I n t e r n a t i o n a l G o l f I r r i g a t i o n

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Choose not to compare sprinkler features! Toro sprinklers and Rain Bird sprinklers will never be designed in the same way. Toro and Rain Bird have different philosophies regarding golf sprinkler design. As a result, it’s impossible for either company to compare specific features of each product on a side-by-side basis. If a customer asks about a specific Rain Bird feature that Toro doesn’t have, ask: “Why is that important to you?” By doing this, you’ll get to his underlying need. Then explain how we address that specific technical need through our sprinkler design. As the world leader for more than 40 years, we have sold more sprinklers than all of our competitors combined.

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Toro835S/855S

Series

ToroDT Series

Rain BirdEagle

Spike-GuardTruJectory™

Part-Circle/Full-CircleNozzle UniformityRatcheting Riser

Removable Rock ScreenClosed-Case

Plastic Gear-Driven RotorRadius from 7-30mPressure-Regulated

ApplicationValve-in-Head

Performance Features

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Toro golf sprinklers are designed to bracket the features of the Rain Bird Eagle. This allows you the ability to determine needs and sell value.

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D T S e r i e s

The DT Series is the newest sprinkler in Toro’s best-in-class golf irrigation solutions. It is the most advanced, durable and flexible sprinkler in its class and eliminates any perceived advantage that Rain Bird might have.

Advanced • Patented inner nozzle with helical restrictor• Best nozzles in industry / various configurations available

Durable • Proven 800S Series bodies• Serviceable debris-resistant nozzles eliminate clogging

Flexible • Dual Trajectory Adjustment nozzle – 25° standard & 15° low angle

• Selectable pilot valve• Back nozzle position

Lowest Long-TermCost of Ownership

• Removable rock screen is easy to service, requires no special tools.

• Indestructible stainless-steel valve seat and communication tube never need replacement

• Conversion assemblies to support installed base

DT35 SeriesFull and Part Circle 1" (25mm)

DT55 SeriesFull and Part Circle 1½" (40mm)

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DT34 SeriesFull Circle 1" (25mm)

DT54 SeriesFull Circle 1½" (40mm)

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DT Series vs. Rain Bird Eagle

The Toro DT Series golf sprinkler has all of the features of the Rain Bird Eagle and is its equivalent for specifications. Further, it offers:

• Dual Trajectory Adjustment nozzle

• Indestructible stainless-steel valve seat

• Selectable pilot valve

DT Series vs. 835S/855S Series

In competitive selling situations, you may need to differentiate the DT Series from the 8��S/8��S Series. Here’s how:

• The DT Series has a non-ratcheting riser versus the ratcheting riser of the premium 8��S and 8��S models

• The 8��S/8��S Series provides superior surge protection

• The 8��S/8��S Series offers �4 trajectories vs. � for the DT Series

The Bottom Line:

Toro DT Series is the most advanced sprinkler in its class.

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835S SeriesFull and Part Circle 1" (25mm)

855S SeriesFull and Part Circle 1½" (40mm)

The Toro 8��S/8��S Series offers the perfect blend of old and new technology that defines reliability, durability, performance and the lowest cost of ownership. They feature enhanced performance from superior coverage:

• Three-nozzle configuration provides better distribution uniformity, nozzle flexibility and system efficiency

• Constant-velocity drive provides reliable rotation speed• Less than half the amperage—run more sprinklers simultaneously or reduce

wiring costs• Ratcheting riser allows adjustment of watering pattern without disassembly

of the sprinkler

More Advanced • Trujectory™ Adjustment from 7˚-30˚ for better coverage• Ratcheting Riser• Low-power solenoid reduces up-front wire installation costs

and saves money

More Durable • Debris-resistant nozzles eliminate clogging

More Reliability • Nearly 3 times the surge protection of our closest competitor• Closed-case design protects internal parts from

contamination and keeps the sprinkler up and running

Lowest Long-TermCost of Ownership

• Removable rock screen is easy to service, requires no special tools

• Indestructible stainless-steel valve seat and communication tube never need replacement

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835S/855S vs. Rain Bird Eagle The Toro 8��S/8��S Series golf sprinklers are the best in the industry because they feature:

• Spike Guard solenoid• Indestructible stainless-steel valve seat• Superior nozzles• Trujectory adjustment• Part- and full-circle operation in one sprinkler

“Every golf course in the world could use a half dozen of them,” a famous golf course architect said recently when shown the new 8��S/8��S sprinkler. Designed as a specialty sprinkler, the nozzle trajectory is adjustable, which raises or lowers the angle of the spray to place water where you want it.

The Bottom Line:Toro 8��S/8��S Series golf sprinklers with Trujectory are absolutely the highest featured and best golf sprinkler in the industry.

Before: Sprinkler throws into bunker.

After: Same sprinkler after Trujectory adjustment.

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A Toro Control System For Any Need Toro pioneered centralized irrigation control, developing features that set the standard for productivity in the industry. And, since the introduction of SitePro® in 199�, we have continued to make upgrades and add features to SitePro based on customer needs in order to further optimize labor and resources.

Now, Toro makes another significant upgrade to SitePro with the introduction of three levels of control, differentiated by capacity and features.The following section shows you a simple, yet effective way to determine your customer’s control system needs. The entire Discovery process for control systems boils down to three steps:Step 1 SitePro Software Level: What is the golf course

type (sources, stations, irrigation method)?Step 2 Project Type: Is the project new construction, a

control system renovation only or a complete system re-do?

Step 3 Communication Requirement: Are the user’s needs better served by one-way or two-way communication? Does the greenkeeper need hand-held control? Is the project better served with a wireline or wireless solution?

T o r o C e n t r a l C o n t r o l S y s t e m

SitePro® Central Control System

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Step 1: SitePro Software LevelBy asking a few simple Discovery questions, you can easily determine which level of SitePro software best fits your customer’s needs.

Toro Central Control System

Features SitePro SE Level 1

SitePro PE Level 2

SitePro CE Level 3

Basic Performance Runtime accuracy, Schedule optimization, Water-use recordsOperational flexibility, Hand-held radio capability, Hydraulic management

System error logs, Map graphics

Application 18-Hole, 2-Row 18-Hole, Multi-Row 18-Hole, Multi-Row

Pump Station 2 3 Unlimited

Satellites 20 56 500

Satellite Stations 480 1,344 19,200

Decoders 400 800 3,200

Pipe Branches 100 300 1,024

T.Map T.Map Express T.Map Express T.Map

ET Adjustment Manual ET only Auto ET Auto ET

Weather Station Not Available T.Weather T.Weather

Number of stations?

Number of water sources

(pumpstations)?

Is ET primary wateringmethod?

Do you plan to use a weather

station?

Is the golf project new

construction?

Is the project a major

renovation(including new

hydraulics)?

Is the project simply a controlsystem

renovation?STOP

Yes No

No Yes STOP

Yes STOP

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Step 2: Project TypeNext, determine the project type:

T o r o C e n t r a l C o n t r o l S y s t e m

Number of stations?

Number of water sources

(pumpstations)?

Is ET primary wateringmethod?

Do you plan to use a weather

station?

Is the golf project new

construction?

Is the project a major

renovation(including new

hydraulics)?

Is the project simply a controlsystem

renovation?STOP

Yes No

No Yes STOP

Yes STOP

Field Hardware Recommendation

Project Type

New Control System Renovation

Major Renovation

GDC Decoder R R

LTC Plus R R

OSMAC R R

LTC Plus w/RadioLink R R

VP R R

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Step 3: Communication RequirementA. Are the user’s needs better served by one-way or two-way communication?B. Does the greenkeeper need hand-held control?C. Is the project better served with a wireline or wireless solution?

Communication Requirement

A B C

Central Field Hardware

One-Way True Two-Way

Hand-Held Wireline Wireless

SitePro GDC Decoder

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LTC Plus R R R

OSMAC R R R

LTC Plus w/RadioLink

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VP R R R R

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Toro GDC SystemHere are the key benefits of the most powerful decoder control system in the industry:

• Reduced wiring cost • Improved reliability • Improved flexibility

Feature Benefit

800 stations/wire path Configuration flexibility, fewer wire paths, lower installation cost – wire and labor

3200 stations/system Accommodates larger systems, doesn’t sacrifice single-head control

4.5 km maximum wire path distance @ 2.5mm2 (14 AWG)

Installation flexibility, lower wire and labor costs because system can be designed using one-guage cable

Built-in decoder surge protection Increased lightning protection, lower cost compared to external surge protection devices

Fuse deactivates shorted decoder Prevents negative impact to downstream decoders

Turns on 50 stations per wire path in one minute

Shorter ramp-up period, operates more sprinklers simultaneously, reduced water window

Diagnostics (short, open, communication)

Reduced troubleshooting time, get back online sooner

Sensor inputs (flow, switch) Monitor system performance from a variety of inputs

GDC200

GDC Decoders

4-Station2-Station1-Station

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Field Hardware Type Feature

E-OSMAC Wireless Communication Stand-Alone (Smart OSMAC) Gold -Level Surge Protection

LTC Plus True 2-Way CommunicationDownload InformationGold-Level Surge ProtectionStand-Alone OperationNon-Volitile, Flow-Managed Memory

VP True 2-Way CommunicationSupports Station-Based Flow ManagementSensing and Response CapableGold-Level Surge ProtectionProgrammable Upgrades

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Products depicted are for illustration purposes only. Actual product offered for sale may vary in design, required attachments, and safety features. Not all products are sold in all countries.

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