ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER’S GUIDE SPRAYERS

Brouwer Kesmac Kesmac Root & Surface Pest Controller

4, 8 & 12 ft. Models The Kesmac Root and Surface Pest Controller controls grubs, mole crickets, chinch bugs and other turf pests on top of or below the surface and also easily doubles as an aerator. It punctures the surface to root level while maintaining ability to use and harvest turf. The Root and Surface Pest Controller features 6-inch standard spacing and pressurized streams penetrate from 1- to 2.5-inches deep. Two models are available: 4-ft. engine driven for golf and sports turf; and 8-ft. and 12-ft. PTO driven for turf farms. The 8 and 12 foot models feature a 300- gallon tank. The Root and Surface Pest Controller features quick hydraulic lift for easy transport and is designed to be easily operated using a standard mid-size tractor.

SPRIGGING EQUIPMENT KWMI

Sprigmaster II The Sprigmaster II converts solid sod to sprigs and plants in one pass. It processes slabs, mini-rolls or big rolls into sprigs. Standard features include: • Hydraulic overdrive • Spring-loaded and swivel coulters • 2-in. spacing • 26 coulters

• High-speed carrying wheels Options: • Slab or mini-roll back • Extra blades for a finer cut

STAPLES AND TACS Sales Midwest, Inc.

Staples and Tacs Sales Midwest offers an assortment of staples and tacs. Featured are Birch Sod Sticks, one-quarter-in. by six-in., with a sharp point. According to the company, birch sod sticks are great for installing field net. Visit salesmidwest@sbcglobal.net or call 913-254-9560 for more details.

TIRES Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc.

Flotation Tires These floatation tires have a wider cross section, larger air volume, more flexible carcass and operate at lower inflation pressures. This design produces a large footprint in contact with the ground and distributes the load over a large area, resulting in a reduction in ground pressure.

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