Product News

Bernhard offers new Express Dual and Anglemaster grinders

Bernhard & Co. Ltd. has announces new versions of its Express Dual and Anglemaster 4000DX.

The Express Dual 4000DX is bigger, taller and has improved safety guarding. It uses a faster control system with a touch-screen graphical operator interface, providing faster operator response. The taller guard accommodates walking greensmowers and mowers with lift attachments. Sound insulation has been enhanced to keep noise down in maintenance shops.

The newly improved Anglemaster 4000 DX features greater automation for faster operation and easily bedknife mounting. The bedknife central grind position minimizes errors, and independent end adjustment ensures parallel bed bar mounting. A magnetic load assistant acts as a third hand to stabilize bed knives. Contact 888-474-6348, http://www.bernhard.co.uk.

Briggs & Stratton unveils fuel injection

For the first time Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power has announced an first engine equipped with electronic fuel injection.

The new gasoline-powered Vanguard 3/LC EFI model is an extension of the company’s line of three-cylinder, liquid-cooled commercial engines. The engine is capable of delivering increased fuel economy, up to 30 percent fuel savings depending on duty cycle, with increased responsiveness at all speeds.

The EFI system adjusts engine settings automatically in real time for no-choke cold starts and to compensate for altitude and environmental variables. Rated at 34 gross horsepower, the Vanguard 3/LC EFI engine includes an advanced 32-bit engine control unit with responsive performance and enhanced drivability. On-board diagnostics are built for accurate troubleshooting and reduced downtime. Contact www.commercialpower.com.

Club Car is a Washington Road tradition for the Masters

Badges to the Masters Tournament and hotel rooms aren’t the only things in high demand during Masters week in Augusta. Just try getting a golf car to park in front of your business.

Each year Club Car is flooded with requests from restaurants, hotels and car dealerships that want to place one of the company’s vehicles on display for the week. "It’s not exactly in the same league with the green jacket, but it’s certainly become a tradition around here," says Mike Read, director of marketing.

No one seems to know exactly when the tradition began (most seem to think it dates back to 1986 or 87) or why it’s become so popular, especially with businesses located along Washington Road leading to the Augusta National Golf Club. What is certain is that requests for the cars seem to start earlier each year, and no one wants to get left off the list of establishments that will receive a golf car.
 
"We started getting requests about two months ago," says Ray Bentley, director of aftermarket sales. "We’ve had requests for 90 to 100 cars already." Bentley says Club Car tries to fulfill as many requests as possible. It also tries not to overlook any deliveries, as happened once a few years ago.

"We forgot Hooters one year, and they weren’t too happy," Bentley recalls. "They even put a message on their sign out front saying they didn’t need us any more and they’d get a Harley instead." Evidently Hooters has forgiven the oversight because an orange golf car has been requested once again. "We won’t forget this time, either," says Bentley.

One of the most challenging parts of Bentley’s job comes after the tournament ends and it’s time to load up the cars – a combination of golf cars and utility vehicles – and return them to the Club Car plant. "We always seem to find two or three cars not where we left them," he says. "One year there was a big party at one of the hotels and one of our cars went swimming." 

Wiedenmann's Super 500 can mow, verticut and sweep

Wiedenmann North America's new Super 500 from can sweep, verticut mow and collect grass and leaves. A parallelogram-guided sweeper head ensures that implements maintain an optimal working position, and users can choose between the brush-type or multipurpose sweeper head.

The additional sweeper head is optional. The multipurpose sweeper head comes standard with an additional center-mounted roller to prevent scalping on uneven turf. All implements are made from wear-resistant special grade steel and with an articulated frame.

A high dump feature allows the container to be discharged in any lifting height. Tires feature a large contact area and low ground pressure to protect turf. An optional golf course kit is specially designed for operation on heavily undulating terrain and includes a front steel roller and two additional lateral anti-scalp rollers. Contact 866-790-3004, http://www.terraspike.com.

Seago International has new hover mower

Seago International Inc. has introduced its Allen XR16 hover mower with what the company says is the first time modern technology such as computational fluid dynamics and computer modeling have been used to evaluate and maximize airflow and performance.

The unit’s deck has been entirely redesigned, and Allen Hover Mowers has also redesigned key components such as the engine mount, impeller and cutting head. All are designed specifically for the Allen hover mower to maximize lift and cutting power, the company adds.

Honda built a new engine specifically for this application -- steep slope mowing, that has a low torque curve to maximize cutting power even in thicker grasses. Allen Hover Mowers are available in 16-, 18- and 21-inch cutting widths. Contact 800-780-9889, http://www.seagointernational.com.

DirtCub trailer is designed for utility vehicles

Tycrop’s new DirtCub dump box trailer is specifically designed for towing by utility vehicles. It is said to have the lightest footprint in the industry. The trailer rides on four wheels fitted with turf tires. The trailer is available for deliveries starting this month. Contact http://www.tycrop.com.