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Sportsturf Machines OVERSEEDER/VERTISLICER Billy Goat introduces the OS overseeder/vertislicer that gives you the same heavy-duty PR Series Power Rake with the versatility of an overseeder. The unit is constructed of lZ-gauge steel and is designed to hold 20 lbs. of seed while being mounted rn front. Application instructions are under the hmged steel lid. You can lift the entire unit using the handles welded to the overseeder box. The vertislicing reel comes standard for overseeding, improving soil drainage, and for thinning St. Augustine, Bermuda and running-stem grasses, An option- al flail reel is available for power raking. Billy Goat/ 816-524-9666 For information, circle 144 Dr see www.oners.ims.caj207B-144 NON-INTRUSIVE AERATION PlanetAir says their shatter knife technology, com- bined with a patented planetary motion, creates soft, beneficial pockets in the soil, without disruption of play. The technology maximizes water infiltration rates by allowing water to penetrate the soil profile at a faster rate and creates air exchange for healthier turf, a looser soil structure that enhances plant recovery and stimu- lates turf growth. Shatter Knives are available in various widths. Our unique coring/shatter tine technology, com- bined with our patented planetary motion is changmg industry practices. The coring/shatter tine is designed to cut a clean core at the surface, while the [ower area of the tine is designed to shatter the surface below This coring technology produces longer lasting benefits, with up to 90% less clean up over conventional aerators. Planet Air Turf Products/507446-8399 For information, circle 156 or see www.oners.ims.ca/2078-156 40 April 2003 SEEDA-VATOR First Products Inc. says this is the only seeder on the market that allows you the flexibility of primary seeding or overseeding with the same machine. The SEEDA- VATOR uses patented vibrating tines to frac- ture the soil without tearing established turf, for better seedbeds. The rear-cleated roller can be pinned to gauge tine depth. First ProductsBOo-363-8780 For information, circle 141 or see www.oners.ims.ca/2078-141 SPORTSTURF. http://www.greenmediaonline.com

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Page 1: Sportsturf MachinesSportsturf Machines UTILITY WORK MACHINE Bobcat introduces its 5600 'Ibolcat utility work machine. "In our research, equipment users told us they were looking for

Sportsturf Machines

OVERSEEDER/VERTISLICERBilly Goat introduces the OS overseeder/vertislicer

that gives you the same heavy-duty PR Series PowerRake with the versatility of an overseeder. The unit isconstructed of lZ-gauge steel and is designed to hold20 lbs. of seed while being mounted rn front.Application instructions are under the hmged steel

lid. You can lift the entire unit using the handleswelded to the overseeder box. The vertislicingreel comes standard for overseeding, improvingsoil drainage, and for thinning St. Augustine,Bermuda and running-stem grasses, An option-al flail reel is available for power raking.

Billy Goat/ 816-524-9666For information, circle 144 Dr

see www.oners.ims.caj207B-144

NON-INTRUSIVE AERATIONPlanetAir says their shatter knife technology, com-

bined with a patented planetary motion, creates soft,beneficial pockets in the soil, without disruption of play.The technology maximizes water infiltration rates byallowing water to penetrate the soil profile at a fasterrate and creates air exchange for healthier turf, a loosersoil structure that enhances plant recovery and stimu-lates turf growth. Shatter Knives are available in variouswidths.

Our unique coring/shatter tine technology, com-bined with our patented planetary motion is changmgindustry practices. The coring/shatter tine is designed tocut a clean core at the surface, while the [ower area ofthe tine is designed to shatter the surface below Thiscoring technology produces longer lasting benefits, withup to 90% less clean up over conventional aerators.

Planet Air Turf Products/507446-8399For information, circle 156 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2078-156

40 April 2003

SEEDA-VATORFirst Products Inc. says this is the only

seeder on the market that allows you theflexibility of primary seeding or overseedingwith the same machine. The SEEDA-VATOR uses patented vibrating tines to frac-ture the soil without tearing established turf,for better seedbeds. The rear-cleated rollercan be pinned to gauge tine depth.

First ProductsBOo-363-8780For information, circle 141 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2078-141

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Page 2: Sportsturf MachinesSportsturf Machines UTILITY WORK MACHINE Bobcat introduces its 5600 'Ibolcat utility work machine. "In our research, equipment users told us they were looking for

BED EDGERFeaturing a

dependable Honda4-hp engine, a newheavy-duty arm andlarge sealed bear-ings, Turfeo'sEdge-R-Rite II bededger providesoperators increaseddurability and easi-er maintenance.

Offering theproven cuttingaction and debris management popularized by the origi-nal model, this unit eliminates unnecessary shovel andspade work when edging bunkers, working on Howerbeds, or on other landscape projects.

The oscillating blades cut the turf (like a sod cutter)without throwing the debris, allowing for easier clean upin bunkers and making it safer to use in high-traffic areas.

Turfca/763-785-1000For information, circle 143 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2Q78·143

COMPACT TRACTORMcr.crmick introduces the GX and CXH com-

pact hadar series, powered with a 38-hp, 44-hp or50-hp Yanmar three- or four-cylinder dieselengines. ex models feature a 12-forward, 12-reverse gearbox with synchromesh shuttle. TheeXH offers hydrostatic drive with three workingranges. Both models offer 2\VO or Ml'\VD andfront, middle, and rear power takeoff for multipleimplement options. Cnstomers can select openplatform with ROPS or rub with air conditioning.

McCormick manufactures and markets a fullrange of tractors, from 20-hp to J95-hp through anational dealership network.

McCarmick/641-621-7370For information, circle 140 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/207B-140

Quick Slit Seeder

Seeding is BelievingThe Quick Slit Seeder follows the ground contours accurately and plants seeds ata constant depth in its own prepared mini seedbed. This unit is also a cultural toolin that it acts as a grass root pruner by cutting or breaking the grass plant roots.For the survival of the grass plant, it must immediately put all of its resources intogrowing new roots, resulting in stronger plants with better root structures.

www_sportsturfmagic.com

41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, Ontario, CanadaCDN 1-800-325-4871 USA 1-800-665-2696

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• Quick germination in higher yields.

• Easy to calibrate.

• Minimum surface disturbance

• Sowing varieties include (but not limited to]All types of seed, Grain, Pesticide, &Fertilizer Prills, Pelletized lime, Diazinon 5.

• Coverage Rates: 41bs - 500lbs/acre

• Insure seed/soil contact while maintainingconstant seed depth.

• Save 25% of seed with accuratecalibration.

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Page 3: Sportsturf MachinesSportsturf Machines UTILITY WORK MACHINE Bobcat introduces its 5600 'Ibolcat utility work machine. "In our research, equipment users told us they were looking for

Sportsturf MachinesUTILITY WORK MACHINE

Bobcat introduces its 5600 'Ibolcat utility work machine. "In our research, equipmentusers told us they were looking for a steerable machine that would work well on all sur-faces, and versatile enough to handle several applications, including grounds mamte-nance, mowing, snow removal, ground leveling, lifting pallets, planting trees and shrubs aswell as fencing and decorative landscaping.

Bobcat Company/701-241-8700For information, circle 145 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/207B-145

SPRAY BOOMThe Spray Boom solves

the problem of spraying auniform application of pestcontrols such as fungicides,fertilizers such as micronutri-ents, and winter deicing solu-tions. Boom is designed foreasy attachment, slide on andoff from the front handlebracket and a quick releasehose connector. The fourquick release nozzle capsspaced at 16 in on a 52-ill.boom provide overlap cover-age at 48 in. using wide angleand off center spray tips.

Tru Mark Athletic FieldMarker/8DD-553-6275,For information, circle 198 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2D78-198

Circle 083 on card or WIIIIW.oners.ims.ca/2D78-o83

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Page 4: Sportsturf MachinesSportsturf Machines UTILITY WORK MACHINE Bobcat introduces its 5600 'Ibolcat utility work machine. "In our research, equipment users told us they were looking for

CHOOSE YOUR MODELEngineered specifically for turf professionals, the CUD Cadet

Commercial line of equipment includes mid-mount zero-tum rid-ing mowers, dual-hydro and gear-driven wide-area walk-behindmowers, 21-in. walk-behind mower, hand-heldlandscaping toolsand pressure washers. Cub Cadet Commercial is manufactured ata state-of-the-art facility that 15 solely dedicated to producing quality

commercial equipment that meet; the demands of profession-allandscapers. Cub Cadet Commercial also offers a

next day parts progr<llll and a highly C0111-pelilivc commercia] warranty.Cub Cadet CommerciaIjB77-835-7841For information, circle 149 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2078-149

Contact:

Don Wright Let us build your Field of Dreams ...800 -273-8608 1487 Blockdirt Rood, Whitesburg, Georgia 30185

www.sportsturf.net

Call for information andsamples 01 our full lineof spo,," field products,including Rapid Dry®drying agent, Soilmaster®soil conditioner andother field supplies.

"'URF~

http://www.sportsturfmanager.com • STMACircle 084 on card or www.onars.ims.ca/2078-084

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Sportsturf Machines

TWO-TON SPREADERBBI, Barron Brothers International,

has introduced Cricket, a 2-ton fertilizer,3-ton lime spreader for precise applies-lions of granular materials. Hopper IS 70cu. fl. with a height of only 62 in. to clear most huildingentrances or low-hanging limbs. The unit's bed drain [ormaterial flow is powered by a ground-wheel drive, allowingconsistent material distribution at various speeds.

881/800-282-3570For more information, circle 148

MULTI-SPREADERThe Earth & Turf MultiSpread 200 spreads a

variety of materials, such as topdressing forathletic fields, infield mix, chips on path-ways, and salt-sand or grit on sidewalks.Capacity is 15 cu. ft.; spread width up to 60tn , Available in ground drive or hydraulicdrive (pictured) Optional loading chuteeases loading with buckets up to 66 in. wide.Available wing kit for rear shield controlsspread pattern width and direction.Earth & Turf/SBS-693-263SFor information, circle 147

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Circle 085 an card ar www.aners.ims.ca/2078-085

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Page 6: Sportsturf MachinesSportsturf Machines UTILITY WORK MACHINE Bobcat introduces its 5600 'Ibolcat utility work machine. "In our research, equipment users told us they were looking for

MOWER ATTACHMENTSwisher's T-60 Trailmower IS for large lawns and fields.

It easily attaches to your AT\! or lawn tractor for thehighest qualifv and finish. Triple blade for a finished cutwith easy to operate blade engage/disengage controls,Left to right offset hitch for rnowmg ditches or under lowhanging trees and true floating deck.

SWlsher/BOO-222-8183For information, circle 197 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2078-197

COMMERCIAL WARRANTIESHustler Turf Equipment JJ:.1S introduced the fol-

lowing warranty program for its Z, Super Z, Mini Z,and Super Mini Z modellines. 2-)'r. parts and laboron whole unit; lifetime on frame and [leek's leadingedge; 3-)'r. 011 blade-spindle bearings uml front-cast-er-fork bearings; l-yr. on all attachments, and guar-anteed never to leak hydraulic hoses am] fittings.

Hustler Turf Equipment/80D-395-4757Far information, circle 146 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2078-146

CVGrtET TORF travels the country stripping and installingsportsfieldswith its patented equipment. In addition, we've also supplied thefollowing teams with our sand-based sports turf

<$ CHICAGO BEARS PRACTICE FACILITY<$ MINNESOTA VIKINGS PRACTICE FACILITY<$ INDIANAPOLIS COLTS PRACTICE FACILITY<$ ST LOUIS RAMS PRACTICE FACILITY~ BALTIMORE RAVENS PRACTICE FACILITY<$ SOLDIER FIELD<$ KANSAS CITY ROYALS<$ CLEVELAND BROWNS<$ TOLEDO MUD HENS

Our patented machines carry therolls, tum them at ground speed,ond install down a controllable slidefor tighter seams.

So whether it's your turf or ours,call

CYGNET TOitFNO ONE. ELSECAN MAKE THIS CLAIM.

U.S. Pat.#5,2/5,248, & 5,307,880when it's time to install!

Phone:Farm:Fax:

(419) 354-1112(419) 655-2020(419) 352-1244

Circle 082 on card or www.oners.ims.ca/2078-D82

http://www.sportsturfmanager.com • STMA

Forfull de/ails of/he SISIS deep slicer and your local dealer, please confact:SISIS Inc., PO Box537. Sandy Springs, SC296ntel:864 843 5972 fax: 364 843 5974 email: idc@sisis,u-net.com

VISIT THE SISIS WEBSITEW>IIW.,i.i'.oom

SISIS • DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF TURF MACHINERY SINCE 1932

Circle 086 lin oard or www.oners.ims.ca/207B-D86

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SAFE Foundation Update

The Foundation for Safer Athletic Field Environments (SAFE! would like to thankour supporters for their generosity through the Ground Level campaign and spe-cial giving. Their contributions are the lifeblood of the Foundation and tru ly

appreciated.

The SAFE Foundation Update will be presented in each issue of SPORT'STURF.Next month we'll report on a SAFE-endorsed research project

Ground Level Campaign - Corporate/OrganizationalCONTRIBUTOR($1,000 - $2.499)Pennington Seed Rahn Industries

OTHERDONORS(UP TO $1,000)Town of Westwood (MA), Department of Public WorksNew Jersey 'Iurfqrass Association

Ground Level Campaign· IndividualsAll-STAR LEVEL($500 - $999)Dale Getz, CSFM Mike Schiller, CSFM Dr. James Watson

STARTER($250. $499)Michael J. Wilson

PLAYER($100 • $249)Bob CurryScott McGilvrayRay Weekley

Dr. Henry IndykBoyd Montgomery, CSFM

Dr. Tony KoskiMike Trigg, CSFM

OTHERDONORS (UP TO $100)Dennis BastienDan BrazoWilliam Lawrence, CSFMBrian PetonicMonty SowellRuss Weingartz

Paul BattenDavid GilstrapRandall MadduxBarry PozzoJohn Varrassi

Eric BoundsAriel KernerPaul ManubayEdward SlonkaMike Weekley

Special and In-Kind Giving ScholarshipsJacobsen Golf, Turf & Specialty Products (Golf Tournament Sponsor)Fred Grau, Jr. - Grasstyn, Inc.

In-Kind John Deere (SAFE Brochure)

Jacobsen, A Textron Company (SAFE Brochure Distribution)

The TOTOCompany (SAFE Brochure Distribution)Research KAFMOChapter

Want to help us start a Sports Field revolution?Contact Rich King or Steve Trusty at 800-323-3875 for more

information on how you can make sports fields SAFE!

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