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Par Aide says its new Core Buster Drag Mat makes breaking up cores easier and faster. Made with rust-free polyethylene and available in interlocking 20-inch-by-20-inch grid panels, the Core Buster features a lightweight design for easy transportation. The 2-inch-deep panels allow customized sizing according to individual needs, but come in standard sizes of 160-inch-by-60-inch and 100-inch-by-60-inch. Panels are stackable, and a full mat can be hung for easy storage, the company adds. The Core Buster also can be used for dragging in topdressing sand on greens. Contact Par Aide, 888-893-2433 (www.paraide.com).
Training in Ten is a new series of no-cost topical training modules from Toro National Support Network for its central irrigation control systems. Each module is accessible on-demand 24/7 and comprises 10 minutes of instruction in streaming video on the Internet. The training topic is selected according to customers’ most frequently asked questions related to the company’s central control irrigation systems and water management practices, it says. Streaming video eliminates the need to download any training modules. Contact Toro NSN, 888-676-8676, option 2 (www.toronsn.com/training).
John Deere offers several new models within its J-Series of wheel loaders that now include Tier 3-compliant Deere PowerTechT engines, the company’s exclusive Quad-CoolT cooling systems and other features to improve productivity, uptime and low daily operating costs. The 444J, 544J, 624J and 644J wheel loaders each contain the improved features. Additional enhancements to the J-Series are a new Teammate IVT front and rear axle on the 544J, 624J, 644J and 724J, brakes with a self-bleeding feature for the technician’s convenience, additional bolt-on axle guards available for waste handling and a wheel spin control option available on the 444J, 544J and 624J. Contact John Deere, (www.johndeere.com).
Several new promotions are now available on Redexim Charterhouse Inc.’s Web site, www.redexim.com. The site now features a streaming video of the company’s products in working conditions plus a new offer for contractors called the Redexim Certified Contractor program, designed to enhance the performance and image of certified contractors. A new sales offer to customers of the company’s Verti-Drain models 7212, 7215 or 7316 and a free set of Verti-Drill tines and adapters for purchases made for a limited time this year are additional site promotions. Contact Redexim Charterhouse Inc., (www.redexim.com).
Contec DG from Andersons Golf Products features 75 SGN granules that disperse within 10 minutes after contact with irrigation, rain or dew moisture, the company says. The product is incorporated into the turf to eliminate mower pickup, particle runoff, shoe pickup, ball pickup and nutrient loss. Contec DG also is said to virtually eliminate player downtime. Ten new fertilizer formulations are designed especially for greens and tees. Contact Andersons Golf Products, 800-253-5296 (www.contecDG.com).
A new silt-fence installer attachment from Bobcat Co. makes compliance with erosion control, runoff and pollutant discharge regulations easier, the company says. The attachment installs a silt fence more quickly and securely than trenching or hand-digging, the company adds. The attachment is approved for use on skid-steer loaders (models S220 through S330), compact track loaders (models T180 through T300), the A300 all-wheel steer loaders and compact tractors with up to 100 hp and a Class I or Class II three-point hitch. With the installer, silt-fence material is threaded under a rod and through the blade’s chute. The attachment is then lowered into the ground, where the silt fence unrolls automatically as the machine is driven backward. The quick-change cap includes a spring-loaded plate to ensure proper tension so the roll won’t unwind. The attachment can adapt to fit wider silt-fence material measuring 36, 42 and 48 inches. Contact Bobcat Co., (www.bobcat.com).
TG Industries Inc. offers its new Patriot aerial lift with a vertical lift working height of 23 feet, side reach of 11 feet 6 inches, a 300-pound bucket capacity and 720 degrees of rotation for the ability to reach and remove the lift to use on other jobs. A new quick-attach system allows one person to make changes in equipment. The Patriot is ideal for applications in golf course machinery maintenance, according to TG Industries. Contact TG Industries Inc., 712-864-3737.
Biobarrier now offers its Biobarrier II Weed Control System in two new sizes — a 39-inch by 20-foot roll and a 39-inch by 100-foot roll. The product also is available in 58.5-inch by 50-foot and 58.5-inch by 100-foot dimensions. Contact Biobarrier Root Control System, (www.biobarrier.com).
GCSAA members are eligible to receive a 5 percent discount on select Cover-All building models from Cover-All Building Systems, the company recently announced. The discount is available in Canada and the United States and is valid through June 14, 2008. Cover-All Building Systems manufactures fabric membrane-covered, steel-framed buildings. Contact Cover-All Building Systems, 800-268-3768 (www.coverall.net).
Agrotain International LLC says its UMaxx stabilized nitrogen maximizes fertilizer efficiency by reducing nitrogen loss to the atmosphere and minimizes leaching by holding more nitrogen in the soil in its usable ammonium form. Designed to deliver nitrogen consistently regardless of environmental conditions, UMaxx provides steady feeding with minimal flush growth as well as exceptional color and performance, the company adds. The product is ideal for use on turf where high quality is desired for up to 16 weeks. Contact Agrotain International LLC, 888-547-4140 (www.stabilizednitrogen.com).
Mi-T-M Corp. provides four models of 30-gallon electric and gasoline air compressors. With 30 gallons of air storage capacity and portability in one unit, the two-stage compressors feature a cast iron cylinder, splash lubricated cast iron crankcase, aluminum heat for heat dissipation, a large canister intake filter, a 16.5-inch fly wheel and a stainless steel braided discharge hose. The electric model features a 5.0-hp industrial UL-listed motor, auto start/stop, an industrial-grade switch and a magnetic starter. Gasoline models feature either a 9.0- or 13.0-hp Honda or Subaru engine with engine oil drain, a pilot valve unloader and pneumatic idle control to conserve fuel. Contact Mi-T-M Corp., 800-553-9053 (www.mitm.com).
A new Deer Blocker Deer Fence from Nixalite of America Inc. is designed especially to protect golf courses from destructive deer. The fence is a new alternative to metal or plastic deer fencing. Made from UV-resistant polyethylene, Deer Blocker Deer Fence is strong, lightweight, easy to install and virtually invisible from normal viewing distances, the company says. Each section of fence is 8 feet high and 300 feet long with a heavy-duty border on all sides. Installation hardware and fasteners also are available. Contact Nixalite of America Inc., 800-624-1189 (www.nixalite.com/deerfencing.aspx).
New Holland introduces the biggest Boomer compact tractors it’s ever offered — the T2410 (pictured) and the T2420. With 55 and 60 hp, the machines feature a front-wheel-drive axle and a 4-cylinder, 135.2-cubic-inch displacement turbocharged engine. Transmission options are a deluxe 12-by-12 electro-hydraulic shuttle shift transmission, which allows operators to shuttle between forward and reverse without clutching or stopping, or a standard 12-by-12 synchro shuttle shift, which enables shifting from forward to reverse without coming to a complete stop, the company says. Both transmissions offer a left-hand shuttle lever for shuttling without the need to remove your hand from the steering wheel. The Comfort Plus operator’s station comes with a wide-open platform with an anti-skid rubber mat and a seat with improved back and bolster support. Engine oil levels can be checked on the right-hand side of the machine without lifting the hood or removing the loader. Contact New Holland,
(www.newholland.com/na).
Two new product lines of weeders and thatchers have recently been launched by Lely USA. Four models — 225, 300, 450 and 600 — of Lely weeders and thatchers range in working widths from 7.5 feet to 20 feet. The thatcher is ideal for golf course maintenance applications with spring tines that vibrate through the turf to remove material, allowing nutrients and air through to the roots to also assist in drainage. Made with a lightweight frame, the device includes four rows of staggered tines to allow trash through but to also provide a close ground work spacing of 1½ inches. The Lely weeder features a zero position for each tine, which allows operators to lock out any tine. The machines also can be used to break up crusted soils and incorporate seeds. Both 6-mm and 7-mm tine options are available. Contact Lely USA, 888-245-4684 (www.lelyusa.com).
OvoControl P, birth control for pigeons from Innolytics LLC, has officially received EPA registration. A nonhormonal oral contraception for pigeons, the product effectively controls egg hatchability in the birds. The company says the product reduces pigeon-related issues such as waste removal, increased maintenance and potential for disease transmission. OvoControl P is based on technology that centers on the ability to reduce eggs’ hatchability by feeding treated bait to birds during reproductive seasons. The effect is reversible, and the company says efforts have been made to develop a feeding system that limits exposure to nontargeted species. Contact Innolytics LLC, 858-759-8012 (www.innolyticsllc.com).
Subaru Robin adds to its line of centrifugal, high-pressure pumps with the PTX301D diaphragm pump. With 3-inch suction and discharge ports, the self-priming PTX301D can pump up to 250 gallons a minute at a maximum pressure of 21 psi. The device features a maximum suction lift of 25 feet and a maximum lift head of 49 feet. Its design isolates the pump mechanism from the fluid being moved, making it ideal for re-circulated water and other high-solid material content up to 2 inches that can’t be handled with a centrifugal pump, the company says. No moving parts means the pump can run dry indefinitely. A positive displacement-type, hermetically sealed compression chamber prevents loss of gases and liquids being moved, the company adds. The pump is powered by a 7-hp Subaru EX21 overhead cam air-cooled 4-cycle gas engine. Contact Subaru Robin America Inc., 800-277-6246 (www.subarupower.com).
A new electric vehicle from Zap can transform easily from a pickup to a dump truck to a flatbed configuration. The Xebra PK is a zero emission electric truck designed to deliver quiet service and operating costs as low as 3 cents per mile for maintenance applications, the company says. The vehicle is said to handle up to 300 pounds at a speed up to 40 miles per hour and over a range of 25 miles per charge. An onboard 110-volt AC charger also is included, so charging of the lead acid battery may occur at any 110-volt outlet. Added accessories intended to extend battery life include an optional solar panel, a longer range battery pack and a fast charger that can recharge the vehicle in less than an hour. Measuring 10 feet by 4.66 feet and 5 feet high, the Xebra PK weighs 1,820 pounds and seats up to two people. Standard colors are white or blue, and a right-hand drive is available for utility purposes. Contact Zap, (www.zapworld.com).
The Boss Snowplow’s new Power-V XT is a multiposition snowplow with a 37-inch flared blade wing designed to improve snow discharge to maximize performance, the company says. Two models —
the 8-foot 2-inch XT and the 9-foot 2-inch XT — come with high-performance cutting edges, a heavy-duty center section and pushframe, reinforced moldboard, a snowplow sight system, SmartHitch2 attachment system, SmartTouch2 hand-held control, Smartlight package, paint finish with exclusive zinc primer, a hydraulic package and a chainless hydraulic cylinder lifting system. Operators can align the truck and snowplow from the cab. The patent-pending cutting edge is made from durable material said to offer twice the wear resistance of conventional cutting edges. Contact The Boss Snowplow, 800-286-4155 (www.bossplow.com).
Caterpillar’s new 414E IL industrial loader provides joystick control of rear implements. Seat-mounted implement controls provide greater operator comfort and greater productivity, the company says. With just one joystick, operators control all five functions — raise, lower, float, tilt and pitch — of the three-point tool carrier and the ability to activate hydraulics and work tools. The front loader is adaptable to fit a 1-cubic-yard, a 1.25-cubic-yard or a 1.3-cubic-yard multipurpose bucket plus a range of other Caterpillar tools. The power train includes a Cat 3054C DINA diesel engine that features 74 net horsepower and all-wheel drive in all underfoot conditions. An optional turbocharged 3054C DIT is available. Other features include load-sensing hydraulics, four speeds forward and four speeds reverse, and tools such as forks, a material handling arm, angle brooms and snow pushers. Contact Caterpillar, (www.cat.com).
A new golf course package has been added to Water Maze’s line of CLB water treatment systems. The CLB, which uses advanced biotechnology to recycle cleaning water generated by pressure washers, now includes a stainless steel mesh-lined grass cart for easy dewatering and handling of grass clippings and a HydroScreen to separate out and capture grass clippings and leaves before dumping them into the grass cart. The system is based on biotechnology that uses aerobic bacteria to control odor and to degrade total petroleum hydrocarbons, herbicides, insecticides and pesticides. Contact Water Maze, 800-535-0941, ext. 175 (www.wmaze.com).
A new spray tip is the latest addition to TeeJet Technologies’ product line. The new tip, Air Induction XR Flat Spray, creates fewer driftable droplets at high pressures and provides drift control without compromising coverage, the company says. The nozzles use an air induction design to produce larger air-filled drops intended to stay on target and cover the entire plant. TeeJet says the product is ideal for pre-emergence surface-applied herbicides, post-emergence systemic herbicides and post-emergence contact herbicides. Other features include easy removal of the pre-orifice for easy cleaning and inspection, a polymer material to provide longer wear life and better acid resistance, a compact design, an operating range of 15 to 90 psi and tip color-coding in compliance with the ISO standard for easy capacity identification. Contact TeeJet Technologies, 630-665-5000 (www.teejet.com).
Aquatrols has redesigned its Advantage Applicator for better performance and longer life, the company says. The new design includes a brass control valve for greater durability and a new precision spray nozzle designed to put down a large volume of water with a wide and precise droplet distribution pattern for quick and consistent application. The applicator also can be transformed into a syringe nozzle for watering greens and tees by connecting the precision nozzle to the high-flow control valve. Contact Aquatrols, 800-257-7797 (www.aquatrols.com).
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