SportsTurf

September 2016

SportsTurf provides current, practical and technical content on issues relevant to sports turf managers, including facilities managers. Most readers are athletic field managers from the professional level through parks and recreation, universities.

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STMA IN ACTION News from the Sports Turf Managers Association 40 SportsTurf | September 2016 www.sportsturfonline.com TOOLS & EQUIPMENT P R O D U C T N E W S TURF PUSHER FOR BOBCAT AND POLARIS UTVS Pro-Tech announced that its Turf Pusher product line is now available for use on Bobcat and Polaris UTVs. The Turf Pusher, the first containment plow designed for clearing snow from turf sports fields was launched several years ago and immediately became very popular with high schools, colleges, and professional sports teams. While offering the Turf Pusher with a variety of connection types such as Toro, John Deere, and universal quick attach, a coupler for UTV's was not available until today. The Turf Pusher's UTV coupler has an easy pin-on design that automatically finds level plow position when the unit is lowered to the ground. This design also allows the coupler to be removed from the plow for cleaning or other maintenance if required. The Turf Pusher currently comes in 6' and 8' sizes. Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution, Inc. COVERSPORTS LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE Humphrys-CoverSports, the source of the widest range of product options for covers for athletic surfaces, has launched a completely redesigned mobile-friendly website, www.coversports.com, allowing visitors to more easily browse the complete product line by type, sport, venue or branding needs. "We have re-organized our product categories so that navigation is more precise and user-friendly," said Shana Brenner, CoverSports' Director of Marketing, "as well as making the product information easier to follow so users understand the product's benefits and can visualize it in their own facility Branding is so emphasized in our culture, so our new site reflects how our products not only protect players and surfaces but also provide branding opportunity for the team or organization." In addition, the resources section that includes information regarding warranties, tech specifications, terms and conditions, is more visible and robust. The site now makes it much easier for users to request samples, a current catalog and an accurate price quote. Humphrys-CoverSports NEW BOB-CAT PROFESSIONAL MOWER Adding to an already versatile zero-turn mower, BOB-CAT has announced new 48" and 61" decks available on the XRZ Pro mower. These deck sizes join the original 52" deck, which the company released when they introduced the XRZ Pro in 2015. The XRZ Pro brings pro specs, pro warranty, and pro cut to both commercial and residential applications. It features commercial quality and durability in a size and price point that homeowners also desire. These new decks add to that broad appeal. The 48" deck is ideal for smaller properties while the productive 61" deck helps to mow large-acreage properties quickly. "We want our customers to have exactly what they need to get their lawn care jobs done," said BOB-CAT Brand Director Matt Donohue. "These new decks give them more options on the XRZ Pro, with the same great cut quality and performance." All three models feature the TufDeck Pro professional mowing system, highlighted by a patented Double-Wave Baffle System, which stands grass up with maximum vacuum and lift. An oversized polymer discharge chute also provides efficient dispersal of clippings for a clean finish. BOB-CAT MULTIFUNCTIONAL ZERO-TURN MOWER ATTACHMENT TurfEx introduces the Thatch, Groom 'N' Sweep Package, an attachment system designed specially for zero-turn mowers. Providing unmatched versatility, the attachment can be converted from a sweeper to a dethatcher without having to purchase additional equipment. Available in both 48- and 60-inch widths, the package uses a universal mount that easily fits the form of most major manufacturers' zero-turn mowers. The attachment includes two rows of brush sections, which can be replaced with spring-mounted tines to turn the sweeper into a dethatcher in just a matter of minutes. To switch between the two, the operator simply removes a containment plate, and then slides the brush or tine sections in and out of the housing. To minimize turf damage and eliminate gouging, the attachment package features TurfEx's exclusive Flex Hitch design. This system allows the attachment to automatically pivot on the hitch as the ground elevation changes from one end of the unit to the other. TurfEx

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