WS PRO LT weather station
• Designed to help eliminate the guesswork when determining accurate sprinkler run times
• Sensors collect weather data—temperature , relative humidity, wind speed, solar radiation and rainfall amounts—throughout a 24-hour period
• Data is used to calculate an evapotranspiration value, which determines the precise amount of water that must be replaced to maintain soil moisture at a desired level
• Central control will automatically program the sprinkler run times without overwatering or leaving areas of turf too dry
• Offers a cost-efficient option for smaller-budget golf courses
• Ability to connect as many as five weather stations to a central control system
• Allows rainfall from one day to be carried over to the following day for accurate run-time calculations
Rain Bird Corp.
Futerra flexible revegetation blankets
• Promotes fast vegetation growth
• Weighs 50 percent less than comparable blankets and absorbs three times the amount of water
• Features a combination of thermally processed wood fibers and crimped, interlocking synthetic fibers that provides a high seed-germination rate
• Netting degrades in three months; no messy nets remain to entangle in mowers
Profile Products LLC
Field scout direct soil EC probe/meter
• Portable meter permits instant, accurate measurement of nutrient salts in soil media, as well as water or nutrient solutions
• Measures soil conductivity on the spot without tedious soil sampling and preparation methods
• Resolution of 0.01 mS/cm and an accuracy reading of +/- 2 percent
Spectrum Technologies
Electric pump driver
• Controls the rate of flow by regulating the speed of a 12-volt pump
• Replaces a electric servo valve
• Controls most 12-volt pumps as high as a maximum rating of 20 amps
• Installation is clean and simple
• Accurate and effective control of application rate
• Designed to work in conjunction with company’s controllers
• Can be purchased as part of a customized kit with control console, speed sensor and flow meter, or just the EPD kit
Micro-Trak Systems
Mete-R-Matic self-propelled top dresser
• Controls thatch layers
• Decreases compaction by improving the growing medium and leveling uneven turf
• Controls are in easy, fingertip reach of the walk-behind operator
• Easy to maneuver in tight places
• Patented chevron belt provides a uniform application regardless of moisture content or material
• Light footprint prevents turf damage.
• 31½-inch spreading width
• 11.5-cubic-foot hopper and 2.5-mph operating speed
• Available with a special patent-pending overseeder attachment
• F-15 model available for factory-direct purchase
Turfco
Ionization system and electronic descaler
• Releases a controlled amount of electrically charged copper and silver ions into water for algae and disease control
• System includes microprocessor control box and a pair of scientifically formulated electrodes composed of copper and silver
• Control box works by generating a low-voltage DC current to the electrodes
• Descaler eliminates scale formation in water lines, misters, sprinkler system nozzles without chemicals or maintenance
• Integrated circuitry system produces a modulating frequency waveform to an induction coil that’s wrapped around the outside of an incoming water line; this hits the resonant frequency of the calcium carbonate molecules causing them to lose their adhesive properties
ClearWater Enviro Technologies
MxVision WeatherSentry Turf Edition weather service
• Designed to help superintendents make operational decisions about crew scheduling, chemical applications and course maintenance
• Provides up-to-the-minute weather information, including the ability to accurately gauge rainfall, check wind speed and heat indexes
• Allows user to look 10 days into the future and know when to expect major pattern changes
• Customized visuals show when temperatures and high dew points might encourage disease or when winds exceed spraying thresholds
Meteorlogix
Premier and Medalist ball washers
• Sharp-looking design
• Easy-to-use agitator
• Durable cast aluminum case and top
• Premier model features spiral plunger for quick ball washing
• Premier model holds seven pints of washer fluid
• Drain plug flushes quickly and is tamper resistant and leak proof
• Medalist model mounts inside a 2 -inch post
Standard Golf Co.
Verti-Drain deep-tine aerators
• 7215 model features 61-inch width and can aerate to 10-inch-deep maximum, making for greater productivity when fitted to a 23-hp tractor
• 7215 model offers reinforced front and rear rollers and a lighter frame than the 73 series, and has lower horsepower requirements
• 7416 model has a 63-inch width and weighs less than the 7516 model and can be used with smaller tractors
• Cranks of the 7416 model are supported on each end
• 7416 model can be fitted with solid and coring tines to a maximum depth of 14 inches.
• Both models are equipped with maintenance free, self-lubricated sealed bearings on all pivot points and a three-speed gearbox
Redexim Charterhouse
Hydration Pellet wetting agent
• 100-percent active blend of nonionic surfactants
• For spot treatment of dry areas on greens, tees, bunker banks and fairways
• Provides consistent playing conditions by allowing even distribution of water to root zone
• Each pellet should be suitable to treat a 15,000-square-foot to 20,000-square-foot area
• Effective for three to four weeks; can be applied as often as needed
• Are non-phytotoxic
Jada Corp.
KTR27A string trimmer
• 26.3 cc engine
• Easy starting feature – only half pull needed to start
• Lightweight
• Low noise levels
• Engine uses a carburetor with a slow idle starter device that prevents the blade from running during start-up and disengages when the throttle is applied
• Reduced recoil pulling force
• Completely covered carburetor and one-piece fan housing
• Easy-to-service air cleaner element and muffler screen
Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Gas-powered, zero-turn mower
• ZG23 model features a 54-inch mower deck
• Economical gas unit
• Kohler Command Pro, 23-hp, two-cylinder, air-cooled
engine
• External air intake system
• One-piece, integral hydrostatic transmission operates on a shaft drive with no belts
• Wet multi-plate disc brakes produce a reliable brake force
• Deep 10-gauge steel deck allows more airflow circulation through the blades enabling a quality cut at a fast rate
• Attach/detach deck has quarter-inch cutting height adjustment dial allowing increments on 1-inch to 5-inch heights
Kubota Tractor Corp.
Slice n’ Seed walk-behind overseeder
• Repairs or re-establishes grass in worn areas, or establishes new grass varieties
• 8-hp Honda engine with centrifugal clutch
• Capable of covering 22,000 square feet per hour
• 9-inch, heat-treated slicing blades on 2-inch centers
• Stainless-steel bottom with internal rotor driven by front wheel drive
• Cam gauge sets opening size to meter all types of grass seed; hand lever is used to shut off seed flow
• Internal rotor bar and metering bottom are removed easily for servicing
• 0.83-cubic-foot seed box can be ordered with traditional 10-inch disks to hold open the slit to allow a higher percentage of seed into the ground
Gandy Co.
ATM-72LC all-terrain mower
• Versatile with sleek hood and cowling design that allows easier access for maintenance and service
• 30-hp diesel engine powers hydraulic deck drives, steering, propulsion, auto-leveling and deck lift
• Split 72-inch deck design follows contours efficiently and allows cutting V-ditches and crowns
DewEze
Z Master Z597-D diesel mid-mount ZRT mower
• Top-mounted radiator draws cool, clean air, allowing efficient engine cooling and longer engine life
• 12-gallon fuel capacity in tanks with large fill-neck openings
• 26-inch drive tires with wide wheel stance optimize traction and stability
• Z Stand provides quick and easy access to the underside of the deck
• Deluxe suspension seat provides operator comfort through lumbar support and adjustable suspension, position, armrests and seat-back angle
• Heavy-duty, two-stage canister air cleaner improves engine life and reduces maintenance
• Dual anti-scalp wheel brackets are less susceptible to bending
• 5 ½-inch-deep deck provides the capacity to handle the challenging conditions
The Toro Co.
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