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| April 26, 2007 |
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Product NewsAttachments added to Deere's Worksite Pro arsenal John Deere has added a new attachment and made enhancements to several current products in its Worksite Pro skid steers and compact track loaders. The new and updated attachments include two new blades, five vibratory rollers, four cold planers, two tillers, and two hydraulic breakers (also works with compact excavators). All of these attachments are backed by John Deere parts, service and warranty coverage. “These new attachments further enhance the versatility and productiveness of skid steers and compact track loaders,” said Doug Laufenberg, product marketing manager. Although optimized to work with John Deere equipment, these attachments also can function effectively with competitive models.
The new dozer blades transform a skid steer or compact track loader into a compact bulldozer. The 24-inch high blades come in 84- and 96-inch widths, respectively. A 30-degree hydraulic angle and ten-degree hydraulic tilt feature lets the operator make blade adjustments on the go for increased versatility and maximum productivity. Each is Quik-Tatch mounted and comes standard with a reversible cutting edge and adjustable skid shoes for long-term durability. The vibratory rollers are available in three widths ranging from 66 inches to 84 inches, and provide up to 9,370 pounds of dynamic force. They are ideal for compacting various materials, including sand, gravel, soils and asphalt. The one standard flow and three high flow cold planer models for skid steers are convenient for milling frost heaves, expansion joints and railroad approaches. They provide independent self-leveling depth adjustment plates that allow for precise lapping cuts and taper cuts. A planetary drive delivers high torque. The new hydraulic breakers feature a solid one-piece design that does not need side bolts, resulting in a tougher breaker that is ideal for a wide variety of heavy-duty applications. They can be used with skid steers, compact track loaders and compact excavators. The low-pressure, nitrogen-charged design cushions operators from recoil, while the narrow overall shape allows these breakers to work in tight quarters, crowded jobsites, and places other breakers can’t. For more, visit www.johndeere.com. Rain Bird Golf offers rotors for short throw applications
The Eagle 351B has an 18- to 55-foot radius of throw and operates at a pressure level from 60 to 90 psi. Because it provides full-circle and part-circle operation in one unit, it also reduces inventory requirements. In addition, the EAGLE 351B has adjustable left and right side trips for ease of installation without turning the case. "Superintendents no longer have to use commercial landscaping rotors in golf course applications," said Marc Negus, rotor product manager. Other key features include:
To see the rotor in action, visit http://www.rainbird.com/eagle351b. Contact 800-RAINBIRD, http://www.rainbird.com. Toro offers free suspension seat with Z Master mower The Toro Co. has announced a free deluxe suspension seat upgrade, which represents a $500 retail value, on the purchase of qualifying Toro Z Master commercial zero turn mowers.
The deluxe seat includes features specially designed to enhance operator comfort -- especially when mowing for prolonged periods of time -- making it an ideal accessory for landscape professionals mowing from sun up to sun down. Operators can step up to added comfort with:
This offer, valid through June 30, 2007, is only available at participating Toro dealers and excludes Z Master Z300 series models and Z500 series models that incorporate the deluxe suspension seat as standard equipment. For more information on the offer contact 800-348-2424, LCEproducts@toro.com, http://www.toro.com/professional/lce/. Otterbine opens e-commerce site Otterbine Barebo Inc. has launched an e-commerce storefront that features its consumer and turn-key products. These products include Aqua Series fractional aeration systems, Instant Fountain, Ottershield Lake-Dye and Bunker Pumper de-watering pump.
Direct to consumer sales is a new venture for Otterbine. Carla V. Ott, president, said, “From the moment of conception, the fractional aeration and fountain systems we’re offering through the e-commerce site have always been intended for sales outside our traditional distribution channels. Originally we simply targeted catalogs, garden centers, and other brick and mortar consumer businesses with these products, but with the continued growth and confidence in online purchases, we saw e-commerce as an excellent sales outlet.” Traditionally Otterbine products have only been made available through their worldwide distribution network of equipment, irrigation and lake management houses. “Due to the depth of knowledge, electrical requirements and other elements related to our primary 1-25 horsepower product lines it is very important that we have trained sales and service personnel in the field sizing, quoting and installing the systems. However, the products we’re offering online are quite simple to install and operate right out of the box, negating the need for a professional to become involved,” says Ott. Contact www.otterbinestore.com, 800-237-8837. Orival offers wide range of filter sizes The ORG Series of automatic self-cleaning filters from Orival now come in sizes from 1.5 to 8 inches. Built to conserve water during the self-cleaning cycle while still handling flow rates up to 1,320 gallons per minute for a single unit the filters are available with interchangeable screens from 5 to 3,000 microns. The vertical design of the ORG Series minimizes their footprint while maximizing screen area. Like all other Orival automatic filters, the short cleaning cycle does not interrupt the flow of clean filtered water downstream. Contact 800-567-9767, http://www.orival.com/. Dismiss label amendments approved FMC Professional Solutions says is has received approval of label amendments for Dismiss turf herbicide. The product will also be available in new packaging.
Approved label amendments for Dismiss include:
Another new development with Dismiss is the introduction of new product packaging. "In addition to the currently available packaging, Dismiss will now be available in 2-ounce dosing containers, which are more convenient for lawn care operators,” said Ekins. Dismiss turf herbicide provides postemergent control of yellow nutsedge, purple nutsedge and green kyllinga. It also offers effective preemergent control of annual broadleaf weeds. Dismiss is also well-tolerated on 15 common turfgrasses, including most warm- and cool-season types. Contact http://www.FMCprosolutions.com. No-till Tifeagle seminar held The Georgia Seed Development Commission recently held an educational seminar to explore both the viability of TifEagle Bermudagrass as a no-till variety and the mechanics involved with the no-till (no-dig, minimum-till) renovation process. GSDC is the state agency responsible for the licensing and marketing of TifEagle. University of Georgia professor and TifEagle breeder Wayne Hanna, Ph.D., who hosted the seminar, admitted to being an early skeptic of no-till. “I’ve got to be honest. Six years ago, I stood up right here in Tifton and said that I had serious reservations about no-till. I was worried that after a year or two you’d start to see a lot of problems on no-tilled greens, especially with off-types and possibly ‘black layer’ on greens with poor drainage. I was wrong.” Courses using no-till to convert greens can expect to reduce costs from $1.50 to $2.00 per square foot down to only 45 to 50 cents. Reduced down time is also a practical and financial benefit. Earl Elsner, Ph.D., consulting agronomist and former GSDC director, made a case for a strong set of no-till standards. His recommendations were:
For more on the no-till TifEagle program contact Mike Garland, Ph.D. 706-542-5640, mailto:mgarland@agr.state.ga.us. |
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Two new tillers--in 52- and 66-inch widths--are available for sod and other landscaping applications. The front edge is designed to level out uneven ground, while a replaceable, abrasion-resistant knife allows edging next to sod. An exclusive two-position (center or offset) mount on the 66-in. tiller covers wheel tracks or allows a tight cut next to obstacles. 
Designed for better short-throw coverage for tee boxes and other small turf areas on golf courses, Rain Bird's Eagle 351B rotor series provides superior water distribution and promotes irrigation efficiency. 
"The recently-approved label amendments are significant to the golf course and lawn market segments because they offer new product stewardship guidelines and reduce overseeding/reseeding and sod establishment intervals, ” said Rick Ekins, turf and ornamental product manager. "Dismiss continues to offer lawn care operators, golf course superintendents and other turf professionals effective, fast control of tough sedges.”  |
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