TurfEx recently introduced its 1.4 cubic-yard capacity MS4500 topdresser. Featuring polyethylene construction, fully electric operation and precision spreading ability, this trailer-mounted unit has the ability to spread standard topdressing sand for golf courses, crumb rubber for synthetic turf fields and a variety of other bulk materials including compost and soil conditioners.
The MS4500’s heavy-duty polyethylene construction eliminates the corrosion and maintenance concerns associated with similar steel-built models, while also making the unit up to 40-percent lighter. Furthermore, it features large flotation tires and exerts only 18 psi when fully loaded, allowing safe operation on delicate surfaces such as golf greens. The lightweight construction also lessens fuel consumption for the towing vehicle.
Another feature unique to the MS4500 is that it’s a completely electric-powered unit – meaning no hydraulics or gas engines. This eliminates the possibility of hydraulic fluid leaks that can burn grasses and greens. It also equals quieter operation than gas engine or hydraulic powered models, and further reduces weight, maintenance requirements and fuel consumption.
Additional key features of the MS4500 include: an 18-inch steel spinner with adjustable fins that angle to accurately direct material spreading; an electronically controlled flow gate and advanced dual-variable speed controller with digital readout; a patented TurfEx baffle material flow system equipped with an auger for feed and control of heavier bulk materials; an integrated trailer; and a clear/fitted hopper cover and top screen.
In addition to the MS4500, TurfEx offers two other topdressers, the MS1875 and MS2000. Designed to mount on tractors or utility vehicles, the units are equipped with an auger for feed and control of bulk material, including compost, pelletized lime, topdressing, and other granular products. The MS1875 offers a 9 cubic-foot capacity hopper with a 3-point hitch mount, while the MS2000 has an 11 cubic-foot capacity hopper and mounts to the bed of utility vehicles.
TurfEx has also recently released an electric-powered sprayer attachment for ZTR mowers, and a new line of commercial-duty spreader attachments designed to mount on utility tractors, ATVs and riding mowers.
Commercial-duty spreader attachments
Also recently introduced from TurfEx are commercial-duty spreader attachments. Designed to mount on a multitude of service vehicles, such as utility tractors, riding mowers and ATVs, the new spreaders provide consistent, even distribution of anything from seed to fertilizer. They can also spread ice melt for winter maintenance applications.
The TurfEx mountable spreader line consists of six models. They are available as either electric or PTO driven with capacities of 3, 7 or 12 cubic feet of material. Weather-resistant variable speed controllers are standard for most of the line (optional on the TS300). Additionally, all models utilize cable operated flow gates with the exception of the model TS300EG, which offers an electric-powered flow gate control. With a flip of a switch, the TS300EG’s opens and closes to the desired setting. With all models, spreader performance can be controlled in three ways — via the flow gate, adjustable stainless-steel spinner or with controller speed actuation.
TurfEx spreaders are constructed of lightweight, corrosion-resistant polyethylene. The 3 cubic foot capacity spreaders come standard with a 2-inch receiver hitch and offer a spread width up to 20 feet, whereas the 7 and 12 cubic foot capacity units are standard equipped with a three-point mount and can spread up to 30 feet wide. Other standard equipment for all models includes clear, fitted hopper covers.
Optional equipment includes a drop mount (TS300 only), three-point mount (TS300 and TS300EG), utility mount (TS300 and TS300EG) and a trailer mount (TS300 and TS300EG). All units are covered by a one year limited warranty.
In addition to the mountable spreaders, the new TurfEx line offers many equipment solutions for the grounds maintenance professional, including skid-mounted spot sprayers, walk-behind spreaders, bulk material spreaders, Groom ‘n’ Sweep broom attachments and turf boxes for equipment and material storage.
