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Equipment Focus | Turf Renovators Billy Goat turf renovators Billy Goat offers a full range of turf renovation equipment. The AE401 Aerator features the industry's softest tine engagement with exclusive Lift N Lock disengagement for best-in-class comfort and productivity. The rugged PR550 Power Rake is designed for the most demanding use, and with optional accessories, converts to an overseeder or vertislicer. The OS901SPS Hydrostatic Overseeder is a self-propelled unit equipped with a footactuated pedal to raise and lower the reel for reduced operator fatigue, as well as a new blade design for better slicing, reduced thatch pickup, and longer life. Billy Goat Industries, Inc. Classen turf renovators Classen offers a full line of turf renovation products, including aerators, turf rakes, and seeders. Its aerator lineup includes the CA-18 (17.5-inch aerating width) compact unit; TA-19D and TA-26D self-propelled units with 19- and 26.5-inch aerating widths, respectively; TA-17D and TA-25D self-propelled split-drive units with 16.25- and 24.375inch aerating widths, respectively; SA-25 Stand-Aer ride-on unit with 24.375-inch aerating width; tow-behind, manual- and electric-lift units with 42-, 52- and 62-inch aerating widths; and 3-point-hitch units with 42-, 52-, 62and 72-inch aerating widths. For dethatching, Classen offers many 20-inch turf rakes, which can be converted to turf seeders or vertical cutters in minutes. The turf rake lineup includes the TR-20 standard unit; TRC-20, which is the TR-20 with an 8-cubic-foot catcher bag; and TRS-20, a hydrostatic self-propelled unit. For seeding or overseeding, Classen has several 20-inch turf seeders, which can be converted to turf rakes or vertical cutters in minutes with easy-to-change blade reels. The seeder lineup consists of the TS-20 wheeled unit and TSS-20 selfpropelled unit. Classen/Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. DR Aerator Core aeration is the key to a healthy, gorgeous lawn. By removing cores of turf at regular intervals, the DR Aerator allows air and water to easily access a lawn's root system. The result is hearty grass plants and a lush lawn. The DR Aerator is self propelled, making the job as easy as possible. The cast-iron crankshaft synchronizes the tines, so they remove 5/8-inch-diameter plugs of soil at regular intervals as it literally "walks" the machine across the lawn. DR Power Equipment, a div. of Country Home Products, Inc. Ecolawn's ECO 200 self-propelled top dresser New for 2013, the Ecolawn ECO 200 is a rugged, highly versatile and maneuverable, self-propelled top dresser designed for lawn care professionals to increase efficiency and save countless hours of labor. At the core of the ECO 200 is its reverse-spin, dual-wheel broadcast system that delivers a uniform spreading pattern with even the heaviest materials, including compost, soil mix, sand and pellets. In addition, the ECO 200 boasts a new 4-wheel design for increased weight distribution and stability, allowing it to handle more weight without losing any of the original Ecolawn's valued maneuverability and ease of operation. With an improved, larger hopper opening and new support design, the ECO 200 boasts up to 20 percent more maximum feeding volume than the ECO 100. Additionally, the newly designed hopper reduces or eliminates the bridging potential of less fluid products. Ecolawn Exmark 30-inch stand-on aerator Designed to deliver maximum productivity and durability that lawn care professionals demand, the Exmark 30-inch stand-on aerator features a split-tine design to allow easier turning with tines engaged. The compact design heightens maneuverability in tight spaces, while the 30-inch aeration width and 7.5-mph top speed deliver maximum productivity. Mass is centralized directly over the 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 hydraulicactuated, and adjustable by the operator. An electric-start Kawasaki V-Twin powerplant delivers professional-grade power, reliability and durability. The Exmark 30-inch stand-on aerator is covered by a 1-year limited warranty. Exmark Mfg. 24 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com