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Turf Time Equipment aeration options TurfTime Equipment offers a number of tools that provide flexible and cost effective solutions for an efficient aeration program. The TurfTime Advantage aerator can be fitted with interchangeable coring, solid, or slicing tines. Precision chisel point solid tines promote quick recovery, allowing frequent aeration without disruption of play. For removal of excess organic matter, the Thatch Master verticutter and dethatcher, with its thin blades, and choices of spacing and depth of cut becomes an integral part of any aeration plan. TurfTime Eq. topdressers, for heavy seasonal applications, or frequent light treatments, maintain and enhance the effects of the complete aeration program. Used together these machines maintain ideal conditions for healthy and beautiful turf, suit current restrained budgets, and increase the income stream by keeping facilities in play. TurfTime Equipment AerWay soil aeration equipment AerWay by SAF-HOLLAND is an innovative world leader in the manufacture of soil aeration equipment for agriculture, golf courses, sports fields, orchards and vineyards. The AerWay ground driven design provides the utmost in durability, flexibility with high speed performance. AerWay has a variety of tine options available to help you tailor your sports field turf maintenance activities. Quickly replaceable complete tined roller assemblies and attachments will let you use the same AerWay platform. Do all of your aeration or soil preparation for sanding and overseeding at higher speeds without the costly breakdowns of mechanically driven equipment. For compaction relief and the stimulation of subsurface air/water percolation without disrupting play nothing beats an AerWay. AerWay Jacobsen Quick Aerator Convert your Cushman Turf-Truckster into a productive aerator with the Quick Aerator attachment from Jacobsen. It easily attaches to your Truckster in minutes and offers a variety of tine styles to choose from including slicing, coring and spoon. Lift or lower the unit from the driver's seat with the Truckster's standard hydraulics. The Quick Aerator is ideal for any turf areas, including sports fields and recreational areas. Jacobsen AERA-Vator Since 1991 the AERA-Vator manufactured by First Products Inc., has established a reputation of providing soil aeration and cultivation in the hardest dry conditions. Different aeration methods are used to open the soil surface to introduce oxygen and allow nutrients to reach the turf root zone enhancing root development. Aerification techniques have evolved over the years and "as with everything else" advancement in equipment technology has significantly simplified the process. First Products uses the only "patented" PTO-powered vibrating rotor to fracture the soil. This method is sometimes called shatter tine aeration and works best in dry conditions. First Products Inc. Wider Shockwave relieves sports surfaces Launched at the STMA Exhibition, the new Shockwave 275 by Imants is a new wider model has a working width of 109" suitable for 100hp+ tractors. The Shockwave is a linear decompactor, designed to totally decompact heavy wear areas by relieving soil compaction, improving aeration and removing surface water. They have proved exceptionally effective in these extremely wet weather conditions. Whether working in isolation or in conjunction with existing pipe drainage schemes, the Shockwave is the perfect method of draining water quickly and unhindered to the existing sub-surface systems. The Shockwave also leaves a continuous slit allowing the operator to slit back to drains, ditches or other water collection systems. Campey Turf Systems Z-Plug zero-turn aerator The Z-Plug zero-turn aerator addresses the slow and labor-intensive job of aeration. The first stand on zero-turn aerator of its kind, the Z-Plug has capabilities of adding attachments such as a slice seeder, snow blade, de-thatch rake, sprayer system and spreader. Powered by a 23 hp Vanguard Commercial engine, the Z-Plug can aerate over 80,000 square feet per hour (at 8 mph), and produces core depths up to 3 1/2". The unique floating tine head with hydraulic down pressure can maneuver around trees and beds while engaged. The tine head can be lifted up in 2.5 seconds for quicker turns. Quick release attach points make mounting and removing attachments simple without tools. L.T. Rich PLUGR's variable speed PL845 Pro VS PLUGR's PL845 Pro VS is the first reciprocating turf aerator on the market to allow the operator to select various speeds to maximize productivity or core density, and to adjust for complexity, area, and operator preference. With the sleek unibody design and 30" effective aeration width, the PL845 variable speed aerator is the perfect machine for situations involving multiple lawn sizes and types and multiple operators. Like all PLUGR aerators from SourceOne Outdoor Power Equipment, the new Pro VS is designed for easy operation, low maintenance, excellent aeration results, repeat customers, and profitable productivity. SourceOne www.stma.org SportsTurf 39