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Product News John Deere Golf launches Terraincut mowers John Deere Golf has introduced its new rotary mowers, the TerrainCut line, including the 8800 rough mower and 7400 trim and surrounds mower. Both are designed to maximize operator comfort and ease of use, while providing better hill-climbing and traction with the Grip all-wheel drive traction system.
Standard for both machines, the all-wheel drive system ensures that hydraulic traction power is maintained at all times. Wheel slip is minimized by diverting hydraulic flow from wheels that slip to wheels with grip. With 43.1 horsepower for the 8800 and 37.1 horsepower for the 7400, the TerrainCut mowers feature powerful turbo-charged diesel engines that provide the power to mow, to climb or to do both. Both follow terrain contours with a double-yoke mounting system. Once the decks are in the mowing position, the double-yoke system allows the decks a full range of motion independent of the hydraulic lift system. The 8800 has five 21-inch rotary mowers for superior ground following across an 88-inch cutting span. The 7400 offers three 27-inch decks and its patented Width-on-Demand feature, allowing the operator to select a 68-inch or 74-inch cutting width at the touch of a switch. In addition, it allows operators to shift either the front right or left decks a maximum of 15 inches outside the front tires for trimming around bunkers or hazards. Contact John Deere.  Club Car introduces Precedent i2 with Excel Four years after introducing its most advanced golf car ever, Club Car is doing it again with the Precedent i2.
To the casual observer, the Precedent i2 looks like its namesake but the changes start with the new Excel drive system, which the company says offers enhanced efficiency, reliability and control capabilities. One of the key benefits of the system is that it increases the benefits of Precedent’s motor braking and regenerative braking features to provide greater control of the vehicle and a smoother ride. By lowering the car’s motor-braking capability to speeds near zero, the driver gains more control and assurance when descending hills. Increased motor braking also improves Precedent i2’s regenerative braking ability by capturing and returning more kinetic energy to the batteries. (In earlier Precedent models, regenerative braking occurred down to approximately 10 mph.) The change could reduce energy costs by 20 percent over previous models. Because the driver will apply less pressure to the mechanical brake, there will be less wear on brake parts. Club Car also has a new charging system that reduces charging time and water consumption, and helps extend battery life by utilizing optimized charging algorithms. The vehicle’s dash has been redesigned to make it easier to clean and to make golfers’ personal items more visible. Standard amenities on the Precedent i2L model include 10-inch rims and aluminum wheels, soft-grip steering wheel, custom logo, accent striping, premium windshield and canopy storage net. Contact www.clubcar.com. KMB Technologies introduces polymer-coated urea KMB Technologies as introduced a polymer coated urea technology that it says promises to extend the nutrient release of fertilizers for up to 90 days.
The Surf technology, for Sustained Uniform Release Fertilizer, is a patented polymer coating KMB says will help golf course superintendents, lawn care professionals, landscaping companies and specialty crop growers improve their environmental impact as well as their bottom line. "At a time of increased environmental awareness, SurfCote-N is the right product at the right time for our customers," says Robert Shaw, president of Knox Fertilizer Co. "With slow release technology, a consistent nutrient source is always available to the plant for optimum growth but without the time-consuming and costly inconvenience of repeat applications. It also reduces the opportunity for plant burn or over application and waste of nutrients. BASF launches online training for Trinity users Combining hard science in a fun, Web-based learning environment, BASF Turf & Ornamentals has launched a new online training module to educate golf course superintendents about its Trinity fungicide.
"Superintendents are pressured to professionally know more in less time," said Toni Bucci, Ph.D., BASF Turf & Ornamentals business manager. "The online training module for Trinity represents one of the industry’s most interactive, Web-based learning environments. We will launch more training modules targeted at lawn care operators and commercial growers, later this year." For more, visit www.betterturf.com and www.betterplants.com. Kraken aquatic herbicide joins Phoenix product line Kraken aquatic herbicide has been added to the aquatic product line offered by Phoenix Environmental Care LLC.
Kraken may be used in lakes, ponds, reservoirs, wetlands, non-irrigation canals, and their adjacent banks and shores. Many native aquatic species are unaffected by the product and water treated with it may be used immediately for swimming, fishing, and watering livestock. Offered in a soluble liquid formulation, the product will be packaged in 2.5-, 30- and 120-gallon containers and will be available this spring. Contact http://www.phoenixenvcare.com/. Cub Cadet has new turf application equipment Cub Cadet Commercial has introduced a new line of application and maintenance equipment. The company says its 80-pound walk-behind rotary spreader is the ideal solution for any application project. It features a durable stainless steel frame construction, high-wheel design, an 80-pound polyethylene hopper and an easy rate adjustment mechanism for flow control. Attachments include a vinyl hopper cover with a clear center, deflector kits, and remote third-hole slide kit. Cub Cadet Commercial also offers a stand-on XP spreader with a 125-pound hopper that comes equipped with a reliable Kawasaki engine and hydrostatic drive. For flexibility, users can add a specially molded, drop-in nine gallon sprayer and boom kit that is designed to work with both the XP spreader and the 80-pound spreader. The kit’s polyurethane tank features a mounted pump, battery, filler, regulator and valves. For completing large projects in less time the company has a ride-on Tank spreader/sprayer. Like its Tank commercial mower, The spreader/sprayer features durable construction, premium operator comfort, easy-to-operate controls, a wide stance and a low center of gravity. In addition, the line includes the TR20 turf renovator, a self-propelled unit that includes a power dethatcher, slicer, and grass slit seeder. The renovator promotes good seed-to-soil contact at a maximum forward speed of 2.5 mph and reverse speed of 1 mph. For 2008, Cub Cadet will also offer multiple sprayers and sprayer packages with tanks ranging from 25- to 300-gallons. They feature Kawasaki engines, Hypro pumps and Hannay electric reels. The tanks are made of heavy-duty roto-molded polyethylene and are rectangular in shape for improved stability, with an in-line stainless steel mesh strainer and triple-jet agitator to ensure consistent operation. Contact a local Cub Cadet Commercial dealer or visit http://www.cubcadetcommercial.com. Florida approves reduced buffer zone for Curfew Dow AgroSciences has received approval from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to reduce the buffer zone for Curfew soil fumigant to 30 feet from occupied structures.
For more information contact a Dow AgroSciences sales representative, mailto:info@dow.com or 800-255-3726. DuPont plans to launch Acelepryn insecticide in 2008 DuPont Professional Products has announced plans to launch of a new insecticide for the golf and lawn markets in 2008 that contains an entirely new class of chemistry and mode of action. The company has submitted registration applications to the EPA for Acelepryn insecticide, which it says is the first insecticide in the new anthranilic diamide class of chemistry. It has been developed to provide excellent control of white grubs and other key insect pests. The new active ingredient, DuPont Calteryx, is said to offer consistent performance, low application rates and an excellent toxicological and environmental profile. It has been classified as a reduced risk insecticide by the EPA. Acelepryn is not registered for sale or use in the United States and no offer for sale or use of this product is permitted prior to issuance of the required federal and state registrations. DuPont expects to receive EPA registration this year. |
"As with all of our products, the TerrainCut mowers are based not only on our own research but on customer feedback as well," said Gregg Breningmeyer, director of sales and marketing.
"Precedent i2 builds on what made Precedent a revolutionary golf car and makes it an even more reliable, better performing car for the course owner/operator and golfer," said Phil Tralies, chairman and CEO.
SurfCote-N is a slow-release urea for general turf production and will be available through Knox Fertilizer distribution in the Shaw’s Turf Food line for spring 2008. 
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"Kraken, with the active ingredient triclopyr, provides outstanding, selective and fast acting control of undesirable aquatic species including woody plants and certain annual and perennial aquatic plants," said Craig Smith, aquatic business manager. "Kraken’s systemic mode of action is highly effective on nuisance aquatic, wetland and ditch-bank species such as Eurasian watermilfoil, purple loosestrife, alligatorweed and Phragmites."
"Our company has over 10 years of design knowledge and manufacturing experience as an exclusive private label supplier for a leading distributor of golf course and lawn maintenance products. We’re proud to be offering those same products exclusively as part of the Cub Cadet Commercial brand," said Jeff Chenevert, national commercial sales manager.
The buffer zone for Curfew was requested by Florida golf course superintendents and authorized custom applicators, says Dennis Lane, marketing specialist. "The approved 30-foot buffer zone means Florida golf course superintendents now have greater flexibility to protect their turf — especially in critical areas, such as tees and greens. We’ve seen situations where it could only be applied to a portion of a green, for example, which resulted in a visible difference in turf between the treated and untreated portions." 
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