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First Products VERTI-cutter Everyone in the sports fields and grounds industry knows that verticutting and thatch removal is crucial to the health and strength of the turf. Removing some of the vertical growth that occurs around a grass plant provides multiple benefits for your grounds. The First Products VERTI-cutter makes the job easier and re- moves thatch better. Our patented swing hitch allows the unit to turn during operation, which increases ma- neuverability. What makes the First Products VERTI-cutter better than the competition? Quiet all-belt design means no chain to maintain. Pivot points in hitch allow unit to turn and float over uneven terrain. Centers au- tomatically and locks for transporting. Deep cutting with minimal turf disturbance. Depth adjustments can be made in the field with no tools using a simple detent pin at 3/16" increments. New larger skid shoes placed directly at the center of the rotating blades allow for consistent depth control over undulations. Optional car- bide tip blades. First Products Reduce soil compaction for healthier turf Toro's ProCore SR Series deep-tine aerators offer a variety of solutions to alleviate subsurface soil com- paction on greens, fairways, sports fields, parks and many other areas. These durable and time-tested prod- ucts are capable of withstanding the most extreme aeration conditions. The ProCore SR Series will get the job done! The Toro Company Super Finetine from AerWay The AerWay Super Finetine provides venting aeration through the thatch layer and maintains infiltration rates between verticutting and coring treatments on the greens. There is no disruption of play when it is used in conjunction with the smoothing roller. The Super Finetine is available with tines as close as 3" x 3" centers and it can be retrofitted on any AerWay frame. The Super Finetine gives you the ability to manage your thatch. The Super Finetine penetrates through the thatch layer up to 2" deep, leaving an opening for water and nutrient to penetrate into the soil. Using the Super Finetine won't take your field out of play. AerWay turfslicer A patent pending turf slicing device installed on the g2 turftools turffloat provides an easy and effective way to grind up and redistribute aerification cores to low areas. The unique slicing action of the turfslicer blades also penetrates the thatch area to provide much needed air space while cutting and replanting existing stolons to promote a healthier, thicker turf. When installed on the g2 turffloat, the 1/8" stainless steel blades have proven effective in redistributing aerification cores with just two passes eliminating harvesting or re- peated dragging to remove cores. With adjustable frame mounts the patented slicer blades can be raised clear of the surface for free floating action or set to a depth of 11/2" for maximum slicing of turf or sprigs. The g2 turftools turfslicer, mounted on the g2 turftools turffloat, has proven to be a winning combination in the fight against aerification cores and keeping quality turf uniform, smooth and dense. g2turftools Z-Plug zero-turn aerator Revolutionizing the industry, the Z-Plug zero-turn aerator addresses the slow and labor-intensive job of aeration. The first stand on zero-turn aerator of its kind, the Z-Plug has capabilities of adding attachments such as a slice seeder, snow blade, de-thatch rake, spiker, sprayer system and spreader. In today's world, versa- tility is a must. Powered by a 23 hp Pro-V Briggs and Stratton engine, the Z-Plug can cover over 100,000 square feet (at 8 mph), and produces core depths up to 3 1/2". The floating tine head with hydraulic down pressure can maneuver around trees and beds while engaged. The tine head can be lifted up in 2.5 seconds for quicker turns. Quick release attach points make mounting and removing attachments simple without tools. Our patent pending locking caster system enhances the Z-Plug for hillside stability. LT Rich Jacobsen Aerator & Dethatcher Convert your Cushman Turf-Truckster into a productive aerator with the Quick Aerator attachment from Jacobsen. It easily attaches to your Truckster in minutes and offers a variety of tine styles to choose from in- cluding slicing, coring and spoon. Lift or lower the unit from the driver's seat with the Truckster's standard hy- draulics. The Quick Aerator is ideal for any turf areas, including sports fields and recreational areas. The Jacobsen Verticut 214 is a tractor-mounted attachment that can be used with any PTO-equipped tractor with minimum 30 hp. The Verticut 214 has an 84" cutting path with the unit's three cutting heads featuring 18 ad- justable discs with 54 reversible blades that can penetrate soil up to 0.375 inches. Jacobsen Aeration alternative for active turf When you need to reduce compaction but must keep the ground in play, SourceOne has designed the SL3660 VersaTow Slicer for the job. Operational widths are 36", 48" or 60" using 12" self-storing wings on each side of a 36" frame. Towing with virtually any vehicle is simplified with an easy-to-use telescoping hitch. Slicer wheel assemblies are spaced 6" on center with each consisting of 6 hardened and sharpened knives that pro- vide a 4" deep slicing. Recommended operating speed is up to 5 mph (175,000 sq. ft per hour). SourceOne www.stma.org SportsTurf 35