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debris blower . The supplied handheld controller allows for rapid , side-to-side , onthe-fly changes in nozzle direction , eliminating work-slowing waits for the nozzle to reset itself . The blower angle can be preset to operate at the correct angle to handle the specific task at hand such as clearing away leaves , grass clippings or aeration cores , using the optional Turfcopatented MagnaPoint system – it can save up to two hours operating time per day . Weighing in at just 340 pounds , the Torrent 2 PTO debris blower delivers big-game operating performance that also reduces fuel costs and lowers maintenance expenses . The blower moves fast , operating at full capacity at a 5-mph optimal speed . A minimum 20- hp . engine is required to operate the blower .
TURF PRIDE SWEEP-RITE The Turf Pride Sweep-Rite is a durable , robust sweeper for lawns , tees and sports fields , and is available in a single unit or triple gang . Perfect for maintaining and cleaning synthetic turf , options include magnets and grooming brush . It easily picks up grass , leaves , twigs and debris ; and is designed for use on medium to large residential lawns , sports turf and artificial turf fields . The Sweep-Rite is equipped with a 10-cubic-foot-capacity mesh bottom basket and optional hopper extensions for bulky debris . Pick up head is polypropylene steel-backed brushes :
Eight brushes staggered in four rows
Variable height adjustment independent of the frame
Sealed ball bearings on brush axle for extended life
10-1 / 2 ” x 2-1 / 2 ” drive wheels
Heavy-duty rear casters The Sweep-Rite is easily towed by any equipment with a rear hitch hole – tow with a front engine tractor , zeroturn mower , ATV or golf cart . Parts are interchangeable with the Parker Suburbanite Sweeper ( Note : OEM name
used for descriptive purpose only , Turf Pride claims no association with them ).
TURF TEQ POWER BROOM Brush pressure , brush speed and pivot angle ( left / right ) can all be adjusted easily from the operator position on the Turf Teq Power Broom . The Power Broom features a hydrostatic transmission , differential lock and a Honda commercialgrade GXV390 engine . The multi-use capability of the Power Broom allows the operator sweep debris , snow or dethatch lawns . The Power Broom attachment can also be removed allowing the operator to mount a Power Edger , Power Rake , Brush Cutter or Plow attachment .
WIEDENMANN LINE OF TURF SWEEPERS Wiedenmann offers a full line of natural and artificial turf sweepers . The largest sweeper / verticutter / flail / fraise mower collection system is the Super 600 with a multi-purpose head and a high-dump 5.9 cubic yard hopper . Other available sweepers for natural turf include the Super 500 , Super 490 , and Super 1300 . For artificial turf , the Terra Clean 100 and the Terra Clean 160CM use a rotary brush to bring debris and crumb rubber to a vibrating screen which separates and distributes the crumb rubber back onto the field while collecting the debris . Blowers include the Whisper Twister and the Mega Twister which are quiet while producing exceptional blowing capacities ( cfm ). Both units can swivel 270 degrees on the ground , thus directing airflow . In addition to these products , Wiedenmann makes a full line of verticutters , fraise / flail mowers , groomers , brushes , rakes , spikers , and deep-tine aerifiers for turf maintenance . SFM
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