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SCAG TURF STORM AND TURF STORM XL Built Scag Tough , the Turf Storm and Turf Storm XL stand-on spreader / sprayers are must-have tools for the serious landscape chemical applicator . The smaller STS30 model can venture where larger machines cannot . The larger Turf Storm XL ( STS60 ) is built to cover more ground for maximum productivity . With right-sized liquid ( 30 or 60 total gallons ) and dry / granular ( 120- or 220-pound ) capacities , the Turf Storm and Turf Storm XL will help operators get more done per day . Foldaway spray booms deliver spraying widths of 2 , 6 or 8 feet , and up to 10 feet with the XL . Dry / granular materials can be spread up to 25-feet wide thanks to a high-torque electric spreader motor . Each unit also has an auxiliary hose , allowing users to reach tough spots . A 23-hp . Vanguard engine delivers power , efficiency and performance .
STEEL GREEN SGXL The Steel Green SGXL is built for sports field managers who make frequent applications and value precision . With a 120-gallon spray capacity and a 14- foot rear-mounted breakaway boom , the SGXL can tackle fields quickly , and its pressure control system ensures consistent spray output , even when adjusting nozzles . The standard 2.5-gallon foam marker improves accuracy , while the hillside assist system and 100-foot hose reel allow for
applications in tough-to-reach areas . It also has an LED light bar for early morning work . The optional SGXL granular attachment kit transforms the SGXL into a dual-purpose machine , replacing the liquid system with a 350-pound hopper in minutes .
TURFCO T3200 AND T5000 The Turfco T3200 and its big brother , the T5000 , are built to tackle the whole field , as well as all the tight spaces around the field . With powerful engines , these machines deliver application speeds up to 7 mph . Accurately line up the next pass using the intuitive steering wheel drive system and get unshakable stability on hills , eliminate turf-tearing , and reduce training time . Two-nozzle boomless design eliminates the challenges of spray booms , letting you glide past obstacles without slowing down . Hard trim and application rate controls eliminate off-target prills , maintain application rate and dramatically reduce wasted fertilizer . Optional T-Flex15 Tank increases your
productivity . With the T5000 cover up to 300,000 sq . ft . or spray a different chemical at the same time or spot spray with added hand wand . Pivoting front axle and unique steering wheel design offers more control on uneven ground .
Z-SPRAY MAX SPREADER-SPRAYER With a 10-foot spray boom , the Z-Spray Max is the largest , most productive spreader-sprayer Z Turf Equipment offers . The low-center-of-gravity design places the operator between the drive wheels , and the heaviest components low and centrally within the corrosionresistant stainless-steel frame . The bidirectional spray boom springs both forward and back to avoid damage from contact . The patented foam marker activation system starts the marker and spray pump simultaneously whether using the toe switch or the panel-mounted rocker switch . The contoured operator pad and revised control layout to provide increased comfort and economy of motion , while larger drive tires provide a smoother ride . A patented magnetic operator pad removes easily , without tools , for access to the spray chart , or for maintenance . The patented flip-up hopper eases hopper cleaning and engine access .
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