What’s New

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Clean Sweep

Sweepster’s WSP24 Walk-Behind Sweeper features a 24-inch-wide, 14-inch-diameter brush that sweeps up to 6-inch-deep material at a speed of 350 RPMs. The unit is lightweight and self-propelled with one forward and one reverse speed, and travels at 2 mph. The adjustable handle allows for comfortable operation and it has an easy-to-operate clutch for brush and traction control. Ideal for sidewalk sweeping, driveway cleaning, snow removal, turf cleanup, spring cleanup on turf and more.


Pressure Regulation and Filtration in One

Pressure-regulating Quick-Check Basket Filter combines pressure regulation and filtration into one compact unit. Available separately or fully integrated into Rain Bird’s 1-inch and 1.5-inch high-flow commercial control zone kits, the filter is the latest addition to Rain Bird’s line of drip irrigation products. Its 200-mesh, stainless-steel filter element protects drip irrigation components from debris, while its built-in 40 PSI pressure regulator ensures that the system receives optimum water pressure.


A Tire Made for Work Applications

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has added the Wrangler DuraTrac to the Wrangler lineup of truck tires.

The DuraTrac offers TractiveGroove Technology, which provides enhanced traction in deep mud and snow, while the tire’s combination of highly angled center tread blocks and zig-zag microgrooves offer enhanced lateral stability and traction in rain and snow, all while reducing road noise. It also features a rugged tread rubber that helps resist tread block chipping, chunking and tearing, especially during heavy loading and towing applications, as well as a rim lock that helps prevent wheel slip for minimal balancing.

The DuraTrac offers 26 popular sizes to fit working trucks, including .5-ton, .75-ton and 1-ton applications.


Spray Cart Hose Reel

Automatic Turf Products offers a hose reel mounting system that is fully adjustable to fit most carts used for spraying. With a heavy-duty aluminum frame and components, the system offers the ability to adjust the direction of the hose reel, which is available in manual and automatic versions. The mounting frame is available as a separate unit. Storage space is provided under the reel after it is mounted in the cart. Installation is easy, with only four holes required.


Secure Your Load

The all-in-one covering system from TarpX goes on quickly, is built for multiple uses and conditions, and fits in its stuff sack under a seat when not in use. No untangling of ropes, snapping bungees or unsightly flapping tarps. Small, medium and large bed sizes available.


Dramatic Spray Pattern

The Equinox is Otterbine Barebo’s 10th pattern in their Aerating Fountain line. Originally released in their 7.5 to 10 hp large Aerating Fountain line, it was redeveloped for their 1 to 5 hp product line. By incorporating the use of nozzles into the design, they were able to create an intricate multitiered display reminiscent of an architectural fountain, but retains the convenience of a floating fountain system, requiring no plumbing. The Equinox produces spray dimensions as tall as 20 feet and as wide as 72 feet.


An Easy Haul

Belmont has added the Solid Side Landscape trailer to its line of commercial trailers. Designed with GVWs from 2,000 to 7,000 pounds, these landscape/utility trailers are available in five models from 8 feet at 48 inches wide to a tandem model at 22 feet that is 82 inches wide. This trailer is ideal for hauling equipment or landscape material.


Kill Weeds With Steam

The Green Steam from Rittenhouse produces super-heated steam to 650 degrees Fahrenheit to kill weeds. It uses a standard 20-pound propane tank and 10-gallon water tank, as well as a deep cycle 12-volt battery to operate the diaphragm pump. It can be outfitted with an optional hose reel including 25 feet of hose.

The 60-pound machine can be transported from site to site; a skid-mounted version is also available.


Express Blower Comes Clean

Express Blower has enhanced its line of blower products to reduce complexity, increase productivity and maximize ease of use. The line of blowers, which includes both the EB (fully integrated with a chassis) and TM (truck or trailer-mounted) units, features a modified electronic package; a redesigned remote with enhanced frequency hopping technology; and updated design elements. Also, the seed injection system has been updated with a state-of-the-art automatic computer calibration system in which the end user can dial in an exact quantity of seed or fertilizer per the coverage area and the machine accurately delivers the right amount.

The units also now include a hydraulically activated door lock system with safety brake for the back door. Combined with the standard safety bar, the system helps ensure the door cannot be opened or closed without the operator being a safe distance away.


A Clean Edge

Specifically developed for edging along asphalt surfaces, the wire brush wheel blade from Seago International slices away grass without harming the asphalt surface. The wire brush blade is designed for the Atom Professional/Cart Path Edger, and lasts upwards of 30 miles before needing replacement.


Complete Power Package

The C7 ACERT (225 to 300 hp/168 to 224 bkW) and C9 ACERT (275 to 375 hp/205 to 280 bkW) Industrial Power Units (IOPU) from Caterpillar allow customers to order pre-configured power packs, and are ready-made for a variety of applications, including irrigation and industrial pump applications.

Options include auxiliary crank pulleys, battery cables, bases and clutches. Available in multiple engine ratings.


Easy Topdressing with Turfco

Turfco’s WideSpin 1540 EC Topdresser features a spinner design that allows operators to dial in the most precise and even application. There is also a three-position switch, rear panel and shields, and the spinner angle has increased by 30 percent more up and down. It spreads from 8 to 40 feet. Three programmable preset buttons (A-B-C) let users pick their rate, push a button, and the spinner and belt speeds are stored. The controller can instantaneously change the spinner and belt speeds without leaving the truck, and the lockout feature locks in the best spread.


High-Performance Oil

Toro HYPR-OIL 500 high-performance oil is specially formulated for use in Toro landscape contractor equipment.

The formulation allows customers to double the service interval to 500 hours on 2009 model year equipment. (For prior-year Toro mower models or mixed with competitive hydraulic oils, customers should maintain the 250 hour, or annual oil change interval).

Available in 1 and 5-gallon containers.


Little Rascals

Bri-Mar Mfg. LLC has expanded their line of Rascal Dump Trailers with the R508LP-3 and the R510LP-5.

The R508LP-3 features a low-profile 5-by-8-foot bed; 3,000-pound GVWR; 1.9-cubic-yard capacity; and 4-inch channel mainframe. The R510LP-5 includes a low-profile 5-by-10-foot dump bed; 5,000-pound GVWR; 2.3-cubic-yard capacity; and 5-inch channel mainframe.

Both models feature 15-inch-high sides and rear gates constructed of 14-gauge steel; 2.5-inch channel crossmembers; 12-gauge steel floors; 2-inch ball couplers; and more. Dump beds are lifted by an electrically powered Monarch hydraulic pump driving a 3-inch hydraulic cylinder. Available in black or other colors on special order.