It is Thursday and the final edition of Equipment Highlight for turf for November. When it comes to turf we have look at application equipment, irrigation systems and erosion control. Today we look at aerators and and fairway mowers.
That soil needs to breathe for proper grass growth and help assist in getting the moisture down to the roots. This is where aerators come into play.
This is good model for smaller places and areas. This walk behind unit maybe a good choice.
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| Machine Type | Drum style self-propelled walk-behind aerator |
| Clutch | Belt Tightener |
| Primary Drive | 4L-section V-belt; Single #40 nickel-plated chain |
| Aerating Width | 26.5 in. (673 mm) |
| Coring Depth | Up to 2.75 in. (70 mm) |
| Core Diameter | 0.75 in. (19 mm) |
| Aeration Pattern | 3.75 in. x 7 in. (95 mm x 178 mm) |
| Holes per Square Feet | Up to 9 |
| Productivity | Aerates up to 29,300 sq. ft./hr. |
| Tines | Hollow, austemper-hardened steel; 3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter coring type tines; 42 tines per aerator |
| Tires (transport) | (2) 8 x 2.25 semi-pneumatic w/ball bearings – removable |
Dimensions |
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| WEIGHT | |
| Dry | 228 lbs. (103 kg) |
| Dry with Weights | 266 lbs. (120 kg) |
| Water in Drum with Weights | 330 lbs. (150 kg) |
| Width | 35.5 in. (902 mm) |
| Length | 52.5 in. (1.3 m) |
| Height | 47.5 in. (1.2 m) in aeration position |
If the area is larger than a walk behind unit can handle then try a ride on.
Features
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Stand-Aer® Aerator SA-25 – Model Chart
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If you need bigger unit for much larger areas then a pull behind unit maybe a choice.
Deep aeration and removal of compaction to a depth of 16″. Quicker – Easier – More Efficient.
Regular deep spiking and deep aeration is the prerequisite for healthy root growth. After decompacting the ground, the roots can penetrate deeper into the ground and make better use of water and nutrients.
The TERRA SPIKE® XP was especially developed for golf greens, Ffairways, athletic fields, and other turf. High performance, excellent working quality, a very user friendly setup, a rugged heavy duty design, and high durability have been the main tasks in development and were successfully realized.
The SYSTEM TERRA SPIKE® offers a wide range of tools and attachments also for the TERRA SPIKE® XP. The TERRA SPIKE® XP can be extended to a multifunctional machine which can be used throughout the whole year.
Once the aerator is finished and the grass needs mowing then try these…
ENGINE
| Type | Yanmar |
| Horsepower | — |
| Maximum rated horsepower, hp (kW) | 43.1 (32.2 kW) @ 2600 rpm – *Engine hp is provided by engine mfr for comparison purposes only. Actual operating hp will be less. |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement, cu. in. (cc) | 91.3 (1496) |
| Air cleaner | 2-stage dry element |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Cooling system | Liquid centrifugal pump |
VEHICLE
| Traction drive | Servo-controlled hydrostatic pump to wheel motors. Optional GRIP All Wheel Drive Traction System. |
| Reel drive pump | Tandem gear pump |
| Hydraulic system capacity, U.S. gal. (l) | 12 (45.4) |
| Fuel tank capacity, U.S. gal. (l) | 18 (66.6) |
| Steering | Hydraulic power with double acting steering cylinder |
| Front drive tires | 26.5×14-12 turf |
| Steering tires | 20×10-8 turf |
| Ground pressure, psi | 10 |
| Brakes | Disc and dynamic braking through closed loop hydrostatic transmission |
| ROPS | Standard; meets pending ISO 21299 Standard |
OPERATING WEIGHT WET, FULL FUEL, LESS OPERATOR, LB. KG)
| 7-Blade standard cutting units lowered | 2340 lbs (1061 kg) |
CONTROLS
| Throttle | Hand throttle at operator’s right |
| Forward/reverse | 2-pedal |
| Mower lift | One-touch single handle |
| Parking brake | Foot pedal lock for foot operated park brake |
| Seat | Deluxe suspension |
| PTO | Hand lever located on command arm |
| 4WD | (Optional) GRIP All Wheel Drive Traction System; when installed, AWD in mow and transport. Hydraulic flow links opposite side wheel motors together for excellent grip on slopes. |
| Tilt steering | Foot operated |
DIMENSIONS
| Height with ROPS, in. (cm) | 85 (216) |
| Length with catchers, in. (cm) | 115 (292) |
| Transport width, in. (cm) | 87 (221) |
| Mowing position width, in. (cm) | 116 (295) |
| Ground speed | — |
| Mowing, mph (km/h) | 0 to 8.0 (0 to 12.8) |
| 4WD mow speed, mpg (km/h) | 0 to 8.0 (0 to 12.8) |
| Transport, mph (km/h) | 0 to 11.5 (0 to 18.5) |
| Reverse, mph (km/h) | 0 to 5.0 (0 to 6.4) |
MOWER
| Number | 5 |
| Size, in. (cm) | 22 (55.9) |
| Total width of cut, in. (cm) | 100 (254) |
| Height of cut | — |
| 7-blade standard, in. (mm) | 0.25 to 1.125 (6.4 to 28.5) |
| Frequency of clip (FOC) | — |
| 7-blade standard, in./mph (mm/km/h) | 0.060 (1.5) |
| Rollers, in. (mm) | 2 (5.1) front and rear; 3 (7.6) optional |
| Reel diameter (std. cutting unit), in. (cm) | 5 (12.7) |
WARRANTY
| Type | Two-year limited |
CERTIFICATION
| Type | CE and ANSI B71.4-2004 |
Maybe this unit is what you need.
Reelmaster® 7000-D
- A Cutting Units
- 49 hp (36.5 kW) Kubota® engine
- High Torque Reel motors
- SmartCool™ auto-reversing fan system
LF550/570
Building on the legend of the Jacobsen Light Fairway series, the LF550™/570™ offers greater functionality through programmable controls, increased performance and simplified maintenance. The mower is one of the most productive and cost-effective mowers on the market.
- Exclusive electronic hydro control with programmable speed controls to set mow and transport speeds quickly and easily.
- Settings are passcode-protected, leaving operator input out of the equation.
- Ergonomically design armrest with one-touch joystick control, LCD display, storage bin and 12V power outlet.
- Full-text diagnostics are displayed on armrest LCD screen. No additional tools are required to diagnose.
- Exclusive automatic wet parking brakes apply when the accelerator pedal is in neutral or the engine is idle or turned off.
- Brakes are maintenance-free. There are no linkages, cables or pads to maintain or adjust.
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Several choices for your turf maintenance needs. The AGTV Network hope you have enjoyed the turf portion of our November Equipment Highlight.