ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER’S GUIDE WELCOME TO THE

TURF NEWS EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER’S GUIDE !

This year’s edition contains descriptions of more than 129 pieces of equipment, some of which have multiple model numbers with varying features. There also are over 35 other products. All of these have been developed to improve the turf- grass producer’s efficiency and profitability. Nineteen new and/ or updated tools for 2016 kick off this special guide starting on page 15.

Thirty-six supplier members have provided information on aerators, turf vacuums and everything in between. These companies support the ongoing activities and efforts of Turf- grass Producers International. Please give them special con- sideration when making your next purchase. Please use the Buyer’s Guide Contents box below to quickly find product

categories. Again, this year’s Guide categories coincide with Supplier Category Types in the Membership Direc- tory (printed and online). This should make it easier to find the categories you are familiar with and seeking.

If you have any questions or would like additional details on the products featured in this guide, please contact the suppliers listed on pages 70 and 71. You can also use this listing to see where their advertise- ments are located. In addition, many companies have provided QR codes by their descriptions or company listing which you can scan with a mobile device to be directly connected to the product or company informa- tion on their websites.

Editors’ Note: All claims and statements are those made by the companies submitting the information.

NEW FOR 2016

Aerators ......................................................................20 Biostimulants/Soil Amendments .................................23 Business Services .........................................................23 Cultivators/Tillers .......................................................24 Fertilizers ....................................................................26 Forklifts ......................................................................27 Irrigation.....................................................................29 Levelers/Graders ..........................................................31 Mowers ........................................................................31 Netting ........................................................................37 Netting Installers .........................................................39 Parts and Supplies .......................................................39 Pesticides .....................................................................42

TPI member suppliers have introduced 19 new and/or updated turfgrass production tools for 2016. These include aerators, fertilizers, forklifts, mowers, netting installers, parts and supplies, and sod harvesters. Suppliers continu- ally work on updating and bringing out new products based on your expressed needs and input.

BUYER’S GUIDE CONTENTS

Rock Removal/Rakes ..................................................43 Rollers .........................................................................43 Seeders/Planters ..........................................................46 Skid Steer Loaders .......................................................49 Sod Harvesters ............................................................49 Sod Installers ...............................................................60 Sprayers .......................................................................64 Sprigging Equipment ...................................................64 Staples/Tacs .................................................................64 Tires ............................................................................64 Topdressers/Spreaders .................................................65 Tractors .......................................................................67 Vacuums/Sweepers ......................................................68

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TPI TURF NEWS • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015