EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUS ductivity. With right-sized liquid( 30 or 60 total gallons) and dry / granular( 120 or 220 pound) capacities, the Turf Storm and Turf Storm XL 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 you to reach tough spots. A 23-hp. Vanguard engine delivers ample power, and the machine’ s 50-amp charging system ensures dependable spreader operation and battery life. The units feature a 2-year commercial warranty. backpack sprayer provides instant, constant and adjustable pressure up to 140 psi and a 24-foot vertical spray distance. The five-mode flow rate knob adjusts the flow by 0.1 – 0.52 gpm, giving users the capability to complete a wide range of applications. The M18 Redlithium XC4.0 battery provides up to 20 tanks of spraying per charge( on Mode 3). The 4-gallon sprayer tank assembly features a dual diaphragm pump for longer pump life and Viton seals for increased durability against harsh chemicals. The sprayer tank has an optimized design for better weight distribution, a wide mouth opening for easier pouring, and a strainer that filters debris from getting into the tank.
SCAG TURF STORM AND TURF STORM XL The Scag 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 pro-
STEEL GREEN MANUFACTURING SGXL AND SG54 SPRAYERS Steel Green Manufacturing announced that Opti-Rate, the company’ s advanced rate-controlled spray system, comes standard on all 2026 SGXL and SG54 machines. The company debuted Opti-Rate in May 2025 as an optional accessory. Since then, it has helped numerous operators make the most of their spray applications. The Opti-Rate system eliminates over- and under-application using pulse width modulation rate control technology, with the added benefit of turn compensation. It also independently controls flow and pressure to maintain a uniform droplet size, lets operators monitor and adjust their rate easily via an intuitive display, and allows operators to slow down and take their time in tight areas, without the fear of burning turf. In addition to Opti-Rate becoming standard, all 2026 SGXL and SG54 machines also feature a new spray tank design, which adds a lip to minimize spills and fill markings for precise readings.
TORO MULTI PRO TURF SPRAYERS Toro Multi Pro turf sprayers use an advanced spray system design, combined with cutting-edge sprayer controls and productive vehicle features to create efficient, accurate sprayers. From aggressive agitation, faster response, consistent and precise application rates, and intuitive rate set up, the Multi Pro turf sprayer series has it all. The Multi Pro comes in three models: the 175-gallon 1750 turf sprayer, the 200-gallon WM turf sprayer and the 300-gallon 5800
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