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48 May/June 2015 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com PRODUCT ROUND-UP TURF RENOVATION EQUIPMENT CLASSEN PRO SOD CUTTER The new Classen PRO sod cutter comes in two size options — 52 inches (model HSC185) or 55 inches long (HSC188) — making it the shortest sod cutter in the industry. The integrat- ed, rear swivel wheel ensures ease of turning and can be secured in place for straight-line cutting. The hydrostatic drive transmission on the Classen PRO sod cutter ensures smooth, consistent power flow, and its power reverse assists in efficient transportation. The PRO sod cutter has two engine options — a Honda GX160 engine or an Honda GX240. The cutting blade is centered on the bottom of the machine and ensures consistent cutting depth. The blade cuts 20 strokes per second and yields clean, smooth results. In addition, the cutting depth can be adjusted down to 2-1/2 inches. The Pro Sod Cutter comes standard with an 18-inch cutting blade. Optional blade sizes are available in 12, 16, 20 and 24 inch. BILLY GOAT PLUGR LINE OF AERATORS The cam-driven reciprocating PLUGR line of aerators includes the PL1800 series, a compact 18-inch aerator that is ideal for smaller-property aeration and delivers up to 22,000 sq. ft./hour. A folding handle allows for simple transport and has only four tines and no chains for easy maintenance. The PL2500H 25-inch me- chanical drive is best suited for larger-property aerations with flatter landscapes and delivers up to 42,550 sq. ft./hour, while the PL2500SPH 25-inch hydro drive self-propelled model is per- fect for large hilly properties, and delivers up to 35,000 sq. ft./hour. The two 25-inch models have variable speed, allowing for a denser hole pattern at slower speed where needed. Both have only eight tines for remarkably simple service. All PLUGR models are easy to operate and steer without lifting on turns, and require no add-on weights for cores up to 2.75 inches deep, even in dry soil conditions. ECOLAWN ECO 150 COMPOST SPREADER The ECO 150 compost spreader takes compost topdressing to a whole new level of easiness, maneuverability, and efficiency. Ecolawn's new-generation applicator is a self- propelled, forward broadcast compost spread- er. At 34 inches wide, it is designed for tight places other applicators find problematic, but it will also handle larger spaces with ease. Other impressive features are the new conveyor belt that's 2 full inches wider, the Vanguard 6.5 Briggs & Stratton engine that offers a 3-year warranty, its convenient lightweight heft (290 lbs), 4 convenient tie-down points, and its er- gonomically redesigned controls for ease and comfort while operating. This new-generation spreader boasts an improved polyurethane hopper (11.5 cubic feet) designed to eliminate bridging. The ECO 150 compost spreader at an unbelievably cost-effective price is truly in a class of its own. EXMARK 30-INCH STAND-ON AERATOR Designed to deliver maximum productivity and durability lawn care professionals demand, the Exmark 30-inch stand-on aerator features a split- tine design to allow easier turning with tines en- gaged. The compact design heightens maneu- verability while the 30-inch aeration width and 7.5-mph top speed deliver maximum productiv- ity. Mass is centralized directly over the 48 coring tines for maximum core depth consistency, and core depth is adjustable, from 2 to 5 inches. The self-cleaning tines are easy-to-replace. Tine down-force is hydraulic-actuated, and adjustable by the operator. An electric-start Kawasaki V-Twin powerplant delivers professional-grade power, reliability and durability. GRASSHOPPER AERA-VATOR CORELESS LAWN AERATOR Creating healthier turf shouldn't come at the ex- pense of using it. Aerate and loosen compacted soil in less time with less labor compared to walk-behind or pull-behind aerators — up to six acres per hour — with the AERA-vator coreless lawn aerator for Grasshopper FrontMount power units. The PTO-driven AERA-vator works without slicing or cutting to preserve delicate roots and improve water and nutrient absorption in the root zone with minimal surface disruption. The pat- ented vibrating tines deep-fracture soil instead of plugging cores, which means turf areas are immediately available for use. The AERA-vator attaches in place of the out-front mower deck and retains zero-turn maneuverability, even in tight spaces, to aerate tee boxes and compacted cart paths, or large turf areas, such as athletic fields and parks, quickly and efficiently.