ANNUAL EQUIPMENT & PRODUCT BUYER'S GUIDE


MOWERS  TDR-26/26G Tri-Deck Finishing Roller Mower


Larger is better! With a productive 25-foot-8-inch-wide (7.82-m) cutting swath per pass, the TDR-26/26G has been “Field Proven” as it has been operating in Europe in turfgrass production applications since the summer of 2017. The basic design and layout of TDR-26/26G is similar to the TDR-22 but with wider wing decks, a heavier main frame, and heavier suspension axles that accommodate the extra- wide low ground pressure tires. The TDR-26/26G is a value conscious wide-area roller mower but offers increased productivity, low maintenance, and features like Pro Lift-N-Turn that you expect from Progressive. The TDR-26/26G also has many components that are common to both the TDR-22 and/or the TDR-30 roller mowers. Using these common field proven parts means less downtime and more production. The TDR-26/26G is proudly built in North America and is available with either galvanized or painted bolt-on deck shells.


 High Floatation Tires on Large Roller Mowers


Progressive Turf Equipment has fitted an extra-wide, high floatation turf tire (33x16 LL-16.1 10pr) on the TDR-26 and TDR-30 as standard equipment. It is also available as an option on the TDR-22. Ideal in very wet or soft ground locations, the larger contact area means significantly less ground pressure and minimal ground compaction. During a turn when the operator raises the decks using the Pro Lift-N-Turn™


system, the weight of the mower is distributed between the two,


extra-wide, high floatation transport tires and the tractor. So not only are the headlands protected from damage caused by sliding rollers that is common with competitive mowers, but the standard wide profile tire also minimizes the potential for ground compaction. A steel cover on the left wheel prevents clipping build-up in the deep rim. Producers will equip their tractors with wide turf tires— shouldn't the roller mower be equipped with them too?


 Pro Lift-N-Turn™


The productivity advantage of Progressive’s exclusive Pro Lift-N-Turn™ is


standard equipment on all Progressive finishing roller mowers. Using only one hydraulic function, operators can slightly raise the decks off the ground temporarily with the PTO still engaged. This makes turning easier on the turfgrass as the weight of the mower is distributed between the tractor and the high floatation tires. It also reduces the number of PTO engagement cycles required. Lifting all of the decks prevents crop damage from the rollers sliding across the turfgrass during a turn—leaving more headland turfgrass that can be harvested. Automatic mechanical stops prevent each deck from raising too far (See arrow). No vulnerable cylinder position sensors, wires, or electrical solenoid valves are needed as with other systems. Pro Lift-N-Turn has simply eliminated the issues competitive roller mowers face when turning on the headlands.


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TPI Turf News November/December 2024


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