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Tools&Equipment TurfEx introduces line of skid-mounted spot sprayers TurfEx introduces its line of skid-mounted spot sprayers. Designed to mount into the bed of any utility vehicle or pickup, the new spot sprayers are ideal for weed spraying, turf maintenance, tree and flower watering, and pest control applications. Two TurfEx spot sprayers are currently available with a 50-gallon tank (model US500) and a 100-gallon tank (model US1000). Both units feature fully corrosion-resistant polyethylene tank construction, 50-foot hoses on 100-foot capacity manual-rewind hose reels, and long spray wands with trigger actuation. Featuring 12-volt diaphragm pumps, the sprayers conveniently connect to the carrying vehicle's electrical system for operation. The pumps move liquid at a rate of 5 gallons per minute at 40 psi. TurfEx New saddle-type flow sensor series Creative Sensor Technology announces the addition of a new saddle type flow sensor series. Enhanced low flow performance in 3 and 4 inch PVC pipe sizes. The 3-inch sensor, Model FSI-S30-001, has an operating measurement range of 0.25/fps-12 fps, equivalent to approximately 6 gpm to 300 gpm in 3 inch SDR 21 (Class 200) PVC pipe. The 4 inch sensor, Model FSI-S40-001, operates over the same measurement range of 0.25/fps-12 fps, equivalent to approximately 10 gpm to 480 gpm in 4 inch SDR 21 (Class 200) PVC pipe. Creative Sensor Technology Hollow tine aerator Husqvarna's handy and efficient hollow tine aerators are self-propelled and feature free-wheeling outer tines for better maneuverability around corners and tight areas with less turf damage. Additional side weights allow for improved soil penetration and are removable for reduced effort when lifting or for altering weight balance on slopes and inclines. A folding operator handle on the AR19, lift handles and semi-pneumatic front tire allow for easy transport and storage. The 5hp unit has a 19-inch aerating width and can reach depths up to 3 inches. Husqvarna Essential Plus 1-0-1 and BioNutrients Soluble 8-1-9 Growth Products announced the USDA recently awarded both Essential Plus 1-0-1 and BioNutrients Soluble 8-1-9 the right to bear the Biobased product label. This label assures consumers that the amount of biological ingredients listed on the product label is accurate and is backed by the USDA and the Federal government. Essential Plus 1-0-1 is an organic soil amendment and natural root stimulant for all plants, crops, and soils. It received the BioBased label as a spray adjuvant. BioNutrients AG 8-1-9 is approved for the USDA Biobased label as a fertilizer due to its N-P-K of 8-1-9 which is exceptionally high for a 100% organic product. BioNutrients also works as an excellent soil conditioner and organic biostimulant for all vegetable, herb, and field crops. Growth Products, Ltd. Dethatchers RotaDairon ED dethatchers in 50 and 72-inch widths are now available through STEC Equipment. It can perform a wide variety of verticutting and dethatching programs thanks to the unique 3 blade options, and a maximum working depth of 2 ¼". The first is a sharpened "knife "steel, which allows you to cleanly verticut without removing soil. The other two blades, a flat edged steel, and a carbide tip option, both allow you to have greater surface impact and removes significant thatch. The ED can also be used as a spiker by disengaging the PTO and raising the anti scalp roller. STEC Equipment PROTINUS seed nutrition Starting in the 2013 growing season, Canadian sports fields can benefit from a turfgrass seed that has an advantage for early growth added right on the seed. Two Canadian companies, PICKSEED and Wolf Trax, are partnering to deliver the latest in early plant nutrition. PICKSEED will treat all pre-packaged turfgrass seed with PROTINUS® Seed Nutrition by Wolf Trax. PROTINUS is an innovative seed-applied fertilizer designed to enhance early seedling development. Studies show that PROTINUS treatment delivers faster, more even emergence; larger seedlings with longer, more developed roots; and the ability to withstand early stressful growing conditions. Improved early development results in plants that are more vigorous and better able to compete with weeds for moisture and nutrients. PICKSEED Since Otto Pick founded PICKSEED over 65 years ago, the company has focused on improving Gravely TVM series of verticutter mowers Gravely offers the TVM Series of verticutter turf mowers designed to provide superior cutting results, regardless of terrain or depth of cut. The TVM series mowers operate behind tractors in the 24 hp to 45 hp range and are available in 3-gang (77") or 5-gang (130") widths. The tractor's power operates the lift hydraulics and the PTO belt drive, eliminating the need for drive hydraulics and reducing heat build-up for the tractor. The verticutters have 21 blades per head with 1.25" spacing and 1/8" carbide tipped dynaBLADES. The wings fold hydraulically for a narrow transport width. 40 SportsTurf | December 2012 www.sportsturfonline.com