ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER'S GUIDE

SOD HARVESTERS Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer 1580 Sod Harvester The Model 1580 is a Retro A3A Conveyor. This conveyor is ideal for soft conditions. The design combines the light weight and durability that the original Brouwer Conveyors were famous for. The current technology uses the Exclusive Low Profile Rubber Belt that is gentle on Turf and durable for long life. Cut-off spring tension, thickness and pitch are all adjustments that are made easy to allow you to cut the best quality piece of Turf. Current Sprockets, Sliders and Hydraulics make this machine suitable for extreme conditions.

Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer 2125 Sod Harvester The Brouwer 2125 was designed as the ultimate “Bahia” Cutter. It is simple and rugged. It has many of the strong features of the Kesmac 2150, but with a higher cut-off blade lift, manual depth control, and simple manual hydraulics. Everything about this Harvester was built to be tough, easy to operate and easy to maintain; all while operating in “extreme” conditions. With fewer moving parts, a floating one-piece conveyor / head, this machine will take the abuse that Bahia Fields will put in front of you. No frills mean less down time: more pallets on the ground.

Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer Kesmac Harvesters Brouwer Kesmac Hand Stack Harvesters blend the best features from both Brouwer and Kesmac. The current platform is the NEW John Deere 5065E, with Tier 4-compliant PowerTech Engine. The easy-access Operator Station offers controls positioned for ease of operation for the driver and stacker (hydraulic thickness control). Optional Hydraulically-Controlled Auto Steer provides accurate steering in varied conditions. The Cross Conveyor or Curved Conveyor are hydraulically-driven and fixed-mounted to the standing platform to retain the same position when the conveyor floats or is raised. The heavy-duty beam (forward for excellent balance) and fenders (piling cavity access door for service) deliver durability. The roof and canopy provide maximum protection. LED lighting allows safe early-morning and late-night operation. Hydraulics are direct- drive from the engine, with front-mount tank and cooler for optimum performance. An optional brush clears turf of clippings and debris. Roll Harvesters can be equipped with Variable Hydraulics for easy flap control.

Brouwer Kesmac Brouwer RollMax 2400 Big Roll Sod Harvester •

• All functions controlled from the tractor seat •

24 in. cutting width for maximum sod quality and efficiency

Standard on a NEW Tier 4-compliant PowerTech John Deere 5065E 2WD or 4WD tractor

• Automatic cut-off length adjustable up to 125 ft. • Netting wrap option available for weak or tender sod conditions • • • •

Ground speed hydraulics to prevent tearing of turf

• Hydraulic depth control standard • •

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Sod rolls are ejected to the harvested side out of the way of the next pass Outer roll net wrap attachment (optional)

Four 24 in. wide rolls easily fit across the width of a truck bed

• Automatic one-man operation • Most cost efficient Automatic Big Roll Harvester

TPI Turf News November/December 2016

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