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BILLY GOAT POWER RAKE / DETHATCHER The Billy Goat PR550 and PR551 Power Rake / Dethatcher efficiently remove matted thatch from turf in 20-inch passes , and its rugged design withstands the most demanding use . A 5.5 gross hp . Honda or Vanguard engine is coupled to a free-swinging heat-treated tempered flail blade reel that is mounted to construction-grade cast-iron pillow block bearings with grease zerks . Steel guards protect bearings and pulleys . The unit converts to an overseeder or vertislicer with optional accessories .

JOHN DEERE QA5 AND QA7 VERTICUTTERS The John Deere QA5 and QA7 verticutters deliver an efficient , consistent verticutting depth . The QA5 features five-inch verticutter blades on a ¾-inch standard spacing with standard carbide tips for excellent wear , while QA7 is equipped with seven-inch blades on a standard

1-1 / 8-inch spacing . Both models feature a depth system that is truly easy to adjust . The patented Speed Link system ties both ends of the rear roller together with a spring-loaded rod and worm gears , meaning adjustments can be performed from either end of the rear roller , automatically adjusting the other side at the same time . A simple front roller design allows for paralleling the front roller to the blades for optimal performance . Optional front and rear roller scrapers keep depth consistent , which is important for slicing rhizomes and stolons , promoting new growth , and opening up the canopy to incorporate topdressing .

REDEXIM VERTI-CUT SERIES The Verti-Cut Series from Redexim are some of the most productive verticutters on the market . Offered in 80- , 64- and 51-inch versions ; the larger units can verticut more than 107,000 ft ²/ h , 86,000ft ²/ h , respectively . Blade spacing is standard at 1.18-inch with spacing kits available and the working depth is easily adjustable down to 2 inches . The 51-inch model is sized to be used on smaller tractors and even the Redexim Carrier walk-behind multi-function implement carrier .

RYAN MATAWAY DETHATCHER The Ryan Mataway dethatcher is built for heavy-duty , professional turf renovation and dethatching . This self-propelled machine offers user-friendly features like cutting depth control right from the operator ’ s station , removing those layers of dead grass , roots and debris matted between the soil and the growing grass , keeping the grass greener and healthier while minimizing the chance of disease .

Its five different reel types , which suit a wide range of applications , are easily interchangeable without any tools . For optimal efficiency , a 19-inch working width allows users to cover up to 18,700

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