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BOBCAT BROADCAST SPREADER The Bobcat broadcast spreader is designed for fast, reliable material distribution across large areas, The attachment offers adjustable speed and gate controls for spreading salt, sand, seed or fertilizer. Its rust-resistant poly hopper and sealed electronics ensure durability, while custom wiring harnesses integrate with utility vehicles, compact tractors and Toolcat utility work machines. This broadcast spreader is ideal for winter maintenance and all-season tasks.

CAMPEY TURF CARE SYSTEMS HIGHLIGHTS MARTIN LISHMAN MICRO-SPRAY Campey Turf Care Systems introduced the upgraded Martin Lishman Micro-Spray, a versatile self-propelled pedestrian sprayer designed for sports pitches, golf courses and landscaped areas. Key features include a 150-liter tank and a 2.5m folding boom with six nozzles across three sections, enabling effective and adaptable spraying. Independent shut-off nozzle bodies and reduced drift air inclusion nozzles help minimize waste and ensure precise coverage. Its slim profile and low center of gravity offer easy maneuverability and stability on uneven ground. Optional accessories— such as a hand lance and bout marker— enhance flexibility for spot treatments. Operators benefit from a refined control box with customizable motor direction, 12 speed settings, bout marker selection, and a battery level indicator— all in one place. The Micro-Spray exemplifies practical engineering and intelligent design for efficient, high-quality turf care.

FERRIS VENTURE X The Ferris Venture X marries ease of use and maintenance with operator comfort, resulting in optimal performance. Venture X features Ferris’ corrosionresistant suspension system, a stainless-steel platform and new comfort knee pads. The added speedometer ensures accurate spraying / spreading, and a five-gallon fuel tank provides longer intervals between refueling. Venture X is powered by a Vanguard 18-hp. engine. Venture X has golf-industryproven toolless push-to-connect hoses, an industry first for stand-on spreader / sprayers. In addition, the sump of the tank has been moved outboard of the frame rail, which, combined with the push-to-connect hoses, makes for easy tank removal, providing ready access to the engine for maintenance.

GKB SANDSPREADER FROM STEC When time and personnel are limited, efficient and effective equipment is a must. Topdressing is arguably the most common practice in any maintenance program, but a quality topdresser or spreader can make all the difference. The GKB Sandspreader distributes sand or other materials accurately and efficiently. Using its various settings, the operator can tailor the speed and spread to the needs of the surface. The balloon tires on the Sandspreader aid in

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