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Tools&Equipment | Products Redexim North America introduces Turf Stripper Redexim North America has introduced a new tool for turf managers, the Turf Stripper 2000. The Turf Stripper is a rugged, economical and efficient machine used to mow, level, de-thatch and renovate turf areas using a rotary action that removes material and deflects it onto a conveyor to be carried away. The Turf Stripper 2000 is equipped with custom blades that allow the machine to be highly productive, yet can be ad- justed in small increments. An option verticut blade kit can be installed in place of the standard blades when the machine is to be used for verticutting fairways, sports-fields or common areas. The machine is also a highly effec- tive method of harvesting sprigs when trying to introduce bermuda and other grasses to new areas. Redexim North America "Line Expert" walk-behind striper Kromer introduces the LINE EXPERT airless, high-pressure walk behind line striper that is designed for budget conscious buyers. The unit is a multi-purpose liner for natural & synthetic turf as well as asphalt and it features freely adjustable (no tools required) high pressure from 200 to 3,000 psi. Paint your athletic fields, parking lots, track and field events, and logos/stencils with just one machine. The unit is priced under $2,000 delivered! Kromer Synthetic turf seam repair kit Whether it's seams, logos, hash-marks, or lines; seam failure is inevitable. The ESS Seamlok 420C repair adhesives are eco-friendly solutions tested and proven to be effective for permanent synthetic turf repairs. This non-haz- ardous two-part, polyurethane adhesive has been designed using Mix on Demand technology, dispensing the exact ratio of components to achieve superior bonding with no waste. The system is designed for ease of installa- tion so that anyone can perform a simple turf repair in minutes. Engineered Sportfield Solutions Pigment spray additive Optimizer Green Shade is a green pigment spray additive marketed by United Turf Alliance that enhances turf quality and appearance, while blending color variations caused by stress, phytotoxicity and cultivar inconsistency. It also improves application accuracy by serving as a spray pattern indicator. Optimizer Green Shade can be used on athletic fields and other maintained areas where turf color, quality and spray accuracy are important. It pro- tects turf from the negative impact of UV sunlight and is tank mix compatible with most fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, wetting agents and plant growth regulators. It may be used as a recurrent component of a spray pro- gram and to provide green color to dormant turfgrass. United Turf Alliance Kifco Water-Reel The Kifco E200SST Water-Reel can cover a synthetic football field in 30 minutes, quickly cooling and conditioning the field for use. The E200SST runs un-attended and automatically shuts down so the field staff can perform other pre-use task. The E200SST requires no in-field plumbing and when it completes it run, the tube is reeled in and ready for transport. Mounted on a compact, portable and integral three-wheeled cart, it can be quickly and easily moved from the field of play for safety. Progressive facilities have embraced the E200SST for a quick heavy spray down of synthetic turf prior to use because it is paramount for athlete health, safety and overall playability. Kifco New Deere zero-turn & fuel savings The new John Deere ZTrakTM PRO Z925 with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) can help by providing up to 25% fuel savings. The Z925 EFI offers a closed loop fuel injection system that constantly monitors engine performance. Fuel injectors respond to the load on the engine with the right amount of fuel, delivering maximum fuel efficiency for the conditions. With a closed loop system, the engine actually checks for unused oxygen in the exhaust multiple times per second," said Jamie Palmer, John Deere product manager. "This means the engine can fine-tune the amount of fuel injected into the engine, resulting in up to 25% fuel savings in real-world use." John Deere New Cub Cadet zero-turn riding mower The Cub Cadet TANK LZ and TANK SZ Commercial zero turn riders include exclusive, ground-breaking technology. The TANK SZ (which denotes Steering wheel Zero turn) delivers maneuverability, turf protection and traction, even on steep inclines, due to exclusive 4-wheel steering technology (patented as Synchro Steer Technology). The TANK LZ (which denotes Lap-bar Zero turn) features an intelligent and responsive lap bar system that allows for a full range of adjustability and rider egress regardless of position. Both zero turn riders come standard with Cub Cadet's most advanced cutting deck system engineered for low maintenance, unsurpassed professional quality cut and durability. And starting at $6999 and $7999, nothing in the market comes close. Cub Cadet Commercial 36 SportsTurf | December 2011 www.sportsturfonline.com