EQUIPMENT PREVIEW~

An increasing number of manufacturers are recognizing thespecial equipment needs of the golf course superintendent

and sports turf manager. They are designing andintroducing new products for large, high-traffic turf areas.Find out more about these new products by circling thecorresponding numbers on the reader service card. You

don't have to convert equipment to meet your needsanymore. Manufacturers have already done it for you.

VEHICLE-TOWED AERATOR

Up to 1.3 acres per hour can be aeratedby the GA 60 Fairway Aerator. The vehicle-towed unit has a 60-inch swath with a 21f2-x41f2-inch coring pattern, at an aeratingdepth to four inches.

Powered by a 33-hp liquid-cooled engine,the GA 60 is towed behind a Cushman Turf-Truckster vehicle, with a unique rubber-isolated fifth wheel attachment. The fifthwheel hitch is easily removable withouttools by pulling one pin and backing off onehand screw.

Standard coring tines for the GA 60 arethe new non-plugging, open-back type forCushman's line of Ryan aerators. Severalother tine options are available for the GA60, from 3/8- to 3/4-inch diameter.

The aerating mechanism features fourpairs of tine arms, each protected by a slipclutch. The unit is lowered for operation bythe Turf-Truckster hydraulic system, con-trolled by the operator from the vehicle seat.The aerator engine is started and monitoredfrom the Turf-Iruckster seat.

When the tines are lowered, the aeratorengine automatically speeds up and theclutch engages to start aeration. Forwardaerating speed is regulated by the operatorwith the vehicle's variable speed governor.When the operator raises the unit, theclutch is automatically disengaged and theaerator engine slows down.

The GA 60 is equipped with high floata-tion tires, weighs 2,020 lbs., and is seven-

feet-six-inches wide. Height of the unit, intransport position, is 42 inches.CUSHMAN RYANCircle 118 on Postage Free Card

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVETRACTOR

Built to take on demanding turf andgrounds care assignments, the SuperSteiner Model 425 is a four-wheel drive trac-tor powered by a 24-hp, air-cooled OnanP224 Performer engine. A Kubota D950Bdiesel, 21.5-hp engine is also available forthe machine.

Power steering and articulated frame,combined with a low center of gravity andhigh flotation tires, provide the Model 425with exceptional maneuverability. Fullyhydrostatic, single-lever control allows theoperator to choose infinite forward speedsup to 11 mph, and up to eight mph inreverse. Two-speed transaxles provide achoice of "high" or "low" range.

Front mounted attachments offer a widerange of working tools and all of themattach to the Steiner "Quick Hitch." Attach-ments include rotary mowers up to 72inches, triplex reel mower, power angleblade, boom mower, power blower, discedger, snow blower, rotary broom, aerator,and a sand trap blade.STEINER EQUIPMENT, INC.Circle 119 on Postage Free Card

SELF-PROPELLEDSWEEPER

Clean-up work can be performed quicklyand efficiently with the Olathe Model 48Self-Propelled Sweeper. The unit has a 48-inch sweeping width, and can sweep a var-iety of wet or dry debris.

The steel-framed Model 48 is offered witha choice of power plants: a 19.9-hp Onanengine, or an 18-hp Briggs & Strattonengine. Its 11f4-cubic-yard hopper is self-dumping, and activated from the operator'sseat. Height adjustment is also controlledfrom the operator's seat.

Options include truck beds, three-pointhitch, aerator, seeder and athletic field con-ditioner, curb broom, hydraulic door opener,and a Donaldson air cleaner.OLATHE MANUFACTURING INC.Circle 120 on Postage Free Card

SPRAYING BOOM

A new boom for the Hahn Multi-Pro 418and Maxi-435 features independent electriccontrols to raise and lower boom extensionsby flipping a switch. Without the operatorleaving his seat, the boom height can beadjusted to follow the terrain or avoidobstacles.

The new boom will retro-fit all Hahn workvehicles previously produced. For addedflexibility, an optional electric carries 150feet of hose.HAHN TURF PRODUCTSCircle 121 on Postage Free Card

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EQUIPMENT PREVIEW..FAIRWAY AERATOR

Capable of aerating up to 50,000 squarefeet an hour, the Toro Fairway Aerator has afive-foot coring swath. Coring depth is con- 'trolled with adjustment brackets on eitherside of the unit. The coring unit can be eas-ily adjusted down to five inches in depth,with the two-tine head, and down to threeinches with the six-tine head.

All gear drive offers added durability tothe aerator. Gears are sealed in cases andrun in their own oil baths. A durable maingearbox with pick-off gears allows formatch-up to virtually all universal tractors.Two pick-off gears are included to matchcoring head ratio to the tractor.

A choice of two coring patterns are avail-able for the unit: a five-by-six-inch coringpattern with a depth to five inches, and athree-by-3.5-inch coring pattern with a depthto three inches. In addition, coring headstands are provided so the operator canlock up the coring head for transport,changing tires, or servicing.TOROCircle 134 on Postage Free Card

LINING MACHINES

Two striping machines for use on athletic'fields, parking lots, and streets are availablefrom Smithco.

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The Easy Liner is a self-propelledmachine powered by a three-hp Briggs &Stratton engine. It produces a line which isadjustable from two to five inches wide, andit has two spray nozzles, one for traffic paintand one for water-base paint. Tank capac-ity is 12 gallons. For operator riding ability,a sulky attachment is available.

Also powered by a three-hp Briggs &Stratton engine, the Stream Liner is a push-type lining machine. Like the Easy Liner, itproduces an adjustable line from two to fiveinches, has a 12-gallon stainless-steel tank,and two spray nozzles.SMITHCOCircle 123 on Postage Free Card

MULTI-USE MAINTENANCETRACTOR

Built for the ground maintenance profes-sional who has a variety of maintenancejobs, the Bunton 530K Multi-Trac is a heavy-duty multi-purpose tractor. It can handlevarious mowing, sweeping, and snowremoval chores, as well as many otherapplications.

The 530K is powered by a 52-hp, water-cooled diesel engine. Its transmission has12 forward speeds to match the speed tothe need, from .6 to 18.6 mph, and threereverse speeds. The four-wheel tractor hasa front drive axle for superior traction withhydraulically assisted rear steering for easeof operation.

All implements, such as the five- andseven-reel gang mowers, 63-inch sweeeper,150-inch three-gang flail mower, and the 63-inch snow thrower, are front mounted to

maximize operator visibility. The quick con-nect/disconnect system allows rapid chang-ing of implements without tools.

Features include conveniently locatedcontrol levers that provide remote adjust-ment of hydraulically driven implementsfrom the driver's seat. The cutting height ofthe reel mower can be adjusted from thedriver's seat when the reel cutting units arelocked in fixed position. With an adjustablevalve, the operator can distribute implementweight onto or off of the drive wheels. Thishydraulic weight transfer system aids in hillclimbing and other high-traction require-ments, without the need to raise the cuttingunits.BUNTON CO.Circle 124 on Postage Free Card

VALVE-IN-HEADSPRINKLERS

A "family" of valve-in-head sprinklers hasbeen introduced by Buckner. Blendingsome of the best new technologies with thereliability of the old, the sprinklers combinea cam drive sprinkler and piston valve intoa compact package of high-tech plastics,bronze, and stainless steel.

Nozzle pressure can be adjusted andmeasured at each sprinkler by means of aSchraeder valve which is mounted on thesprinkler head. All models offer adjustablespeed of rotation for syringing of golfgreens.BUCKNER, INC.Circle 125 on Postage Free Card

EQUIPMENT PREVIEW...COMMERCIAL EDGER

Designed for professional use alongdriveways, gardens, and other areas,Lesco's four-wheel commercial edger hasexcellent balance and stability. In addition,its front wheels are adjustable for edgingalong sidewalks or curbs.

A nine-position lever adjusts edger depth,down to three inches, and engages and dis-

engages the hardened, high-carbon, 9112-inch reversible blade. The edger has fullsteel deck construction, and is powered bya three-hp, single-cylinder, air-cooledBriggs & Stratton lIe engine with choke andthrottle control.LESCO,INC.Circle 126 on Postage Free Card

WET OR DRY SWEEPERThe Turf Vac is a sweeper that operates

effectively on turf or pavement, wet or dry.It picks up clippings, leaves, trash, brokenglass, sand, cans, and other debris. Bothtow-type and self-propelled models areavailable.

This sweeper removes material from turfand pavement that only a vacuum could re-move, and with no disturbance to either one,because all debris removal is by air only.

For extra assurance of damage-free oper-ation, there is an adjustable scoop with rub-

ber apron to prevent turf injury or chippinghard surfaces.

The sweeper features ground dump andhydraulic dump; a hand intake hose (sixinches by ten feet available); and a hardsurface filter attachment. Multiple sweep-ing widths range from four to 30 feet. Withno brushes to wear out, the Turf Vac keepsmaintenance costs low.TURF VAC CORPORATIONCircle 127 on Postage Free Card

RIDE A WALKER:h~ qad, e~, p~ M~

Most commercial mowing operations are using walk-behind mowers because they have concluded no ridermower IS compact or maneuverable enough to mow landscaped areas. Now maintenance operators allacross the country are discovering the compact, maneuverable Mid-Size Walker Mower fits their job andsaves labor (~sual!y cuts labor 1/2). The labor saving Walker looks good whether your business is trying toproduce profit or IS operating on a budget. Write or call for a free brochure. Ask for a demonstration.Walker Manufacturing Company, 1839 East Harmony Road, Ft. Collins, CO 80525 • 1-800-777-0356

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USER-FRIENDLYCONTROLLERS

Vision I controllers are precrsron-engineered, yet simple to operate. Settingsappear in the easy-to-read LCD as they'rebeing made, eliminating guesswork. TheLCD also lets the user know which station isoperating, and how much time remains.The entire program can be read at a glance.In case of a power outage, the program issaved with a battery back-up.

When the the forecast calls for rain, orwhen the operator needs to interrupt thewatering cycle for any reason, the unit'sunique Watering Delay allows the user toturn off the system temporarily for one tofour days. A blinking light designates howmany "delay" days remain, and restart isautomatic.

Vision I controllers are available in six,nine, and 12-station models. They offerinternal or 14-day programming, threewatering start times, and one- to 90-minute,or ten-minute to nine-hour, station runtimes.THE TORO COMPANY - IRRIGATION DIVISIONCircle 129 on Postage Free Card

WALK-BEHIND SPRAYERManufactured by Wheel Spray Corp., the

WS-490 Greens Wheelie is a liquid chemi-cal spreader with a unique ground-drivenpumping system. This model features large,easy-to-push pneumatic-type rubber tiresand a thick-walled ten-gallon tank with awide mouth lid for easy filling and cleaning.

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The spreader is used to apply liquid fer-tilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides,and growth regulators. Its twin wheelpumps spray a six-foot-wide fan of solution,with an overlap at the center, at a rate of1,000 square feet per gallon.

Chemical applications are relativelyunchanged by the speed at which thesprayer is pushed. The faster it is pushed,the faster it pumps. When the operatorstops, the sprayer stops pumping. Theoperator controls the shut-off valves fromthe handle grips whenever spray nozzlesare used independently.WHEEL SPRAY CORP.Circle 130 on Postage Free Card

FIELD STENCILS

Newstripe, Inc., has expanded its capa-bility to design and manufacture stencils formarking athletic fields and other turf areas.

Standard applications include logos, num-bers and letters .. Newstripe has alsointroduced six-foot-high stencils whichproduce highly-visible block-style letters forthe entire alphabet.

All Newstripe stencils are cut from 1/8-inch thick PolyTough, a durable plasticmaterial to which paint will not stick.NEWSTRIPE, INC.Circle 128 on Postage Free Card

TRENCHER

Trenches six to 12 inches wide can bedug to a depth of 63 inches with the DitchWitch Model 3500 all-hydraulic trencher.The Model 3500 also has a 64-inch-wide,four-way (six-way optional) backfill blade,designed to roll, rather than push, spoil intoa trench for easy, efficient backfilling.

Powered by a 35-hp, Deutz F3L 1011 air-cooled engine, the Model 3500 trencherhas a direct hydraulic digging chain drive,four-wheel drive powertrain with infinitelyvariable speed control, and a large-capacityhydraulic oil cooler featuring an oil shuttlevalve to maximize power at the diggingchain. For fast, clean oil changes, the 3500features an easy-access remote engine oildrain.

For added versatility, the 3500 can beequipped with a Ditch Witch A222 front-mounted, five-foot utility backhoe. It canalso be equipped with a Ditch Witch dual-positioning digging attachment for offset orcenter-line trenching, as well as a RotoWitch hydraulic boring unit.

Controls for the trencher are color-codedand shaped to indicate their function.Ground speed is controlled by a footthrottle.THE CHARLES MACHINE WORKS, INC.Circle 131 on Postage Free Card

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FAIRWAY CONDITIONER

Jacobsen offers the Turf Groomer fairwayconditioner, which has a large front rollerand thick cutting blades for greater strengthand durability. Two blade spacings are avail-able. Its drive system has a tough, one-inchdrive belt that is protected from debris by asealed housing. The cover is easilyremoved for inspections and adjustments.

A quick, up/down blade adjuster raises orlowers the knives up 3/8-inch, in 1/8-inchincrements, to quickly raise the blades toskip grooming. A micro-depth adjustmentdial fine tunes cutting heights without tools,and anti-scalp wheels prevent marking onundulating turf.

Both the Turf Groomer fairway condi-tioner and previously introduced TurfGroomer greens conditioner are availablefor Jacobsen's Greens King IV triplexgreensmower and LF-100 fairway mower.Turf Groomer models are also available forJacobsen's 19- and 22-inch walk-behindgreensmowers.JACOBSENCircle 122 on Postage Free Card

TURFVACUUM

With its huge pickup suction head andhigh capacity, the Brouwer-Vac provides a

fast, economical, reliable, and efficientmethod of cleaning turf and hard surfaceareas. The optional Vac-Hose extensiongives added versatility allowing easycleanup in hard-to-reach areas such asaround flower beds, culverts, trees, ditches,and fences.

For fast and efficient unloading, theBrouwer-Vac has a hydraulic conveyor. Theunit features fingertip controls. It is PTOdriven, requiring only a standard, 35-to 40-hp tractor.BROUWER TURF EQUIPMENT LIMITEDCircle 132 on Postage Free Card

DISAPPEARING SPRINKLER

A plug of living sod, not a plastic or metalcover, conceals and protects Hunter's 1-44Sod Cup sprinkler when retracted. It isdesigned for moderate to high-capacityusage on golf courses, playing fields andother public areas, and has been extensivelyfield-tested at the PGA West Golf Course

The Sod Cup features an adjustable dis-charge rate from 6.5 gpm to 25.8 gpm withina radius range of 45 to 67 feet. It alsoincludes an interchangeable nozzle/statorset with each head. The 1-44 is availablein 17 fixed arcs and a full circle.

Vandal-protection features include aclutch-protected drive system. All Sod Cupscome with Hunter's five-year unconditional,over-the-counter warranty.HUNTER INDUSTRIESCircle 133 on Postage Free Card

Make off-coloredgrass as green as early

summer grass withTru-Green Grass Paint.

Tru-Green iseasy touse and perfect for

troublesome areas onathletic fields, golfcourses and lawns.

Tru-Green isthepatented, water

soluble grass paintspecially formulated

for use withconventional liquidsprayers. Tru-Green,

the low cost, lowmaintenance way to

make dormant, sparseor drought damaged

grass green again.

Home of RegalStar'"

REGAL CHEMICAL COMPANYP.O.Box 900 eAlpharetta.GA30201

Phone: 404-475-4837Toll Free: 1-800-621-5208

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LOW ANGLE ROTORS

Rain Bird's R-50 Low Angle rotor with"Quick-Change" nozzles provides an 11-degree angle of trajectory. The superiorwind resistance offered by this low angle,plus a radius capable of being reduced to21 feet, make the rotor ideal for slopes,small lawns, and other areas where there isa concern for minimizing wind drift andevaporation,

The QUick-Change configuration makesthe nozzles on the R-50LA easy to change.A regular, flat-head screwdriver is the onlytool required, Color-coded retainers andflow bushings simply snap in and out. Agroove in the color-coded nozzle makes iteasy to push out, eliminating any chance ofdamage and making the nozzle reusable.The rotor's stainless-steel adjustment screwcan also be adjusted with a screwdriver.

The R-50LA is available in standard,commercial, and shrub models. Becausethe low angle of trajectory is controlled bythe nozzle housing, the nozzles are inter-changeable with all other R-50 MPR noz-zles, creating a complete low-angle family(1.5, two, three, four, and six).RAIN BIRDCircle 135 on Postage Free Card

SURFACE CONDITIONER

For levelling and restoring hard poroussurfaces such as baseball infields and run-32 sports TURF

ning tracks, the Gordon Bannerman SportsTurf Equipment has introduced the tractor-pulled Truplay unit. This simple machine isactually five tools in one. For finishing work,it has a spring-tooth rake, lute leveller, roller,and brush. The fifth tool is a heavy-toothedgrader-type blade for use on badly neglect-ed diamonds in need of total surface reno-vation.

With the Truplay, one operator canquickly locate high and low spots, and movematerial from one spot to another to correctthem. The machine can shape a pitcher'smound, and according to the company,establish a perfect slope all around almostas easily as mowing grass in the outfield.GORDON BANNERMAN SPORT TURF EQUIPMENTCircle 136 on Postage Free Card

INJECTION SYSTEMS

Lesco's Microfeeder Injection Systemsare designed to microfeed golf courses,parks, cemeteries, nurseries, athletic fields,and other large, irrigated turfgrass areas byproviding frequent, low-rate product appli-cation. They can be used to apply fertilizers,micronutrients, and surfactants through anirrigation system.

All four systems utilize diaphragm pumpsranging from 3.4 gph at 142 psi to 41 gph at142 psi. Three of the systems have flowmeters and electronic microprocessors toaccurately vary the pump rate and provideconstant water-to-nutrient or water-to-surface ratios.

Model 340 provides a constant flow of

material and is for use with flow rates of1,000 gpm or less. Model 345 is also for usewith flow rates of 1,000 gpm or less. It isequipped with the same pump as theModel 340, but also includes a micropro-cessor and an analog flow meter which dis-plays the water flow rate, total irrrigationwater used, and permits calculation of theamount of product used.LESCO,INC.Circle 138 on Postage Free Card

TRACTOR-MOUNTEDEQUIPMENT SYSTEM

With its two quick-release couplers andhydraulically powered by a tractor, theModus T Mainframe System can accommo-date a variety of tractor-pulled turf careequipment. Tool options include a moleplough, topdresser, athletic field condi-tioner, a sweeper (verti-cut or flail head arealso optional), an athletic field conditioner,and a scarcifier.

The system provides constant, even pres-sure without the use of heavy weights. Toolcan be changed and picked up easily.MODUS T SYSTEMS LTD.Circle 139 on Postage Free Card

LINE-MARKING MATERIALA line-marking material that is reportedly

completely safe and unable to hurt aplayer's skin or eyes has been developed byGeorgia Marble Company. Plus 5, which isalso used in foods and cosmetics, is madefrom pure calcium carbonate (pulverizedmarble).

The finely ground powder flows freely foreasy application, and it doesn't easily clogin applicator machines. Since the product ismade from white crystalline marble, itmakes a brilliant, well defined line.GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANYCircle 140 on Postage Free Card

EQUIPMENT PREVIEW...WALKER MOWERIMPROVEMENTS

Walker Manfufacturing Company hasannouced that several improvements andrefinements have been added to its zero-turning radius, commercial rider mower for1990.

For smoother operation, the mower'sKohler engine has an additional balancinggear, and its air intake pre-cleaner is easilyserviced with a new glass jar dust collector.The door frame of the GHS grass catcher ismade of heavier steel for increased dura-bility.

Molded plastic fans have been added toimprove hydrostatic transmission cooling. Inaddition, a new round shoulder tire designfor the main drive tires features scuffresistance on turf and better traction.WALKER MANUFACTURING COMPANYCircle 141 on Postage Free Card

SPRINKLER HOUSING

The Eagle is a two-part, universal sprin-kler housing from American IrrigationRepair & Supply. Consisting of a base andbell, it can be used with any two; four; oreight-hole sealamatic (SAM) bearing guideRain Bird sprinkler, as well as someWeathermatic sprinklers.

Constructed of ultra-high-molecular-

weight-polyethylene (UHMW), the housingis virtually indestructible. In addition, thebase of the unit has stainless-steel insertswhich prevent the fitting from rust and cor-rosion.

A soft, coated lid for sports field applica-tions and a custom check valve have beendeveloped for the Eagle. The lid features"memory," which means that should it behit by a piece of equipment, in most casesit will return to its original shape withoutbreaking of leaving sharp edges. The cus-tom check valve stops low end drainageand prevents low pressure flooding.AMERICAN IRRIGATION REPAIR & SUPPLYCircle 142 on Postage Free Card

TOPDRESSER

Constructed of tubular steel and zincannealed sheet metal, the Spread Mastertopdresser is a tractor-pulled, all-hydraulicdrive machine designed for durability.

The Spread Master's roller drumeliminates conveyor belt problems. An inter-nal.rotatinq baffle prevents "material surge"at the start of each run.

Independent control of brush speed,drum rotation, and gate opening provide aprecise rate of application. For easy fillingwith a front-end loader, the Spread Masterhas a flared top.GREENCARE INTERNATIONALCircle 143 on Postage Free Card

ROTARY MOWERThe Jaguar 4000 series tractor is a

premium featured machine incorporatingthe latest in rotary mowing technology.Mowing decks of either 61 or 72 inchesare available. The 74-inch deck has a deep-draft design which helps assure that all clip-pings are discharged out the chute, mini-mizing unsightly clumps.

Single-pedal hydrostatic control, stan-dard on the Jaguar 4000, controls themachine's forward and reverse movements.Automatic differential lock is available ontwo models, and reduces wheel slippageand turf damage.

Four different engines are available forthe machine: 17-or 23-hp liquid-cooled Mit-subishi diesel engines, a 24-hp air-cooledOnan gasoline engine, or a 27-hp liquid-cooled Mitsubishi gasoline engine.RANSOMES, INC.Circle 144 on Postage Free Card

HYDRAULIC REEL MOWERS

Featuring a self-contained hydraulic sys-tem powered by 540-rpm PTO drive, the 303and 305 hydraulic reel mowers from JohnDeere provide an efficient, high-quality cut.Each has a large hydraulic tank with a full-flow filtration system to help keep its oilclean and cool.

On open ground, the three-reel 303delivers an 86-inch cut. The five-gang 305delivers a wide, 142-inch cut. Cushionedhydraulic cylinders help protect each unitduring raising and lowering.

The 303 requires a 15-30-hp PTO tractorwith selective valves. The 305 needs a PTOtractor that can deliver 20-45 hp.

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