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Products New Graco ProStencil Graco's ProStencil is the industry's first battery-powered, high-pressure airless handheld paint sprayer. This sprayer works great for small logos, stencils (i.e. pink breast cancer ribbon), or spraying unique colors in large logos. The AZ Cardinals use this tool exclusively to spray the yellow beak in the cardinal logo. Simply add undiluted field marking paint to the 32 oz. cup and spray. Clean-up and color changes are simple, and there is no hose to contend with. You can even use this sprayer to touch-up goal posts, storage buildings, or to spot treat weeds with water-based herbicide/weed killers. ProStencil comes complete with two 20V lithium-ion power pack batteries, battery charger, 24" spray extension, 32oz cup with cover, and a storage case. Add the ProPack portable spray pack accessory for additional spraying capacity. Graco Turfco's T3000i spreader sprayer with 3-in-1 auxiliary tank Turfco's T3000i spreader sprayer coupled with the optional 3-in-1 Auxiliary Tank provides maximum productivity and ease of use. With hands-free speed control the patent-pending T3000i is made even more productive with the tank's additional spray capacity. The versatile T3000i spreader sprayer is small enough to fit through a 36-inch gate, yet productive enough for large commercial properties, resulting in easier route management and increased efficiency. Features include an innovative hands-free speed control system, trimspeed lock and a longer-lasting pump. A new optional 175-pound hopper is also available, enabling the spreader sprayer to cover a larger area more quickly and enhancing run time. The patent-pending hands-free speed control system gives the operator unprecedented command. A speed-control pedal allows the operator to keep one hand free at all times to run the sprayer spreader. Turfco Shielded sprayer from Grasshopper Apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers more effectively and efficiently with a Shielded Sprayer for Grasshopper zero-turn mowers. The patented design contains the spray pattern for on-target application, even in windy conditions. And the independent suspension and dolly wheels follow ground contours for precise and even spray application. Each spray chamber features 4 spray nozzles that provide uniform coverage by applying finer spray droplets that coat vegetation instead of dousing it. Zero-turn maneuverability eliminates wasted motion, spraying up to 5.5 acres per tank with fewer chemicals, faster application times and faster drying times, while keeping chemicals away from the operator and non-target areas. Grasshopper John Deere HD200 and HD300 The HD200 and HD300 offer the ultimate in flexibility, with a choice of centrifugal or diaphragm pumps, manual or automatic rate controls, and boom options that come standard with an electro-hydraulic lift. More versatile than a single-purpose sprayer, no tools are needed for tank removal, and storage stands allow the operator to get more out of the vehicle, even when not spraying. The optional CleanLoad chemical agitator makes it easy to load chemicals by ensuring that every last drop is used, and a powerful jet agitator makes sure the tank solution is mixed thoroughly. An efficient valve bank design simplifies operation and plumbing, while standard triple nozzle bodies make nozzle changes effortless. Controls are mounted at the operator's fingertips and can be removed without tools for storage. Durable 11-gauge booms feature bi-directional breakaway to protect the boom. And a common wiring harness makes control system changes a breeze. John Deere Shindaiwa's SP45BPE backpack sprayer Shindaiwa's new SP45BPE backpack sprayer, with 4.5-gallon capacity, covers more ground with commercial-duty power and lasting performance in an easy-to-carry sprayer unit. A 90-psi large-diameter piston pump allows for quick pressure and less pumping. All critical seals are made of chemically resistant Viton material, providing durability and allowing for extended use of harsh chemicals. A 4-stage filter extends the life of the sprayer, and UV inhibitors allow protection from sun exposure. The unit comes with 3 nozzles: a brass adjustable, a fixed fan, and a fixed cone. The Euro-style tank is marked in both gallons and liters with true capacities allowing room for chemicals. The SP45BPE has extra padding for back and waist support with a waist/chest strap and a back pad. It requires no tools to assemble and the comfort grip handle features a shut-off with lock on and lock off. It also carries a 2-year commercial warranty. Shindaiwa Stihl SG 20 The Stihl SG 20 is a comfortable and lightweight manual backpack sprayer that helps users get through the day with less fatigue and helps ensure constant working pressure, thanks to a pressurized fluid reservoir separate from the main tank. Now users can maintain constant pressure, even through refills. When working with compounds such as pesticides and herbicides, accuracy and control are top priorities. The SG 20 features 18-liter tank capacity, 40 psi (+/- 10%) working pressure, and 11.2-pound weight without liquid. Stihl 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 and a 100-gallon tank. 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 www.stma.org SportsTurf 37