ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER’S GUIDE SOD HARVESTERS

Turf Tick Products Turf Tick Big Slab Harvester The Turf Tick Big Slab harvester is specially developed for providing sod for medium-sized projects and installation with a minimum of effort. Laying the slabs is three times faster than with normal rolls and there are fewer seams, so sports play can take place sooner. The moving arms fold the sod on a pallet like a paper chain. Sod thickness is automatically measured and adjusted by sensors and actuators. This computer system also controls slab length, producing either 40-in. slabs, or by using the middle disc coulter, two 20-in. slabs. The cutting capacity is 1800 sq. m per hour; the installation rate is 60 sq. m in 5 minutes. The forklift lowers the slab-loaded pallet to the ground and a new pallet can be placed. The square stacks increase transport efficiency. Operation of the PTO-driven, four-stage, independent pump assembly requires a 2-wheel drive tractor with a minimum of 60 HP and one single-acting hydraulic valve.

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Turf Tick Detachable Sod Harvester Features an economical and time-proven concept. Reel floating cutting head pivots independently from the conveyor. Open design with low weight center point. Top quality, high speed cut with low maintenance cost. Counter balanced cutting blade drive for low noise and vibration. Electrical depth control standard. Long life roller bearings and bushings throughout. The unique rollup system cooperates with sideways separated conveyor belts. The harvester fits any regular tractor (70-80HP) and can be connected and disconnected in a few minutes. Automatic adjustment for cutting depth, push button controlled from control panel at driver seat or stacking position. Carrier with pallet and stacker platform is mounted in the tractor 3-point hitch. The weight sharing system allows most of the pallet weight to be carried by the tractor. Available for 16-in., 18-in., or 24-in. rolls, capacity up to 1700 sq. yds./hour. Optional new coulter discs cutting system with reversible blade and a front mounted brush.

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Turf Tick Universal Stacker The Turf Tick Universal Stacker, based on the familiar Turf Tick sod harvester, is a fully automatic stacking machine using the latest technology. It has a working width of 16-in. pallet sizes of 0.80 x 1.20 m / 1.00 m x 1.20 m / 1.20 m x 1.20 m (48-in. x 48-in.) and can stack in any pattern. It is suitable for 4WD tractors from 75 HP. The automatic stacking machine is available with or without a tractor. The harvester is equipped with a pallet injector with the ability to collect seven pallets, a coulter disc assembly with special reversible blade and roll control ™

and a rear-steered wheel. SOD INSTALLERS

Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer RM 2430, RM 2442 & RM 2448 RollMate Big

Roll Sod Installer Features of these Big Roll Sod Installers include:

• New Hydrostatic transmission •

Re-designed with easier to operate fingertip controls

• New rear wheel design • New Heavy-duty steel frame design •

60 Excellent for large roll installation on slopes TPI TURF NEWS • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015

• Installs 24 in., 30 in., 42 in. and 48 in. rolls •

Pivoting rear tire steering for minimal turf damage or scuffing, excellent maneuverability

• Electric Start 11 HP Honda engine