Magazine - TORO Turf Renovation Equipment for Your Every Need

By Parkland Press in Industry News on 19th Mar 2010 6:00

Parkland has begun 2010 with a bigger & better product range for customers interested in turf renovation equipment.

TORO’s purchase of Southern Green in 2007 & recent acquisition of TY-CROP Manufacturing’s turf division means Parkland can offer a complete range of mechanical renovation equipment. 

Topdressing and material handling
Through the TY-CROP acquisition, TORO has acquired several models of topdressing and material handling equipment that will enhance the company’s position in the turf maintenance industry. “Golf courses and sports fields rely on these machines to achieve improved agronomic conditions and to create healthy, consistent playing surfaces,” explained Parkland’s Commercial Equipment Manager, Darren Hannay.

Already used on golf courses to improve turf health, control thatch and provide optimal playing conditions, TORO equipment is gaining increased acceptance on sports fields. Sports turf managers use these machines to evenly apply a variety of materials like topsoil, fertilizer, sand, lime and even crumb rubber for artificial turf.

Full Range of Deep-Tine Aerators
Deep-tine aeration is the best way to break through deep layers of compaction.

Turf managers use these products to penetrate through a hardpan compaction layer (see diagram) created by traditional aeration methods and also deeper compaction layers created during construction when significant soil movement occurs. The benefits from deep-tine aeration include increased drainage, improved gas exchange and deeper root growth. The result is healthier, more vigorous turf.

TORO deep-tine aerators are well established world-wide. There are now 7 deep-tine aerators to choose from, including:

TORO SR48: Designed for use on fairways, sports fields, greens, tees and other turf areas with medium to heavy soil conditions. Compact and heavy duty, the SR48 has a working width of 122cm (48”) and depth capabilities of up to 400mm (16”). It is ideal for use with smaller tractors.

TORO SR54 / SR54-S: Designed specifically for use on greens, the compact, lightweight SR54 and SR54-S can aerify up to 250mm leaving a smoother, softer surface than any other deep-tine unit. The geometry of the frame design allows the tine depth to be adjusted from the tractor without changing the angle of entry. The TORO SR54 is equally balanced on two rollers for reduced ground pressure on soft greens.

TORO SR75: Designed to operate in tough soil conditions including areas with compacted soils, rocks and hard clay. The SR75 features a working width of 190cm (75”) and depth capabilities of up to 400mm (16”) and is ideal for contractors, large athletic complexes, golf courses and other large turf areas.

SR series features include:
• Wide range of productivity options – from 1.22m to 1.98m in width
• Tine depth adjustable from operator seat
• Dual roller design offers superior ground following on undulating ground
• Heavy duty design – dual chain drive and machined crankshaft alignment provides superior punching power and long term durability
• Wide range of depth capabilities (up to 400mm) and tine options (solid & coring)

Parkland is the exclusive New Zealand agent for a range of internationally proven brands like Toro, TyCrop, Traxmaster, Pope, Otterbine, Motorola and Irrinet. We work proudly with a broad range customers including New Zealand’s world ranking golf courses and sportsfields, local government, landscapers and even the DIY enthusiast. For more information on what’s happening at Parkland go to www.parkland.co.nz  

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