team, and factory technicians, in conjunction with our dealers, provide prompt after sales service, support, and training. Quality original parts matched with BROUWER KESMAC Customer Care, ensure that customers globally can have the correct parts, technical support, and quick response necessary to maximize equipment efficiency and reliability. The Customer is #1 at BROUWER KESMAC and you are the most important part of our business. Without you, there would be no us. Head Office: (905)-476-6222; E-mail: service@kesmac.com; www.brouwerkesmac.com
Brouwer Kesmac Global OEM Replacement Parts
BROUWER KESMAC offers, through a growing network of global dealers, OEM parts worldwide for all our equipment. - Genuine original parts ensure long life and low overall replacement costs - Free phone or video service calls with our experienced service team to reduce downtime - The industry’s largest dealer network - Quick response and worldwide parts shipping from our global network of dealers and depots - Competitive pricing - Quality assurance, fit, and warranty BROUWER KESMAC original engineered parts include: - Hydraulic components including: pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, and filters - Upgrade and update kits - Bearings, bushings, and belts - Cutter head parts - Electrical components including: sensors, cables, and repair components - Conveyor and pick-up head components - Heavy Duty Conveyor mats - Cutter blades (including the Brouwer V blade) - Mower reels / bed knifes Parts Canada: (905)-476-6222; E-mail: parts@kesmac.com Parts USA: (330)-828-3161; E-mail: daltonparts@kesmac.com
Brouwer Kesmac BROUWER Telematics
BROUWER Telematics for Automatic Harvesters allow our technicians to perform remote diagnostics, updates, adjustments, monitoring, and management for harvest optimization utilizing GMS/GPS communication without travelling to your farm.
PARTS & SUPPLIES
Campey Turf Care Systems Used Machinery and Replacement Parts
Campey Turf Care Systems has a thriving used machinery business and a subsidiary company, Tines Direct, which supplies replacement tines, blades, and replacement parts for a wide range of turf care machinery. Campey Turf Care Systems is one of world’s largest independent sod farm, sports field, and ground care machinery suppliers, distributing innovative maintenance equipment. Campey has earned a reputation for offering practical advice and superb aftercare service. The company also acts as a new equipment importer for some of the most respected grounds care machinery manufacturers, including Dakota, Imants, Koro, Campey, Vredo, Foley Air 2G2, BellonMit, and Omarv. For more information, visit www.campeyturfcare.com. Find us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/campeys and YouTube www.youtube.com/CampeyMachinery Follow us on Twitter @CampeyTurfCare and on Instagram @campeyturfcare
E-Cargo Tarps Inc. SOD MASTER 1302: The revolution in sod transportation
Professional-Grade ELECTRIC ROLL-UP TARP SYSTEM for flatbed trailers Independent electric motors with optional wireless remote control & BUILT-IN BACK-UP MODE FULLY AUTOMATED: Driver never has to remove any parts or get on the deck - SAFEST SYSTEM Industry leading operation times: more loads per day ($$) - 30% More Effiecient Industry leading warranty, service & reliability – 3 Year Warranty FULL DECK ACCESS – including cross deck & overhead loading – Innovative
Swing Arm Design
INDUSTRY LOWEST MAINTENANCE COST: Aluminum & Stainless steel FULL REINFORCED, 21-OZ-TARPS – superior strength & extended lifespan
SAFETY STRAPS -2-INCHES X 2900LBS STANDARD E-COOL TECH™ - INNOVATIVE DESIGN ALLOWS SOD TO STAY COOLER TURN-KEY SOLUTIONS: MADE IN USA/CANADA WITH PRIDE
• Full Kit (New/Existing) 96-inches & 102-inches • Custom Trailer, Custom Graphics Design Service & Tarp Solution – factory built – 1 PO
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• CONTACT: KENDRICK MARTIN (514) 244-1802. www.E-CargoTarps.com
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PARTS & SUPPLIES
FireFly Automatix Sod Harvester Parts
Although we’re a harvester and mower manufacturer, we’re also a technology company, and we’ve invested heavily in our parts logistics processes and software. By utilizing the latest logistical and manufacturing technology, we’re proud of the fact that we stock over 90 percent of all parts used to build FireFly harvesters and mowers. We also work hard to get those parts to you as quickly as possible, despite supply chain challenges. In recent months, we shipped 99.8 percent of in-stock parts within 24 hours and 96.9 percent same day. Rest easy, knowing that your machine won’t be down any longer than necessary because of a part being out of stock. We’re able to respond quickly to your parts needs with quality parts at fair prices. The FireFy parts department can spec and provide competitive pricing for ANY PART on ANY MACHINE. Request a parts catalog at fireflyautomatix.com or call (801) 335-6933.
FireFly Automatix Mobile Service Centers
FireFly’s service team is known for their extraordinary commitment to keep you up and running. Our regional service experts are stocked with parts in mobile service vehicles to minimize downtime. Replacement sod harvester parts are available from FireFly’s stocked regional parts trucks and facilities from around the United States and Australia. Help is also immediately available by phone, through our online support portal, and now via cab cellular modems. This unparalleled service is why virtually every FireFly machine ever built is still in use today. Find out more about the FireFly advantage at fireflyautomatix.com
FireFly Automatix Depth Control System
FireFly Depth Control systems have been proven to last up to four times longer. Our original units are still in service after twelve years, and most have not needed any maintenance since installation. • Eliminate rattling cutter heads. • Zero-maintenance greaseless pivots with replaceable polymer bearings.
These high-strength bearings are designed for harsh, dirty environments and provide reduced vibration and long service life. • Large 1-inch (2.54-cm) diameter stainless steel pins provide higher strength, better wear, and no corrosion. • Proven depth control geometry: this linkage provides minimum blade pitch change for the highest quality cut while changing depth on-the-go. • High-strength clamping actuator mount: actuator is clamped on the shaft to prevent damage to actuator mount hole, yet still allows for freely pivoting movement. Available in 24-inch (60.96-cm) and 30-inch (76.2-cm) and compatible with multiple harvester brands. Request a parts catalog at fireflyautomatix.com or call (801) 335-6933.
PARTS & SUPPLIES
FireFly Automatix Harvester Cutting Blades
FireFly blades are farm tested and proven to make a quality cut and to have long life. • The engineered blade design features enhanced geometry for extended cutting life. • Abrasion-resistant alloy steel = extra strength & toughness • Lighter weight blade = longer life & better cutting Quantity pricing is available. Stock up on blades and save! Request a parts catalog at fireflyautomatix.com or call (801) 335-6933.
FireFly Automatix High Strength Cutting Blade Arm
High strength cutting blade arms are designed for longer life. • Robust design outlasts other blade arms • Designed for all conditions • Compatible with multiple harvester brands. Request a parts catalog at fireflyautomatix.com or call (801) 335-6933.
FireFly Automatix Roll Screws and Spears
The R300 SynchroStacker uses helical pickup screws and spears that make it the world’s most secure roll pickup. This unique design gives you the best of both worlds of spears and hooks, picking up tender rolls like spears won’t and applying set down pressure like hooks can’t. Our high strength spring steel screws: • Penetrate to the core without deforming the rolls • Keep rolls tight with excellent horizontal holding force • Hold the turf much more securely than any other system • Resist bending – very durable – tolerant of rocks Request a parts catalog at fireflyautomatix.com or call (801) 335-6933.
FireFly Automatix Slab Hook
The hooks for the ProSlab SynchroStacker: • Meticulously engineered to grab slabs of turfgrass without hurting the product • Designed for high cycle counts, so you’ll be replacing them less frequently and stacking more grass. • The hardened steel hooks get more polished as they work in the dirt, which actually makes them work even better. Request a parts catalog at fireflyautomatix.com or call (801) 335-6933.
PARTS & SUPPLIES
FireFly Automatix Belts, Sensors, and High-Grade Cables & Connectors
The FireFly Automatix lines of harvesters and mowers utilize servo electric motor technology wherever possible. As a result, you will find several belts that connect the servo motors to the subsystems of the machine, sensors that commend high-speed movement, and high-grade cables and connectors that facilitate communication with the controller in the cab. Our parts offerings include: • Specialized high-strength belts of varying sizes for different motors • Photo sensors, proximity sensors, laser sensors, and encoders – all sensors are connected with durable high-grade cables and connectors to ensure the system remains intact after years of use. Request a parts catalog at fireflyautomatix.com or call (801) 335-6933.
KWMI PARTS
As the OEM for a wide range of turf installing and harvesting equipment, we carry a full line of replacement parts and consumables to keep your machines running like new. We provide quality parts, friendly service, live tech support and same-day shipping on most parts! Our conveyor mats fit all KWMI Sod Harvesters and many other slab and big roll harvesters on the market. We carry all parts needed for replacing an old mat or keeping your current one running smoothly. KWMI is also the OEM of the most durable, long-lasting sod rakes in the industry. Manufactured specifically for turf installation, the rake head is designed for easy penetration and release of the sod. These rakes are lightweight at approximately 5-lbs. (2.27-kg), but much sturdier than your average garden rake due to their fiberglass handle and tempered steel head.
Magnum Harvesting Parts & Cutter Blades
Magnum continues to expand in the parts business. Benefits include sameday shipping, grouping with net or tubes, and central U.S. warehousing. Magnum has become one of the largest resellers of R&R blades for all types of harvesters. Producers also are encouraged to contact Magnum for other applications (e.g., erosion control, hay bale wrap, bird control). For more information, visit www. magnumenp.com.
Progressive Turf Equipment Progressive Turf Equipment Factory Support
For over 30 years, Progressive has been designing and manufacturing innovative, rotary finishing mowers for turfgrass producers, golf courses, and municipal/general use around the globe. Our advanced manufacturing drives our customer commitment to provide high quality products that deliver unmatched Productivity, Reliability, Durability, and Quality of Cut. Based in Ontario, Canada, we also have a large parts distribution warehouse in Lexington, KY. We are committed to responsible business practices, that: • Provides stable meaningful jobs for our employees • Supports the viability and growth of our extended business community • Is dedicated to the continuous improvement of our environmental footprint • Provide products to our customers that are durable, reliable, and deliver high level performance and exceptional value. We are not a ‘low cost, discount’ supplier. • Develop, refine, and expand our product offering with innovative and customer driven designs • Utilize an engaged and dedicated distribution network
PARTS & SUPPLIES
Progressive Turf Equipment Aftermarket Support
Like a stable milking stool, there are three legs to Progressive’s approach to aftermarket support. 1. Keep designs simple, robust and consistent: Our belief in maintaining backwards compatibility of parts and designs is the right strategy for Progressive and our customers, as many parts that we use in our current production will fit older mowers 2. A dedicated and knowledgeable dealer network: our dealers know the natural grass production industry, and many have been with us over the past 30 years 3. Utilize dealers that are willing to carry necessary service parts; service parts; backed by centrally located warehouses in the USA and Canada, and Progressive’s North American based design and manufacturing location. Manufacturing wide-area finishing mowers is where it all started over 30 years ago and it continues to be a core part of our business. We are proud of our products and appreciate our past and current customers.
Progressive Turf Equipment Solid Tires: TD92 and Pro-Max finishing mowers
Suitable for all TD92 and Pro-Max mowers no matter the vintage, Progressive’s proprietary name-branded solid tire has several advantages over other makes, regardless if you are buying a new mower or replacing just one tire on a mower you currently own. • Tough, Durable, Solid, not foam filled, no worries about flat spots or uneven wear • Puncture proof, so no worries or hassle with flats, keeps you mowing • Reduced bounce, leaves a more consistent finished cut • Ideal as a replacement for a pneumatic tire • Same rolling diameter as the Progressive pneumatic tire, no change to the Height of Cut setting, unlike other aftermarket solid tires • Directly interchangeable, mounts directly to the caster hub with the same wheel studs Available as original equipment factory option in place of the pneumatic tires on the TD92 and Pro-Max mowers.
Progressive Turf Equipment Standard Equipment: Maintenance Free Blade Spindles with Upper and Lower SPLASH SHIELDS All models
And available as replacements for all models, no matter the vintage! Sealed bearings mean less maintenance – less worry. But moisture is the greatest enemy to a sealed bearing so keeping water away from a warm bearing is the key to a long, trouble-free service life. Progressive’s Splash Shield Maintenance Free Blade Spindles does just that! • Directly interchangeable: with existing Progressive blade spindles (greaseable and maintenance free styles) • Rebuildable: All existing components can be used when rebuilding older spindles with the shields • Upper Shield: Caps the top of the spindle for added protection • Stepped Lower Shield: Makes water entry very difficult thus protecting the lower bearing from moisture contamination Splash Shields are also included in Progressive’s OEM SPINDLE REBUILD KITS, allowing older mowers to be easily updated to current production standards!
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Progressive Turf Equipment Pro-FORE™
The Pro-FORE™ blade system adds 2 more blade edges to each spindle (such as 2 high-lift and 2 flat). Ideal on warm season grasses, the two additional cutting surfaces producing a finer cut with no more HP requirement than a two-blade system. Progressive’s field proven Pro-EZII replaceable tips are used. With Pro-FORE, Progressive offers more blade options to optimize your cut to the growing conditions than ever before. The Pro-FORE blade system mounts in place of an existing Progressive one-piece or Pro-EZII blade, without any modification to the existing blade spindle. Pro-FORE is available for the following Roller Finishing Mowers using the 24-inch-long (60.96-cm) Progressive blade: SDR-90, TDR-22, TDR-26, and TDR-30.
Progressive Turf Equipment HEX Shaft Rollers
All Progressive roller mowers are equipped with hardened, HEX shaped shafts at the ends of each deck roller, as standard equipment. Field proven to increase component life and reduce routine maintenance, the HEX design provides positive bearing engagement and ensures that as the mower moves, the supporting bearings always turn. This eliminates any chance of a round roller-end shaft turning inside the bearing leading to pre-mature failure of both the bearing and shaft. No specialized collars or sleeves to worry about as you would with less robust designs. The heavy wall, full length steel rollers remain unchanged, including the rounded and internally reinforced anti-scuff ends. Like many of the other new features Progressive has introduced, older mowers can be updated to the new hardened HEX roller shaft design and HEX bearing without replacing the entire roller or the side channels. Now that’s Progressive!
Progressive Turf Equipment Greaseable Hex Shaft Roller-End Bearings on all Roller Mowers
As a result of positive customer feed-back, all Progressive roller mowers are equipped with greaseable roller-end bearings as standard equipment. All Progressive roller mowers are fitted with the heavy-duty 2-bolt greaseable flange bearings that accommodate the field proven HEX shaft roller design, which provides positive bearing engagement and ensures that shaft does not turn within the bearing. Special grease is NOT required, and recommended greasing intervals are set at 50 hours. Best of all, older Progressive roller mowers can be updated to the greaseable HEX bearing without replacing the roller.
R&R Products, Inc. Replacement Parts
R&R Products manufactures thousands of replacement parts ranging from sod cutter blades (to fit Brouwer, Bucyrus, Kesmac, Trebro, Ryan, Poyntz, Texas Sod Harvesting, Princeton and Nunes) to reel, rotary and flail mower parts (to fit Jacobsen, Toro, Kesmac, John Deere, Ransomes, Roseman, Jerry Clipper, Mott & Ford) to aerating blades (to fit Ryan, Rogers, Jacobsen, Toro, John Deere and Hahn Westpoint). Call 800-528-3446 or visit www.rrproducts.com.
PARTS & SUPPLIES
Sales Midwest, Inc. Parts & Supplies
Sales Midwest carries an assortment of parts for a broad range of companies including: Kesmac/Brouwer, Progressive, Donkey Forklift, WMI/K&W, Atmax Traxmax, First Products, and Master Craft. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
Southern Specialty Equipment has represented Donkey Forklifts as the Southeast Distributor for 20 years and Progressive Turf Equipment as the Southeast Distributor for over 18 years. Brouwer Kesmac is the newest brand equipment to enhance our product lines. Southern Specialty Equipment stocks and sells parts for all of our product lines as an added service to our customers. Southern Specialty Equipment is proud of the many years of sales and service we have been fortunate to provide our customers. Often taking calls after hours, we are here to assist our customers any way and any time we can. In addition, Southern Specialty Equipment sales used equipment. Our used equipment is reconditioned to the highest standards. Contact us for information on our latest used inventory. For more information on Southern Specialty Equipment and the products and services we offer, please visit our website: www.ssequip.net.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. Trebro Parts and Customer Service
Trebro offers a complete range of original manufactured parts for their full line of machinery through locations in Billings, Montana; Seaforth, Ontario, Canada; Freemans Reach, NSW Australia; York, England and Amersfoort, the Netherlands. Trebro provides fast reliable service from each of these fully stocked warehouses. The Trebro Value Line of original manufactured parts has been introduced to supply Trebro customers top quality parts at highly competitive prices. Trebro notes taking care of customers is the company’s highest priority and they dedicate much time and many resources to customer service. As operators of their own family turf farm, the Trebro team understands that downtime is very costly, so they focus on helping keep your equipment up and running. That includes providing free over-the-phone service calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, please go to http://trebro.com/.
PARTS & SUPPLIES
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. NEW - Upgraded for 2023: Trebro Telematics Solution
Trebro Telematics Solution is now available on the complete range of Trebro automatic stacking turf harvesters including the AutoStack 3, TSR, TSS, SC 2010 Roll, and SC 2010 Slab…or any machine with PLUS+1 control system.
Ask us about upgrading options for your current Telematics Solution!!
Features: • Remote Service Tool, allowing Trebro Technicians remote access to key electronic and programming functions on Trebro harvesters anywhere in the world. • Diagnostics and solutions are provided to minimize down time. • Machine Data, here the user can remotely track total harvest hours, today’s seat hours, pallet drop, pallet time in minutes, pallet count, etc. • Machine Tracking: information on the current location of the machine including tracking of pallet drops, etc. • Geofencing, Disable machine if out of geofence range, alert owner/operator of machine movement. Please visit http://trebro.com/.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. Gen3 Retro Kit for HarveStack Gen2’s
Trebro Manufacturing now offers a Gen3 Retro Kit for all Gen2 HarveStacks. Upgrade includes new screen and controller box. This “plug and play” upgrade will give you the ability to have the latest features including the PLUS+1 control system and bring new life into your harvester for years to come. It also includes the option to be able to take advantage of Trebro Telematics with all the features mentioned above! Please visit http://trebro.com/.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. 200 Series OHLA with tapered shaft
Superior quality OEM part ensures long life and dependable performance. For more information, please go to http://trebro.com/.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. Actuator Linear Six-Inch Assembly
Trebro also offers hydraulic depth control conversion kits. “The new hydraulic Depth Control Kit we recently installed on our Trebro AutoStack is fantastic. There are not as many pins and bushings reducing potential wear areas. In the long run, it will be far less expensive to maintain. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has not made the switch.” Tony Smith, Huggett Sod Farms Inc. For more information, please go to http://trebro.com/.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. Sensor Steering 24 Volt with 36-inch Cable
Trebro’s offers a complete range of electronic parts at the industry’s best prices with fast on-time delivery from one of our fully stocked warehouses in five locations around the world. For more information, please go to http://trebro.com/.
PARTS & SUPPLIES
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. Encoder with Plug
To ensure peak performance and efficiency always choose a Trebro Original Supplied part. Trebro has 22 years of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing automatic turf harvesters. We know what parts are the best for your machine to keep it in top operating condition. For more information, please go to http://trebro.com/.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. Hydraulic Motor S 22.5 CID with Rotated Flange
Trebro makes it easier for turf producers to succeed with our innovative, hardworking harvesters that reduce labor costs. Taking care of our customers is the highest priority at Trebro Manufacturing. We dedicate a lot of time and resources to customer service. For more information, please go to http://trebro.com/.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. Powered Roll Up Flap Control System
The Powered Roll Up, Automatic Flap Control System conversion kits are available for the Trebro HarveStacks and SC 2010 Roll Harvesters. The system is designed to place the roll flap in the same position every time for neat, stable stacks of turfgrass. For more information, please go to http://trebro.com/.
PLANT PROTECTANTS
Jonathan Green, Inc. NEW for 2023 - Jonathan Green Natural Grub & Insect Control
For organic lawn care—NEW Jonathan Green Natural Grub & Insect Control uses Octopamine Blocker Technology. This technology consists of a blend of essential plant oils that targets the nervous system only found in insects, just like in nature. Natural Grub & Insect Control is an effective insecticide that is environmentally friendly. • Kills and repels grubs and other lawn insects, such as chinch bugs, fleas, and carpenter ants—naturally • Safe around children and pets when used as directed • Soft on beneficial insects • USDA National Organic Program compliant For more information visit www.jonathangreen.com
PLANT PROTECTANTS
ROCK REMOVAL/RAKES
Syngenta Manuscript® herbicide
Mature weeds have met their match with Manuscript® herbicide from Syngenta. Manuscript selectively controls tropical signalgrass, carpetgrass, crabgrass, dallisgrass and other grassy weeds in bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and for sod farms only, St. Augustinegrass. Its built-in, proprietary safener accelerates metabolism for enhanced weed control performance and outstanding turf safety. Manuscript is packaged with Adigor™ surfactant, which is custom-built to be used with Manuscript for improved rainfastness and quicker weed control. Manuscript can be used in the heat of summer when desired warm-season turf is actively growing, and it will fill in quickly. It can also be used as a broadcast spray or spot treatment for optimal results. Learn more at GreenCastOnline.com/Manuscript. © 2022 Syngenta
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The BLEC Power Box Rake 80 is a multi-use quick fit attachment to suit the walk behind model. The powerful rotating carbide tooth rotor can penetrate hard ground, producing up to 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) of soil pulverizing, leveling, and grading. The bi-angling rotor allows stones and debris to be windrowed to the side and, by folding down the side end plates, excess material can be easily collected up into a pile. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
The tractor mounted BLEC Power Box Rakes are the perfect landscape construction tool for carrying out cultivating, earth moving, grading and raking. At the heart of the unit is a carbide pointed tooth rotor which contra rotates, pulverizing and separating the debris from the soil, leaving a clean raked finish. The hydraulic bi-angling rotor windrows unwanted stones and debris and, by folding down the side plates, all the raked material can be gathered up. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
The tractor mounted BLEC Power Box Rakes are the perfect landscape construction tool for carrying out cultivating, earth moving, grading and raking. At the heart of the unit is a carbide pointed tooth rotor which contra rotates, pulverizing and separating the debris from the soil, leaving a clean raked finish. The hydraulic bi-angling rotor windrows unwanted stones and debris and, by folding down the side plates, all the raked material can be gathered up. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
ROCK REMOVAL/RAKES
The tractor mounted BLEC Power Box Rakes are the perfect landscape construction tool for carrying out cultivating, earth moving, grading and raking. At the heart of the unit is a carbide pointed tooth rotor which contra rotates, pulverizing and separating the debris from the soil, leaving a clean raked finish. The hydraulic biangling rotor windrows unwanted stones and debris and, by folding down the side plates, all the raked material can be gathered up. An optional laser kit can be fitted on the PBR 2400 for accurate leveling and raking on sports turf areas. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
STEC Equipment GKB Stoneburier
The new Stoneburier from GKB Machines creates the perfect seed bed using one machine and one operation. It is designed to bury stones and turf under the surface and then cover it with a layer of loose soil. Material separation takes place through the sieve behind the cutting rotor. The rotor rotates in the opposite direction relative to the standard. As a result, the material is thrown against the screen. In the sieve, loose soil is separated into coarse particles. The maximum working depth is 7-inches (17.78-cm). The working depth is set with a packer roller which is easily adjusted up or down by the spindles on both sides of the machine. For an even stronger operation, the packer roller can be filled with over 25 gallons (94.64 liters) of water. The packer roller can be hydraulically side shifted to make your finished product seamless. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
ROLLERS
Brouwer Kesmac BROUWER BTR 30 PRO Turf Roller Heavy-Duty Self-Propelled Turf Roller with Advanced Drive System
THE GENTLE GIANT YOU CAN TRUST | 5.5 HP HONDA GX160 The next generation of BROUWER turf rollers incorporate our new advanced Drive System. The new design includes a dedicated pump and variable speed directional valve. The Stainless Steel reservoir dissipates the heat faster and the replaceable oil filter ensures clean oil for a longer life. The dependable and durable BTR 30 PRO is designed to live up to the demanding workload of the Landscape Contractor and Rental Environment. The PRO Model includes the Heavy Duty Traction Drum, the Power Protection Cover and is powered by a dependable 5.5-HP HONDA Engine. The 3/16-inch (.476-cm) Traction Drum is great on slopes and the edges are curved to avoid damaging soft turf while the long handle makes turning easy, even when the drum is filled with water.
ROLLERS
Brouwer Kesmac TR 224 Ride On Turf Roller
The Ultimate landscaping roller for jobs with tight and narrow access SMALL BUT MIGHTY | 5.5 HP HONDA GX160 Robust but gentle, start newly laid turfgrass off healthy and strong with the TR-224 RideOn Turf Roller, ideal for tight spaces or areas with limited or narrow access. Equipped with 24-inch (60.96-cm) wide rollers, available with unique rounded-edge rollers to prevent turf damage, the heavy-duty TR-224 also comes standard with two plugs for ease of draining or filling with water. This ride-on turf roller is easy on turfgrass and easy on the operator, with lever-assist steering for exceptional maneuverability, proven 5.5-hp Honda GX160 engine coupled with single-lever F-N-R clutchless transmission and single-lever shifting. The TR-224 from Brouwer is the reliable, economical way to set fresh turfgrass and a must for landscapers, contractors, and rentals.
Progressive Turf Equipment Inc.
Pro-Roll 10 and Pro-Roll 15 Wide Area Contour Rollers
The Pro-Roll 10 and Pro-Roll 15 are versatile wide-area turf rollers featuring rolling widths of 10-foot-8-inch or 15-foot (3.048-m or 4.572-m). Ideal for flat or contoured turf, they have been shown to aid in reducing disease pressure and permit a reduction in mowing frequency and chemical usage, while still being gentle enough for use on new growth. Either Pro-Roll will produce consistent compaction, regardless of the terrain profile as each roller is weighted the same and can independently track changing contours. Solid ballast is easily added to or removed from each roller deck allowing even compaction across all rollers. A Pro-Roll can make sharp turns without scuffing, thanks to the four individually mounted transport tires, and Progressive’s unique Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system. Best of all, the Pro-Roll 10 and Pro-Roll 15 can be used with either a compact tractor or a wide range of utility vehicles. Learn more at: www.progressiveturfequip.com/turf-rollers.
Progressive Turf Equipment Inc.
New sequencing valve for easier operation
Whether it is a tight corner of a sports field or negotiating a fairway hazard, the Pro-Roll has the ability to make sharp turns without scuffing, all thanks to the four individually-mounted transport tires, and Progressive’s unique Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system. A key part of the Pro Lift-N-Turn system is the sequencing valve. It ensures the rollers will both lift and lower parallel to the turf, allowing worry free tight turns. To unfold the wings from the transport position, simply pull the release rope and lower the wings then release the rope and the rollers will lower evenly. To raise, simply reverse the procedure. The operator never needs to worry about the pull rope again until he is ready to fold up the wings for transport.
Sales Midwest, Inc. New and Used Rollers
Sales Midwest offers an assortment of sod rollers. Featured is the Kesmac KTR30 Sod Roller with smooth or heavyduty traction drum and rounded edges. It is gentle on turf and easy to maneuver around tight spaces. The handle folds for easy transport and storage. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
SEEDERS/PLANTERS
AQUA-AID Solutions NEW for 2023 - Vredo Seeder DZ 5 Series Model 220
The NEW DZ 5 Series Vredo seeder builds on the innovation of previous models already touted by users as the “best seeder in the business.” Boasting an industry BEST 96 percent germination rate the DZ 5 Series provides: • One step process – ability to inter-seed damaged or poor initial seeded areas without having to recultivate seedbed. • A bigger seed hopper (68 percent more capacity) for greater productivity. • Easier calibration providing greater accuracy ensuring delivery of seed at your desired rate at speeds from .5 to 12 mph (.8 to 19 kph). • Redesigned seed guidance/delivery system with less wear of parts for more effective seed delivery. Vredo Seeders are accurate and efficient disc seeders for inter-seeding into prepared seedbeds or existing stands of turfgrass. Seed is placed in a V-shaped slit, at a controllable depth of 3/16-inch to 1-inch (.47-cm to 2.5cm), with direct soil contact, maximizing your germination rate. Website: https://bit.ly/Vredo_DZ5
Brillion Farm Equipment Till ‘N Seed®, Model BPSB-6
Designed and built from input received from customers and producers that desired a simple, reliable, and efficient overseeder, the Brillion Till ‘N Seed® can operate under a wide variety of conditions and accurately plant a multitude of seed varieties and seed mixtures. The Till ‘N Seed, featuring patented technology, utilizes ground driven tillage and seed placement rotors that are self-cleaning to allow for operation in high residue conditions. These unique features make the Till ‘N Seed the ideal tool for seeding into existing turfgrass, renovating pastures, restoring athletic fields and lawns, and planting food plots. For more information, visit www.landoll.com.
First Products, Inc. SEEDA-vator
• Loosens soil prior to laying sod • Creates the seedbed for primary seeding • Prepares the ground for seeding • Uses a patented vibrating action to loosen and break up the soil in the root zone without destroying the established turf The SEEDA-vator seeder provides turf professionals with the flexibility of primary seeding or overseeding with the same machine. The patented swivel hitch allows the operator to turn around objects without tearing established turf. The solid vibrating tines fracture and loosen the soil without disrupting the turf, while creating the seedbed. First Products designed the seed cup to enable use of both small and large seed. The ground driven seed box allows for variable ground speed without changing the desired seeding rate. For more information, visit www.1stproducts.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC MultiSeeder BMS1600
The BLEC MultiSeeder BMS 1600 is an ideal overseeder for working on both fine turf and amenity type areas, the floating twin spike rollers follow the contours, saturating the surface with small ‘flower pot’ holes ready to accept the seeds, which are spread accurately via the stainless-steel metering sections which are adjustable. A drag brush sweeps the remaining seeds into the holes and a rear smooth roller firms up the surface. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
SEEDERS/PLANTERS
Redexim North America – BLEC MultiSeeder BMS2100
The BLEC MultiSeeder BMS 2100 is an ideal overseeder for working on both fine turf and amenity type areas, the floating twin spike rollers follow the contours, saturating the surface with small ‘flower pot’ holes ready to accept the seeds, which are spread accurately via the stainless-steel metering sections which are adjustable. A drag brush sweeps the remaining seeds into the holes and a rear smooth roller firms up the surface. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Turf-Seeder BTM 2100
The BLEC Turf-Seeders are based on a proven method of seed incorporation, the large front notched ring rollers crush lumps, level the soil to create a firm surface also producing small pockets in the soil, ready to accept the grass seed, which is spread the full width of the worked area (not drilled into lines). The rear set of rollers split the shallow ridges formed by the front rollers, incorporating the seeds evenly in the top half inch (1.27-cm) of soil and surface disturbance is kept to a minimum. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Turf-Seeder BTM 2400
The BLEC Turf-Seeders are based on a proven method of seed incorporation, the large front notched ring rollers crush lumps, level the soil to create a firm surface also producing small pockets in the soil, ready to accept the grass seed, which is spread the full width of the worked area (not drilled into lines). The rear set of rollers split the shallow ridges formed by the front rollers, incorporating the seeds evenly in the top half inch (1.27-cm) of soil and surface disturbance is kept to a minimum. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America – BLEC Turf-Seeder 3000
The BLEC Turf-Seeder 3000 is based on a proven method of seed incorporation. The front notched ring rollers crush lumps and level the soil to create a firm surface also producing small pockets in the soil, ready to accept the grass seed, which is spread across its full working width of 10-foot (3.048-m). The rear set of rollers split the shallow ridges formed by the front rollers, incorporating the seeds evenly in the top ½ inch (1.27-cm) of soil, and surface disturbance is kept to a minimum. For more information, visit: https://redexim.com.
The Double Disc Overseeder features two rows of discs to offer the closest of seed rows at just 30-mm (1.18-inches). The seed is delivered with precision into the slit before the rear roller passes over the ground to close the soil and protect the seed, ready for germination. It has a single hopper design for better loading of seed and an industry leading gearbox design and calibration system, for extremely precise seeding rates. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER'S GUIDE SEEDERS/PLANTERS
Redexim North America Overseeder 1575
The Overseeder 1575 has been completely redesigned, making it the fastest, most versatile, and efficient version to date. With its innovative unequal disc slitting system, the Overseeder actually plants the seed firmly in the ground, providing outstanding seed to soil contact and providing unmatched germination. Boasting a tight spacing under 3 inches (7.62 cm), each seed coulter is individually suspended and accurately follows the terrain. The new seed box on the 1575 and 2075 utilizes a proven roller design allowing the machine an infinite range of feed rates with all seed types, from the very large to the very smallest bentgrass seed. With working speed up to 9 mph (14.48 kph), the new Overseeder is capable of re-seeding a football field or golf course fairway in minutes. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Overseeder 2075
The new Overseeder 2075 is big, fast, tough, versatile, and efficient. The 2075 uses a cutting-edge disc slitting system which actually plants the seed firmly in the ground, providing unparalleled germination. Using a tight spacing under 3 inches (7.62 cm), each seed coulter is individually suspended and accurately follows terrain. The new seed box on the 1575 and 2075 utilizes a proven roller design allowing the machine an infinite range of feed rates with all seed types, from the very large to the very smallest bentgrass seed. With working speed up to 9 mph (14.48 kph), the new Overseeder is capable of re-seeding a football field or golf course fairway in minutes. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Verti-Seed 1204
The Verti-Seed’s unique action first opens the turf using special oval shaped discs followed by small chisels. The seed is then fed through the seeding funnel and released just above the slit where the wind cannot blow it away. The seed is deposited in the furrow accurately and can be precisely adjusted to give you exact rates even for very fine seed, like bents and fescues. The furrow is then sealed by the seeding shoe. Each seeding element is independently sprung, enabling the Verti-Seed to accurately seed on any ground contour. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Sales Midwest, Inc. Brillion Seeders
Sales Midwest offers an assortment of new and used Brillion Equipment and parts. No matter how large or small your operation is, Brillion has the tool to help you with your tillage, seed bed prep and seeding equipment needs. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
STEC Equipment GKB Combiseeder
The GKB Combiseeder is a fantastic machine that is set up to maximize your seeding efforts. The Combiseeder can put up to 1500 cone shaped dimples per square yard with a seed rate between 0.1 oz to 1.8 oz per square yard (2.83 grams to 51.03 grams per .836 square meter). These cone shaped dimples and two brushes promote germination by creating conditions for optimal seed to soil contact. The independent cast rings allow for self-cleaning and no damage, even if seeding on contoured turf. They can also be reversed if you are seeding over netted areas. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
SOD HARVESTERS
Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer SH-1576 ROLL OR SLAB SOD HARVESTER World’s Most Popular Sod Harvester
AN UNBREAKABLE REPUTATION | Optional 4WD and Brush Attachment With high torque motors designed to withstand the stress of hard ground and long busy days harvesting in extreme conditions, the BROUWER SH-1576 is the most popular model of harvester in the world and has gained its reputation with an excellent quality of cut in a wide variety of conditions. Featured on a JOHN DEERE 5065E tractor this harvester has easy to operate controls and the fixed Curved and Cross Conveyors are an added safety feature making stacking easier. The Floating Cutting Head has front and rear pivot points that are close to the ground following the smallest of undulations for excellent floatation while also providing significant weight to the roller helping to produce an even piece of turfgrass, even in extreme conditions like hard clay and stones.
Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer SH-1580 AUTOMATIC ROLL SOD HARVESTER The Lightest and most durable cutting head on the market
TOP DOG IN TENDER TURF | RETRO A3A CONVEYOR The BROUWER SH-1580 is a proven performer combining the light weight, durability, and the productivity that the original BROUWER conveyors were famous for. The RETRO 1500 cutting head is the lightest and most durable on the market with Cut-off spring tension, thickness and pitch adjustments that allow you to cut the best quality piece of turfgrass every time. This harvester uses the exclusive Low Profile Rubber Belt that is gentle on turfgrass and durable for long life, with a fixed Curved and Cross Conveyor as an added safety feature making stacking easier. Available with current Sprockets, Sliders and Hydraulics, the SH1580 is featured on the JOHN DEERE 5065E and is easy to use with controls that offer the operator complete comfort and a great view of the conveyor.
Brouwer Kesmac SH-2150 ROLL OR SLAB SOD HARVESTER Long cut-off frame ideal in the tough rhizomes and hard soil conditions.
WARM SEASON WORKHORSE | FUEL EFFICIENT 67 HP JOHN DEERE 5065E The SH-2150 hand stack harvester has a simple, lightweight cutting head which is easily accessible for servicing and making adjustments for the best quality of cut in soft conditions or peat soil. The fixed Curved and Cross Conveyors are an added safety feature making stacking easier. Mounted on a JOHN DEERE 5065E the SH-2150 has a unique beam pivot point that provides excellent floatation to follow the contours of the ground with the fewest moving parts while the low-profile mat is gentle on turfgrass and long on durability. With electric joystick Controls that operate the hydraulic functions, this design is easy to operate and reduces heat by keeping hydraulic components away from the operator station.
SOD HARVESTERS
Brouwer Kesmac SH-2200 ROLL OR SLAB SOD HARVESTER The Customizable Harvester Platform built for you.
PRECISION HARVESTING HAND OVER FIST | BSH-2200 / KSH-2200 The dependable SH-2200 platform is engineered to offer customization tailored to fit your harvesting operation. Choose between the Brouwer BSH-2200 base with direct manual hydraulic controls, or the KSH-2200 base with Electric over Hydraulic Controls, and build out your dream harvester with optional FourWheel Drive. Perfect for hard and rocky conditions to the most tender turf, the SH-2200 is the consistent reliable workhorse that commands the line on every cut. • 4 Wheel Drive • Brush attachment • Piling wall extensions • Fold down pallet carrier • Selection of starter trays • Hydraulic Variable Speed Roll Up • Secondary standing platform for Slabs • Auto-steer with fine micro adjustment • Adjustable piling wall for smaller pallets • Slabbing attachment; independent hydraulic curved conveyor with rollers/brushes, scrapers, and dirt deflector • Fold down pallet carrier • 10-in. (25.4-cm). Ground Roller • Mechanical Counter • Coulter side blades • Water cooler
Brouwer Kesmac Multiple Stacking Configurations North American and Euro Stacking Configurations
We understand that Regional Markets have unique pallet sizes and stacking patterns; some that are not available on most Automatic Stacking Harvesters. Brouwer Automatic Roll Sod Harvesters can cut 16-inch (40.64-cm), 21-inch (53.34-cm), 23-inch (58.42-cm), or 24-inch (60.96-cm) cutting widths including the ability to stack multiple configurations on various pallet sizes. Stacking configurations for pallet sizes of 48-inch by 48-inch (1.2-m by 1.2-m), 40-inch by 48-inch (1.0-m x 1.2-m) and 32-inch by 48-inch (0.8-m x 1.2-m).
Brouwer Kesmac NEW for 2023 - 6000 SERIES AUTOMATIC SLAB SOD HARVESTER NEW Auto-Steer Camera Option + Additional upgrades for 2023
NEXT-GEN SLABBING | Raising the standard of Automatic Sod Harvesting Built on our reliable automatic platform the Brouwer 6000 Series is a slabbing powerhouse built on a history of innovation. For even more efficiency and precision, the Auto-Steer Camera is now an available option to further streamline your harvesting operation. Born to push the limits of its predecessors and designed for efficiency and precision, the finely tuned 6000 is our commitment and continued objective to set standards and develop long term solutions for the turf industry. With over 50 years of harvesting innovation, the 6000 Series is our most advanced harvester to date. Updated BROUWER Telematics allow factory technicians to perform remote diagnostics, updates, adjustments, monitoring, and management for harvest optimization utilizing GMS/GPS communication.
SOD HARVESTERS
Brouwer Kesmac NEW for 2023 - 4000-R AUTOMATIC ROLL SOD HARVESTER NEW Auto-Steer Camera Option now available
THE TITAN OF TURF | 134 HP CAT C3.6 FTAD - T4F/Stage V With an improved cab cooling system and the stronger and more fuel-efficient 134-horsepower CAT C3.6 FTAD engine, the 4000-R offers the perfect balance of compact size, reliability, and performance, giving you 5 percent more power density and 12 percent more torque from an even smaller package. Ideal even in extreme conditions, the unstoppable BROUWER 4000-R is a legend built on a history of innovation. For even more efficiency and precision, the Auto-Steer Camera is now an available option to even further streamline your harvesting operation. The finely tuned advanced cutting head and Robotic stacking system, combined with a JOHN DEERE cab and on-the-fly adjustments, produce a pristine quality Roll and Pallet, improving production efficiency and simplicity for the operator. Updated BROUWER Telematics allow factory technicians to perform remote diagnostics, updates, adjustments, and monitoring, utilizing GMS/GPS communication.
Brouwer Kesmac NEW for 2023 - ROBOMAX JD AUTOMATIC ROLL SOD HARVESTER NEW Upgraded Telematics + Auto-Steer Camera COMING SOON
MAXIMIZE YOUR HARVEST | 130 HP John Deere FT4 PowerTech 6130M The stronger, and more fuel-efficient 130-horsepower John Deere FT4 PowerTech 6130M combines performance and fluid economy for improved productivity, better acceleration, and ability to consistently maintain desired transport speeds. For even more efficiency and precision, the Auto-Steer Camera will soon be available as an option to even further streamline your harvesting operation. Performing in even the most extreme conditions, the RoboMax has an Optional adjustable Pre-Roller for improved cutting quality and increased floatation, alongside the proven Auto Flap Control, keeping the sod roll flaps consistent to maintain a stable pallet. With Precision Stacking Patterns and the ability to back out and drop pallets clear from the cut line, the ROBOMAX JD unleashes over 50 years of innovation to maximize your harvest. Updated BROUWER Telematics allow factory technicians to perform remote diagnostics, updates, adjustments, and monitoring, utilizing GMS/GPS communication.
Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer MARK-II FOLDABLE COMPACT SOD CUTTER The Lightweight choice for Rentals and Contractors
A CUT ABOVE THE REST | 5.5 HP HONDA GGX160 The compact and transportable MARK II Sod Cutter is built with same quality and heavy-duty frame construction as all the BROUWER harvesters. With folding handles for easy storage or transport in a truck or car, this lightweight tool can be used anywhere that turf requires removing, repairing, renovating, or lifting. With a 13-inch (33.02-cm) split cutting blade to reduce vibration, including adjustable spacing, the Mark II makes it smooth and easy to use for the operator and the perfect tool for landscapers, contractors, rental outlets, golf courses and cemeteries alike. The Mark II is ready for any task with optional blades to shred old cut sod and dethatcher blades to remove thatch when required.
SOD HARVESTERS
FireFly Automatix Sod Harvesters
FireFly employs transformative technology to bring value to your investment. You’ll see that value in every carefully crafted element of our sod harvesters. FireFly’s attention to detail starts at the overall architecture of the machine and continues all the way down to its fasteners. The creation of all these details is centered around our decades of sod cutting experience and refined with computer modeling and the latest engineering tools. Our end objective is to bring you a sod harvester with a cut quality like no other machine ever built. Learn more about the FireFly advantage at fireflyautomatix.com or call (801) 842-1327 to schedule a demo in your fields.
FireFly has pioneered hybrid electric technology in turf equipment for over ten years. Diesel and hydraulics are still used in systems best suited for power density, while electric drives vastly improve performance where speed, precision, and smooth synchronous control is needed. FireFly’s electrically-driven systems are the smart choice in harvesting. • Cut-Off – Incredibly durable, produces a clean cut at blazing fast speeds • Conveyor – More precise roll-up control, ground speed synchronization allows cutting in tender conditions • Rollup – Without any metal-on-metal contact or grease points, provides long-term precise performance • SynchroStacker – Simply the smoothest, fastest, and most accurate stacker in the industry, requires little maintenance and delivers long life Advantages of electric systems: • Smooth operation greatly reduces wear and tear • Faster and more precise movements • More consistent quality cut and pallets in hot or cold weather, without warming up • Highly reliable and fuel efficient • Lower maintenance, increasing productive time Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com
FireFly Automatix Cellular Modems in All New Equipment
All new FireFly machines are equipped with cellular modems for 24/7 immediate access to troubleshooting, updating, observing, and training. Our training and service teams always have your back, helping you to optimize your harvesting and mowing and to keep you running. Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com
SOD HARVESTERS
FireFly Automatix NEW for 2023 - ProSlab 155C Self-Propelled Automated Slab Harvester
The ProSlab 155C is the next generation of FireFly’s best-selling slab harvester. It features all the performance and reliability of the 155B, but with a much more powerful and reliable computer system. It also features an updated user interface that gives the look and feel of its big brother—the ProSlab 160 (our highest performance slab harvester). With patented floating cutterhead and electric chop, the ProSlab produces a superb pallet with low field impact. Our patented electric stacker is simply the smoothest, fastest, and most accurate in the industry. It’s also one reason FireFly harvesters are the most fuel-efficient harvesters. • Rotated tie-in layers • Single/multi-slab modes • Drop-on-the-fly pallets • Single or double-sided pallets • Factory-integrated GPS guidance system (optional) The new TurfView cab features improvements such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, charging ports, and turn signals. Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com/proslab-155c
FireFly’s self-propelled ProSlab 160 builds on all the proven features of the 155C and adds additional high-performance features: • Electric conveyor and pickup conveyor • Upgraded electrical system that allows for increased productivity and even lower fuel consumption • Faster and even smoother stacker operation • Improved operator comfort – dedicated phone holder and charger, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth connectivity, redesigned seat pods for improved comfort, multiple cameras for a full view of the harvester, standard 400W inverter • Improved traction control – allows for harvesting in the most challenging conditions • Higher transport speeds with full shift-on-the-fly capabilities • Improved slab sensing in windy conditions • Synchronized cutter makes the best performing cutterhead in the industry even better. It allows for cutter speed, boom pressure, and head pressure to be synchronized with ground speed, resulting in the most consistent cut quality. • GPS-ready ability is now standard and fully integrated into the control box. Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com/proslab-160
FireFly Automatix ProSlab 160 Double Stack Option
FireFly’s Double Stack option for the ProSlab 160 adds a second stacker over the main conveyor. This allows for stacking two slabs (one slab on top of the other) simultaneously and yields up to a 75 percent increase in harvesting productivity. The Double Stack is only available when harvesting full-length slabs. You can switch onthe-fly between Double Stack and standard single stacking. Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com
The most refined roll harvester ever built. Engineered from experience successfully cutting in an unprecedented variety of grass types and conditions. • Handles every grass type and condition with speed and FireFly’s signature smooth movements • Incredible durability – many mechanisms originally designed for the high cycles of slab harvesting • No metal-on-metal contact in the electric rollup for long-lasting precision • Intelligent flap control and unique self-adjusting dual flipper produce tight rolls and stable, consistent pallets • Easily accommodates varying roll lengths, from 8-12 ft2 (.7-1.1 m2) • Self-propelled and powered by a turbo-charged JCB engine that is perfectly suited for your turf production • Superior fuel efficiency • Fast, precise, and consistent SynchroStacker uses unique helical pickup screws for the most secure roll pickup on the market • Increase your yield and flexibility with factory integrated GPS guidance system (optional) • Step into the comfortable TurfView Cab and start making perfect pallets on repeat Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com/proslab-r300
FireFly Automatix R300 Options for Peat Conditions
No other single-head or dual-head roll harvester can match the R300 in peat conditions with FireFly’s new peat options: • Ultra-high flotation tires option for even lower ground pressure • High-speed cutter head option allows for even faster cutting in peat soils These options add to standard elements of the R300’s design that make it perfect for cutting in peat: • Side-cutting design keeps you from driving on your grass • Lightweight with excellent weight balance Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com/proslab-r300
KWMI Rollmaster
The Rollmaster is a standard two-person operation. The operator friendly control panel, 32-tube dispenser, large flotation tires, long-lasting conveyor chain and self-contained hydraulic system with dual 22-gpm (83.279 lpm) pumps make harvesting simple. Its hydraulic oil cooler, with automatic electric fan ensures smooth operation in high temperature climates as well as for extended operations. Available in solid cut of 30-, 42- or 48-inches (.762-, 1.067-, or 1.219-meters) or double cut of 42- or 48-inches (1.067- or 1.219-meters). Innovations in roll positioning coming soon! Option: Bi-directional side discharge conveyor offloads rolls to the side so there’s no need to move the roll before the next pass.
SOD HARVESTERS
KWMI RL Series Big Roll Harvester
The RL 30 and RL 42 big roll pull-behind harvesters have a 100 percent self-contained hydraulic system, eliminating the need for tractor remotes. A two-stage 540 PTO pump allows for lower rpm while rear-mounted hydraulics provide the ground operator with controls, including electric depth control. The full floating head has adjustable speed and produces a more even harvest. Its tube rack holds up to 24 tubes with a 6-inch (15.24-cm) diameter and the tube clamp itself is hydraulic. All models feature a netting applicator. Available in a solid cut of 30- and 42-inches (.762- and 1.067-meters) or a double cut of 42-inches (1.067-meters). Perfect for both large and small farms. Option: Electric counter with horn
KWMI 3030 Big Roll Sod Harvester
The KWMI 3030 Big Roll Sod Harvester is a user-friendly, threepoint hitch machine driven by a 540 PTO pump that features netting attachments and on-the-go depth control. Its unique design creates a tight roll every time. The KWMI 3030 can harvest the toughest sods with no problem while also being capable of rolling the weakest grass with ease, regardless of soil condition. It’s been field proven for rugged reliability and designed to be the lowest maintenance sod harvester in the industry.
KWMI Slab/Mini-Roll Harvester
This harvester features a floating head designed to reduce scalping and deliver uniform sod thickness. It is available on the John Deere 5065E as a slab or mini-roll unit with cut options of 16- and 18-inches (40.64- and 45.72-cm). The harvester comes standard with a tarp rack, canopy, and operating lights. Hydraulic depth control and coulter blades allow for a smoother cut edge.
Options:
• Hydraulic auto steer • Cross conveyor for rolling attachment on Mini Roll harvester. • 54-in. x 48-in. (1.372-m x 1.219-m) pallet wall cavity
KWMI Quick-Hitch Harvester
The KWMI Quick Hitch harvester is designed for easy hook-up to any tractor. Its floating cutter head is best for harvesting in any terrain, while coulter blades allow for a smoother cut edge, and a bed knife cuts under the sod to ensure precision cuts every time. Known for its performance and reliability, this machine is also versatile in that it can easily convert between harvesting slabs or mini rolls. Standard features for the QuickHitch include hydraulic depth control, variable speed cutter head and conveyor, PTO pump hook-up, tarp rack, pallet rack, and a three-wall pallet cavity for neater pallets. Cut widths for both slabs and rolls are available in sizes of 16-, 18- and 20-inches (40.64-, 45.72-, and 50.8-cm).
This compact, one-person big roll harvester speeds production while reducing labor. Features include: • Increased harvesting speed and reduced labor cost • Harvest with one person in climate-controlled cab • Auto steer for precision guidance, less wasted turf • Hydraulic chop-off assembly for accurate, consistent lengths of cut • Anti-vibration timing belts reduce cutter head vibration • Two cameras to monitor harvesting operations, allowing the operator to view harvesting while looking forward For more information, visit www.magnumenp.com.
The Magnum 420SR Big Roll Harvester incorporates features of the Magnum 42 as well as some features from the Magnum 4200AR: • Hydraulic chop-off assembly for accurate, consistent lengths of cut • Large removable tube rack for less down time, easy reloading • Tube injector for quick, easy tube addition • Self-starting conveyor to eliminate wrapping turf around the tube by hand • Rear rubber conveyor mat for longer life, less maintenance • Net injector to introduce net to the big roll at the start or end • Net splitter for harvesting two 21- or 24-in. (53.34- or 60.96-cm) rolls • Upgraded hydraulic components to increase efficiencies and harvest speeds For more information, visit www.magnumenp.com.
Magnum Magnum BR Big Roll Harvester
The Magnum Big Roll Harvester is a pull-type unit powered by the PTO of a 40- to 60-hp tractor. Dual floating cutter heads produce consistent cuts in 30-, 32-, 36-, 40-, 42- and 48-in. widths (76.2-, 81.28-, 91.44-, 101.6-, 106.68- and 121.92-cm widths). Two variable speed mats produce the tightest roll possible. A patented netting system applies the net to the sod after it is cut and before it is rolled. This allows weak or immature sod to be successfully harvested and installed. For more information, visit www.magnumenp.com.
Magnum NEW for 2023 - Sod Harvester Model 420/480 SP
Our latest most innovative big roll harvester yet—the SP—is ready to harvest in all conditions with ease and comfort. Combining over 30 years of experience with today’s latest technology. Harvesting big rolls has never been so effortless. This new fully automated big roll harvester has to be seen and operated to believe. • John Deere cab provides comfort and quiet, this harvester will allow operators to work all day with very little fatigue • Quality control has never been easier due to the operator having the best seat in the house. Sitting above the conveyors provides the most perfect views of the sod being cut, conveyed, and rolled. • The SP is all about user friendly designs and allows Magnum to track and diagnose from our factory.
Something that will increase dependability and allow our support group to diagnose in minutes. For more information, visit www.magnumenp.com.
Redexim North America Turf Cutter 610
The Redexim Turf Cutter 610 is a revolutionary implement that cleanly cuts sod for repairs in lawns, fairways, sports fields, and nursery applications. The machine can be used to cut a variety of turfgrass types and to precisely shave the last bit of soil at your work site to prep a clean bed and move existing turfgrass to a new location. The Turf Cutter 610 is a PTO driven machine that can be used with a compact tractor or a Redexim Carrier. The low levels of vibration created by the Turf Cutter cause almost no fatigue to the operator, allowing projects to be completed more quickly and efficiently than the competition. The adjustable angle on the Turf Cutter 610 allows for use in all types of turfgrasses and the belt drive makes it simple to maintain. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Sales Midwest, Inc. New and Used Sod Harvesters
Sales Midwest offers an assortment of new and used sod harvesters, including Brouwer Kesmac Harvesters. Various models of traditional and automated sod harvesters are available. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
Southern Specialty Equipment, Inc. Sod Harvesters
Southern Specialty Equipment is the Florida and Georgia Dealer for Brouwer Kesmac, including the Brouwer Kesmac line of Sod Harvesters and Sod Cutters. Brouwer Kesmac is a company built on developing innovative equipment solutions for the turfgrass industry. Their standards for quality, reliability, value, and customer service are known throughout the turfgrass industry. Along with the Sod Harvesters and Sod Cutters, Southern Specialty Equipment offers the Brouwer Kesmac line of Sod Installers, Turf Rollers, and their Monument Setter, Aerator, and Turf Vacuum. Over the years, we’ve learned that hard work, straight talk, and diligence are what build the relationships which are the key to business success. We are proud to say that Southern Specialty Equipment excels at all three. For more information on Southern Specialty Equipment and the products and services we offer, please visit our website: www.ssequip.net.
This revolutionary machine incorporates proven Trebro technology coupled with many new and innovative features.Powered by a 140-horsepower John Deere engine with all-wheel hydrostatic drive, this rugged machine handles diverse challenging harvesting conditions. A quiet, comfortable operators cab rotates 90-degrees to place the operator in the best position to see all harvesting and stacking functions.Multiple cutting widths are available including 21-, 23-, and 24-inches (53.34-, 58-42-, and 60.96-cm). The reliable time-tested Trebro stacking system, plus a new electronic adjustable roll flap positioning system, delivers neat, stable stacks. An industry only cross-conveyor scrap dump places scrap sod out of the way for the next pass or accumulates and discards scrap sod at the end of the field.The pallet injector, now with hydraulicly actuated doors, holds 20 empty pallets with an on-the-go pallet exchange increasing harvesting efficiency. Optional: Upgraded Telematics with Remote Service Tool is also available. Please visit http://trebro.com/.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. Trebro TSR Peat Model
Trebro is now offering their TSR automatic stacking turf harvester in a Peat High-Floatation model. This new machine is equipped with 800-45-26.5 Altura tires providing superior floatation and performance in soft peat soil conditions. Powered by a 140-horsepower John Deere engine with all-wheel hydrostatic drive, this rugged machine can handle a wide variety of harvesting conditions. A quiet, comfortable operators cab rotates 90-degrees to place the operator in the best position to see all harvesting and stacking functions. The reliable time-tested Trebro stacking system, along with a new electronic roll flap positioning system, results in neat, stable stacks. An industry only, cross-conveyor scrap dump places scrap sod out of the way for the next pass or accumulates and discards scrap sod at the end of the field. Optional: Improved Telematics with Remote Service Tool is also available. Please visit http://trebro.com/.
The updated Trebro TSS automatic stacking slab harvester incorporates proven Trebro technology, with many new and innovative features. Powered by a 140-horsepower John Deere engine, with all-wheel hydrostatic drive, this rugged machine handles diverse challenging harvesting conditions. A quiet, comfortable, operators cab rotates 90-degrees, positioning the operator to best see all harvesting and stacking functions. Available cutting widths include: 16-, 21-, 23-, or 24-inches (40.64-, 53.34-, 58-42-, or 60.96-cm). An industry only, cross-conveyor scrap dump places scrap sod out of the way for the next pass or accumulates and discards scrap sod at the end of the field. For 2023, the stacker bump bed is upgraded for improved speed and durability. The cross-stacking pattern consistently produces neat, stable stacks. The pallet injector, now with hydraulicly actuated doors, holds 20 empty pallets with on-the-go pallet exchange increasing harvesting efficiency. Optional: Improved Telematics with Remote Service Tool is also available. Visit http://trebro.com/.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. Trebro AutoStack 3
The most refined, highest-production machine on the market, Trebro AutoStack 3 is the ultimate in turfgrass harvesting production. Along with Trebro’s industry-leading reliability and time-tested value, it combines tried and true design with multiple new features, including: • All-wheel drive and large, high-flotation tires for easy operation in wet, muddy conditions • Dual 24-inch (60.96-cm) cutting heads with dual adjustable down pressure for outstanding quality of cut with minimum waste • On-the-go one-button scrap dump • Centralized and weather resistant control box • Dual autosteer for harvesting in both directions • New for 2023, optional upgraded Telematics with remote service tool • Plus many more The deluxe cab with antivibration mounts has heat and air with front and rear curved glass for outstanding visibility of all harvesting and stacking functions. The Trebro AutoStack 3 quickly pays for itself thanks to its one-operator system, maximum productivity, and sod quality, with reduced waste and downtime.Please visit: http://trebro.com/.
Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. UPGRADED for 2023 - Trebro Telematics Solution
Trebro Telematics Solution is now available on the complete range of Trebro automatic stacking turfgrass harvesters including the AutoStack 2 & 3, TSR, TSS, SC 2010 Roll, and SC 2010 Slab…or any machine with PLUS+1 control system. Features: • Remote Service Tool, allowing Trebro Technicians remote access to key electronic and programming functions on Trebro harvesters anywhere in the world. • Diagnostics and solutions are provided to minimize down time. • Machine Data, here the user can remotely track total harvest hours, today’s seat hours, pallet drop, pallet time in minutes, pallet count, etc. • Machine Tracking: information on the current location of the machine including tracking of pallet drops, etc. • Geofencing, Disable machine if out of geofence range, alert owner/operator of machine movement. Please visit http://trebro.com/.
Van Vuuren TurfTick® 3500 Highest Capacity Sod Harvester in the TurfTick® 3500 Series
TurfTick® 3500, THE NEWEST MODEL FROM VAN VUUREN, is a true capacity champion with an optimal capacity of 3500 square yards an hour (2926 square meters an hour). The choice of three modular, floating cutting heads—a single (48in) (121.92-cm), a double (24-in) (60.96-cm), or a triple (16-in) (40.64-cm)—make this machine unique and provide optimal results on any type of soil. Because of its large gripper, each pallet is stacked per layer at the same time, a stacking process which results in a stable pallet. The TurfTick 3500’s roll-up system builds on the reliable Van Vuuren roll-up system, with its long-life conveyor belt and various options, a time-proven system. By using a flexible rubber tray for rolling, the grass is protected from breaking. The roll-up system provides smooth, accurate, and gradual rolling. The rubber roll-up gears are maintenance-free, do not wear easily, and deliver top results. For more information visit www.vuuren.com
Van Vuuren Save on labor with the TurfTick®1016 Basic Machine
TurfTick®1016 | 1018 | 1024 is the entry-level model: a highly economical machine that fits on almost every tractor. The TurfTick®1016 | 1018 | 1024 has been used around the world for more than 30 years. This turf-cutting machine ensures every turf grower can make a flying start. Its simplicity provides high production and contributes to the profitability of every start-up and smaller turf grower. This unique sod harvester delivers top quality. It offers a time-proven system with a long-service-life conveyor belt and many diverse options. The roll-up gears are maintenance-free and do not easily wear out. In addition, this machine is connected or disconnected from the tractor within minutes, thanks to the clip-on and clip-off concept. This is the ideal turf-cutting machine to start your business with to help you harvest quality turf rolls every day. For more information about the TurfTick®1016, please scan the QR-code or visit www.vuuren.com.
Van Vuuren The TurfTick®2316 Universal Stacker enhances the growth of your business
TurfTick®2316 is the ultimate single operator Universal Stacker. Compact, proven, universal, economical, and durable, it is ideal for turf growers with a daily harvest capacity of approximately 6,0007,000 square meters (64,583-75,347 square feet). Automated stacking is possible with this ‘Universal Stacker’ sod harvester. Due to its compactness, the TurfTick®2316 offers less downtime compared to other automated sod harvesters. This results in high production efficiency and low operating costs. The high weight of the TurfTick®2316 makes it possible to harvest a constant thickness of turfgrass rolls, resulting in a top-quality product. In addition, this machine is designed for low maintenance costs and a long service life. We want to make the everyday life of our turfgrass growers easier and more efficient. This sod harvester is ideal for turfgrass growers who want to (and continue to) grow or innovate. For more information about the TurfTick®2316, please scan the QR-code or visit www.vuuren.com.
Van Vuuren The BigTick®1040 | 1048 harvests high-quality large turf rolls
The BigTick® is durable, heavy in weight, and has a solid design. It is the best and most economical solution for harvesting high-quality large turf rolls. With the speed of operation offered by the BigTick®, a high production capacity is achieved. A big turf roll has a maximum width of 40 inches (1 meter). It becomes possible to harvest two 20-inch (0.5-meter) turf rolls by installing the optional center colter disk. This turf harvesting machine delivers consistent thickness and compact large turf rolls. Top-quality blades ensure top-quality turf rolls. Advantages of the BigTick® when harvesting large turf rolls: • Top-quality and strong cutting blade • Heavy frame and sturdy pressure roller • Optional middle colter disk to split the roll width in half • Standard feature electronic thickness control • Manually adjustable thickness control for general adjustments For more information about the BigTick®, please scan the QR-code or visit www.vuuren.com.
Van Vuuren The BigSlab®3040 harvests the desired slabs
The BigSlab®3040 is designed explicitly to market turf for medium and large projects, such as parks and soccer fields. This machine is ideal for marketing your high-quality turf. Enjoy the excellent speed, efficiency in cutting, transporting, and placing the turf with minimum effort with this sod harvester. A distinctive feature of this machine is that it does not roll the turf but folds and stacks it. In this way, a higher transport efficiency can be achieved while there is no need for a second operator on the machine. The thickness of the turf is automatically measured and adjusted by a self-developed computer system with multiple sensors and actuators. These features make the folded turf ideal for sports field repair and installation. For more information about the BigSlab®3040, please scan the QR-code or visit www.vuuren.com.
Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer ROLLMATE BIG ROLL SOD INSTALLER Highly maneuverable, outstanding on slopes, and effortless controls
THE HEAVY LIFTING SIDEKICK | RM 2430, RM 2442 & RM 2448 The RollMate (RM 2430, RM 2442 & RM 2448 ) is the fast and efficient way to install Big Rolls. Simple to operate, the RollMate works well in a wide variety of conditions. Outstanding on slopes and in confined areas and with a light footprint and tight turning radius the RollMate won’t disturb the project’s final grade. The 11-hp HONDA Engine with Electric Start provides power to lift rolls with a 4-foot (1.219-m) diameter up to 2,000 lbs (907.185 kg). The Hydrostatic Drive allows the operator to choose an ideal installing speed for the conditions. The extreme durability of the RollMate provides the high-quality standards expected of all BROUWER equipment. The three models provide the ideal width for 24-inch (60.96-cm), 30-inch (76.2-cm), 42-inch (106.68-cm), or 48-inch (121.92-cm) Big Roll sod installation.
KWMI NEW for 2023 - Big Roll Sod Installer New Features
The Big Roll Sod Installer is an all-terrain rubber-tracked unit with 2,500-lb. (1,133.98-kg) load capacity and choice of clamp or bar hookup, allowing for installation of rolls with widths from 30- to 48-inches (76.2 cm- to 121.92-cm). New to the line in 2023 are Model 4231 and Model 4831 which come with a Kawasaki 31-hp water-cooled engine putting out adequate torque and power to suit your needs. Also new on these models is a control panel with LED warning lights for engine, battery, oil, and water temperature for easier diagnostic troubleshooting. All the dependability and maneuverability our gas-powered machines are known for, now with added power and functionality. For more information, visit www.KWMIequipment.com
KWMI Track Big Roll Sod Installer with Clamp System
This installer is an all-terrain rubber-tracked unit with 2,500-lb. (1,133.98-kg) load capacity and choice of clamp or bar hook-up, allowing for installation of rolls with widths from 30- to 48-inches (.762- to 1.219-m). Switch from clamp to bar as needed. It has a larger pocket for the sod roll and balances with or without a load. Driver experiences outstanding visibility from a standing platform and the easy operation allows for tight seams and wall-to-wall installation. The maneuverability and low ground pressure tracks allow for installation in tight areas and all soil and weather conditions. Model 4230 and Model 4830 are available with a Kohler ECH749 26.5 hp Command Pro Engine with a dual air-filtration system. Model 4226D and Model 4826D come with a Kubota 05 Series 3-Cylinder liquid-cooled engine.
Optional attachments:
• Pallet forks • Sod roller • Mini-harvester—allows for cutting and installation with same machine
KWMI Big Roll Sod Installer
The new Big Roll Sod Installer is a four-wheel-drive all-terrain machine with top-of-the-line maneuverability and durability. Front and rear hydraulic wheel motors and rear wheel steering allow for a tight turning radius—while the traction assist feature also allows for true four-wheel-drive by giving all tires equal pulling-power. This Installer features an easy-to-use Hydraulic Piloted joystick with electric over hydraulic controls for smooth and consistent operation. Control forward/reverse movements and roll lifting, from the same joystick. With a 2,500lb. (1,133.98-kg) load capacity and foam-filled tires to ensure no flat tires on the job, this machine handles the toughest tasks. Both 42- and 48-inch (1.067- and 1.219-m) installers come standard with a liquid-cooled Kubota 05 Series 3-Cylinder engine. Choose between a hydraulic roll clamping system or traditional bar system, both with the capacity to install rolls in widths from 30 to 48 inches (.762- to 1.219-m). For more information, visit www.KWMIequipment.com
Magnum Magnum Installer
The A Series turf- and operator-friendly four-wheel drive installer combines efficiency and dependability into a machine weighing less than 2,000 pounds (907.185 kg). The concept for this installer grew out of the need for a lighter weight, quickly moving vehicle for the installation of big rolls—one that could handle the terrain but not damage the turf. Curbs and slopes present no problem for this installer which can be operated at speeds up to 10-mph (16.09-kph). The Magnum Installer features hydraulic clamp arms and wide flotation tires. For more information, visit www.magnumenp.com.
Sales Midwest, Inc. New and Used Sod Installers
Sales Midwest offers an assortment of new and used sod installers. That includes the Brouwer RollMate Series with various models of walk behind installers, which can install different size sod rolls (24-, 30-, 42-, and 48-in.) [60.96-, 76.2-, 106.68-, 121.92-cm]. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
SIDEKICK USA LLC SIDEKICK
Get into the thick-cut game with SIDEKICK – the internationally patented turf compression and positioning machinethat assists in the installation of thick-cut natural and hybrid turf. Our award-winning* and patented technology ensures: • Faster turfgrass sod installation time. • Reduced instances of damaged turfgrass by mechanical or human error. • Lower overall costs for contractors and facilities. • Zero seams between turfgrass sod rolls, as well as enhanced recovery and playability – creating a softer and stronger playing surface. Current models are available for purchase and lease: • John Deere1025 R and 2032 R • Kubota B2650 (with optional A/C Cab) • KIOTI** CK2610, CK3510, and CK4010 (all with optional A/C Cabs) • Mahindra Max 25 HP HST For more information, visit www.SIDEKICKUSA.com *STMA 2013 Innovation Award ** Official Partner of STEC Equipment
SOFTWARE
Southern Specialty Equipment, Inc. Sod Installers
Southern Specialty Equipment is the Florida and Georgia Dealer for Brouwer Kesmac, including the Brouwer Kesmac Sod Installer. Brouwer Kesmac is a company built on developing innovative equipment solutions for the turfgrass industry. Their standards for quality, reliability, value, and customer service are known throughout the turfgrass industry. Along with their Sod Installer, Southern Specialty Equipment offers the Brouwer Kesmac line of line of Sod Harvesters and Sod Cutters, Turf Rollers, and their Monument Setter, Aerator, and Turf Vacuum. Over the years, we’ve learned that hard work, straight talk, and diligence are what build the relationships which are the key to business success. We are proud to say that Southern Specialty Equipment excels at all three. For more information on Southern Specialty Equipment and the products and services we offer, please visit our website: www.ssequip.net.
The FireFly Support Portal is your hub for service, training, and maintenance. All farm personnel are encouraged to register for a free account. This account currently allows users to: • Use our searchable knowledge base filled with videos and articles, which is constantly growing • Submit help tickets • Check the status of current tickets • Refer to closed tickets for help with issues In the near future, the Support Portal will also be the access point for all things FireFly—from parts orders to manual downloads. Scan the QR code to sign up or visit fireflyautomatix.com/support.
The new M220 software update features improvements, fixes, and new functionality, including: • User interface improvements • Mower decks now automatically reduce ground pressure when turning. This allows for sharper turns and lower impact on head lands. • Option to configure slowing in turns, with the ability to disable it.
ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER'S GUIDE SOFTWARE
The new R300 software update features improvements, fixes, and new functionality, including: • Pallet back out mode • 4 new pallet pyramid modes • 2 new main pallet stacking modes • New Pallet Mode user configuration settings • Improved Pallet Configuration user interface • Improved pallet weight and weight totalizer • Pallet data logging • Harvest session data logging • FireLink Mercury email reports for machine productivity, quality, and performance • Improved on-screen help. Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com/firelink
The new ProSlab software update features improvements, fixes, and new functionality, including: • New slab sensor settings • New Pallet Height Sensor settings and options • Improved traction control • New Pallet Change cruise control features • Improved pallet weight and weight totalizer • Pallet data logging • Harvest session data logging • FireLink Mercury email reports for machine productivity, quality, and performance • Improved on-screen help Learn more at fireflyautomatix.com/firelink
Sod Solutions® Turf Logistics™
Turf Logistics™ is full sod farm and distributor management software with connect mobile apps. Turf Logistics includes order management, harvest management, and truck routing all within one centralized system. All invoice information is easily transferable to QuickBooks or can be exported out in the format needed. Turf Logistics allows for seamless communication with both drivers and harvesters using mobile apps. ClickSod™ Online Sod Sales connects with Turf Logistics allowing farms to sell online while remaining in control of pricing and availability. ClickSod allows a farm to sell sod on their existing or newly built website using a simple workflow for the retail customer. Turf Logistics has newly released Driver App features allowing for notifications, note sharing, and digital signature options. The Driver App allows for the elimination of paper and assists with contactless delivery. Learn more at turflogistics.com. Call 843-607-8765 or email jlong@sodsolutions.com.
Sod Solutions® Turf Logistics™ Driver Application
Turf Logistics™ Driver Application now allows for push notifications and the ability to push out notes to drivers in real time. The Driver Application allows drivers to acquire a digital signature and capture photos of a delivery. This information is saved in Turf Logistics for record keeping and real time tracking of delivery status. The Driver Application allows for contactless deliveries. For more information, visit TurfLogistics.com or email jlong@sodsolutions.com.
ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER'S GUIDE SOFTWARE
Sod Solutions® NEW for 2023 - SatQuote™
SatQuote™ is an online tool for measuring, designing, and quoting using Google and high-resolution aerial imagery. Quickly calculate the perimeter, area, and volume of multiple areas. Measure, create notes, and add photos of jobsites on the go with our mobile app. SatQuote helps you and your customers measure, quote, design, and win jobs. Be sure to ask about our referral program to start earning revenue for anyone you refer to SatQuote! For more information, visit SatQuote.com or email dwagner@SatQuote.com.
STEC Equipment NEW for 2023 - GKB Combinator with Hybrid Rotor
The GKB Combinator has an extensive list of updates for 2023 that make this machine even more of a must-have for turf professionals. The recent updates include new belt and belt drive system designed for faster soil evacuation, new rollers for a smooth finish, a direct drive coupling, non-stick stainless-steel hull, and lower flat belt loading for better clean up. The look of the machine is picturesque, featuring more clean lines and sleek design. Looks aren't everything, and the GKB Combinator doesn't disappoint in operational performance. One thing remains constant, along with these upgrades, the GKB Combinator is an incredibly versatile machine. A hybrid rotor allows this machine to be fitted with verticutting, fraising, and turf stripping blades. Did you know, that with a swift change of a rotor, any of the combinator machines can be converted to remove infill from synthetic turf surfaces? For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
SPRIGGING EQUIPMENT
KWMI Sprigmaster II
The Sprigmaster II converts solid sod to sprigs and plants all in one pass. It has the ability to processes slabs, mini-rolls, or big rolls into sprigs. The model SM48 uses a 42-in. (1.067-m) big roll to plant a 48in. (1.219-m) wide pass of sprigs.The model SM52 uses a 48-in. (1.219-m) big roll to plant a 52-in. (1.321-m) wide pass of sprigs. Both models come standard with high-speed carrying wheels, hydraulic overdrive, a rack for slabs or mini rolls, and 2-inch (5.08-cm) spacing on the 26 spring-loaded and swivel coulters. The Sprigmaster II is a great machine for expanding sod farms or sprigging sports fields and golf courses.
Options:
• Can be built as a stationary unit to convert sod to sprigs • Extra blades for a finer cut
STEC Equipment GKB Vstrong
The GKB Vstrong has been developed due to the increasing demand for an aggressive aerating machine to remove thatch. By removing thatch, moss, and other material, the grass is allowed more space to grow. The GKB Vstrong provides permeability of the top layer and increases resistance to disease and insects. The Vstrong uses the Combi-Rotor system, which can be used for both total removal, with the fraise mowing blades, as well as verticutting up to a 2-inch (5 cm) depth. The depth can be adjusted using a patented pendulum system between the front and rear roller. The Vstrong comes with an adjustable hydraulic tailgate to guide the output of the waste material, or a collection system can be used to catch the material instead. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
TIRES
STEC Equipment GKB Combinator
The GKB Combinator is the ultimate tool for the removal of unwanted turf. The Combinator, with its patented system with precision adjustments, can remove up to 2 inches (5-cm) of material in a single pass leaving a surface ready for laying sod or reseeding. The solid steel rotor is driven by a high-speed belt system and its working depth can easily be adjusted without tools. The rotor can be set up with three different blade options enabling one machine to fraise mow, verticut, completely remove turf, or dig sprigs. In addition, the rotor can be removed, and an optional brush rotor installed to remove infill from synthetic turf. The conveyor system, equipped with tracking v belts to help reduce wear and tear, makes getting the removed material off site easier. The variety of sizes available help make this machine a perfect tool for your operation. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com. STAPLES/TACS
Sales Midwest, Inc. Staples and Tacs
Sales Midwest offers an assortment of staples and tacs. Featured are Birch Sod Sticks, .25-in. by 6-in. (.635-cm by 15.24-cm), with a sharp point. According to the company, birch sod sticks are great for installing field net. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest.com, or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
R&R Products, Inc. Tires
R&R Products supplies quality tires in a huge range of sizes for many turf and utility applications. Major manufacturers include Carlisle, Kenda, OTR, Greenball, Titan and more. Call 800-528-3446 or visit www.rrproducts.com.
The Titan Hi-Dration Lug irrigation tire is the industry’s first radial non-directional irrigation tire. It will be available on nearly all T-L Irrigation pivot and linear irrigation systems. The Hi-Dration Lug tire features a radial construction that allows for carrying the weight at lower air pressures, thereby increasing flotation, and reducing field rutting. Its rugged 0-degree bar with supported lug center creates superior durability and longevity. Additional features include: • Non-directional pattern design provides maximum traction in both forward and reverse • Designed for self-cleaning to decrease rolling resistance while in the field • Available sizes include: 290/85R38 and 380/85R24 The Hi-Dration Lug tires warranty coverage includes: • 8-year coverage for tire workmanship and material with prorated refund based on years in service and percentage wear • 2-year, no-cost replacement • New 1-year field hazard protection plan • 2-year stubble damage protection plan • Certain exclusions may apply For more information, contact sales@tlrr.com. or visit our website www.tlrr.com.
Campey Turf Care Systems Campey™ SPEEDRESSERS™
The Campey™ SPEEDRESSERS™ are bulk drop-spreaders designed to handle all topdressing materials. The four flotation tires on pivoting axles minimize the risk of turfgrass damage and compaction. Ideal for turfgrass farm, golf course, and sports field use, for private ownership, private clubs, local authorities, and contractors. The SPEEDRESSER requires a tractor of at least 30-hp and is driven hydraulically from the tractor via an agitator and twin rollers. The high work rate enables the spreading of dressings to depths of 2 mm–75 mm (.079 in. – 2.97 in.) in one pass. Campey Turf Care Systems is one of world’s largest independent sod farm, sports field, and ground care machinery suppliers, distributing innovative maintenance equipment. Campey has earned a reputation for offering practical advice and superb aftercare service. For more information, visit www.campeyturfcare.com Find us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/campeys and YouTube www.youtube.com/CampeyMachinery Follow us on Twitter @CampeyTurfCare and on Instagram @campeyturfcare
Redexim North America Easy Spread
The new hydraulic powered Easy Spread provides all the benefits of its predecessor, including the unique Easy Spread one-man operation. This machine can load itself and can spread up to 80 tons (72,574 kilograms) a day without the operator leaving the cab. Without a doubt, the Easy Spread is the perfect, low-cost solution to what was a most back-breaking task, making it an ideal machine for all sod farms and sports grounds. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Rink 1520
The 1520 makes large area spreading easier. This trailed unit holds over two tons (1,814 kilograms) of wet or dry top dressing, running on large, low-ground pressure, flotation wheels. Power to move the self-aligning belt is hydraulic, and either the tractor director or optional tank and pump are PTO powered. The spread thickness is controlled by belt speed and gate, and the standard drop spread width is 60 inches (1.4 m), making this the most versatile topdresser. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Rink 2020
For those requiring the sophistication of the 1520 and needing a model more ideally suited for sports fields, the 2020 PTO direct power model provides an economic alternative. The traditional 2020 with its PTO direct drive system makes it ideal for sports-ground use where less frequent heavy dressings are the order of the day. The mechanically-driven Rink 2020 is ideal to spread coarse material. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Rink DS 800
The Rink DS 800 is a topdresser with dual spinners with a spread pattern variable up to 33 feet (10 m). The operation of the belt and spinners can be done from the tractor seat, by switching the hydraulic lever. No unnecessary drop of material takes place between stopping and operation, since the material release gate automatically closes when the belt is stopped. The spinner disks have been designed to handle wet material very well. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Rink DS 1200
The Rink DS 1200 is a topdresser with dual spinners and a spread pattern variable up to 30 feet, (9.14 m). The operation of the belt and spinners can be done from the tractor seat, by switching the hydraulic lever. No unnecessary drop of material takes place between stopping and operation, since the material release gate automatically closes when the belt is stopped. The spinner disks have been designed to handle wet material very well. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Rink DS 2000
The Rink DS 2000 Disc Spreader is a large topdresser with dual spinners and a variable spread pattern with a width of up to 40 feet (12.19 m). It has a total capacity is 2.6 cubic yards (1.99 cubic meters) and it can cover a lot of turf in a short time. The high flotation tires have a lighter footprint than most competitors and the state-ofthe-art spinners leave an even spread pattern that is unequaled. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Redexim North America Rink DS 3800
The Rink DS 3800 Disc Spreader is a topdresser with dual spinners and a variable spread pattern of up to 49.21 feet (15 m) wide. The operation of the belt and spinners can be done from the tractor seat by switching the hydraulic lever. No unnecessary drop of material takes place between stopping and operation, since the material release gate automatically closes when the belt is stopped. The spinner discs have been designed to handle wet material very well. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
STEC Equipment GKB TopDrop
The GKB TopDrop is the ideal machine for top dressing. The brush dresser can distribute all kinds of loose material such as sand, gravel, or rubber. The hydraulically adjustable material brush comes with a metering valve which can adjust layering thickness! The TopDrop is available in three model sizes to provide the perfect machine for any sized job. And the four pivoting turf tires ensure minimal pressure to keep fields in playing condition. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
STEC Equipment GKB Sand Spreader SP400
Keeping your playing field or golf course in prime condition is a tough challenge throughout the entire year. There are multiple reasons for sand spreading, during both construction and maintenance. In either case, you want to be able to accurately apply the sand, and to apply it in varying quantities, depending on the operation. The Sand Spreader is the machine that enables you to distribute a vast variety of materials in the appropriate quantities on your sod farm, sports field, or golf course. GKB offers various systems for adjusting the sand distribution such as a mounted or movable adjustment system. In addition to the hydraulic-electric proportional control, the sand gate is also hydraulically adjustable. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
STEC Equipment GKB Material Handler SPM400
Versatility is the name of the game. Need a material spreader or bunker filler? Do you need to fill equipment with sand or backfill trenches? This one piece of equipment fills all those needs. The SPM400 has the highest capacity of any other material handler on the market. With the simple cab mounted controls, this machine was engineered with the end user in mind making the SPM400 material handler a necessity for any farm, course, or contractor. For more information, please visit visit www.stecequipment.com.
TRACTORS
Sales Midwest, Inc. Used Tractors
Various used tractors are available from Sales Midwest. Visit www.salesmidwest.com, email tim@salesmidwest. com or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
STEC Equipment KIOTI Tractors
STEC Equipment is proud to represent KIOTI Tractors. KIOTI has a history of producing quality products while also making sure customers are not paying extra for a name or paint color. KIOTI offers one of the best warranties in the industry with a 6-year full and powertrain warranty. At STEC, we offer an assortment of KIOTI tractors from 22-115 horsepower, including loaders, backhoes, a variety of tire options (including turf tires), and countless optional add-ons. When you compare Kioti with other brands you will notice that Kioti beats the competition when it comes to specs and quality and is affordable for all different types of consumers. Consider STEC Equipment’s Kioti Tractor for your next tractor purchase. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
TRAILING (HAULING)
STEC Equipment DT Series Dump Trailers - DT710 & DT610
The American made DT710 Dump Trailer has become the preferred tool to work in fine turfgrass. With the oversized turf tires and walking beam axles, the DT710 offers low ground pressure and excellent handling on uneven terrain. The fold down sides allow for easy loading and unloading, and the auto-latching tailgate provides worry free dumping operations. It is constructed of high-grade steel and the 7-ft. x 10-ft. (2.134-m x 3.048-m) body provides an industry leading capacity. The DT610 is the more compact but just as effective little brother to the DT710. The DT610 is equipped with a 40-degree dumping angle, 36-inch (91.44-cm) bed height and has a weight capacity of up to 12,000 pounds (5,443.11 kg). Looking for a reliable and economic dump trailer for completing your projects? STEC has you covered with the DT610 and DT710. For more information, please visit www.stecequipment.com.
TRAILING (HAULING)
Advanced Equipment Sales DT-610 Trailers
Advanced Equipment Sales DT-610 Trailers are useful tools for sod producers, golf course superintendents, and contractors; essential for renovating turfgrass areas and bunkers and working on irrigation projects. • Level filled: 2.4 cubic yards (1.83 cubic meters) • Big load carrying capacity: 14,000 lbs. (6,350.29 kg) • Walking axles: four turf tires follow ground contours, gentle on turfgrass even on highly undulating terrain • Linear axle configuration of tires eliminates tearing turfgrass when turning • Description: rear dump with three feet (91.44 cm) of overhang • Automatic tailgate release with adjustable chains for metered spreading • Removable sides: to convert to flat bed • Side extension pockets: standard, allow user to increase trailer capacity with wooden inserts • Tractor: plug-in tractor hydraulics for dumping; minimum 50-hp recommended • Box dimensions: Length: 120 ft. (36.58 m), Width: 72 in. (1.83 m), Height 13 in. (.33 m) • Weight: 2,820 lbs. (1,279.13 kg) • Tires: (4) 26 x 12-12 10 ply Visit www.advancedequipmentsales.ca.
Professional-Grade Electric ROLL-UP TARP SYSTEM for flatbed trailers Independent electric motors with optional wireless remote control & BUILT-IN
BACK-UP MODE
FULLY AUTOMATED: Driver never has to remove any parts or get on the deck -
SAFEST SYSTEM
Industry leading operation times: more loads per day ($$) – 30% More Efficient Industry leading warranty, service & reliability – 3 Year Warranty FULL DECK ACCESS – including cross deck & overhead loading – Innovative
Swing Arm Design
INDUSTRY LOWEST MAINTENANCE COST: Aluminum/Stainless steel FULL REINFORCED, 21-OZ-TARPS – superior strength/extended lifespan
SAFETY STRAPS – 2-inches x 2900-lbs - Standard E-Cool Tech™ - INNOVATIVE DESIGN ALLOWS SOD TO STAY COOLER TURN-KEY SOLUTIONS: MADE IN USA/CANADA WITH PRIDE
• Full Kit (New/Existing) 96-inches & 102-inches
• Custom Trailer, Custom Graphics Design Service & Tarp Solution – factory built – 1 PO • ROLLING BILLBOARDS - FULL HIGH-DEFINITION GRAPHICS • PARTS & SERVICE FOR ANY COMPETITOR SYSTEM: TARPS & COMPONENTS
CONTACT: Kendrick Martin (514) 244-1802 www.E-CargoTarps.com
WE APPRECIATE, SUPPORT & RESPECT OUR CUSTOMERS
TRUCK COVERS
Professional-Grade Electric ROLL-UP TARP SYSTEM for flatbed trailers Independent electric motors with optional wireless remote control & BUILT-IN
BACK-UP MODE
FULLY AUTOMATED: Driver never has to remove any parts or get on the deck -
SAFEST SYSTEM
Industry leading operation times: more loads per day ($$) – 30% More Efficient Industry leading warranty, service & reliability – 3 Year Warranty FULL DECK ACCESS – including cross deck & overhead loading – Innovative
Swing Arm Design
INDUSTRY LOWEST MAINTENANCE COST: Aluminum/Stainless steel FULL REINFORCED, 21-OZ-TARPS – superior strength/extended lifespan
SAFETY STRAPS – 2-inches x 2900-lbs - Standard E-Cool Tech™ - INNOVATIVE DESIGN ALLOWS SOD TO STAY COOLER TURN-KEY SOLUTIONS: MADE IN USA/CANADA WITH PRIDE
• Full Kit (New/Existing) 96-inches & 102-inches
• Custom Trailer, Custom Graphics Design Service & Tarp Solution – factory built – 1 PO • ROLLING BILLBOARDS - FULL HIGH-DEFINITION GRAPHICS • PARTS & SERVICE FOR ANY COMPETITOR SYSTEM: TARPS & COMPONENTS
CONTACT: Kendrick Martin (514) 244-1802 www.E-CargoTarps.com
WE APPRECIATE, SUPPORT & RESPECT OUR CUSTOMERS
Poyntz Inc. Covered WagonTM
There is only one Covered WagonTM, the original, soft-sided tarpaulin system, designed strictly with sod growers in mind. Covered Wagon, made in North America, is patented, self-tarping technology. The driver never leaves the ground. With the push of a button, the truly automatic system opens and closes in 20 seconds, providing the ultimate in speed, securement, and safety for over ten years. Full digital advertising is “Standard,” with UV Protectant. Do It Yourself installs on 96-inch (2.44-m) and 102-inch (2.59-m) wide trailers. Or company approved install centers are available on the East and West Coasts, if so desired. And 2,200-pound (997.9 kg) safety straps can be electronically welded inside the vinyl at the customer’s request. Not just a generic name, but a name everyone in the industry uses, so aptly describing the product—Covered WagonTM—that it has its own trademark. For more information, visit: http://www.poyntzinc.com/cov_wagon.html.
TURF (SOD) TUBES
Sales Midwest, Inc. Fiberglass Sod Tubes added to product line
Sales Midwest has added Fiberglass Sod Tubes to their product line.Sales Midwest offers the standard heavy duty PVC sod tubes, but with the rising cost of the PVC, the fiberglass tube is a great alternative to provide a longlasting multiple use tube at a fraction of the cost of PVC. Visit www.salesmidwest.com,email tim@salesmidwest.com,or colton@salesmidwest.com,or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
VACUUMS/SWEEPERS
Advanced Equipment Sales VAC220
The Sweeper VAC220 is available with a rubber finger or brush pick-up head. The machine has been redesigned with four wheels on the deck. The eight-blade steel impeller fan has a 40 percent increase in suction. The VAC220 features rectangular tube steel construction with hydraulic dump and a stainless steel-lined impeller. Standard features include: • 10-cu. yd. (7.65-cu. m) hopper • 84-in. (213.36-cm) brush or rubber finger pick-up head • Two wide flotation tires • 35-in. (88.9-cm) diameter, eight-blade, 3/8-in. (.95-cm) steel impeller fan • Stainless steel lined impeller housing • 8-inch (20.32-cm) hose kit available • 50–70-hp required • Easy fingertip controls to operate deck, hopper, and pick- up head For more information, visit www.advancedequipmentsales.ca.
Advanced Equipment Sales VAC320
The Sweeper VAC320 has a redesigned pick-up head with four wheels on the deck. The unit combines either a rubber finger or a brush pick-up with the eight-blade steel impeller fan for a 40 percent increase in suction. The 13.3-cu. yd. (10.17-cu. m) hopper features an automatic opening rear door for simple unloading, fewer moving parts. Standard features: • Four large, wide flotation tires on walking axles: four turf tires follow ground contours, gentle even on highly undulating terrain • 10- or 12-ft. (3.048- or 3.66-m) rubber fingers or brush pick-up head • 35-in. (88.9-cm) diameter, eight-blade, 3/8-in. (.95-cm) steel impeller fan • Stainless steel lined impeller housing • Pick-up head with removable panels for easy access • Requires 60-75-hp • 8-inch (20.32-cm) hose kit available • 13.3 cu. yd. (10.17-cu. m) corrosion resistant aluminum-sided hopper • Easy fingertip controls to operate deck, hopper, and pick-up head For more information, visit www.advancedequipmentsales.ca.
Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer BV 85 Turf Vacuum Built to last with corrosion resistant Aluminum
POWER BRUSH PICK-UP HEAD | Maintain flawless turf and a pristine product The maneuverable and versatile BV-85 High-Capacity Turf Vacuum is ideal for fast and economical cleanup of large turfgrass areas as well as hard surfaces. With easy to operate fingertip controls, two styles of Pick-Up Head (7-foot to 10-foot [2.134-meter to 3.048-meter] widths), corrosion resistant aluminum sides and unloading conveyor, the durable BV-85 Turf Vacuum is an industry leader. Its lightweight design provides great floatation and even offers dual wheels for extreme conditions. With the 10-foot (3.048-meter) Power Brush attachment, it gets even more of the debris matted into the ground after winter weather, and with the newly designed 6-Blade Impeller, it picks up fast and consistently. The BV 85 Turf Vacuum is a maintenance tool for turfgrass applications during multiple seasons and carries low maintenance costs over years of service.
VACUUMS/SWEEPERS
Redexim North America Turf Tidy 3000
The Turf Tidy 3000 is one of our most versatile machines incorporating de-thatching, flail cutting and sweeping. It is designed with a fully floating, cutting head that follows the grounds' contours ensuring clean and even pick-up. It runs on large rear "flotation" tires to minimize compaction. The unique turbo fan makes a clean sweep of cores, leaves, pine needles, paper, and grass clippings. The large hopper means less time emptying and its high lift allows greater clearance when tipping. For more information, visit https://redexim.com.
Sales Midwest offers an assortment of new and used vacuums and sweepers. Featured is the Brouwer BV 85 Turf Vacuum. According to Sales Midwest, it is the largest capacity turf vac of its type. It is maneuverable, versatile, and suited for fast and economical cleanup of large turf areas and hard surfaces. The 120-in. (3.048-m) wide pickup head is equipped with fingers and a powerful suction fan to remove a variety of debris. Visit www.salesmidwest. com, email tim@salesmidwest.com, or colton@salesmidwest.com, or call 913-254-9560 for more details.
Southern Specialty Equipment is the Florida and Georgia Dealer for Brouwer Kesmac, including the Brouwer BV 85 Turf Vacuum. Brouwer Kesmac is a company built on developing innovative equipment solutions for the turfgrass industry. Their standards for quality, reliability, value, and customer service are known throughout the turfgrass industry. Along with the Turf Vacuum, Southern Specialty Equipment offers the Brouwer Kesmac line of Sod Harvesters and Cutters, Turf Rollers, and their Sod Installers, Monument Setter, and Aerator. Over the years, we’ve learned that hard work, straight talk, and diligence are what build the relationships which are the key to business success. We are proud to say that Southern Specialty Equipment excels at all three. For more information on Southern Specialty Equipment and the products and services we offer, please visit our website: www.ssequip.net.
TRILO® TRILO® Vacuum Collector S4
The TRILO® S4 is the largest of the smaller S-Series vacuum collectors, filling the mid-size gap. Its “Hi-Tip” hopper provides for easy disposal of debris into a waste dumpster or wagon from a height of 7 ft. (2.10 m). It offers three different widths of wide area suction hoods: 5 ft., 6 ft., 7 ft. (1.8 m, 2.1 m, or 2.4 m) which can be fitted with either a brush shaft, rubber paddle shaft, finishing mower, verticut mower, or heavy-duty flail mower at the corresponding width. Fitted with a grass cutting shaft, the S4 cans serve as a wide area, “cut and collect” system. When using the 5 ft. (1.50 m) suction hood, gauge wheels ensure the hood follows the contour of the terrain at a consistent height. The 20 ft. (6 m) wander hose, which is fitted with a sturdy end pipe, handgrip, and extended support bracket, stores easily. www.trilo.com.
VACUUMS/SWEEPERS
WETTING AGENTS/SURFACTANTS
TRILO® TRILO® Grass-Collector S12
The TRILO® S12 grass-collector is light in weight, yet heavy in sophistication. This unique machine, with its wide tires, performs efficiently without leaving a mark on your turf. With a hopper capacity of 16 cubic yards (12 cubic meters), a vacuum brush head with a working width from 12 feet (3 meters), you can collect your grass clippings under all circumstances. The TRILO S12 can be optionally equipped with a 4 wheel in line, full floating, pendling axle to reduce the ground pressure even more. The machine has a hydraulic conveyor floor for easy unloading. For more information visit: www.trilo.com.
TRILO® TRILO® Vacuum Collector S16
The TRILO® S16 is the highest capacity machine in the industry. The S16 has a high capacity working speed which enables it to operate from up to 30 acres an hour (12 Ha) under even the heaviest conditions. It has a hopper capacity of 21 cubic yards (16 cubic meters) and a working width from 26 feet (8 m), and is standard equipped with 4 wheel in line, full floating, pendling axle to reduce the ground pressure even more. The machine has a hydraulic conveyor floor for easy unloading. For more information visit: www.trilo.com.
AQUA-AID Solutions AQM
AQM is a balanced formulation of highly refined, enriched kelp extract and a surfactant to be used in conjunction with proven turfgrass programs. The kelp extract in AQM is produced from fresh ascophyllum nodosum and is extracted using physical cell burst technology that preserves the cytoplasm, auxins, cytokinins, nutrients, and amino acids in their natural state. The cytokinins and auxins in AQM are biologically active metabolic enhancers that initiate the formation of lateral and secondary roots causing greater root mass. Turfgrass treated with cytokinins and auxins, such as found in AQM, consistently enhanced antioxidant concentration, chlorophyll content, photosynthetic activity and conditioned the plant to improve its tolerance to environmental stresses. • Encourages root development and root mass • Increases plant resistance to environmental and cultural stresses • Establishes uniform water movement into and through the soil profile • Provides enhanced disease tolerance • Improves wetting and re-wetting patterns • Enhances plant vigor and color Website: http://www.aquaaidsolutions.com/moisture-management-solutions/aqm/
WETTING AGENTS/SURFACTANTS
AQUA-AID Solutions Hydra-30 PLUS
Hydra-30 Plus is formulated to allow turfgrass managers the ability to improve the overall moisture management within agronomic programs. Hydra-30 Plus improves overall root zone moisture by restoring uniform hydration throughout the root zone across a variety of soil types. To better handle the stresses of modern maintenance practices, Hydra-30 Plus also contains a vitamin package to aid turf in combating stress and help speed recovery when stress is evident. Hydra-30 Plus provides the turfgrass manager with application flexibility, visual results, and cost effectiveness while achieving firm turfgrass surfaces. • Restores hydration uniformity across a variety of soil types • Decreases water usage • Provides a key vitamin package • Reduces dew formation for up to six days • Combats turf stress and aids in recovery • Economical solution • Increases infiltration Website: http://www.aquaaidsolutions.com/moisture-management-solutions/hydra-30-plus/
AQUA-AID Solutions FWY-ISP
FWY-ISP is a cost-effective formulation of soil wetting agents designed to enhance the penetration and infiltration of applied water through irrigation systems. FWY-ISP is designed to treat water repellent areas and large brown out areas in fairways and/or mounds, as well as hard to drain areas. FWY-ISP can also be incorporated into nutrient mixes to allow for more efficient delivery of applied nutrients. FWY-ISP is compatible with all conventional irrigation systems or conventional ground spray equipment. Users should follow the instructions and technical information from equipment manufacturers. FWY-ISP is effective in irrigation systems at concentrations as low as one part per 200,000. FWY-ISP is safe for all types of turfgrass. • Increases soil moisture and softens seed coat for better germination • Uniform moisture and nutrient coverage • Increases water infiltration and penetration • Increases nutrient efficiency • Reduces run off and evaporation of applied water and nutrients Website: http://www.aquaaidsolutions.com/moisture-management-solutions/fwy-isp/
AQUA-AID Solutions PBS150
PBS150 is a long-term surfactant utilizing a unique multi-branched molecular structure to address the source of performance loss – biodegradation of the surfactant molecule by soil microbes. PBS150 sustains a longer uniform soil moisture profile. The ability of PBS150 to improve the uniform soil moisture status of turfgrass offers the turfgrass manager a highly flexible surfactant system from which to address these two critical periods of successful turfgrass management—Heat and Water Stress and Turfgrass Recovery. • Reduces hydrophobic conditions on a sustainable basis for five months or more • Encourages a pattern of hydration and re-hydration that improves the amount of available water in the soil profile to meet the metabolic demands of the plant • Restores the uniform movement of water into and through the soil matrix • Improves stress tolerance PBS150 is available in liquid, granular and injectable formulations for easy application. Website: http://www.aquaaidsolutions.com/moisture-management-solutions/pbs150/
