Turf

SOD equipMent Trebro Manufacturing (406) 652-5867 www.trebro.com Trebro Manufacturing of Billings, Mont. has an all-new automatic stacking small roll turf harvester, the autoStack II. This ulti- mate high production harvester is a totally refined machine by any standard. not only does it feature Trebro's economy, reliability and time tested value, it also incorporates many new features that set it apart from any other turf harvester on the market. a new heated and air conditioned cab uses curved glass panels both front and rear for outstanding visibility. Powered by a 140 HP cummins engine with all-wheel hydrostatic drive and large flotation tires, the autoStack II can harvest through wet, muddy conditions with ease. When the weather turns hot and dry, it keeps on har- vesting thanks to the twin 24-inch cutting heads with dual adjustable down pressure, producing a remarkable quality of cut with a minimum of waste. Some other new features include a state-of-the-art modular control system BUyER'S GUIDE Trebro Manufacturing AutoStack II with diagnostics interface; auto-conveyor control to match conveyor speed to ground speed; larger, more powerful cutting head motors; a simplified and robust stacker spear bar and rotate mechanisms; scrap dump for on-the-go disposal of bad rolls; and a drive system with 25 percent more torque and top end speed. The new Trebro autoStack II will turn any large scale turf harvesting operation into a highly efficient one-man system. KWMI Equipment (800) 503-0076 www.kwmiequipment.com The SprigMaster II 48 and SprigMaster II 52 sod-sprigging equipment were added to KWMI equipment's product line January 2012. The acquisition of the SprigMaster II line and its addition to KWMI's existing products means they now offer equipment for the entire cycle of turf production— planting, harvesting and installing. The SprigMaster II line converts solid sod (slabs, mini rolls and big rolls) into sprigs and plants all in one pass, greatly reducing chances of contamination. They are excellent machines for expanding sod farms, sports fields and golf courses. Standard features include: hydraulic overdrive, spring-loaded and swivel coulters and high-speed carrying wheels. Options include: a slab or mini-roll tray and extra blades for a finer cut. The Sprig Master II is designed to be used with an agricultural tractor with a minimum of 25 PTO horse- power. The new 2013 model track installer offers the option of a clamp or bar hook-up. In addition, the machine balances with or without a load, has a heavy-duty track car- rier system and a larger pocket for the sod roll. It is available in either a gas or diesel engine. 28 www.westernturfmag.com Track Installer with Clamp Option KWMI Equipment SprigMaster II

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