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MID-CUT MOWERSEncore's Prowler mid cuts have a dual path h dro tatic

drive and full floating deck u pen ion (52-, 61-, and 2-in.deck available). Thi is a front-cut tyle deck u pensionon a mid-mount, the company points out. The full floatingdeck follows terrain with the front wheel but independentof the mower to improve the cut on rough terrain andreduce scalping.To give a level cut at even high peeds, there' a PTO

shaft feeding power to the blades and a heavy-gauge weldedsteel deck with pecial reinforcement channel controllingvibration. The deep deck, a full 5 112in. handle gra betterthan shallower deck. All unit feature blade spindle a emblyfor longer bearing life and easier routine maintenance.

Encore Mfg./800-247-4255For information. circle 201

WHY SETTLE FOR SECOND BEST?

FIRST PRODUCTS INC.

THE EW VC-60 VERTI- UTTER IS

DESIGNED FOR USE 0 FAIRWAY

T S, A D ALL PORT TURF. SW G

HITCH ALLOW V -60 TO TUR

WITHOUT TEARI G THE TURF.

THE SE-60 SEEDA-VATOR REATES

THE IDEAL SEEDBED. THI UNIT

BE U ED FOR BOTH PRIMARY

SEEDING AND OVERSEED G. THUS

TWO SEED RS IN 0 MA HINE.

THEAE-60 AE-80AERA-VATOR ARE

USED BEST TO AERIFY DRYAND

COMPACTED OIL WITHOUT PRIOR

IRRIGATIO . URFACE DISRUPTIO

IS MINIMAL IN E TABLISHED TURF.

FIR TPROD EDS OF TODAY TURF PROFES 10 ALS.IL LE 1 TPROD CT .CO

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POWERED DITCHERLand Pride' DT55 eries powered ditcher i a ver able tool to

use in many water control applications. The heavy-duty, six-bladed20-in. impell r feature replaceable cutting edges to take on roughand rock condition. The optional skid shoe or gauge wheel canboth help control depth. With the optional material control chute inplace, dirt can be placed just next to the machine, or thrown manyfeet awa to reshape terraces. n optional 4' blade can be attached toaid in re haping terraces and grader ditche and an optional rippershank i al 0 available to tear through hard packed soil.

Land Pride/785-823-3276For information, circle 192

Turf utility vehicle

See us at the GCSAAshow, booth #2921.

The Broyhill TerraForce give you heavy-duty UYperformance with a 4- peed 18-hp V-twin engine, one-ton payload, and 18-mph ground peed. CVT automaticdrive al 0 available. Maximize flexibility with Broyhill'wide range of interchangeable attachment :

•New Liftlvlate"• pralvlate"• Refu elvlate"•TerraRoller

• teel cargo box• Hydraulic dump box• Fa tliner line marker·YacMate"• And many other options!

For complete productline or dealer information:

I .800.228. I003www.broyhill.com

Making you look good. Dealer inquiries welcome.

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DOUBLE CUTTING WIDTHThe Swisher 44-in. Trailmower can attach

to your tractor and act as a wing mower, dou-bling your cutting width, says the company. Otherfeatures include: single point cutting height adjust-ment; 44-in. cutting deck; Tecumseh or Briggs &Stratton engine options; adjusts to match tractorcutting height; twin blades for a finished cut;bumper roller system protects against damageto tress and shrubs; left to right offset hitchfor mowing ditches or low hanging trees;and anti-scalp rollers.Swisher/660/747-8183

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MINI GROUNDS PLANEThis mini grounds plane level a well as grooms. Three

model are available, 4-, 5-, and 6-ft. The unit are designedfor sports fields and bike/running path, and are equipped withmechanical po itioner, leveling blade, and fini hing broom.Option include ripper with po itioncr, cu tom-built tillage,electric lift and control, and hydraulic cylinder with ho es.

WINOS/309-465-7655For information, circle 202

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DINGO'S STUMPGRINDER QUITEA SIGHT

I witne sed a demonstrationof To ro's Dingo TX 425 com-pact utility loader's stumpgrinder attachment and Torojust tore it up. In just a fewminutes and maybe a halfdozen cuts, this unit had dug ahole big enough for three kegsof beer. The grinder has a 17-in. cutter wheel with 12 cut-ting teeth, a wheel speed of2,000 rpm, and a tooth tipspeed of 148 ft. per second-all

of which combines to dig abig hole while the operatorlooks like he's comfortableenough to have a andwich.You can po ition the whe 1index at a 30-degree angle too,to get at tho e trouble omeroots.The operator showed me

how easy it i to attach tool tothe Dingo; even I can turn twolocking pin and connect twohydraulic line. Ke al 0 i thatou can fit the Dingo in place\ here traditional grinder can'tgo-that' aving money andtime.-Eric chroder

The Toro Company/800-344-8676For information, circle 205

SOLID STEEL BODY & FRAMESnapper's SPLH171KW has a solid steel body and frame. It also features a 17-hp OHV Kawasaki engine and Accutrac on-

the-go fingertip hydrostatic drive control with comfort-loop steering. The full-floating deck with easy height-of-cut adjustmentis constructed with 7-gauge (3/16-in.) steel. Also included is the field-serviceable spindle assembly for ease of repair. Thepatented Ninja Mulching System can be added to the deck to leave lawns looking manicured without bag of gras clippings.

Snapper /800-762-7737For information, circle 204

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owerRest facilities for parks

and rec applications

aving adequate re t facilitie i a chal-lenge man park and recreationmanager face. dded to that chal-

lenge i the pro pect of handling large crowdsfor special events, such a tournaments.

ccording to Dave Bamberg, nationalales manager for ynergy World, a t. Louismanufacturer of portable re troom r even if apark ha e i ting re trooms on ite portabletoilets can be e trernely beneficial duringtournaments.

"The tandard facility might have twourinal and two stall on the men's side andfour stalls on the v omen' ide aidBamberg. "People will be tanding in line.You can rent from a portable anitationcompany if you have a tournament comingin. If yo 1 have men' ,women' and handi-capped facilitie a our norm you couldhave them bring out an additional three orfour units 0 that you have additional talland urinal for the crowd.'

ccording to Bamberg, portable anitationunit can alway be added to e i ting facilitie forspecial event. For e ample, the city of Jack onville hold two major events at its fair-ground each year. Typicall the don't need additional unit during the year, but theywill put out 150 additional portable unit for tho e two events.

ccording to Randy Haass, ales and marketing manager at Ilampel Corp., aGermantown, WI, manufacturer of portable toilet, portability and co t are the twobigge t advantage of portable toilet. When compared to the co t of in talling perma-nent re t facilitie , the a erage price of a portable toilet i a big benefit.

Monthly rental cost on a portable toilet average appro imatel 70- 75 permonth which include ervice once or twice per week. However, prices can vardepending on the region of the countr and the sea on. Included in the rental pricewould be once-a-week ervice in which the rental compan pump, clean, and er-vice the unit and make ure that there i toilet paper. If a hand anitizer iin talled in the unit the rental compan will fill the anitizer with gel. 0 t rentalcompanie will al 0 offer a damagewaiver for and additional 5 to permonth which cover the renter frompa ing replacement co t if the uniti de troyed.

" any park are in an area wherethere aren t an ewer ," aid Bamberg.

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the parks and recreation department has to investin porcelain toilets and sinks and standard faucetsthat might get destroyed. Whereas if someonedestroys a portable restroom, it could be replacedfor about $500."

According to Bamberg, installation of newplumbing or building a permanent rest facilityrequires the builder to put in a stall that is compli-ant with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), which could increase the cost of a standardrestroom by 45 percent.

"We now manufacture a unit that is certifiedADA-compliant and those are serviced the sameway as the other units," said Bamberg. 'They cost alittle more to rent, but again they require no main-tenance on the part of the parks management.

ccording to Haass, renting portable units ibeneficial becau e the rental company is responsi-

ble for placing and ervicing the units as well as han-dling any issue that might arise with them.

"You can purcha e the units, but then you still have to arrange for having theservice done," aid Haa .

ccording to Bamberg, purcha ing has drawbacks because the buyer has toarrange to have fre h water brought to the unit and has to have orne way to remove

the waste. The longevity of a portable unit i about 7-8 years before the owner will beforced to bu a new unit. Renting is more beneficial than buying, because the rental com-pany will ervice the units and also knows how to ervice the units in winter weather.

"Wh n you use portable anitation as a Ie see or renter, you perform no mainte-nance," aid Bamberg. "That i all performed by the company that rent it to you."

The rental company will al 0 provide pecial event rentals, which i typically theprice of a monthly contract.

ccording to Bamberg, the number of units needed for an event fluctuates, but atconstruction ites there i usually one toilet for every 10 people at the ite. However,that i for the duration of an -hour workday.

ccording to IIaa an regulation regarding the plac ment of the portable toileton the ubject property are typically enforced at the local level.

"The rule of thumb i that you don't put a unit within 75 feet of a food endingarea," aid Bamberg. "If you do have foodvending, you are required to have somsort of hand wa hing tation."

Wa hing tations can be locatedinside or out ide the portablere troom, and typically rent for aboutthe arne price or 20 higher than aportable toilet. ST

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EDITOR

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SERVICEALERT METERS

SClll)l':C Corporutiou man-

ulaclurcs a wide r,mgc or digi-I;d hom meters will: flash nlcrtIhat Il;lsbcs 011 lll~ displ;l)'"Whnt to service allll When."This cUlIlbilled with the 110mmeter allows users 10 pcrfonuOil tim« prcvcutali. c m.iintc-

u.mcc service.

Available icons includeCHC OIL, I.lJl~I':.mclS\'C.It'l;lsh interval. alld dur.rliou offlash arc dclerJnillecll>y IheOI':i\110 besl xuit lhc applica-lions service needs, SCllnl~:C~IIOIH meters ;1I'l: offercd ill sluu-

lbrd iudusuv bu,cls with threeclcch ical inputs (I )C. AC: ,lIldInductive] 10 suit ruosl ;lpplic,l-t ions. All meters arc IOO'lr,encapsulated for maxiuuunprotection ill h;lrsh cuviron-mculs.

Sen DEC Corp./570-724-7078For information, circle 176

MEASURING WHEELS All model feature eas -to-read, gear-driven counterwith push button re ets and twist-and-lock telescopinghandle that et up quickly. The larger model featurekickstands and optional oft-sided carrying ca es.

Malco Products/32D-274-8246For information, circle 183

Malec's new line of measuring wheels include a com-pact 6-in. model that can measure distances up to 1,000ft. over mooth surfaces; a versatile 10-in. model accurateup to 10,000 ft.; and a 19-in. wheel that takes accuratereadings up to 10,000 ft. over any terrain.





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CLEAN RUNNINGWATER AND FLUSHTOILETS

ow most parks, golf courses,and other outdoor venues canbe equipped with clean, run-ning-water restrooms with theCity ain Portable Re troom

from Pol John Enterprisesorporation. The City ains is a step

up from traditional portable re troom . Itshigh-end interior design resemble an "at

home" experience featuring a flu h toilet, urinal and ink. The concept iimple, a garden ho e attache to the back of the unit to provide fresh pre ur-ized water, and a ewage ho e or P C pipe deli er the wa te into a nearbyewer line, eptic sy tern, or holding tank. If you were to build a permanentrestroom facility it v ould co t more than 100,000 and require numeroupermit and building code clearance. City ain i completely portable, canbe in tailed in minute and operate at a very low co t.

PolyJohn Enterprises Corp./80D-292-1305For information, circle 053

cYG"ET TURF travelsthe country stripping and installingsportsfieldswith its patented equipment. In addition, we've also supplied thefollowing teams with our sand-based sports turf:

~ CHICAGO BEARS PRACTICE FACILITY~ MINNESOTA VIKINGS PRACTICE FACILITY~ INDIANAPOLIS COLTS PRACTICE FACILITY~ S-r.LOUIS RAMS PRACTICE FACILITY~ BALTIMORE RAVENS PRACTICE FACILITY~ SOLDIER FIELD~ KANSAS CITY ROYALS~ CLEVELAND BROWNS~ TOLEDO MUD HENS

Our patented machines carry thero/ls turn them at ground speed,ani install down a controllable slide(or tighter seams.

NO ONE ELSECAN MAKE THIS CLAIM.

U.S.Pat #5,215,248, & 5,307,880

So whether it's your turf or ours,call

o Fwhen it's time to install!

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HIGH-END BENCHESBristol benches feature laser engraving that adds the prestige of branding on

these long-lasting outdoor benches and chairs from the Signature Series.Exclusive patent pending design and laser-engraving technology enables thecompany to reproduce the finest logo detail . Wording can also be laser-engraved to create memorials, awards, or unique gifts.A 20-gal. trash receptacle and a 15-in. divot box are available. Both come

complete with lid and liner. All furniture is made of shorea, a very dense andheavy hardwood that weathers to silver gray without any treatment. Mortise andtenon joinery is used to give this line strength and stability.

The Bristol Bench Company/800-390-6883For information, circle 178

ROLLOUTFLOORINGSYSTEM

ThePORT FLOORrollout flooring ys-tem wa be u cd tocover several localvenue in Salt Lake City during the Winter lyrnpics, thelarge t being a hington quare downtown. Pioneer Park,Liberty Park, and the Courthou c Station also sported theportable flooring.

"We are very happ that we cho e PORT FL OR," aid arepre entati e of alt Lake City orp. "Price was a huge con-cern, but we also wanted a product that would protect our graand wa ea y to install."

PORT FLOOR provide the olution with technology thatcombine to produce both pede trian friendl and protectiveflooring. The protective canopy that is formed when the prod-uct i installed allow the gra to maintain it integrity formany days of u . In addition to gra s protection,PORT FLO R can also b us doer and, gravel, a phalt,dirt, artificial turf concrete and more without damaging theurface beneath.

Sport Court Inc/801-972-Q260For information, circle 184




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PARK EQUIPMENT CATALOGKa Park' new, expanded pr duct catalog of

park equipment feature more than 300 ite fur-ni hing item. The product line include a vari-ety of tyl and iz of outdoor table, ben hebleach rs, grills, bike rack, planter, litter recep-tacle and drinking fountain. hoe frommaterial choice uch a teel, concrete, v ood,aluminum, rec cled pla tic and Fibergla . KayPark' all-n \ on-line catalog (wv \ .kaypark.corn)i available 24 hour a day.

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AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORCritical to succe s in saving sudden cardiac arrest victims is earl acce s to

defibrillation. The FirstSave automated external defibrillator ( ED) allow orne-one with proper training to aid victims quickly and effectivel , ay manufacturerSurvival ink.

Opening the lid of the unit automatically turns it on, and oice promptsguide user through the rescue proce s. A "Re cueRead " feature performdaily elf-te ts of the battery, electrodes, and circuitry and emit audiblealert if service is required. "Rescuel.ink" data card records victim'ECG info for data tracking. Pre-connected electrode ave time andminimize possible error .SurvivalinkCorp/800-991-5465


ICE CARTFollett's martCAR 5 0[£ r an ice tran -

portation system that include three ice tote thateach hold 25 lb . of ice. The unit can be u dwith an ice torage bin. The tote ar hou ed ina 23-in. wide cart and are non-nesting to avoidcontamination.

Follett Corp./80D-523-9361For information, circle 187

BAG HOLDERWhipper Clipper bag holders can help with

the hmdell of filling biodegradable paper hags.Holders have 3!-+-ill. steel tubing. C)-ill. diameter\"heels. and I /2-iI1. diameter axle.

Whipper Clipper/903·583·3289For information, circle 180

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SOFT FLOORINGKeeping floors free of cable clutter is possible with SOFT-

PAVE surfacing systems. Features include built-in cable rout-ing channels and the ability to reconfigure the tiles easily.Tiles are manufactured from recycled rubber and are avail-able in five colors and three surface designs. Tiles measure 2x 2 ft. and are l-in. thick.CSSI/800-851-4746For information, circle 188

STEAMER CARTReminiscent of the famous Chicago and ew York style

vendor carts, the Table Top hot dog steamer cart is an attrac-tion for high-traffic areas. The stainless steel cart is a counter-top unit with two compartments for hot dog. One compart-ment can be ready to serve, while the other is for warm up.The large bun compartment keeps buns tasting fre h. The cartincludes decorative wheels and an umbrella.

Gold Medal Products/800-543-0862For information, circle 059

DIS PLESAYDe igned to howca e a variety of hot ample , th

mini-merchandi er GRlI\ -5P feature ba e heat with abreath protector to cr ate a afe holding nvironment.The back lit Iran lucent ign and incandc cent lightingenhance product appeal to the cu tomer. Ideal for conce -ion tand and nack bars, the unit create impulse aleswhile ensuring food afety,

Hatco Corp.j414-615-2269For information, circle 056

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SPORTS SURFACINGOmniCrass looks, feels, and responds Iike naturnl gr;lss

without high maintenance costs, savs manufacturerSportexe. No watering, fertilizing, (;1' mowing is required,just an occasional brushing to keep the surface in goodcondition.

The product fe;llures shock absorption and controlledfooting chm<lctcristics and minimizes Ioollock and turftoe.It consists of grass-like polypropvlcnc fibers tufted into amethane backing, and uses a specialty granlllCJtcd sand fil-tered deep into the carpet fibers, which facilitates rapiddfllinage to allo\\' play minutes after a heavy rain. says thecompany.

Sportexe/800-892-6011For information, circle 182



BEACH FOUNTAINSome areas require extra measures to beat the heat. The

3440 CU features an internal chiller that combats high

temperatures. An aggregate finish resists the invasiveness of

salt water and sand. The unit meets ADA (Hi-Lo) standards

and is UL approved.Most Dependable Fountains/800-552-6331


BASEBALL SUPPLIESSouthern Athletic Fields supplies base-

ball and softball field accessories, including

heavy-duty stiff drag mats, standard drag

mats, 10 x 10-in. tamps, manual sod cutters,

Poly-Cap fence guards, mound rulers, as

well as bases, home plates, and pitching

rubbers by Hollywood.Southern Athletic Fields/800-837-8062For information, circle 185

Great Fields Get

Noticed.Turfco offers you a strong team of turf building equipment.

They're the fastest and most versatile equipment to let you build

hardier and healthier turf. Your sports fields become safer to play

on and become easier to maintain. Originators of Mete-R-Matic®

top dressers in 1961, Turfco's professional equipment gives your

field a look that gets noticed.

Pro Turf Edger

Special design makes it

easy to follow any edge.

Eliminates spade work

around the diamond.

Oscillating blade

action cuts fast and

clean. Leaves no mess

or no thrown debris to

clean up.

Economy Aerator

Now you can afford to

breathe life into any

sports field. This low

cost, 62" aerator has no

hydraulics or mechanical

linkages for easy use

and low maintenance.

Hooks up to any vehicle

in seconds.

Precision Top Dresser

Fast, uniform, versatile.

Patented chevron belt

lets you handle top

dressing, lime, crumb

rubber, gypsum, calcine

clay, compost and

even overseeding with

precision. Level fields

and amend soil

consistently.

For details and the name of your

local dealer, call

1-800-679-8201Turfco Manufacturing Inc.1655 101st Avenue NortheastMinneapolis, MN 55449-4420

Choice Performers,Choice Fields.

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PLAY IT RIGHT INDOORSAFP Soft Touch, maker of Soft Touch and Stay Downprogressive release bases, introduces the Stay Down

\ Indoor Base, specially designed for indoor play.

N. The all-polyurethane base uses four vinyl suc-

\ tion cups to securely adhere to smooth seam-

less surfaces. It is designed for play on wood,tile, or rubber (soft) surfaces. Unlike other

bases, cuts won't permanent]} damage theStay Down Indoor Base.

AFP Soft Touch/800-965-4690For information, circle 177

READY, SET, FENCERedi-Fence is a temporary fencing system that

can be installed quickly on many surfaces, and isavailable for rent as well as purchase. There arethree components: the Fence Panel, the Base Unit,and the Fence Coupler. It comes in welded wireand hot-dipped galvanized panels that can be sup-plied in "anti-climb" or standard configurations.The system is designed to be installed by two crewmembers and is easily transportable.Allied Gray USA/401-254-8218For information, circle 186

SCORE BIG with ourATHLETIC TURF

SOLUTIONS

Tif-Way Sports and Tifton Turf teamed up to provide the ultimate in athletic

field construction and renovation. The combined strength of these two

companies allows us to handle any size of athletic field or facility. Paying

attention to details is a big part of a winning athletic team.. .it is also a big

part of a great athletic field. From taking soil samples, determining proper

field drainage and laser leveling the field to insure proper slope to select-

ing the right turf product and installing the turf to our exacting standards

we make sure your athletic field is ready for you and your competition. We

will also work with your grounds superintendent to develop a specific

grow-in schedule. For more information about our athletic field work and

field construction steps, call us at 800-841-6645.

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DESSERT MACHINESTaylor Company's Model

C002 freezing process allows cus-tomers the opportunity to watchtheir dessert being made. Softserve ice cream and frozen yogurtequipment continue to be thefoundation of Taylor's growingline. However through continuousresearch and development, newequipment like the low mainte-nance Heat Treatment equip-ment, portion control shake freez-ers. Frozen Carbonated Beverage(FCB) equipment, smoothiefreezers, and remote or auto-fill

frozen cocktail freezers are continuously being developed.Super premium custard and ice cream can be made freshwith a continuous-flow frozen custard machine. In addi-tion, Taylor offers a line of gas and electric grills as well as acountertop, commercial convection oven.

Taylor Company/800-255-0626For information, circle 060

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