Landscape Management, September 2013

Of f ic ial Outdoor Must See Exhibits Guide GIE EXPO Turfco Manufacturing OUTDOOR BOOTH 6152D INDOOR BOOTH 7050 Turfco T3000i and XT5 For more than 50 years Minneapolis Minn based Turfco Manufacturing Inc has been working to provide landscape professionals with the most innovative lawn maintenance equipment and latest technology Years of research and development coupled with customer feedback and rigorous testing give Turfco equipment a reputation of quality and trust Since the company was founded Turfco has been listening to customers wants and needs and using input to drive innovation and improve products We pride ourselves in listening to feedback and making improvements that will help landscape contractors do their job better faster and easier says Scott Kinkead Turfcos vice president We aim to maximize a contractors time so they can maximize their profits Two of Turfcos most recent products the T3000i spreader sprayer and TurnAer XT5 exemplify Turfcos dedication to innovation The T3000i spreader sprayer coupled with the optional 3 in 1 Auxiliary Tank provides maximum productivity thanks to the integration of four years of customer feedback The versatile T3000i spreader sprayer is small enough to fit through a 36 inch gate yet productive enough for large commercial properties resulting in easier route management and increased efficiency It also allows contractors to use the same machine on residential and commercial properties The machines innovative handsfree speed control system allows operators to keep one hand free at all times to run the spreader sprayer When coupled with the 3 in 1 Auxiliary Tank the T3000i can spray up to 124000 square feet Larry Ginger of American Lawn Care in Des Moines Iowa says The T3000i is so versatile that youre able to treat everything from small residential properties to large commercial ones In fact one of our operators was able to treat 18 acres in seven hours The TurnAer XT5 is another patented Turfco product It uses Turfcos revolutionary TurnAer technology allowing the operator to turn and reverse while the tines are still in the ground thus eliminating the need to stop lift and turn at each pass A variable speed hydrostatic drive system gives 50 percent more productivity than traditional aerators and a new gear ratio system increases aeration speed by 14 percent For improved performance and control on hills operators can adjust the weight in the back of the aerator with the XT5 s weight system Innovative lawn maintenance equipment isnt the only factor setting Turfco apart Turfco has also pioneered a new customer service model in the landscape industry Through Turfco Direct customers can buy directly from the company online or by phone instead of working through a dealer Starting with an overview of all purchasing options and ending with direct delivery Turfco ensures landscape professionals receive personalized service Visit www turfcodirect com or call 800 679 8201 to learn about Turfcos line of lawn equipment and try a product for a 14 day trial period TURFCO MANUFACTURING 1655 101st Ave NE Blaine MN 55449 Phone 800 679 8201 Fax 763 785 0556 Email Use contact form on website http www turfcodirect com company contact aspx Website www turfcodirect com Youtube com user TurfcoDirect 6152D 2013 LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET S13