Golfdom, March 2017

PRODUCTS Out Of this WOrld PrOducts Trimax Snake Former Texas based and third generation superintendent Jamie Kizer was at the GIS wearing a new hat that of New Zealand based family owned mowing company TRIMAX Kizer says the Snake a heavy duty tow behind rotary mower that cuts a 127 inch width was a game changer for his golf course and now hes full time selling the mowers Kizer says the Snake is built by hand and built to last The Snake increases productivity allowing some superintendents to reduce mowing times by up to 50 percent Full width rollers allow the Snake to mow over extreme undulations without blade strikes The Kerb Jump function enables all three mower decks to be lifted just off the ground without disengaging the PTO for quick turns or traveling paths Trimaxmowers co nz If an airless wheel seems futuristic wait until you see these products BY THE GOLFDOM STAFF While traversing the Golf Industry Show trade show floor we kept a lookout for the next new and unusual products that could help readers make their operations more efficient We found new products from the Netherlands New Zealand France and even one that has been tested in outer space While we havent had to rocket a copy of Golfdom to space yet here are a handful of products we believe could make a world of difference Continued on page 20 FIND OUT WHY THIS IS THE 1 BRAND IN TOPDRESSING CHECK OUT THE WIDESPIN 1550 With the new WideSpin 1550 youre in complete control of your topdressing program NEW PATENT PENDING CONTROLLER calculates your rates and saves your preferred applications NEW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND SPINNER DESIGN gives you the greatest range and most even and consistent spread in the industry 20 greater hopper capacity and 33 larger hopper opening for easier loading faster refill and less spillage Whether you use a tow behind or truck mount see why the WideSpin 1550 is the new standard in topdressing SEE IT IN ACTION Call 1 800 679 8201 or visit WWW TURFCO COM March 2017 Golfdom 19 Golfdom com