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3 . TORO INTRODUCES THE GROUNDSMASTER E3200 Toro announced that its out-front rotary mower , the Groundsmaster 3200 two-wheel drive unit , will be available as a battery-powered option in 2023 . Building on a 50-year history from the introduction of the Groundsmaster 72 back in 1973 , the batterypowered Groundsmaster e3200 features the same rugged chassis , commercial-grade mowing deck and intuitive operator controls as the current dieselpowered platform .
4 . TURF TANK REVEALS TURF TANK TWO LINE MARKING ROBOT Following the international success of the Turf Tank One , the updated Turf Tank Two has been meticulously crafted , utilizing robust research and development , constructive feedback from users and a focus on elevating the user experience to new heights .
6 . RAIN BIRD ’ S 11000 SERIES ROTORS Rain Bird introduced a new rotor series designed to make irrigating sports fields , stadiums and large commercial turf applications more efficient and cost effective . The 11000 Series provides excellent water distribution uniformity over a full 105-foot radius , making it possible to irrigate an area that ’ s 25 percent larger with 40 percent fewer heads than a traditional rotor solution .
7 . NEW INFILL AND CLEAT DEPTH TESTER FROM TURF-TEC From Turf-Tec International , the new Mascaro Infill and Cleat Depth Tester is designed as a testing instrument that will measure infill depth on synthetic turf , as well as cleat depth penetration on synthetic turf and natural grass or any other surface where cleats are being worn by athletes .
8 . SPORTAFENCE PORTABLE FENCING SYSTEM Setting up your fields is easy with SportaFence . With SportaFence , a baseball or softball field can be ready for play in about one hour . This high-quality portable fencing system enhances both player and spectator safety .
9 . MILWAUKEE TOOL EXPANDS PACKOUT MODULAR STORAGE SYSTEM Milwaukee Tool announced the addition of eight new shop-focused solutions to the Packout Modular Storage System with the Packout Wall Plates .
5 . FIREFLY AUTOMATIX LAUNCHES AUTONOMOUS EV MOWER FireFly Automatix , Inc . introduced its M100-AV mower at the Turfgrass Producers International convention at DeBuck ’ s New Lawn Sod Farm , Belleville , Michigan . This commercial reel mower cuts a 100-inch width , adding to FireFly ’ s line of autonomous mowers . The M100- AV is FireFly ’ s first all-electric vehicle ( EV ), promising energy savings and environmental benefits .
10 . STEC INTRODUCES ROOG OVERSEEDER STEC announced a new disc overseeder from Rotadairon called the Roog . The overseeder utilizes precision opening discs to create a narrow slit and place seeds . Independent mounts , with close 2-inch disc spacing , allow for exact contour following . A working width of 59 inches easily cuts into the hardest ground conditions . SFM sportsfieldmanagementonline . com December 2023 | SportsField Management
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