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SiteOne Launches New Line Of LESCO Aerators, Overseeders
SiteOne® Landscape Supply has launched new, exclusive LESCO renovation products, including the Pro-Aer 30 and Pro-Aer 36 stand-on aerators, Pro-Aer 24 walk aerator and the Renovator 24 seeder. The new lineup helps landscapers enhance the look of lawns by adding oxygen to soil, filling in bare spots, improving density of turf, improving grass variety and color, and more. “The addition of the new line of LESCO renovation products truly makes SiteOne a one-stop-shop for all turf maintenance and improvement needs,” said Nick Schomer, Senior Category Manager of Equipment at SiteOne. “This exclusive new line of products, combined with excellent financing options through SiteOne, offer a unique opportunity for landscape professionals.” The Pro-Aer 30 and Pro-Aer 36 models are highly productive commercial stand-on aerators, available both with or without a seed box, featuring a chain-free design to eliminate the cost and hassle of expensive breakdowns. Powered by a robust Vanguard V-twin engine, the LESCO renovation units are supported by a 3-year commercial limited warranty. The integrated seed box model eliminates the need for post-aeration seed application to complete projects in one easy pass, reducing the need to return and reapply seed. Powered by a Honda 10.5 hp engine, the Pro-Aer 24 walk model features dual-hydros for easy operation and increased productivity. Robust design utilizes sealed chains, hard linkages and easy tine access. The Renovator 24 seeder is a powerful and productive powerseeder, featuring a dual-hydro static drive and counter-rotating blades to cut through even the toughest of soil conditions. “In addition ...
SiteOne Launches New Line Of LESCO Aerators, Overseeders
SiteOne® Landscape Supply has launched new, exclusive LESCO renovation products, including the Pro-Aer 30 and Pro-Aer 36 stand-on aerators, Pro-Aer 24 walk aerator and the Renovator 24 seeder. The new lineup helps landscapers enhance the look of lawns by adding oxygen to soil, filling in bare spots, improving density of turf, improving grass variety and color, and more. “The addition of the new line of LESCO renovation products truly makes SiteOne a one-stop-shop for all turf maintenance and improvement needs,” said Nick Schomer, Senior Category Manager of Equipment at SiteOne. “This exclusive new line of products, combined with excellent financing options through SiteOne, offer a unique opportunity for landscape professionals.” The Pro-Aer 30 and Pro-Aer 36 models are highly productive commercial stand-on aerators, available both with or without a seed box, featuring a chain-free design to eliminate the cost and hassle of expensive breakdowns. Powered by a robust Vanguard V-twin engine, the LESCO renovation units are supported by a 3-year commercial limited warranty. The integrated seed box model eliminates the need for post-aeration seed application to complete projects in one easy pass, reducing the need to return and reapply seed. Powered by a Honda 10.5 hp engine, the Pro-Aer 24 walk model features dual-hydros for easy operation and increased productivity. Robust design utilizes sealed chains, hard linkages and easy tine access. The Renovator 24 seeder is a powerful and productive powerseeder, featuring a dual-hydro static drive and counter-rotating blades to cut through even the toughest of soil conditions. “In addition ...
TurnAer XT5 Aerator Now Features The Honda GXV160 Engine
Turfco TurnAer XT5 Aerators now come equipped with the Honda GXV160 engine. “We’re equipping the XT5 with the Honda GXV160 in response to customer requests,” says Scott Kinkead, executive vice president, Turfco Manufacturing. The company changeover to the new engine is already in place. Landscape professionals rely on the GXV160 to deliver reliable, easy starting and fuel- efficient performance, day in and day out. The 163-cc, 4.3-HP engine supplies more than enough power to keep the XT5 churning day-in, day-out, while the large-capacity, 1.5-gallon gas tank allows longer use between fills of regular unleaded pump gasoline. The OHV engine is built for high-output, fuel-efficient operation, while also delivering quiet, reliable performance. Highly maneuverable and user-friendly, the XT5’s hydrostatic controls make it a smooth walk-behind commercial aerator. It steers, reverses, and outperforms – all without lifting its tines. Operators can turn and reverse direction while keeping the tines in motion, thanks to the hydrostatic drive system coupled to Turfco’s patented, steerable aerator technology. Turning with tines to the ground reduces operator fatigue and improves productivity, with the XT5 is proven to be up to 30% more productive than traditional aerators. The XT5 also features EasyChange™ tines. Patent-pending tine wheels enhance steering and hill-holding stability. The XT5 also advances durability with a low-profile design and rugged, unibody steel frame. Instead of belts, it uses drive chains that are covered and located outside of the frame.
TurnAer XT5 Aerator Now Features The Honda GXV160 Engine
Turfco TurnAer XT5 Aerators now come equipped with the Honda GXV160 engine. “We’re equipping the XT5 with the Honda GXV160 in response to customer requests,” says Scott Kinkead, executive vice president, Turfco Manufacturing. The company changeover to the new engine is already in place. Landscape professionals rely on the GXV160 to deliver reliable, easy starting and fuel- efficient performance, day in and day out. The 163-cc, 4.3-HP engine supplies more than enough power to keep the XT5 churning day-in, day-out, while the large-capacity, 1.5-gallon gas tank allows longer use between fills of regular unleaded pump gasoline. The OHV engine is built for high-output, fuel-efficient operation, while also delivering quiet, reliable performance. Highly maneuverable and user-friendly, the XT5’s hydrostatic controls make it a smooth walk-behind commercial aerator. It steers, reverses, and outperforms – all without lifting its tines. Operators can turn and reverse direction while keeping the tines in motion, thanks to the hydrostatic drive system coupled to Turfco’s patented, steerable aerator technology. Turning with tines to the ground reduces operator fatigue and improves productivity, with the XT5 is proven to be up to 30% more productive than traditional aerators. The XT5 also features EasyChange™ tines. Patent-pending tine wheels enhance steering and hill-holding stability. The XT5 also advances durability with a low-profile design and rugged, unibody steel frame. Instead of belts, it uses drive chains that are covered and located outside of the frame.
New Next Gen 25″ PLUGR® Aerator From Billy Goat
Ideal for commercial applications, the Next Gen PL2501 Ser. 25″ PLUGR® from Billy Goat Industries offers up to 42,550 square foot of aeration per hour in a single pass and an estimated +30% greater return on investment versus traditional drum units. With its exclusive Variable Aeration Density (VAD™), operators can vary hole spacing from 8 to 45 holes per square foot allowing for the versatility of pulling plugs at the density suited for turf conditions plus at .5 mph, it will produce 45 holes per square foot for patch repair and seed bed prep. The machine’s reciprocating action drives plugs up to two times the depth of drums and aerates in wet or dry conditions. The unit features self-propelled rear-wheel hydro-drive and front wheel casters for ultimate in-ground turning. Along with patent pending EZ Lift n Drop™ tine engagement/disengagement, the tines gently drag across obstacles in the aeration path with the simple release of a lever — without interrupting aeration. Simple, intuitive hydro-drive controls allow feathering the speed with finger-tip access and match the Billy Goat family of hydro-drive products for common “feel” and fleet consistency. The patent pending EZ Lift™ rear foot pedal lifts and locks tines for added maneuverability when using the reverse feature or when transporting the unit. No-tool flip-up hoods offer interior machine and belt access, plus a mere six tines, versus up to 42 on a 26” drum unit, means quick and easy service. Additionally, a 40 pound capacity water weight tank is positioned directly ...
Commercial Turf Equipment Report Looks At 2018-2024
A recent research report focused on the commercial turf equipment market found that this space is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period 2018–2024. The report, available for purchase, can be accessed at a number of market research online stores, including at Research and Markets. According to this November 2019 report, the commercial turf equipment is witnessing significant growth across the world. The report summary includes the following insights… With the increase in consumer spending toward landscaping services and other recreational activities, the demand for turf equipment is expected to grow. Activities, such as golf, are becoming mainstream consumer leisure destinations, thereby witnessing high growth in Europe, North America, and APAC. Golf is geographically concentrated, with approximately 78% of the supply of courses located in the countries, such as Australia, Scotland, Canada, Japan, the US, France, England, Sweden, Germany, and South Korea. Nearly 20% of the golfing countries enumerated growth in the course supply, during the period 2017–2018. Hence, an increase in the development of golf and other recreational activities is expected to impact the demand for lawn mowers and machines favorably. The following factors are likely to contribute to the growth of the commercial turf equipment market during the forecast period: Increasing Number of Golf Courses worldwide The advent of Robotic Lawn Mowers Technological Innovations
• Shifting Preferences toward Adoption of Eco-friendly Solutions The study considers the present scenario of the global commercial turf equipment market and its market dynamics for the period 2018-2024. ...
