The manufacturers listed in this month’s Product Focus on Topdressers, Spreaders and Seeders offer the turf care equipment you need to keep the turf you maintain in great condition.
Topdressers
 | Earth & Turf ProductsThe 100SP has a struck-level capacity of 10 cubic feet, 10.5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine, four-wheel stance for stability and hydrostatic drive. |
 | STECThe MX650 can topdress and spread up to 40 feet wide and has a capacity over 6 cubic yards. The swinging arm with hydraulic deflector allows precise distribution. |
 | TurfcoThe CR-7 uses WideSpin technology for an accurate spread from light to heavy and up to 35 feet wide. The self-cleaning galvanized hopper can be unloaded quickly. |
 | BannermanThe BTD-20 Turf Topper features a 58-inch spread width, 3-cubic-yard capacity and variable-speed, hydraulically driven conveyor floor. Requires 20 hp. |
 | Dakota Peat & Equip.The 410 electric topdresser can spread more than 50 loads of sand on a single charge. Completely self-contained and towable, it uses a 48-volt, four-battery system. |
 | John DeereThe TD100 offers a 56-inch spread width, galvanized steel hopper with 12-cubic-foot level capacity, two-lever metering system and infinitely variable metering gate. |
 | Redexim North AmericaModel 1210 uses an adjustable rotary brush to deliver material in a variety of applications. The trailed unit has four pivoting wheels and a capacity of 1.3 cubic yards. |
 | TurfExThe MS4500 features a 1.4-cubic-yard capacity, polyethylene construction, fully electric operation and 18 PSI of ground pressure when fully loaded. |
 | TurfTimeTopdressers have a wide metering gate and a longer hopper that can be loaded quickly without spillage. They are designed to spread materials, including sand, wet or dry. |
Spreaders | |
 | Earth & Turf ProductsThe MultiSpread 320 features a 1-cubic-yard capacity, wide-spread beater, two-wheel ground drive or available hydraulic drive. Easily pulled by 20 hp tractors. |
 | EarthWay ProductsThe C24HDS broadcast spreader has an EV-N-SPRED PRO adjustable shutoff system, rustproof poly hopper with screen, three-position handle and high-speed gearbox. |
 | EcolawnThe self-propelled applicator is highly maneuverable, even up steep and uneven grades. Adjustments to mechanical systems are simple and require basic hand tools. |
 | Ground LogicSpreading and spraying equipment features Honda engines and stainless steel construction, with spreading capacities from 120 to 220 pounds and adjustable spray rates. |
 | JRCOThe electric broadcast spreader has a molded hopper base with stainless steel gate controls and agitator. Electronic speed control adjusts spread widths from 5 to 24 feet. |
 | PermaGreenThe Triumph spreader/sprayer offers a 150-pound hopper, 10-gallon liquid capacity and 5.5 hp Honda engine. The unit fits through a 36-inch gate. |
 | TurfcoThe T3000 features 6 and 9-foot spreading widths, optional electric start, 16-amp charging system, cruise control and variable-speed diaphragm pump with Viton valves. |
 | CEAttachmentsSpreaders offer three spread pattern options, all-steel construction and cone-shaped hopper for smooth material flow. The spinner fins are adjustable. |
 | John Deere LandscapesThe Lesco Roto Drop spreader has an 80-pound-capacity broadcast hopper, 24-inch drop spreader diffuser assembly and independent calibration and on/off assemblies. |
 | L.T. Rich ProductsZ-Spray spreader/sprayers offer capacities from 200 to 300 pounds, hydraulic hopper system, varying spread widths and stainless steel chassis. |
 | Lely USABroadcast spreaders have a Force Feed Spreading Mechanism and spread accurately up to 52 feet wide. Three-point hitch, PTO and ground-driven models. |
 | Northern Turf EquipmentThe SS 220 Spread-n-Spray has a 220-pound hopper and spread pattern that can be adjusted from 0 to 32 feet wide via the spread control knob on the dashboard. |
 | PrizelawnThe PS 200 has a 200-pound hopper, 12 to 14-foot effective spread pattern, front-wheel drive, continuous rotation impeller and optional side deflector. |
 | ProLawnThe PLSS220 for mowers and UTVs features a heavy-duty frame, electric motor and skew adjustment. Options include a cover and hopper extension to 330 pounds. |
 | Redexim North AmericaThe self-loading Easy Spread comes in 52 and 63-inch working widths. An electric switch, activated from the cab, engages the hydraulically powered distribution drum. |
 | Spyker SpreadersSpreaders feature capacities from 40 to 175 pounds, Accu-way spread pattern and positive on/off system without cables. Seago International is a distributor. |
 | TurfExBulk material spreaders, made of heavy-duty polyethylene, are designed to mount on tractors, UTVs or pickups. Equipped with an auger for feed and control of material. |
 | Valmar AirfloThe 1255 pull-type applicator has a spread pattern up to 24 feet, accurate metering system for seed or fertilizer, electric clutch control and 900-pound-capacity hopper. |
 | VandermolenThe Windmill C510 offers a capacity of about 400 pounds, steel hopper, twin on/off levers, sealed gearbox and 40-foot spread width. Swath regulator optional. |
Seeders | |
 | SourceOneThe TurfSavr slices, seeds, fertilizes and dethatches. Lower the high-carbon steel renovation knives, with 1.6-inch spacing, to increase seed penetration. |
 | BobcatThe seeder attachment features adjustable gate control, Bob-Tach mounting system, front and rear rollers, and production rate of more than 2 acres per hour. |
 | Bowie IndustriesThe Bowie Victor 800/1100 Hydro-Mulcher is powered by a 49 hp John Deere diesel engine and has a 3-inch Bowie Gear or 4-by-2-inch centrifugal pump option. |
 | ClassenSeeders offer easy-to-change blade assemblies, folding handle, quick-remove hopper, 26 heat-treated multipurpose blades and covered, 60-pound-capacity seedbox. |
 | First ProductsThe Seeda-vator’s ground-driven seedbox allows for variable ground speed when seeding. It is available in 60 and 80-inch widths and accommodates large and small seed. |
 | GandyThe Slice ‘N Seed walk-behind unit has a 20-inch seeding width with 10 slits on 2-inch centers, disc or shoe openers, front-wheel drive and 8 hp Honda gas engine. |
 | HusqvarnaThe SD22 offers a 30-pound-capacity polymer hopper, folding handle, adjustable seed gate, 12-gauge delta blades and 4.8 hp Briggs & Stratton or Honda engine. |
 | Kasco Mfg.The Vari-Slice is available in several models with widths of 3, 4, 6 and 8 feet. The disc angle can be adjusted quickly to move more aggressively over the ground. |
 | Land PrideThe APS15 is available in 48, 60, 72 and 86-inch models and is ideal for overseeding or new seeding. It features all-welded seedbox construction. |
 | LandollThe Brillion Till ‘N Seed uses a ground-driven tillage rotor system to till and mix in seed. The self-cleaning rotors and rear firming roller follow ground contours. |
 | MaredoThe GT 410 Vibe Seeder is an overseeder that seeds in front of vibrating pin spikes that pick up the seed, plant it and leave a tiny hole. Excellent germination rates. |
 | Redexim North AmericaThe Verti-Seed provides direct seed-to-soil contact at a spacing of 1.5 inches. This unit accurately deposits all types of seed cleanly into a slit for high germination rates. |
 | RyanThe Mataway features an 11 hp Kohler engine, cast-iron bore and 19-inch seeding width. The seed hopper automatically shuts off when in the raised position. |
 | Turbo TechnologiesThe HS-300E8 is a 300-gallon system with an 8 hp Honda engine, 3-by-3-inch pump, 16-inch tank opening and oval tank that promotes fast mixing. |
 | TurfMakerThe TurfMaker 325 is a 325-gallon hydroseeding machine with mechanical agitation, simple belt-driven design and positive displacement pump. |
 | Wiedenmann North AmericaThe Terra Seed dispenses seed from a galvanized hopper with a ground-driven belt. Spring tines open up the soil surface to maximize seed-to-soil contact. |
 | B&B TechnologiesThe Ride-On Carrier 2 fits a Class IV receiver hitch and has a 750-pound weight capacity. It accommodates PermaGreen, Lesco and Turfco spreaders. |
 | BroyhillThe GreensKeeper has soft, pliable bristles for fast topdressing incorporation without damaging grass plants. Rapid brush rotation causes turf to stand up. |
 | Dream TurfThe Sweep-N-Fill II is a ground-driven unit that mimics push broom action and works topdressing to the crown of the plant. It fills aerified holes in two passes. |
 | Gregson-ClarkThe Spreader-Mate is a self-contained, drop-in, 9-gallon-capacity sprayer that converts a broadcast spreader into a fully functional sprayer in minutes. |
 | MaredoThe GT 250 is a counter-rotating, gear-reduction rotary brush for greens mowers. It works well for brushing topdressing down into the turf canopy or aerating holes. |
Check out the September issue of Turf, with a focus on Blowers and Vacs, as well as Tillers. | |
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