ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER’S GUIDE SOD INSTALLERS

Brouwer Kesmac

Brouwer SLH 2430 Big Roll Sod Installer Features of this Big Roll Sod Installer include: •

3-point hitch design (fits standard tractor 3-point hitch)

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Using the tractor hydraulics, operator can clamp and raise the roll for transport from tractor seat

Sod turns on bearings for easy unrolling without tearing sod

Bucyrus Equipment Company, Inc.

Magnum Installer The M Series turf- and operator-friendly four-wheel drive installer combines efficiency and dependability into a machine weighing less than 2,000 pounds. The concept for this installer grew out of the need for a lighter weight, quickly moving vehicle for the installation of big rolls – one that could handle the terrain but not damage the turf. Curbs and slopes present no problem for this installer which can be operated at speeds up to 10 mph. The Magnum Installer features hydraulic clamp arms and wide flotation tires.

KWMI

Track Installer with Clamp System This track installer now has the option of a clamp or bar hook-up that is easily changed as needed. The machine also has a larger pocket for the sod roll, and balances with or without a load. Features include: • All-terrain rubber-tracked unit with 2,500-lb. load capacity • Installs rolls 24- to 48-in. wide • Outstanding visibility and easy operation allow tight seams and wall-to-wall installation • Maneuverability and low ground pressure tracks allow for installation in tight areas, all soil and weather conditions Model 4227 and Model 4827 are available with a 27 hp Kohler engine. Model 4826D is available with a Kubota diesel engine. Optional attachments include pallet forks, sod roller, and mini-harvester—allowing the operator to cut and install with same machine.

KWMI

Wheel Installer The KWMI Wheel Installer is a four-wheel-drive all-terrain machine featuring: • 27 hp Kohler engine with a dual air-filtration system • Optional 31 hp Kubota diesel engine on 42- and 48-in. turf installers • Hydraulic transmission exchanges speed for torque • Front and rear hydraulic wheel motors pull in tandem • Rear wheel steering allows for tight turning radius • Single joystick controls forward/reverse movement and roll-lifting • 2,500-lb. load capacity • Hydraulic roll clamping system or traditional bar system available

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Sod can be handled and unrolled without the use of core tubes

• Heavy steel frame • Inexpensive to own and maintain •

Easily adaptable to install either 24 in. or 30 in. wide rolls of sod.