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PRODUCT UPDATEHIGH SPEED AERATOR

?peed, fewer moving parts and quick fieldadjustment were the main goals set byGreenCare International for its Core Master12 hollow-tine aerator system. Powered bya small tractor PTO system, the unit canbe used for aeration and thatch control ongreens, tees, fairways and all types of sportsfields.

Core depth can be changed simply bythe turn of a handle while the coring pat-tern can be changed with a 'stop and go'procedure. The 49-inch-wide Core Master12 uses case-hardened steel tines from 1/4-in~h to 1112-inch in diameter. Core depth isadjustable from one to four inches.

A.n optional core windrowing system isavailable. A core pickup system will bereleased soon says the manufacturer. Otherattachments to provide a flexible tractor sys-tem are under development.GREENCARE INT.Circle 158 on Reader Service Card

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3-Point Powerfast, easy hook-up, rugged,dependable A-E-R-A- T -I-O-N!The "big job" aerator that smart super-

visors depend on. Patented, hinged tines forclean plug removal. 2-3-4 or 5 drum units with36-60 or I20 tines per drum. Heavy-dutysolid steel construction utilizes low-costcement blocks for weight.

Ask about our full line of Aerators.

HIGH-DUMPING SWEEPERS

Mr. Air Sweepers has recently added fournew sweepers to its landscape maintenancevehicle line. Each model features separa.testorage lockers, a lockable cage, flat bedspace and the ability to dump debris andtrimmings into dumpsters and other recep-tacles.

The Model 1600 has a three cubic yardhopper. It offers easy access to the hop-per t~rough a back door for loading largedebris and for checking the removeablescreen for easy maintenance. The unit per-forms well with debris, bottles, rocks andlitter.

Model 2000 is a truckster-type, parkinglot sweeper. The two cubic yard hopper andentire sweeping unit is removable. It sweepsrocks, cans, bottles and debris.

The Trident 300 Sweeper is a parking lotand street sweeper with a two cubic yardcapacity. It is also removable from the truckand sweeps rock, gravel, cans, bottles anddebris: All units have been designed for high-dumping and ease of maintenance.MR. AIR SWEEPERSCircle 156 on Reader Service Card

SERVICE TIMERA new timer for all kinds of equipment

and vehicles reminds the operator that theperiod of time is up for servicing the unit.It is called Service Minder I.

The timer has been field-tested on indus-trial ~nd ~arm eq~ipment, earth-movingmachines In coal-mining areas, and inboardmotors, to mention but a few. It may be usedon trucks, utility company vehicles and backhoes-wherever recording hours for servic-ing is important.

~he Service Minder I attaches to the keySWitch and counts the hours of operationas a reminder to service the machine. Whenxou start a piece of equipment, it starts thetimer and the hours are clearly displayed.

The timer is resettable. After you haveserviced the machine at the end of thedesired interval-say, 75 hours-you pushthe reset button and the display goes backto 0 to track the next service interval.SERVICE BRAINS, INC.Circle 157 on Reader Service Card

313-624-7710 • 800-521-7086 Grounds Maintenance Division1060 W. West Maple Rd. • P.O. Box 575 • Walled Lake, MI 48088

VALVE BOXES

Irrigation valve boxes from the Harvardline of sprinkler/irrigation accessories are nowavailable from the American GranbyCompany.

They feature moisture- and temperature-resistant thermoplastic construction. Thevalve-box lids are impregnated with color-

moeooes.-

fast dark-green pigment and the box itselfis black.

Six-inch extensions are available whendeeper bury depth is needed. The extensionmay be used alone in areas of lower burydepth.

AMERICAN GRANBY CO.Circle 159 on Reader Service Card

YEAGER·TWOSETURF

CONDITIONERSNo more plugs!

Compaction relief!Commence play Immediately aftertreatment! 60" and 18" Models formedium and compact tractors3-point. 1" to 8" adjustable depth.

Thatch cutting disc allow hydraul·ic Vibrating blade and "Bullet" topenetrate without tearing turf sur-face, breaking up under-surfacecompaction. Pressure rollers firmthe slit edges.

YEAGER TRACTOREquipment Division

P.O. Box 545 Hillsboro, Ore.503-648-8506 97123

DedoesModel H

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GREENS MOWER

The trend toward "faster putting surfaceshas been recognized by Jacobsen with theintroduction of its ultra-fine-cutting greensmower. Nine-bladed reels are adjustablefrom 3/32 to 7/16-inch to enable superin-tendents to cut greens as low and assmoothly as possible. Adjustments are fixedto assure a consistent height of cut.

The mower features a more powerful andquieter engine than previous models. It cutsa 22-inch swath with a single five-inch di-ameter reel.JACOBSEN DIVISION, TEXTRONCircle 164 on Reader Service Card

BASEPATH CONDITIONER

Stade Rouge is a colored amendment toimprove the condition and appearance ofbaseball basepaths and clay tennis courts.The red material is made from pulverizedbrick. It is capable of holding up to ten per-cent of its weight in water for better con-trol of moisture in critical areas.50 sportsTURF

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The rouge helps the infield dirt maintaina uniform amount of moisture to reduce dustand slick spots. The color does not fade andcontrasts nicely with green turf. The tex-ture of the material provides sound footingand resists compaction.

Only occasional topdressings are need-ed to keep the material effective. The materi-al will not dry out or crack.BIGHAMPTON BLOCK CORP.Circle 166 on Reader Service Card

WALK-BEHINDSWEEPER

The Tennant Model 186 walk-behindsweeper can clean 18,000 square feet ofindoor or outdoor surface an hour, nearlysix times faster than hand methods. Theunit sweeps a 34-inch path and can be con-verted to a scrubber in minutes, withouttools.

The walk-behind unit is a flexible and fastcleaning device that takes up limited storagespace.TENNANT COMPANYCircle 165 on Reader Service Card

SOLID TINESSolid tines can open up soil without the

need to drag or pick up soil cores. Condescosays its solid tines will aerate more than 100

sand greens before they need to bereplaced.

The company has an assortment of solidtines in sizes from 1/4-inch to 5/8-inch indiameter. The tines are carbide-tipped andcome in a variety of shapes to do a varietyof tasks, from preparing a seedbed to break-ing up ice on greens.CONDESCO INC.

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SOIL SAMPLER

The task of obtaining soil samples hasbeen simplified by KHS with the introduc-tion of its Soil Probe. The eleven-gaugestainless-steel probe will not rust and fea-tures a hinge design. The opening of theprobe is adjustable and the enclosed receiv-ing tube prevents mixing of soil levels.

The hinged design permits easy accessand removal of the entire core. The probehas a one-inch diameter. Eight-inch and 12-inch core probes are available.

M&M SUPPL Y CO.Circle 168 on Reader Service Card

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FLOATING AERATOR

Barebo, Inc., has introduced a newstainless-steel and bronze rocket model float-ing mechanical aerator.

It was designed for use in salt or alka-line waters to meet the water-managementneeds of people with very harsh, causticwater.BAREBO, INC.Circle 160 on Reader Service Card

NARROW SWATH SPRAYERMicron Corporation has introduced

Microflex, a hand-held sprayer for narrowtargeted and spot applications.

The Microflex is a lightweight applicatorutilizing controlled droplet application (COA)technology for applying herbicides. It is po-wered by four "O"-size batteries and hasa five-pint bottle to contain the chemical mix.

The main difference between the Microflexand the existing Herbi, also from Micron,is the width of the swath. While the Herbisprays in a four-foot swath, with the newsprayer the user can vary the swath widthbetween four and 18 inches.

This variability, combined with thecontrolled-droplet-size feature, makes theMicroflex suitable for narrow band applica-tion in many situations, including fence rowsand spot treatments.54 sportsTURF

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COA technology allows treatment of largeareas with noticeably reduced volumes. Ac-cording to the manufacturer, one worker witha five-pint Microflex bottle can treat a stripeight inches wide for 20 miles without stop-ping for a refill.MICRON CORPORATIONCircle 161 on Reader Service Card

PRESSURE-REDUCINGVALVE

All-brass solenoid control valves havebeen designed by Griswold Controls for dirtywater applications. The valves range in sizefrom 3/4-inch to two-inches and will main-tain a constant downstream pressure whenupstream pressure varies from 5 to 200 psi.

The valves will operate reliably with watercontaining sand, silt, algae, chemicals, fer-tilizers, slime and other materials. They areself-cleaning and have no screens or filters

to clog. The manufacturer says the valvesalso work well under low-flow, low-pressureconditions.GRISWOLD CONTROLSCircle 162 on Reader Service Card

SCALED-DOWN RAKES

York Rakes recently added to its line twonew rake models for compact tractors. TheTA 1 and TA2 are specifically designed forthe lower power capacities of lawn andgarden tractors.

These rakes are scaled-down versionsof the bigger York models. They offer a per-fectly matched, optional grader blade as-sembly which is easily dropped into the work-ing position to provide a smooth, evensurface.

The rake/grader blade may be set at an-gles to discharge material at either the rightor left side. A lift adjustment is also featuredto achieve proper working depth and dis-tribution of desired materials.

These smaller, compact units allow bet-ter maneuverability and ease of handling.They are being used for golf courses, ten-nis courts, athletic fields, parks andplaygrounds, cemeteries, institutionalgrounds, and homes.

With the combination of rake and blade,many jobs can be performed in soil prepa-ration, landscaping and maintenance func-tions. These rake units are rugged enoughto handle removal of stones, roots anddebris. They perform well at breaking upsod and mulching the soil, grading and level-ing, filling in low spots, spreading topsoilquickly and evenly, or distributing crushedstone, gravel or cinders.

They are offered in three rake/graderblade width sizes of four-, five- and six-footlengths.YORK MODERN CORP.Circle 163 on Reader Service Card

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COMPACT TRENCHER

..Trenching in confined, small and hard-

to-reach areas is possible with the GroundHog Model T-4 Trencher. Powered by a 5hp gasoline engine, the T-4 digs a trench3112inches wide and from six to 12 inchesdeep below the reach of most turf aeratortines.

The T-4 weighs 190 pounds and is 25inches wide, 40 inches tall and 60 incheslong. Constructed of heavy steel, the unitfeatures a heavy-duty handlebar assembly,a main shaft mounted on Timken bearingsand replaceable hardfaced blades.

A one-way wheel lock keeps the trench-er moving only in the digging direction whileengaged. An auger places soil removed bythe chain to the side. An automatic clutchsimplifies operation reducing the numberof hand controls to a throttle and depthcontrol.GROUND HOG INC.clrcle 146 on Reader Service Card

RAIN COVER KIT

If handling and storage of full-size fieldcovers is too expensive and impractical, akit from Covermaster can still protect base-ball fields from rainouts. Made of the samematerial as full-size field covers, five separate56 sportsTURF

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base and mound covers fit into two storagebags.

The kit consists of three 18-ft. diametercovers for the bases, one 20-ft. diametercover for the pitcher's mound and one 30-ft. diameter cover for home plate. The coversare held in place with 35 anchor pegs provid-ed in the kit.COVERMASTER INC.Circle 147 on Reader Service Card

FULL-CIRCLE SPRINKLER

Rain Bird has added the full-circle 6060pop-up sprinkler to its Spec Series rotor fa-mily. It promises superior performance andadded coverage for large commercial, in-dustrial and athletic field applications.

With full-circle operation and double noz-zle configuration, the 6060 ensures thoroughwater distribution over its 58-foot radius. Thedouble nozzle includes a range nozzle fordistance and an opposing spreader nozzlefor close-in coverage.

The new 6060 joins the 4045 and 5055Spec Series rotors, which both offer full oradjustable arc and have radii of 49 feet and54 feet, respectively.

All three models offer a broad array ofstandard features. Equipped with a ruggedplastic case and a sprinkler head assem-bly made of quality brass and stainless steel,the rotors include a resilient, one-piece rub-ber cover for added safety and an internalSeal-A-Matic valve to prevent low headdrainage. Straight-through flow minimizespressure loss.

Easy to install, the 6060 comes with a one-inch female threaded inlet. It has an oper-ating pressure range of 45 to 85 psi. Theprecipitation rate is .39 to .52 inches perhour with spacing of 48 to 70 feet.RAIN BIRD SALESt INC.Circle 148 on Reader Service Card

SULFUR-COATED UREASpecifically designed for low-cut turf, a

new line of small-particle, sulfur-coated ureafertilizers includes six formulations. Theyprovide more particles per square foot thancoarser-grade products, which can causespeckling.

The small size of the fertilizers increasethe number of particles applied on low-cutturf to increase response, consistent green-ing and a more uniform distribution pattern.The sulfur-coated urea provides steadygrowth and long residual. Mower pickup isvirtually eliminated because the new smallparticles readily filter into the turf.

The LESCO Elite fertilizers are availablein the following formulations: 21-0-16; 21-4-12; 19-0-19; 15-0-30; 12-24-14 and 31-0-0.

LESCOt INC.Circle 149 on Reader Service Card

LEAF BLOWER

A commercial-grade leaf blower has beenadded to the list of attachments for the Stein-er center-pivot tractors. Heavy steel hous-ing, a 14-inch fan and industrial relube bear-ings assure long life and extra power forthe blower.

Winds in excess of 125 mph provide thepower to move wet leaves and clean side-walks, parking lots and other large areasof clippings, litter and light snow.

The blower hitches quickly and easily toeither two-wheel or four-wheel Steiner utilitytractors.STEINER CORP.Circle 150 on Reader Service Card

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HYDROTURFSYSTEM

The Hydroturf System has several advan-tages over other types of automatic irriga-tion controls:

• Provides complete adjustability of theupper and lower saturation levels withineach watering zone.

• Saturation level can be read with an ana-log meter at any time.

• Highly accurate linear sensitivity tochanges in saturation levels.

• Instantaneous response to saturationlevel changes.

• Not affected by temperature, salts or fer-tilizers.

• Can be used with any time clock or oper-ate on a continuous 24 VAC supply.

• No need for any service or maintenancesuch as water filling, calibration, etc.

• Provides an override switch to allow forextra watering after fertilization or dur-ing hot weather.

• Can be installed and adjusted withoutpower from the clock

PRODUCTS. INC.

1943-F Friendship DriveE1 Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 258--8853Telex: 510 100 3195

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PRODUCT UPDATEPENDULUM SPREADER

A wide assortment of materials can bespread by Olathe's Model 45 pendulum-action spreader. This type of spreadingdevice has been designed for applying sandtopdressing and granular products to large

turf areas.The Model 45 is available with an engine

and/or trailer for versatility.OLA THE MANUFACTURING, INC.Circle 152 on Reader Service Card

TURF SOIL LABThe Turf Lab Model TL-1 has been de-

veloped by LaMotte Chemical Products spe-cifically for on-site evaluations of turfgrasssoils. Each test kit includes materials fora total of 200 different tests. All componentsfit into a rugged carrying case for use inthe field.

A six-inch soil probe and all necessaryinstructions come with the kit.LAMOTTE CHEMICAL PRODUCTSCircle 153 on Reader Service Card

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CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIED RATES: $35.00 per inch pay-able in advance. One inch minimum. Thereare about 50 words per inch. Classified ad-vertising is not commissionable. Ads usingspecial borders will be billed at display rates.Blind box numbers are available. Repliesto all box numbers should be addressed toSportsTURF, P.O. Box 156, Encino, CA.91426-0156.

Aquatrols Corp. of America 41BASF Corp 8Bannerman Ltd 47Barebo, Inc. . 30Brian R. White, Inc 46Brown Mfg. Co 13Cal-Turf 44Data Industrial 59Dedoes Industries Inc 49E-Z Go, Div. Textron 53Four Star Ag Service, Inc 31Garfield Williamson Inc. . 35Gustafson Chemical 22Holland Equipment 36Hydrodyne 58Irri-Trol Mfg. Co., Inc 23Irrometer 44Jacklin Seed 7 J 57John Deere 3Lasco Industries Inc 17Lebanon Chemical Corp. . 38Lely Pacific Inc 33Lofts Seed Inc 32,60

SAND SLITTING FOR DRAINAGE: Patent-ed equipment cuts a narrow slit, installs aMini-Drain and injects sand in one neatoperation which leaves the field playable.For a firm quotation on a Guaranteed So-lution to your drainage problem, phone orwrite:CAMBRIDGE SOIL SERVICES106 Robert Gene, Glencoe, AL 35905(205) 492-7847, 24 hours, 7 days

Milorganite 20Motorola, Irrigation Div 42Northrup King 48Olathe Mfg. Co 32Oly-Ola Sales, Inc 29Pacific Sod 21Partac Peat Corp. . 47Pickseed West 26Rain Bird Sales 55Rainmaster 37Regal Chemical Company 5Salsco Welding and Fabrication 27Stover Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Submatic Irrigation 28Terracare Products Co., Inc 46Toro Irrigation 19Turf Merchants 2Turf-Seed, Inc 39Turfco Mfg. Inc 45Warren's Turf Nursery 40Weather-MaticlTelsco 6Yeager Tractor 49