INNOVATIONS
Turfco upgraded smart controllers
Turfco gives a boost to superintendents ’ ability to control their topdressing programs by upgrading the number of preset positions for storing specific spread applications from four to eight when used with the
company ’ s WideSpin 1550 and CR-15 large-capacity topdressers .
For the first time , superintendents can also input travel speed into the on-board calculator to assure specific material application . The calculator uses the travel speed and desired spread rate as inputs to calculate the exact amount of material required for the specified tasks .
“ Having to reset your applications each time you go out is a thing of the past . Now you can save up to eight different presets with upgraded smart control on the WideSpin 1550 and CR-15 topdressers ,” said Scott Kinkead , executive vice president , Turfco Manufacturing . “ Customize your rates by season and set different widths but keep the same rate . Now , input your speeds into our rate calculator and get a more accurate application rate . Calculate your spread rates , save your preferred settings and make sure that you ’ re meeting your topdressing agronomic and budgetary goals with the upgraded digital Smart Controller in tandem with either of the two topdressers in question .”
Operators can , with just the push of a button , change to any of the saved spread applications on the fly . No need to pause the operation for time-consuming manual changeovers . Use the on-board calculator to determine exact material requirements . Just input square footage and the desired spread rate to get the amount needed for one job – or over the course of a season .
Coupled with the Smart Controller , the WideSpin 1550 and CR-15 edge-toedge spread capabilities deliver pinpoint spread accuracy , boosting productivity and lowering materials costs resulting in uniform consistent surfaces .
The digital Smart Controller is an available option for the WideSpin 1550 and CR-15 in both the truck-mounted or tow-behind models .
Club Car Current electric truck
Club Car announced the launch of a new electric vehicle ( EV ), the Club Car Current , in partnership with AYRO , Inc . The Current is a compact , all-electric , light-duty truck equipped with automotive features and comforts . The Club Car Current has the agility and versatility that ’ s essential in a campus or urban environment , filling the gap between full-sized trucks and small utility carts .
The Club Car Current is available in three different bed configurations — with a flat bed , pickup or van box — to tackle any job . With a range of up to 57 miles and 72V AC electric powertrain the Club Car Current is positioned for use as an all-purpose work vehicle .
“ We are excited about the all new Current vehicle and the specific enhancements to boost performance and comfort ,” said Brant Mitchell , commercial portfolio leader , Club Car . “ The Club Car Current is our latest addition to our commercial products providing new opportunities for our existing channel and customers and new emerging market opportunities like last mile delivery . The all new styling and additional automotive features such as new lighting , interior comfort and more resilient body panels have created a reliable and hardworking vehicle that can tackle the biggest jobs and last all day .”
Club Car Current also features a new modern exterior design with specially designed automotive body panels , LED lighting , newly designed two-tone gray bucket seats , new cup holder design and location for larger drink cups , upgraded 1,000W heater , new 170-degree rearview camera , new backlit digital gear selector design , additional legroom , a rear window standard providing more
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