NEW LAZER Z XSExmark has expanded its Lazer Z line of mid-mount zero-

turn commercial mowers with the Z XS. Poweredby the new Vanguard 31-hp "Big Block" V-twinengine, the unit uses heavy-duty frame and drivesystem components to harness the new engine'sincreased power and torque. When paired withExmark's UltraCut deck design, available in 60- or72-in. widths, the Lazer Z XS can cut up to sevenacres per hour. A two-post, foldable Roll-OverProtection System (RaPS) is standard.Exmat'k Mfg. Co., Inc/402-223-6300For information, circle 078 orsee

machines

32-HP ZERO TURN MOWERThe Dixie Chopper riding mower Model XT3200 has a

Generac 32-hp OHV engine and stable zero turn in 60 and72-in. models. Mow an average of eight acres an hour,says Dixie Chopper. Backed by a lifetime warranty on itsall-welded tube frame and front caster bearings.

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SCAGSABREScag Sabre Tooth Tiger is a zero-turn

rider with low center-of-gravity andwide, balanced wheelbase. Mowers hit10.5 mph ground speeds with the 31-hp Briggs Vanguard liquid-cooled turbo-diesel engine. Driveshaft and 90-degreegearbox deliver no-slip power to thecutter deck, while also providing thewidest range of cutting heights from 1-6 in. in 1/4-in. increments.Scag Power !:;C1llHPment/92()-3il::l']-O'HH)

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TINE-RAKE DETHATCHERSNow available: Front-mounted 48- and 60-in. Tine-Rake dethatchers for Grasshopper True

ZeroTurn FrontMount power units. Spring steel, double-looped tines remove thatch and surfaceaerate soil. Vacuum debris at the same time using a PowerVac collection system. Permanent-mounting brackets installed in minutes for easy attachment/removal.The Co./620~34·5-8621For information, circle 071see I1HiJ~flWw'w"(meI5.!r!lS,I::;;lf;t'i·13-UTI

STRIPING ANDPRODUCTIVITY

The Toro Groundsmaster 4700-D is a 60-hp turbo-charged mowerwith seven free-floating, rotarycutting decks. This mower pro-duces a 12.5-ft-wide swath, andwith heavy-duty rollers behindeach deck, it creates a distinctiveaftercut striping.Toro/8oo-803-8676For information, circlesee

Make Green

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•TORO SPRAY SYSTEM

" \ \ Toro introduces the new Multi Pro 5700-0, the spraysystem with a 35.5 horsepower Kubota diesel engine.

Featuring a 300-gal. tank and dual diaphragm pump, the sys-tem delivers a constant and precise rate of application,regardless of speed.Toro!8oQ-348-2424For information, circle 064 orsee http://www.oners.ims.ca/2913-o64

HUSTLER MINIHustler Turf

Equipment introducesthe Mini Fastrak.Features include15/36 or 17/42 KohlerCourage, and 16/42Honda V-twin models, weldedframe and deck, and hydrostatictransmission for true zero-degree-turning radius.Thirty-six or 42-in. side-discharge/mulching decks.

Turf EOtm:m1entHH:iO-:~95"4 'li57For information, circlesee

Because their definition of "playable"will never be the same as-yours.Most sport facilities are often faced with very short periodsof time between sport seasons to get their fields "playable".

DuPont™ Turf Blankets" willenhance germination and rootgrowth, allowing for earlierusage and greater survivalthrough seasons.

For more information call:1·800·289·2448

DuPont™Turf Blanket:with Xavan®

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MOW AND PAINT LINESTru Mark's RS-500M Rider mows and paints your sports field lines. The versatile unit is a self-pro-

pelled riding field marker with an integrated 33-in. HiVAC mower deck with five easy height adjust-ments. The paint shoe assembly is mounted for added visibility, improved line coverage with a twoopposing adjustable nozzle bracket, and a "floating" variable width shoe for added line accuracy.Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker/8oo-SS3-MARKFor information, circle 069 orsee http://www.oners.ims.ca!2913-069

Top-Bermu agrass.

cellent·anre.

For Detailed Informationand a Listof Licensed Growers Visit:

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BUY DIRECTBetter Outdoor

Products has theQuick 36, the first in a seriesof commercial-grade walk-behind mowers. The Quick 36is light and easy for beginnersto operate, yet it's toughenough for daily use by pro-fessionals, says the company.For $3-4K, these units areavailable directly throughInternet sales and other directmarketing.Better Products866-290-7295For information, circle 082 or see

BOBCAT DONATESEQUIPMENT

Bobcat Company is supporting" achild's right to play" by donating useof equipment to KaBOOM!, a non-profit organization that helps buildplaygrounds throughout the US.

"We saw this as an incredibleopportunity to get involved on alocal level with a worthwhile cause,"said Gary Hornbacher, NorthAmerican marketing manager forBobcat. "We rely on our dealer net-work to donate and deliver theequipment, and we couldn't bemore proud of our dealers for beingso enthusiastic and generous withtheir time and resources."

KaBOOM! has built more than600 community playgrounds andraised over $20 million since its startin 1995. Any individual or communi-ty who wants to build a playgroundcan apply for assistance by visitingwww.kaboom.org and answering 10questions in the playground plannersection.

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NEW TRAILERTerraMarc Industries' LL214 "Load-Nj.ift" trailers are perfect for skid-steers

among other low-clearance, compact and mobile equipment, offering the ulti-mate in safety and ease. With trailers that completely lower to the ground, no ramps are needed. The option of electric hydraulic or manualhand pump lifting devices makes loading and unloading a one-person job. Holds up to 10,800 Ibs.

PROWLER RIDINGMOWER

Highlights of the Prowler MidCut are Encore's side-to-side artic-ulating floating deck, no slip discbrakes, full suspension seat, andmaintenance-free blade spindles.This deck suspension allows bothfront wheels to maintain groundcontact over uneven terrain. APTO shaft powers the blades andreinforcement channels on thedeck helps controls vibration.Encore Power Equipment/8oo-267-4255For information, circle 077 orsee runl:! HVWlIlI.0f1!E!1 s.rms.car ;&''j'"IJ-UTI

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• Most Salt Tolerant Turfgrass • Darker Green Color Than Bermudagrass• Tolerates Gray Water, Effluent and Many Medium-to-Poor Quality Water Sources• Low Fertilization Requirements • Handles Wide Range of Soil pH Levels: 4.0-9.8

• Minimal Pesticide Requirements • High Tolerance to Salt Spray, Water Logging andPeriodic Inundations • Good Rooting in Sandy, Clay or Muck- Type Soils

• Can Be Overseeded with Bentgrass-Ryegrass- Alkaligrass Blends• Root Growth & Functionality Still Maintained in 40-55°F Soil Temperature Range

• Excellent Low Light Intensity Tolerance

Providing Excellent Footing & Soft Landingsfor Professionals, Amateurs and Beginners

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NEW UTV UNIVERSALMOUNTING SYSTEM

Swisher's UTV Universal Mounting System, like theATV system, is designed to allow the user to quicklychange between various Swisher accessories. For acomplete system the user must have a 2x2 front receiv-er on their UTV, a Universal Receiver Mount Kit, and oneor all of the various Swisher accessories. The UniversalMount System and accessories are available separately.Swisher /800-222-8183For information, circle OS1 orsee http://wvfW.oners.ims.ca!2913-081

PROFESSIONALUTILITY MOWER

John Deere's turf utility mower,the 2653A, features wide, low profileturf tires and hydraulically drivenreels on self-propelled, three-gangcutting units. The standard configura-tion includes an 18-hp, liquid-cooleddiesel engine; Micro-Lap backlapping;3WD; power steering; and hydraulicweight transfer. The 18-hp, 3-cylin-der, liquid-cooled diesel John DeereSeries 220 engine is designed toreduce internal noise and provide thehigh torque necessary for heavy load-ing conditions.John l"""",.",Il;(flf'l.I:::,}'1_H?".l':l

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CLUB CAR UTILITY VEHICLEClub Car has introduced the Carryall 294 4x4 utility vehicle,

which uses an exclusive IntelliTrak system to deliver fully automat-ic, on-demand 4x4. The system continually senses driving condi-tions and automatically engages and disengages 4-wheel drivewithout requiring the driver to stop and shiftgears or lock differentials. The vehicle isavailable with a 20-hp, Honda gas- or a 20-hp, 719 cc Kubota diesel-powered engine.

Car/Boo-8oo-1227information, circle 074 or

see http://www.oners.ims.ca!2913-074

E PAINT SYSTEMFOR SYNTHETIC FIELDS

With Temp-Line on your team you can ...Add lines and logos to your field for anevent or a season!

~. &.",CO• Football• Special Events• Lacrosse• Soccer• Sponsor Logos

We can even cover your sewn in lines withTemp-line SLC (Sewn Line Converter)

TEMp·i.iNE------ ---,..-PAINT

10:05 a.m.Agitate with deckbrush and rinsewith low pressurewater.

10:00 a.m.Pre-wet Temp-Unesection and applyTemp-Une Eraser.

10:07 a.m.Pick up residue(recommended toreduce build-up ininfill, but rinsingis okay).

10:10 e.m,Section of Temp·line completelyremoved.

For information about Temp-Line, contactEco Chemical, Inc. at 1-800-677-7930

or go to www.EcoChemicaI.com

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DEERE.S NEW COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS AVAILABLEJohn Deere's introduced their 4000 Twenty Series compact utility tractors, the first to

feature a Deere 2.4L turbo-charged engine and eHydro electronically controlled transmis-sion option. All eHydro models have electronic engagement of PTa, cruise control, andthe exclusive LoadMatch feature, which automatically adjusts the transmission to put thepower where it is needed and prevent stalls.

One piece hood tilts up to access battery an'd engine compartments. All models have tiltsteering, high-back seats, color-coded controls. folding RaPS structure, and operator pres-ence systems.

Also available for every model is the Deere iMatch quick-coupler hitch system. Thisimplement attachment system converts a typical 3-point hitch system to fixed hooks with

attaching points, allowing you to back the tractor up, raise the 3-point hitch, andslide on the PTa shaft.

Implements include: loaders (with own park stand), backhoes,front and rear blades, cultivators, mowers, rotary cutters, posthole

diggers, rotary brooms, snow blowers, and rear tillers.Deere says the Twenty Series has a 3-yearpowertrain warranty, available John Deere

Credit financing, and the optional John DeereMaintenance Plan Plus.

John Deere/Soo-S31-8233For information, circle 098 or

see nHle>,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

800-363-8780SALES@1 STPRODUCTS.COMWWW.1STPRODUCTS.COM

FINE TINE UNITTHE NEW AERA-VATOR (FT) FINE-TINE USESTHE SAME PATENTED VIBRATING AGIONAS THE TIME PROVEN AERA-VATOR WITH MINIMAL SURFACE DISRUPTION. THE FINE

TINE USESA SMALLER TINE TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO THE PLAYING SURFACE.

THE VIBRATING TINES PROVIDES GREATER PENETRATION IN HARD COMPAGED SOILAND THE OPENING IS MAXIMIZED ALLOWING BETTER SEEDTO SOIL CONTAG.

THE AERA-VATOR FT IS USED TO OVER-SEED, PRIMARY SEED, INCORPORATE TOPDRESSING, AND TREAT LOCALIZED DRY SPOTS.

PLAY CAN RESUME IMMEDIATELY.

FieldSaver ™ Sideline Tarpscan be personalized to

your specifications

RECHARGABLE ELECTRICBACKPACK SPRAYER

SHURflo introduces the ProPackSRS-540 rechargeable backpacksprayer. Powered by a 12-voltrechargeable battery, the ProPackeliminates the need for manuallypumping and boasts enough power tospray up to 120 gal. on a singlecharge. The battery pack can becharged in place or removed forremote charging.SHURHo!Soo 854-3218For information, circle 084 orsee

• Save your sidelines - realgrass or artificial turf

• Heavy-duty constructionstands up to the toughestfootba[ teams

• Durable polypropylene fiberlets air and water passthrough

• 5 Stock sizes from14' x 50' to 14' X 150'

• We wi[ customize by size,school name and logo

• Fu[ field rain covers alsoavailable

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