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Tools&Equipment Products | New Toro turf sprayer The new Pro Control XP console delivers instantaneous rate response to ensure the correct rate is applied from start to stop, pass after pass. The exclusive six-diaphragm pump produces up to twice the volume to achieve the full spectrum of spray rates and simultaneous aggressive agitation for a homogeneous mixing of tank contents. The Cleanload Eductor lets operators safely load the tank without first mixing a slurry. And we created an automated Fresh Water Rinse System for an on-the-fly triple rinse. Available accessories include a lightweight Drift Reduction Boom Shroud, easily attached to the standard boom, and the new Ultra Sonic Boom Leveling System, which auto- matically adjusts the booms to the correct spraying height in undulating turf conditions. www.toro.com Turfco improves T3000 spreader and sprayer applicator Turfco introduces a series of upgrades to its T3000 applicators. The T3000 maintains the overall compact design that can fit through a 36-inch gate while still offering 6- and 9-foot wide spreading widths. Operators will enjoy the op- tional electric start. A 16-amp charging system provides turf professionals with greater versatility in mounting acces- sories. Cruise control helps maintain speed while freeing operators’ hands to control spreading and spraying. A new variable speed diaphragm pump features Viton® valves for extended life and minimized maintenance. The T3000’s unique, adjustable, high-pressure, high-velocity systems creates larger droplets with less drift and fewer callbacks. An improved spinner design is longer lasting and easier to maintain. www.turfcodirect.com Sprayers from John Deere The HD200 and HD300 models offer a choice of centrifugal or diaphragm pumps, manual or automatic rate con- trols, and boom options that come standard with an electro-hydraulic lift. No tools are needed for tank removal, and storage stands allow the operator to get more out of the vehicle, even while not spraying. The optional CleanLoad chemical agitator makes it easy to load chemicals by ensuring that every last drop is used, and a jet agitator makes sure the tank solution is mixed thoroughly. 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 com- mon wiring harness makes control system changes a breeze. www.johndeere.com LT Rich Products’ Z-Max sprayer Z-Max sprayers cover up to 200,000 square feet of liquid application per fill and hold more than 320 lbs of granu- lar product. Powered by a 16-hp Vanguard electric start using Hydro-Gear Pump and Parker Wheel Motors, this unit can cover even the largest of properties. With a 4.0 gpm pump this unit can create constant by-pass agitation and able to spray wettable powder products. Give yourself more security with the Locking Caster System for more side hill stability, 2, 6, 8 or 10-foot spray width options, 50-foot Cox hose reel to reach those hard to get areas and the ability to interchange the nozzle tips. www.z-spray.com Field Commander is versatile The Field Commander by Kromer is available in five different configurations to meet the needs of today’s athletic field maintenance managers. The Field commander can be equipped with a large capacity 65 gallon tank with an in- tegral fresh water rinse tank. The Kromer easy fill system pumps liquids form a storage container directly into the tank so no more lifting. You can configure your Field Commander with four sizes of spray booms reaching up to a maximum of 163 inches. In addition there are multipurpose spray guns located on the tank that will give you 25 feet of spraying range. www.kromerco.com TurfEx releases new electric-powered sprayer attachment for ZT mowers The new US250 sprayer from TurfEx features a universal mount that allows it to attach to the front of most avail- able zero-turn mowers. This unique mounting system stays within the mower’s footprint, unlike competitive tow-be- hind units. Furthermore, the US250 is completely electric powered, meaning there are no engines or hydraulics to maintain. Driven by a 12-volt electric motor, the sprayer draws its power from the mower’s battery. The pump is rated at 2 gallons per minute at 60 psi, and the corrosion-resistant polyethylene tank holds up to 25 gallons. To apply liq- uid, the US250 features an adjustable spray wand, which is attached to 25 feet of hose. This makes the unit ideal for many turf care applications, including weed spraying, tree and flower watering, and pest control. www.trynexfactory.com New sprayer from EarthWay EarthWay’s new S25 Spray-PRO Mark III push sprayer is designed for spraying ice control products, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. The Mark III has an all-new adjustable spray system that makes sidewalks and parking lots easy to manage, as well as the ability to apply precise amounts of liquid. Use it on any area that your boom sprayer will not go. No gas, no batteries, no problem. www.earthway.com 44 SportsTurf | April 2011 www.sportsturfonline.com