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BILLY GOAT POWER RAKE / DETHATCHER Billy Goat ’ s PR551V & PR550H Power Rake removes matted thatch from turf in 20-inch passes , and its rugged design withstands the most demanding use . A 5.5-grosshorsepower Honda or Vanguard engine coupled to a

free-swinging heat-treated tempered flail

JOHN DEERE VERTICUTTERS

blade reel is mounted to constructiongrade cast-iron pillow block bearings with grease zerks . Steel guards protect bearings and pulleys . Heavy-duty wheels , inside engagement bail and padded handle extend durability and ergonomics . Converts to overseeder , vertislicer or spring tine rake with optional accessories .

The QA5 and QA7 verticutters from John Deere are powerful blades that are capable of delivering precise cuts thanks to their consistent verticutting depth . The QA5 features 5-inch verticutter blades on a 3 / 4-inch standard spacing with standard carbide tips for excellent wear , while the QA7 is equipped with 7-inch blades on a standard 1-1 / 8-inch spacing . Both models feature a depth system

that is easy to adjust for simplified use . 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 , promoting new growth and opening up the canopy for topdressing .

POWER TURF RENOVATION PTO-60 The Power Turf Renovation PTO-60 sports turf renovator is a tractor PTO-powered turf renovation machine that has many uses . In just one pass it will remove the problematic infield lip on a baseball or softball field , dethatch , aerate , verticut and level turf . The lips on a baseball field can be removed easily without removing the existing turf . This machine will turn rock-hard infield conditioner into soft , usable media without disrupting the base . Using this machine will significantly reduce irrigation costs while promoting healthy turf . This machine has been widely used by governmental agencies , cities , school districts , colleges , professional sports teams and golf courses . The depth of the cut is infinitely adjustable with the use of a ratchet jack from 0-2 inches ..

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