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Rotary reeL and the questfor a better naturaL surface
BY JOHN KMITTA SENIOR EDITOR
Making a major purchase reqtllfts J lot of thought comparison and questionsasked SelecllI1g a mower is no different Comparing brands and features isone issue out J blggltTquestion for the buyer mig] be reel IS rotary
Its hard to pick reels and rotaries because the companies out there are great andthe products are 11llproVlIlg 1(1) year said George Toma rbymg field consultantand one of the STlvIAs founders Im a reel man all the WilY llikc the reel even forblilegrass fescue and ryegrass_ I like to have a rotary as well because sometimes thereel lays the grass JOIin and you need the rotary to pick the grass up
Acxording to Toma however the buying decision ofter I doesnt come down to theusers preferences Sometimes you have to take the mower that you are given or what-
is in the budget he saidKevin vos CSFM athletic facilities manlger City of Muscatine IA echoed
Tomas views about the nupact of a funding Our athletic complexes are operatedunder the City of MUCHtillC Pinks uud Recreetion department said Vas Municipaltax dollars fund our operations so decisions sometimes come down to dollars notnecessarily whats best fur the lurf
Proper useThe- most important thing 1 try to tedch people is that if you dont have lime to
check the sharpness of the blade yuu just dont have lillie to cut grass salt Tamil
Advantages and disadvantagesReel mower advantages Provides the highest quality of cut wet or dry leaf surface Can adjust the mower height in very small increments Mowat lower heights Striping capabilities to create a variety of mowing pat-
terns Equipment is lighter weight Minimal scalping
Reel mower disadvantages Higher maintenance machine More man-hours needed to mow fields
Rotary mower advantages Fewer man-hours needed to mow fields Lower maintenance Larger overall cutting width Chops up clippings better for recycling
Rotary mower disadvantages Lower quality of cut Usually cannot mow at low heights Heavier equipment weight Not all machines have striping capabilities
- Kevin Vos
28 February 2003 SPORTSTURF httpwwwgreenmediaonlinecom
Check the rotary blade and sharpen it allthe time And before vou use a reel mowertake a piece of newspaper or cashier paper tocheck the blades to make sure Lhey cut Themost damaging thing to tun is a rJuJJ mowerbecause iLwill bruise the grass
According to Toma when buying amower for a bermudagrass dont use a five-bladed belt-driven reel mower because itchews up the gras For bermudcgrass use ascvcn- nine- or eleven-blade mower Whenmowing bluegrass at I lZ inch cut aseven- or ninebladed mower is not going todo anything because its llist fanning thegrass User have to learn which luwnmowcrLa use said Ioma For Bermuda get a nine-bladed For bluegrass users CHI go up to asix-blade hili not a nine-blade or eleven-blade
Most nigh schools or colleges basedon budget have to go with a good rotarymower said Tamil But they will do okayif they keep it sharp and use a bag attach-ment
The majority of the JIlowmg of ourathletic fields is done with rotary mowerssaid Vas ~A typical non-touruameut weekconsists of mowing 110 acres of athleticfields and 175 acres overall per week Thereel mower is used for tournaments andduring high schoolcollege soccer and soft-ball season This allows us to mow at alower neignt of turf achieve a higher quali-ty of cut and create a variety of mowingpatterns durillg tbe gamesnoumaments lf Ihad the hours and equipment available Iwould mow all uf our athletic fields all sea-son long with reel mowers
Looking to the futureAccording to Tome no matter what
type of mower is purchased groundskeepersneed to mainf-ain high standards
One uf tile best groundkeepers in thegame is Alan Sigwardt ill Miami He hasbaseball soccer football and concerts andhe also hns 10 put lip with about 90 inchesof rain per year said Ibrna IIe told methat if we groundkeepcrs dont ~traightenup thai were going to be out of a lobbecause everyone will go back 10 synthct-I(S
Torr-a said that fields are getting so badthat n lot of cui leges and universities arechanging to synthetics For example $7million was spent dnnng the past 3 yems onthe field at The Meadowlands and yet play-ers again voted it the worst playing surfacein the league
Ve have to work 011 il and do a betterjob said lorna If yuu dOIl1 have the righlequipment it just wont work Sometimeswe expect too much from mlural grlss Inriin rdllrll give il too little The cheapestinSlrltluce for ~n athlete is a good playingfield ST
httpwwwsportsturfmanagercom bull STMA
Sometimes you have to take the mower thatyou are given or what is in the budget
Circle 116 an card or wwwonersimsca2076-116
SPORTSTURF 29
Sportsturf Machines
MULTI-USE MACHINEWiedenrnunu a Ccrman manu-
facturer of deep tine aerificatiouequipment and other turf mainte-nancc equipment since 1964 beganmanufacturing deep tine lIlathincsin 1990 and introduced their TerraSpike line ill the United States in2000 Wiedenmann will introducethe Terra Camhi this year This mod-ular system will allow you to corenerify spike slit ovcrseed and de-thatch with one machine
Wiedenmann866-799-3004For information circle 141 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-141
COMPACT CULTIVATORRcdlvlax has CV225 model culti-
vator that can go where you go At 20lbs the unit features a C24LS 2-cycle engine that drives bolo tinesthrough almost any type of mil laYsthe company
RedMaxB00-291-8251 x213For information circle 147 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-147
POWER BOX RAKEHarley Tractor power box rakes (60 72 amp SO-in sizcs)
manufactured by Clcnmac can be mounted on tractorsFrom is to 75 hp The units attach with 3-point hook-up
and hydraulic coupler The unit simulates boxscraper action by dropping heavy plates at
each end of the roller to trap and gatherstOTICS and debris for piling and pick upThe bi-angular design permits windrowingto either the right or left speeding up theprocessGlenmacB0D-43 7-9779For information circle 142 or
see wwwonersimsca2076-142
30 February 2003 SPORTSTURFmiddot httpwwwgreenmediaonlinecom
FRONT-MOUNT MOWERSMade specifically for commercial turf maintenance Kubotas diesel 2- and 4WD F6(J series front--
mount mowers are now available The three models sport 22- 25- and 30-hp Kubota ISO-mountedengines which are dean burning and can outperform bigger engine~ because of their high torque risesays tile company
Kubota Tractor888-4KU8OTAFor information circle 146 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-146
KOHLER-POWEREDMOWER
Grasshopper introduces itsIilorle1725A mowerwith newKohler AEGIS liquid-cooled engineand G2 transmissions to providepown for 11Iy application Opera lor
station offers ull-dav comfort withall controls within eAsy reach Unitaccepts 4852 61- ~TIlI72-1T1Duralvlax Decks which let youmulch collect or discharge clip-pings using the SITTlC deck
QuikConCIter implement 010-
lem lets you change deck sizes oradd a complete line of year-roundimplements in minutes Powervaccollection svstems available from 8-25 cu ft
The Grasshopper Coj316-345-8621For information circle 144
Use New Soluble
+ ConditionBiostimulant plus Wetting Agent
ROOTSreg 1-2-3reg + Condition IS a balanced combination of
Chelated micro-nutrients and anti-stress biostirrurlants plus apremium wetting agent It increases root development and turf
color while reducing localized dry spots and water repellance
ROOTSreg 1-2-3reg + Condifion delivers the very best turf
results under the toughest turf stress conditions
One 7 lb box treats I acre 3 boxes per case
roots 3120 Weatherford Roadmiddot Independence MO 640S5 bull tel 800-342-6173 bull wwwrootsinccom
Circle 117 on card or wwwonersimscaj2076-117
hUplwwwsportsturfmanagercombull STMA SPORTSTURF 31
Sportsturf Machines
SERVICE PARTS CATALOGPrime Line is a one-stop source for all outdoor power equipment service parts with its 2003
catalog which includes 293 new part numbersThe catalog includes all even mix of high-popularity products for both commercial and rcsi-
dcntial applications including thirty-seven nell Kawasaki products covering items such as enginegaskets air filters and pre-filters and ignition components
[1[051 of the catalog is arranged by product categories such as air Frlters mufflers engine partsblades etc and with the categories the products are arranged by OEM brand
Prime Line217-324-9400For information circle 145 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-145
The thing practically crawls up wallsThis may very well be the mostversatile tractor line on the globeTo be versatile youve got to do twothings be agile and be user-friendlyLots of old guard tractors are so bigand clunky that theyre hard tomaneuver Yes theyre durable butdifficult Options can cost you
Carrara tractors offer a uniquearray of ergonomic and operationalfunctions built in and are engineeredfor simplicity comfort and increasedretum on investment
A patented system called Actioin all Carraro tractors lets the chassis
articulate to all terrain types and eachwheel independently grips the groundfor superior balance and stability Thecenter of graVity is so low that it virtually11Ugsthe turf Each wneer being thesame size means you get equal groundpressure on all 4 wheels all the time
Other neat features include a corn-pretery reversible seat and control sys-tem that changes direction in secondsroods of attachments that mount frontback and even on top as well as power-ful yet fuel minimizing engines thathelp keep operations costs down Callus for our free video and more details
I=yenamptlBkng en to bottoe-tneeexrm Charterhouse Inc950 others DivePittlon Townhip PA186401middot800middot597middot5664Tel 570602~058F~x 570-602~060wwwredexlmcom
Circle 118 on card or wwwonersimsca2076-118
32 February 2003
BLADE CAPABLE TRIMMERShindaiwa has manufactured a -l-cyclc
T2500X trimmer the companys latest in arange of productgt feltJtuflng C4technologyAt 245 cc and I I horsepower the T2500Xis designed especially for delll-lT1dingmar-
ketsTIH T2500X is a unique cross between a
Zcvcle and -l-cycle engine combinillg thebest of both worlds It has the lightweightgreltJtthrottle response and capability for allday all position usc like a 2-cycle ellgmecoupled with the low noise better fuel econ-omy high torque and drarnaticallv reducedexhaust gas emissions of a -l-cycc
Shindaiwalnc800-521-7733For information circle 148 Drsee wwwonersimsca2076-148
SPORTSTURF httpwwwgreenmediaonlinecom
UTILITY VEHICLEBroyhills new TerraSport utility vehicle has a lSUO-lb total capacity and
robotic-welded tubular steel frnne construction for exceptional strength anddurability With a lu-hp Briggs and Stratton engine continuouslv vari-able transmission ICVT) power steering and multi-leaf spring dualshock suspension the TerraSport provides a smooth ride at speedsup LaZll-ruph
Optional rear cargo box offers a unique 13-23 design mak-ing room for u toolbox sprayer tank or line marker pamtlank and is located behind the seat Steel or wood boxes con-vert to a 48 x 48~m_flatbed Accessories include Broyhills ded-icated Y-lclvbte Refuse Mnte and Fastliner mcHking system
BroyhiIIBOG-228-1003 ext 34For information circle 140 orsee wwwonersimscaj2076-140
Circle 119 an card or INWwanersimsca2076-119
httpwwwsportsturfmanagercom bull STMA
Because their defini-tion of playable willnever be the same asyours
Most sport facilities are often
faced with very short periods of
time between sport seasons to
get their fields playable
Typal Turf Blankets will enhance
germination and root growth
allowinq for earlier usage and
greater survival through seasons
Call 800-455-3392
TURF BLANKETS
SPORTSTURF 33
Check the rotary blade and sharpen it allthe time And before vou use a reel mowertake a piece of newspaper or cashier paper tocheck the blades to make sure Lhey cut Themost damaging thing to tun is a rJuJJ mowerbecause iLwill bruise the grass
According to Toma when buying amower for a bermudagrass dont use a five-bladed belt-driven reel mower because itchews up the gras For bermudcgrass use ascvcn- nine- or eleven-blade mower Whenmowing bluegrass at I lZ inch cut aseven- or ninebladed mower is not going todo anything because its llist fanning thegrass User have to learn which luwnmowcrLa use said Ioma For Bermuda get a nine-bladed For bluegrass users CHI go up to asix-blade hili not a nine-blade or eleven-blade
Most nigh schools or colleges basedon budget have to go with a good rotarymower said Tamil But they will do okayif they keep it sharp and use a bag attach-ment
The majority of the JIlowmg of ourathletic fields is done with rotary mowerssaid Vas ~A typical non-touruameut weekconsists of mowing 110 acres of athleticfields and 175 acres overall per week Thereel mower is used for tournaments andduring high schoolcollege soccer and soft-ball season This allows us to mow at alower neignt of turf achieve a higher quali-ty of cut and create a variety of mowingpatterns durillg tbe gamesnoumaments lf Ihad the hours and equipment available Iwould mow all uf our athletic fields all sea-son long with reel mowers
Looking to the futureAccording to Tome no matter what
type of mower is purchased groundskeepersneed to mainf-ain high standards
One uf tile best groundkeepers in thegame is Alan Sigwardt ill Miami He hasbaseball soccer football and concerts andhe also hns 10 put lip with about 90 inchesof rain per year said Ibrna IIe told methat if we groundkeepcrs dont ~traightenup thai were going to be out of a lobbecause everyone will go back 10 synthct-I(S
Torr-a said that fields are getting so badthat n lot of cui leges and universities arechanging to synthetics For example $7million was spent dnnng the past 3 yems onthe field at The Meadowlands and yet play-ers again voted it the worst playing surfacein the league
Ve have to work 011 il and do a betterjob said lorna If yuu dOIl1 have the righlequipment it just wont work Sometimeswe expect too much from mlural grlss Inriin rdllrll give il too little The cheapestinSlrltluce for ~n athlete is a good playingfield ST
httpwwwsportsturfmanagercom bull STMA
Sometimes you have to take the mower thatyou are given or what is in the budget
Circle 116 an card or wwwonersimsca2076-116
SPORTSTURF 29
Sportsturf Machines
MULTI-USE MACHINEWiedenrnunu a Ccrman manu-
facturer of deep tine aerificatiouequipment and other turf mainte-nancc equipment since 1964 beganmanufacturing deep tine lIlathincsin 1990 and introduced their TerraSpike line ill the United States in2000 Wiedenmann will introducethe Terra Camhi this year This mod-ular system will allow you to corenerify spike slit ovcrseed and de-thatch with one machine
Wiedenmann866-799-3004For information circle 141 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-141
COMPACT CULTIVATORRcdlvlax has CV225 model culti-
vator that can go where you go At 20lbs the unit features a C24LS 2-cycle engine that drives bolo tinesthrough almost any type of mil laYsthe company
RedMaxB00-291-8251 x213For information circle 147 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-147
POWER BOX RAKEHarley Tractor power box rakes (60 72 amp SO-in sizcs)
manufactured by Clcnmac can be mounted on tractorsFrom is to 75 hp The units attach with 3-point hook-up
and hydraulic coupler The unit simulates boxscraper action by dropping heavy plates at
each end of the roller to trap and gatherstOTICS and debris for piling and pick upThe bi-angular design permits windrowingto either the right or left speeding up theprocessGlenmacB0D-43 7-9779For information circle 142 or
see wwwonersimsca2076-142
30 February 2003 SPORTSTURFmiddot httpwwwgreenmediaonlinecom
FRONT-MOUNT MOWERSMade specifically for commercial turf maintenance Kubotas diesel 2- and 4WD F6(J series front--
mount mowers are now available The three models sport 22- 25- and 30-hp Kubota ISO-mountedengines which are dean burning and can outperform bigger engine~ because of their high torque risesays tile company
Kubota Tractor888-4KU8OTAFor information circle 146 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-146
KOHLER-POWEREDMOWER
Grasshopper introduces itsIilorle1725A mowerwith newKohler AEGIS liquid-cooled engineand G2 transmissions to providepown for 11Iy application Opera lor
station offers ull-dav comfort withall controls within eAsy reach Unitaccepts 4852 61- ~TIlI72-1T1Duralvlax Decks which let youmulch collect or discharge clip-pings using the SITTlC deck
QuikConCIter implement 010-
lem lets you change deck sizes oradd a complete line of year-roundimplements in minutes Powervaccollection svstems available from 8-25 cu ft
The Grasshopper Coj316-345-8621For information circle 144
Use New Soluble
+ ConditionBiostimulant plus Wetting Agent
ROOTSreg 1-2-3reg + Condition IS a balanced combination of
Chelated micro-nutrients and anti-stress biostirrurlants plus apremium wetting agent It increases root development and turf
color while reducing localized dry spots and water repellance
ROOTSreg 1-2-3reg + Condifion delivers the very best turf
results under the toughest turf stress conditions
One 7 lb box treats I acre 3 boxes per case
roots 3120 Weatherford Roadmiddot Independence MO 640S5 bull tel 800-342-6173 bull wwwrootsinccom
Circle 117 on card or wwwonersimscaj2076-117
hUplwwwsportsturfmanagercombull STMA SPORTSTURF 31
Sportsturf Machines
SERVICE PARTS CATALOGPrime Line is a one-stop source for all outdoor power equipment service parts with its 2003
catalog which includes 293 new part numbersThe catalog includes all even mix of high-popularity products for both commercial and rcsi-
dcntial applications including thirty-seven nell Kawasaki products covering items such as enginegaskets air filters and pre-filters and ignition components
[1[051 of the catalog is arranged by product categories such as air Frlters mufflers engine partsblades etc and with the categories the products are arranged by OEM brand
Prime Line217-324-9400For information circle 145 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-145
The thing practically crawls up wallsThis may very well be the mostversatile tractor line on the globeTo be versatile youve got to do twothings be agile and be user-friendlyLots of old guard tractors are so bigand clunky that theyre hard tomaneuver Yes theyre durable butdifficult Options can cost you
Carrara tractors offer a uniquearray of ergonomic and operationalfunctions built in and are engineeredfor simplicity comfort and increasedretum on investment
A patented system called Actioin all Carraro tractors lets the chassis
articulate to all terrain types and eachwheel independently grips the groundfor superior balance and stability Thecenter of graVity is so low that it virtually11Ugsthe turf Each wneer being thesame size means you get equal groundpressure on all 4 wheels all the time
Other neat features include a corn-pretery reversible seat and control sys-tem that changes direction in secondsroods of attachments that mount frontback and even on top as well as power-ful yet fuel minimizing engines thathelp keep operations costs down Callus for our free video and more details
I=yenamptlBkng en to bottoe-tneeexrm Charterhouse Inc950 others DivePittlon Townhip PA186401middot800middot597middot5664Tel 570602~058F~x 570-602~060wwwredexlmcom
Circle 118 on card or wwwonersimsca2076-118
32 February 2003
BLADE CAPABLE TRIMMERShindaiwa has manufactured a -l-cyclc
T2500X trimmer the companys latest in arange of productgt feltJtuflng C4technologyAt 245 cc and I I horsepower the T2500Xis designed especially for delll-lT1dingmar-
ketsTIH T2500X is a unique cross between a
Zcvcle and -l-cycle engine combinillg thebest of both worlds It has the lightweightgreltJtthrottle response and capability for allday all position usc like a 2-cycle ellgmecoupled with the low noise better fuel econ-omy high torque and drarnaticallv reducedexhaust gas emissions of a -l-cycc
Shindaiwalnc800-521-7733For information circle 148 Drsee wwwonersimsca2076-148
SPORTSTURF httpwwwgreenmediaonlinecom
UTILITY VEHICLEBroyhills new TerraSport utility vehicle has a lSUO-lb total capacity and
robotic-welded tubular steel frnne construction for exceptional strength anddurability With a lu-hp Briggs and Stratton engine continuouslv vari-able transmission ICVT) power steering and multi-leaf spring dualshock suspension the TerraSport provides a smooth ride at speedsup LaZll-ruph
Optional rear cargo box offers a unique 13-23 design mak-ing room for u toolbox sprayer tank or line marker pamtlank and is located behind the seat Steel or wood boxes con-vert to a 48 x 48~m_flatbed Accessories include Broyhills ded-icated Y-lclvbte Refuse Mnte and Fastliner mcHking system
BroyhiIIBOG-228-1003 ext 34For information circle 140 orsee wwwonersimscaj2076-140
Circle 119 an card or INWwanersimsca2076-119
httpwwwsportsturfmanagercom bull STMA
Because their defini-tion of playable willnever be the same asyours
Most sport facilities are often
faced with very short periods of
time between sport seasons to
get their fields playable
Typal Turf Blankets will enhance
germination and root growth
allowinq for earlier usage and
greater survival through seasons
Call 800-455-3392
TURF BLANKETS
SPORTSTURF 33
Sportsturf Machines
MULTI-USE MACHINEWiedenrnunu a Ccrman manu-
facturer of deep tine aerificatiouequipment and other turf mainte-nancc equipment since 1964 beganmanufacturing deep tine lIlathincsin 1990 and introduced their TerraSpike line ill the United States in2000 Wiedenmann will introducethe Terra Camhi this year This mod-ular system will allow you to corenerify spike slit ovcrseed and de-thatch with one machine
Wiedenmann866-799-3004For information circle 141 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-141
COMPACT CULTIVATORRcdlvlax has CV225 model culti-
vator that can go where you go At 20lbs the unit features a C24LS 2-cycle engine that drives bolo tinesthrough almost any type of mil laYsthe company
RedMaxB00-291-8251 x213For information circle 147 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-147
POWER BOX RAKEHarley Tractor power box rakes (60 72 amp SO-in sizcs)
manufactured by Clcnmac can be mounted on tractorsFrom is to 75 hp The units attach with 3-point hook-up
and hydraulic coupler The unit simulates boxscraper action by dropping heavy plates at
each end of the roller to trap and gatherstOTICS and debris for piling and pick upThe bi-angular design permits windrowingto either the right or left speeding up theprocessGlenmacB0D-43 7-9779For information circle 142 or
see wwwonersimsca2076-142
30 February 2003 SPORTSTURFmiddot httpwwwgreenmediaonlinecom
FRONT-MOUNT MOWERSMade specifically for commercial turf maintenance Kubotas diesel 2- and 4WD F6(J series front--
mount mowers are now available The three models sport 22- 25- and 30-hp Kubota ISO-mountedengines which are dean burning and can outperform bigger engine~ because of their high torque risesays tile company
Kubota Tractor888-4KU8OTAFor information circle 146 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-146
KOHLER-POWEREDMOWER
Grasshopper introduces itsIilorle1725A mowerwith newKohler AEGIS liquid-cooled engineand G2 transmissions to providepown for 11Iy application Opera lor
station offers ull-dav comfort withall controls within eAsy reach Unitaccepts 4852 61- ~TIlI72-1T1Duralvlax Decks which let youmulch collect or discharge clip-pings using the SITTlC deck
QuikConCIter implement 010-
lem lets you change deck sizes oradd a complete line of year-roundimplements in minutes Powervaccollection svstems available from 8-25 cu ft
The Grasshopper Coj316-345-8621For information circle 144
Use New Soluble
+ ConditionBiostimulant plus Wetting Agent
ROOTSreg 1-2-3reg + Condition IS a balanced combination of
Chelated micro-nutrients and anti-stress biostirrurlants plus apremium wetting agent It increases root development and turf
color while reducing localized dry spots and water repellance
ROOTSreg 1-2-3reg + Condifion delivers the very best turf
results under the toughest turf stress conditions
One 7 lb box treats I acre 3 boxes per case
roots 3120 Weatherford Roadmiddot Independence MO 640S5 bull tel 800-342-6173 bull wwwrootsinccom
Circle 117 on card or wwwonersimscaj2076-117
hUplwwwsportsturfmanagercombull STMA SPORTSTURF 31
Sportsturf Machines
SERVICE PARTS CATALOGPrime Line is a one-stop source for all outdoor power equipment service parts with its 2003
catalog which includes 293 new part numbersThe catalog includes all even mix of high-popularity products for both commercial and rcsi-
dcntial applications including thirty-seven nell Kawasaki products covering items such as enginegaskets air filters and pre-filters and ignition components
[1[051 of the catalog is arranged by product categories such as air Frlters mufflers engine partsblades etc and with the categories the products are arranged by OEM brand
Prime Line217-324-9400For information circle 145 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-145
The thing practically crawls up wallsThis may very well be the mostversatile tractor line on the globeTo be versatile youve got to do twothings be agile and be user-friendlyLots of old guard tractors are so bigand clunky that theyre hard tomaneuver Yes theyre durable butdifficult Options can cost you
Carrara tractors offer a uniquearray of ergonomic and operationalfunctions built in and are engineeredfor simplicity comfort and increasedretum on investment
A patented system called Actioin all Carraro tractors lets the chassis
articulate to all terrain types and eachwheel independently grips the groundfor superior balance and stability Thecenter of graVity is so low that it virtually11Ugsthe turf Each wneer being thesame size means you get equal groundpressure on all 4 wheels all the time
Other neat features include a corn-pretery reversible seat and control sys-tem that changes direction in secondsroods of attachments that mount frontback and even on top as well as power-ful yet fuel minimizing engines thathelp keep operations costs down Callus for our free video and more details
I=yenamptlBkng en to bottoe-tneeexrm Charterhouse Inc950 others DivePittlon Townhip PA186401middot800middot597middot5664Tel 570602~058F~x 570-602~060wwwredexlmcom
Circle 118 on card or wwwonersimsca2076-118
32 February 2003
BLADE CAPABLE TRIMMERShindaiwa has manufactured a -l-cyclc
T2500X trimmer the companys latest in arange of productgt feltJtuflng C4technologyAt 245 cc and I I horsepower the T2500Xis designed especially for delll-lT1dingmar-
ketsTIH T2500X is a unique cross between a
Zcvcle and -l-cycle engine combinillg thebest of both worlds It has the lightweightgreltJtthrottle response and capability for allday all position usc like a 2-cycle ellgmecoupled with the low noise better fuel econ-omy high torque and drarnaticallv reducedexhaust gas emissions of a -l-cycc
Shindaiwalnc800-521-7733For information circle 148 Drsee wwwonersimsca2076-148
SPORTSTURF httpwwwgreenmediaonlinecom
UTILITY VEHICLEBroyhills new TerraSport utility vehicle has a lSUO-lb total capacity and
robotic-welded tubular steel frnne construction for exceptional strength anddurability With a lu-hp Briggs and Stratton engine continuouslv vari-able transmission ICVT) power steering and multi-leaf spring dualshock suspension the TerraSport provides a smooth ride at speedsup LaZll-ruph
Optional rear cargo box offers a unique 13-23 design mak-ing room for u toolbox sprayer tank or line marker pamtlank and is located behind the seat Steel or wood boxes con-vert to a 48 x 48~m_flatbed Accessories include Broyhills ded-icated Y-lclvbte Refuse Mnte and Fastliner mcHking system
BroyhiIIBOG-228-1003 ext 34For information circle 140 orsee wwwonersimscaj2076-140
Circle 119 an card or INWwanersimsca2076-119
httpwwwsportsturfmanagercom bull STMA
Because their defini-tion of playable willnever be the same asyours
Most sport facilities are often
faced with very short periods of
time between sport seasons to
get their fields playable
Typal Turf Blankets will enhance
germination and root growth
allowinq for earlier usage and
greater survival through seasons
Call 800-455-3392
TURF BLANKETS
SPORTSTURF 33
FRONT-MOUNT MOWERSMade specifically for commercial turf maintenance Kubotas diesel 2- and 4WD F6(J series front--
mount mowers are now available The three models sport 22- 25- and 30-hp Kubota ISO-mountedengines which are dean burning and can outperform bigger engine~ because of their high torque risesays tile company
Kubota Tractor888-4KU8OTAFor information circle 146 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-146
KOHLER-POWEREDMOWER
Grasshopper introduces itsIilorle1725A mowerwith newKohler AEGIS liquid-cooled engineand G2 transmissions to providepown for 11Iy application Opera lor
station offers ull-dav comfort withall controls within eAsy reach Unitaccepts 4852 61- ~TIlI72-1T1Duralvlax Decks which let youmulch collect or discharge clip-pings using the SITTlC deck
QuikConCIter implement 010-
lem lets you change deck sizes oradd a complete line of year-roundimplements in minutes Powervaccollection svstems available from 8-25 cu ft
The Grasshopper Coj316-345-8621For information circle 144
Use New Soluble
+ ConditionBiostimulant plus Wetting Agent
ROOTSreg 1-2-3reg + Condition IS a balanced combination of
Chelated micro-nutrients and anti-stress biostirrurlants plus apremium wetting agent It increases root development and turf
color while reducing localized dry spots and water repellance
ROOTSreg 1-2-3reg + Condifion delivers the very best turf
results under the toughest turf stress conditions
One 7 lb box treats I acre 3 boxes per case
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Sportsturf Machines
SERVICE PARTS CATALOGPrime Line is a one-stop source for all outdoor power equipment service parts with its 2003
catalog which includes 293 new part numbersThe catalog includes all even mix of high-popularity products for both commercial and rcsi-
dcntial applications including thirty-seven nell Kawasaki products covering items such as enginegaskets air filters and pre-filters and ignition components
[1[051 of the catalog is arranged by product categories such as air Frlters mufflers engine partsblades etc and with the categories the products are arranged by OEM brand
Prime Line217-324-9400For information circle 145 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-145
The thing practically crawls up wallsThis may very well be the mostversatile tractor line on the globeTo be versatile youve got to do twothings be agile and be user-friendlyLots of old guard tractors are so bigand clunky that theyre hard tomaneuver Yes theyre durable butdifficult Options can cost you
Carrara tractors offer a uniquearray of ergonomic and operationalfunctions built in and are engineeredfor simplicity comfort and increasedretum on investment
A patented system called Actioin all Carraro tractors lets the chassis
articulate to all terrain types and eachwheel independently grips the groundfor superior balance and stability Thecenter of graVity is so low that it virtually11Ugsthe turf Each wneer being thesame size means you get equal groundpressure on all 4 wheels all the time
Other neat features include a corn-pretery reversible seat and control sys-tem that changes direction in secondsroods of attachments that mount frontback and even on top as well as power-ful yet fuel minimizing engines thathelp keep operations costs down Callus for our free video and more details
I=yenamptlBkng en to bottoe-tneeexrm Charterhouse Inc950 others DivePittlon Townhip PA186401middot800middot597middot5664Tel 570602~058F~x 570-602~060wwwredexlmcom
Circle 118 on card or wwwonersimsca2076-118
32 February 2003
BLADE CAPABLE TRIMMERShindaiwa has manufactured a -l-cyclc
T2500X trimmer the companys latest in arange of productgt feltJtuflng C4technologyAt 245 cc and I I horsepower the T2500Xis designed especially for delll-lT1dingmar-
ketsTIH T2500X is a unique cross between a
Zcvcle and -l-cycle engine combinillg thebest of both worlds It has the lightweightgreltJtthrottle response and capability for allday all position usc like a 2-cycle ellgmecoupled with the low noise better fuel econ-omy high torque and drarnaticallv reducedexhaust gas emissions of a -l-cycc
Shindaiwalnc800-521-7733For information circle 148 Drsee wwwonersimsca2076-148
SPORTSTURF httpwwwgreenmediaonlinecom
UTILITY VEHICLEBroyhills new TerraSport utility vehicle has a lSUO-lb total capacity and
robotic-welded tubular steel frnne construction for exceptional strength anddurability With a lu-hp Briggs and Stratton engine continuouslv vari-able transmission ICVT) power steering and multi-leaf spring dualshock suspension the TerraSport provides a smooth ride at speedsup LaZll-ruph
Optional rear cargo box offers a unique 13-23 design mak-ing room for u toolbox sprayer tank or line marker pamtlank and is located behind the seat Steel or wood boxes con-vert to a 48 x 48~m_flatbed Accessories include Broyhills ded-icated Y-lclvbte Refuse Mnte and Fastliner mcHking system
BroyhiIIBOG-228-1003 ext 34For information circle 140 orsee wwwonersimscaj2076-140
Circle 119 an card or INWwanersimsca2076-119
httpwwwsportsturfmanagercom bull STMA
Because their defini-tion of playable willnever be the same asyours
Most sport facilities are often
faced with very short periods of
time between sport seasons to
get their fields playable
Typal Turf Blankets will enhance
germination and root growth
allowinq for earlier usage and
greater survival through seasons
Call 800-455-3392
TURF BLANKETS
SPORTSTURF 33
Sportsturf Machines
SERVICE PARTS CATALOGPrime Line is a one-stop source for all outdoor power equipment service parts with its 2003
catalog which includes 293 new part numbersThe catalog includes all even mix of high-popularity products for both commercial and rcsi-
dcntial applications including thirty-seven nell Kawasaki products covering items such as enginegaskets air filters and pre-filters and ignition components
[1[051 of the catalog is arranged by product categories such as air Frlters mufflers engine partsblades etc and with the categories the products are arranged by OEM brand
Prime Line217-324-9400For information circle 145 orsee wwwonersimsca2076-145
The thing practically crawls up wallsThis may very well be the mostversatile tractor line on the globeTo be versatile youve got to do twothings be agile and be user-friendlyLots of old guard tractors are so bigand clunky that theyre hard tomaneuver Yes theyre durable butdifficult Options can cost you
Carrara tractors offer a uniquearray of ergonomic and operationalfunctions built in and are engineeredfor simplicity comfort and increasedretum on investment
A patented system called Actioin all Carraro tractors lets the chassis
articulate to all terrain types and eachwheel independently grips the groundfor superior balance and stability Thecenter of graVity is so low that it virtually11Ugsthe turf Each wneer being thesame size means you get equal groundpressure on all 4 wheels all the time
Other neat features include a corn-pretery reversible seat and control sys-tem that changes direction in secondsroods of attachments that mount frontback and even on top as well as power-ful yet fuel minimizing engines thathelp keep operations costs down Callus for our free video and more details
I=yenamptlBkng en to bottoe-tneeexrm Charterhouse Inc950 others DivePittlon Townhip PA186401middot800middot597middot5664Tel 570602~058F~x 570-602~060wwwredexlmcom
Circle 118 on card or wwwonersimsca2076-118
32 February 2003
BLADE CAPABLE TRIMMERShindaiwa has manufactured a -l-cyclc
T2500X trimmer the companys latest in arange of productgt feltJtuflng C4technologyAt 245 cc and I I horsepower the T2500Xis designed especially for delll-lT1dingmar-
ketsTIH T2500X is a unique cross between a
Zcvcle and -l-cycle engine combinillg thebest of both worlds It has the lightweightgreltJtthrottle response and capability for allday all position usc like a 2-cycle ellgmecoupled with the low noise better fuel econ-omy high torque and drarnaticallv reducedexhaust gas emissions of a -l-cycc
Shindaiwalnc800-521-7733For information circle 148 Drsee wwwonersimsca2076-148
SPORTSTURF httpwwwgreenmediaonlinecom
UTILITY VEHICLEBroyhills new TerraSport utility vehicle has a lSUO-lb total capacity and
robotic-welded tubular steel frnne construction for exceptional strength anddurability With a lu-hp Briggs and Stratton engine continuouslv vari-able transmission ICVT) power steering and multi-leaf spring dualshock suspension the TerraSport provides a smooth ride at speedsup LaZll-ruph
Optional rear cargo box offers a unique 13-23 design mak-ing room for u toolbox sprayer tank or line marker pamtlank and is located behind the seat Steel or wood boxes con-vert to a 48 x 48~m_flatbed Accessories include Broyhills ded-icated Y-lclvbte Refuse Mnte and Fastliner mcHking system
BroyhiIIBOG-228-1003 ext 34For information circle 140 orsee wwwonersimscaj2076-140
Circle 119 an card or INWwanersimsca2076-119
httpwwwsportsturfmanagercom bull STMA
Because their defini-tion of playable willnever be the same asyours
Most sport facilities are often
faced with very short periods of
time between sport seasons to
get their fields playable
Typal Turf Blankets will enhance
germination and root growth
allowinq for earlier usage and
greater survival through seasons
Call 800-455-3392
TURF BLANKETS
SPORTSTURF 33
UTILITY VEHICLEBroyhills new TerraSport utility vehicle has a lSUO-lb total capacity and
robotic-welded tubular steel frnne construction for exceptional strength anddurability With a lu-hp Briggs and Stratton engine continuouslv vari-able transmission ICVT) power steering and multi-leaf spring dualshock suspension the TerraSport provides a smooth ride at speedsup LaZll-ruph
Optional rear cargo box offers a unique 13-23 design mak-ing room for u toolbox sprayer tank or line marker pamtlank and is located behind the seat Steel or wood boxes con-vert to a 48 x 48~m_flatbed Accessories include Broyhills ded-icated Y-lclvbte Refuse Mnte and Fastliner mcHking system
BroyhiIIBOG-228-1003 ext 34For information circle 140 orsee wwwonersimscaj2076-140
Circle 119 an card or INWwanersimsca2076-119
httpwwwsportsturfmanagercom bull STMA
Because their defini-tion of playable willnever be the same asyours
Most sport facilities are often
faced with very short periods of
time between sport seasons to
get their fields playable
Typal Turf Blankets will enhance
germination and root growth
allowinq for earlier usage and
greater survival through seasons
Call 800-455-3392
TURF BLANKETS
SPORTSTURF 33