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Get Equipped: Spreaders, Sprayers & Seed
Here are some of the latest Spreader, Sprayer & Seed introductions! Companies also exhibiting at GIE+EXPO, held October 20-22 in Louisville, KY, include Booth numbers. For more Get Equipped product introductions, including other GIE exhibitors, see GIE+EXPO Preview, Snow & Ice Management and Small Engine & Handheld Equipment. STARR From Go Seed STARR, a Kentucky Bluegrass from Go Seed , has earned #1 in Turf Quality, #1 in the Transition Zone, and #1 in Seedling Vigor for three years running at the Kentucky Bluegrass NTEP Trials. Highlights of this solid performer include rapid establishment and year-round turf density. Starr’s winter color is superior to that of many elite type bluegrasses and has early spring green up characteristics, making this bluegrass one of the best in summer performance available today. 50 Gallon SG46 From Steel Green Manufacturing Steel Green Manufacturing has increased the liquid capacity of the SG46 zero-turn sprayer/spreader from 30 gallons to 50 gallons, and it still fits through a 48″gate. It has all the power and spreading capacity of Steel Green’s largest model, the SG52, in a more compact size. In addition to the new liquid capacity, the SG46 sprayer/spreader holds up to 320 pounds of granular products with its Spyker 220-pound hydraulic-driven granular system and dual high-density poly fertilizer trays. A 23.5 HP Kawasaki engine rounds out the SG46. Other features include its: 3-section variable spray control (up to 8’); variable spread width (up to 25’), 200,000 sq. ft. coverage per fill (based on using ¼ ...
Powerful Debris Management In A Compact Frame
Ferris, a brand of Briggs & Stratton®, has expanded its line of stand-on blowers with a new compact offering, the FB1000 Hurricane. The new unit is a great addition for any landscaping crew looking to expand its operations to get more done faster than ever before. While the 35.5″ overall width of the FB1000 is compact, it does not sacrifice power. Its Vanguard® V-Twin engine delivers 18hp* of reliable power. Coupled with a large horizontal impeller, the stand-on blower can provide 3500 CFM and 150+mph of hands-free debris cleaning power at ground speeds of up to eight mph. “Landscapers have told us that they needed a stand-on blower with a smaller footprint for some jobs, and the FB1000 delivers,” said Kody Van Sistine, Ferris brand manager. “It’s a perfect addition to any growing lawn care or groundskeeping fleet and is packed with features to drive productivity and ensure operator comfort.” Other features of the FB1000 include: Patented foot-driven airflow direction control allows operators to keep their hands on the operating controls and maintain productivity. A fold-up operator platform is isolated from bumps through polymer platform bumpers making for a more comfortable operating experience. The 20 x 8-8 drive tires optimize stability and traction, while the flat-free front caster tires deliver reliable performance on all types of terrain. Ergonomic steering controls and simple choke and throttle controls, plus a key-operated start, make the FB1000 intuitive to operate. The FB1000 Hurricane is available through local Ferris Dealers with an MSRP of ...
Get Equipped: Mowers
Take a look at this assortment of mowers that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. Z900 ZTrak™ From John Deere John Deere has updated its Z900 Commercial ZTrak™ lineup including machine enhancements, a new deck option, and three new attachment offerings. All Z900 M and R Series Mowers now come with spoked rims and cast iron spindles on all mower deck sizes. All Z900 machines, including the E, M, and R Series models, are now available with quick-release belt covers, simplifying machine maintenance. Additionally, a 54″ Mulch on Demand™ Mower Deck has been added as an option on the Z950M, providing a more powerful 27 HP mulching solution to power through tough conditions. The three new attachments for the Z900 ZTrak line include a string trimmer rack, cargo tray, and tool carrier. The string trimmer mount enables the operator to keep handheld string trimmers on the machine for easy access. With the cargo tray, operators can store up to 20 pounds of small, handheld items. Lastly, the tool carrier allows for standard yard tools, like a rake or a shovel to be carried on the mower, improving efficiency while completing jobs. Charger and Boss XL From Country Clipper Re-engineered from the wheels up, the Charger & Boss XL series combine Country Clipper’s iconic Joystick or Twin Lever steering, ContourDTS™ pivoting front axle, and maintenance- friendly Stand-Up Deck features with an all new design that emphasizes performance and operator comfort. Country Clipper uses Hydro-Gear’s ...
Ferris Mowers Sponsors NCAA Basketball Ranking
A weekly ranking of the top 25 NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams is being sponsored this year by Ferris Mowers, a leading commercial and industrial turf care equipment provider, and part of the Briggs & Stratton family of brands. The 2021 Ferris Mowers Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, in conjunction with the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), was launched January 4 by USA TODAY Sports. For over 25 years, USA TODAY Sports has partnered with the NABC to produce the ranking. The Ferris Mowers Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll will be conducted weekly throughout the men’s college basketball regular season. A panel of NABC-member Division I head coaches, representing each of the 32 Division I conferences, votes on the poll each week. The rankings are published by USA TODAY Sports online on Mondays and in print on Tuesdays, reaching an audience of more than 60 million sports fans. Ferris Mowers will also receive the naming rights of the Ferris Mowers NABC National Championship Trophy, which will be presented to the Division I men’s basketball team that finishes first in the final poll of the season in April. “Each season, college basketball’s best teams are recognized through our weekly Coaches Poll and the presentation of the prestigious NABC National Championship Trophy,” said Craig Robinson, Executive Director, National Association of Basketball Coaches. “We are excited to partner with Ferris Mowers to amplify the poll and trophy, and in doing so, further celebrate the accomplishments of our game’s coaches and student-athletes.” ...
Ferris ISX3300 Mowers Powered By Vanguard ETC Technology Engine
Briggs & Stratton Corporation’s Ferris brand has introduced two all-new models in the Ferris ISX3300 platform powered exclusively by the Vanguard BIG BLOCK 40.0 Gross HP* EFI ETC engine (seen here), the first in the lineup to feature Vanguard’s all-new electronic throttle control (ETC) technology. The ETC technology reacts instantaneously to any applied load from its environment to maintain power when the application demands. Equipping the premier zero turn mower in the Ferris line — which also features the industry’s most advanced independent suspension system, Forefront™ — with the most powerful engine in the Vanguard lineup creates an ultimate mowing solution. “The all-new ISX3300 models — equipped with Vanguard’s most powerful engine yet — allow the mower to harness and put to work more of the power created by the engine,” said Jennifer Walth, senior marketing manager at Ferris. “This allows the mower to make quick work of long, dense, wet grass for added productivity so our operators can go home feeling good at the end of a long day.” The new ISX3300 models benefit from Vanguard’s all-new ETC technology. A flywheel speed sensor detects any change in speed and sends a signal to the throttle body, ensuring consistent engine speed and quality of cut, no matter the environment or load. Also equipped with EFI, this engine has improved starting at all temperatures, smooth performance at all elevations, quick load acceptance, and reduced fuel consumption. “We’re excited to offer Ferris customers another opportunity to benefit from Vanguard’s superior performance and ...
Betting On A Winner
Every year, 20 horses bolt out of the paddocks at the Kentucky Derby, vying for the coveted rose garland. And every year, at least a third of those horses have grazed and galloped on grass mowed and maintained by Hillenmeyer Landscape Services. “In any given year, up to half of the Derby horses have some connection with a farm we are associated with or take care of,” said Chase Hillenmeyer, president Hillenmeyer Landscape Services. “We’ve had a few winners on farms we’ve maintained.” Hillenmeyer, a sixth-generation family commercial landscaping operation, received its first contract for equine maintenance in the 90s. “That’s the biggest thing we do today,” said Hillenmeyer. “Our niche is maintaining horse farms in central Kentucky.” With properties ranging from 400 acres to a sprawling 2,500 acres, equine maintenance is a constant job during peak season. Hillenmeyer and his crew of 275 provide two types of mowing services for horse farms: common mowing, which is conventional grass cutting with a 60-inch ZTR mower around houses, barns, and roadways; and field mowing, accomplished with a tractor and a 20-foot batwing application for mowing fields and paddocks. They also string trim fence lines, with one contract boasting 85-miles of fencing, and offer services such as mulching, edging and tree trimming. Keeping Up In Kentucky Keeping the fields of central Kentucky’s horse farms maintained takes quite a few lawnmowers so Hillenmeyer runs a little more than 100 units. In the past few years, though, the crew started to encounter problems with ...
Ferris IS 3200 Midnight Limited Edition Commercial Mower Debuts
Briggs & Stratton Corporation debuted its new Ferris® IS® 3200 Midnight limited edition commercial mower at the recent GIE+EXPO to celebrate its 20th anniversary of suspension technology. Available for a limited-time only, new styling highlights a premium Ferris suspension, new rugged tires and a multifunctional front end guard with recessed jack mount for increased accessibility and LED lights for increased visibility. Premium features on the new IS 3200 Midnight limited edition mower allow operators to work comfortably while achieving the highest cut quality. Benefits include: Unrivaled Comfort: A premium HP shock system with a 12-position adjustable dampening, and progressive rate spring allows the shock to smoothly absorb smaller bumps while being firm enough to handle big dips. A top-of-the-line, two-tone suspension seat with headrest optimizes operator comfort. Improved Cut Quality: The upgraded shocks and springs on the IS 3200 Midnight limited edition mower allow the patented adjustable front and rear suspension technology and the iCD Cutting System to follow the terrain even more closely, allowing the systems to work even better. Easy Access, Better Visibility: A new multi-functional front end guard provides a recessed jack mount for easy access to deck components and recessed LED headlights for loading enclosed trailers at dusk, extending the day. Improved Traction: New tires feature a rugged, deep tread design for added traction. “The IS 3200 Midnight edition is the first unit crafted by the Advanced Concepts Team,” said Joe Ferris, product manager, commercial products. “This select, cross-functional team took the IS 3200 model to ...
Ferris Adds Commercial Turf Care To Product Lineup
Landscape professionals can now rely on Ferris® for turf care product offerings. At the GIE+EXPO in Louisville, KY last week, Briggs & Stratton Corporation showcased the new corrosion-resistant stand-on spreaders, stand-on spreader/sprayers, and stand-on blowers. Ferris will become a larger part of the commercial cutter’s trailer with these stand-on products, and will allow landscape professionals to expand their service offerings into turf treatment and debris management with the level of increased productivity they find with Ferris commercial mowers. “Commercial landscapers can now visit qualified Ferris dealers and choose products beyond just mowing,” said Dan Roche, marketing director, commercial products at Briggs & Stratton. “Professionals have come to trust and demand the highest quality from our commercial mowers, and they can expect the same level of performance from our stand-on blowers, spreaders and spreader/sprayers.” Rover™ Series Granular Spreaders The Ferris Rover FS1100 is a compact stand-on granular spreader with a 100 pound capacity hopper for maximum coverage of over half an acre. The Rover FS1100 is optimal for residential areas where maneuverability around objects such as trees and flower beds is critical. For bigger jobs, the Rover XC™ FS1200 has a 200 pound capacity hopper for maximum coverage of 1.1 acres. This unit is capable of handling large acreages or commercial sites, covering more ground between refills. Additional Rover Series features include: Corrosive Resistant: A Peerless 855 Series coated transmission, stainless steel frame and well-placed cables, hoses and wires, increase the Rover’s durability to withstand consistent chemical with each application. Low ...
