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April 2014 | SportsTurf 43 www.stma.org Tools & Equipment SPRAYERS FROM JOHN DEERE 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 while not spraying. The op- tional CleanLoad chemical agitator makes it easy to load chemicals by ensuring that every last drop is used, and a powerful jet agi- tator 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. John Deere TORO MULTI PRO 1750 SPRAYER The Multi Pro 1750 is a 175-gallon dedicated turf vehicle sprayer designed to maneuver in smaller turf areas like tees, greens and sports fields to improve productivity and spray accuracy. The Multi Pro 1750 features a completely redesigned polyethylene ellipti- cal tank with side agitation nozzles, which eliminates the shelves and corners on which chemicals tend to stick, and ensures proper mixing and agitation. Unlike competitive models, the Multi Pro 1750 features an exclusive six-diaphragm pump, which provides the highest spray rates while simultaneously supplying a generous agitation flow. Together, these spray components create the Multi Pro spray system that sets the standard for chemical mixing and unmatched spray performance and accuracy. The Toro Company TURFCO T3000I SPREADER/SPRAYER Turfco's T3000i spreader sprayer features intuitive upgrades including hands-free speed control and trim-lock speed for consistency while in use. Additionally, the T3000i now has% more hopper capacity. The spreader sprayer features 12- to 18- foot spreading widths, six- and nine-foot spraying widths and a four-foot trim spray and 15-foot want for spot treating. Because it has the ability to cover 124,000 square-feet per fill and fit through a 36-inch gate, it's versatile enough for properties of any size. Turfco CUSHMAN SPRAYTEK BY JACOBSEN With the most consistent governing speed of any sprayer, the Cushman Spraytek by Jacobsen provides unmatched coverage consis- tency every time. Choose from a 300-gallon capacity and 24.8 hp diesel or 175-gallon capacity 33.8 hp gas model. A corrosion-resis- tant 316 stainless steel centrifugal pump provides up to 44 gpm maximum flow and up to 80 psi maximum pressure to handle your toughest applications. Both Spraytek models offer either manual, all-function electronic system or Raven flow-based computer boom control options. Jacobsen SPRAYER ATTACHMENT IDEAL FOR YEAR-ROUND JOBS Bobcat's sprayer is manufactured to fit the versatile Toolcat utility work machine and Bobcat utility vehicles. The sprayers are de- signed for chemical applications ranging from spot spraying for weed control to broadcast spraying of liquid fertilizer and chemicals. All sprayer tank components are mounted to a formed steel skid-frame. Sprayer flow is controlled by a pump on/off switch conve- niently mounted in the console of the Toolcat machine, or within easy reach on front of the skid for utility vehicles. The spring loaded boom wings break away horizontally (fore and aft) and vertically to help protect the boom on rough terrain or in case an ob- stacle is struck. Bobcat SMITHCO STAR COMMAND SPRAY SYSTEM "This will change everything you thought you knew about spraying," said Emil Miller, the national sales manager for the new Smithco Star Command Spray System. Consisting of three integrated modules THE STAR COMMAND is a collaboration between Smithco and Sharpshooter by Capstan. It will help overcome many of the hard-to-solve spray problems most turf superintendents have long had to contend with. For example, speed no longer matters. You can spray from 2 to 10 mph. maintaining a constant rate, a constant operator-set pressure and a consistent droplet size and pattern...without changing tips you won't overspray between passes again. And savings can add up to 25% on chemicals annually. The Spry Star System is available on a range of models to ac- commodate varying needs. Smithco NEW SPREADER/SPRAYER WITH ELECTRIC FEATURES TurfEx introduces the RS7200E spreader/sprayer with an electric start, adjustable electric spray pump, and a hand-held spray wand. The unit is driven by a 7-horsepower Subaru EX210 engine and has a 0.95-gallon fuel tank. Its heavy-duty transmission has two for- ward gears, neutral and reverse. A hand-operated transmission disc brake and foot-controlled sulky band brake allow smooth, con- fident operation of the unit, and the machine's low center of gravity further increases the safety of the RS7200E. A 17-gallon tank system has a single port for easy filling and a balanced design for enhanced stability. TurfEx