New Products

EDGE hydraulic sand spreader
The pitch: The attachment is designed to quickly and efficiently spread sand or sand/salt mixtures on icy sidewalks, driveways, parking lots or roads.

The target: Snow fighters

Specs:

  • Allows you to scoop the sand into a self-loading, 8-cubic-foot hopper that features an agitator to prevent bridging of material and ensures constant flow.
  • Heavy-duty screen with 3-inch openings is bolted to the top to protect inside components. 
  • Material moves down through three adjustable gates at the bottom of the hopper and onto an 18-inch wheel with six paddles that disperse the material.

Contact: www.ceattachments.com


Stainless steel tailgate spreader
The pitch: The spreader is designed to spread deicing materials while meeting the demands for efficiency and dependability all winter long. 

The target: Snow fighters

Specs:
  • Available with a 6- or 9-inch auger.
  • The tailgate spreader also features a full opening bottom trough hinged on the body side for easy accessibility and clean out.
  • The direct drive design minimizes maintenance and allows independent control of the auger and spinner.

Contact: www.crysteel.com


Sno-Pro Fast-Cast 550E
The pitch: The Sno-Pro Fast-Cast 550E is an electric drive, aluminum 1/3-yard spreader for efficient snow and ice control.

The target: Snow fighters

Specs:

  • The electric V-box spreader features a stainless steel carriage and an aluminum hopper that won’t rust and is unaffected by continued use of salt and sand.
  • The Fast Cast 550E spreader features a quiet, durable 12V 1/3-hp electric motor that draws less than 20 Amps, replacing a gas engine.
  • The spreading range is from 1 inch to 24 inches, ideal for small to medium accounts. 

Contact: www.curtisindustries.net


Green Lawnger turf colorants
The pitch: Becker Underwood has developed a line of turf colorants under the Green Lawnger brand.

The target: Lawn care professionals

Specs:
  • Green Lawnger with ColorLock is a paint and divot mix colorant.
  • Graphics is a custom turfgrass colorant designed specifically for the natural coloration of warm season grasses.
  • Transition is a new advanced UV heat-absorbing colorant that produces a very dark green color.
  • Vision Pro is a spray colorant technology that produces uniform applications of plant protection products that resists UV degradation.

Contact: www.beckerunderwood.com


Pneumatic Saw It
The pitch: Reed has added two new models to the Saw It line: SAWITSD and SAWITD pneumatic saws. 

The target: Tree care/irrigation contractors

Specs:

  • On the SAWITSD version only, a trigger lock prevents accidental “on” if the trigger is pressed unintentionally.
  • With blade variations, cuts plastic, steel and stainless steel with minimal 6-inch clearance beyond the pipe.
  • Cuts up to 20-inch (500 mm) diameter pipe with a single set-up.

Contact: www.reedmfgco.com


Solid Brass LED accent fixtures
The pitch: Vista’s new specification-grade brass fixtures reduce energy use by up to 70 percent.

The target: Lighting contractors

Specs:

  • Three different LED emitter packages are offered:  three emitters (compares in output to 20-watt halogen), six emitters (compares to 35-watt halogen) and nine emitters (compares to 42-watt halogen).
  • High-output optics precisely direct output into three different beam options:  12-degree narrow spot, 25-degree medium flood or 50-degree wide flood.
  • The integrated shroud eliminates glare and can be rotated 359 degrees for precise aiming.

Contact: www.VistaPro.com


Vision Wheel’s 1-ton truck wheels
The pitch: Vision Wheel’s series of 19.5 heavy-duty styles reduce the cost of operating 1-ton trucks.

The target: Green industry professionals

Specs:

  • Create a combination of increased load and ride stability, safety, higher tread wear and savings in operating cost of as much as 70 percent more than the OE 16- and 17-inch tire/wheel combination.
  • Offer a true 19.5 truck tire option that decreases tire operating costs during the 100,000-mile life of the tire size upgrade with no need to re-calibrate the speedometer.
  • Comes in chrome, machined clear coat and silver steel.

Contact: www.visionwheel.com


Worksaver pallet forks
The pitch: These compact tractor pallet forks, available in three models, incorporate many of the same durability features found on larger Worksaver units and utilize Class I forks (1” x 3.5” x 42”) rated at 2,000 pounds.

Specs:

  • Spring-loaded latches allow the operator to move the forks along the notched rails for easy spacing adjustment.
  • The SSPF-242 offers an integrated design with the “universal” skid-steer attaching system.
  • The JDPF-2000 is available for John Deere 200/300 series loaders.
  • The FLPF-2000 (a replacement for the ULF-2046) accepts Worksaver interfacing brackets to fit most of today’s compact loaders.  

Contact: www.worksaver.com


High-flotation, all terrain turf sprayers
The pitch: With the Mid-Atlantic Services sprayers, operators can get on the ground earlier, increasing productivity.

The target: Landscape contractors

Specs:
  • Tricycle steering keeps load off the ATV tow vehicle.
  • Features a 150-gallon low-profile poly tank.
  • The John Blue ground metering pump system provides an accurate system for application of chemicals and fertilizer.

Contact: www.masspray.com


Fence Armor
The pitch: Fence Armor protects wood fence posts from damage caused by power trimmers and other lawn equipment. 

The target: Landscape maintenance contractors

Specs:

  • Manufactured from G90 galvanized steel and stamped with 55-ton press.
  • Its design incorporates radial corners that are easy on a trimmer’s cutting line so it won’t cause excessive wear.
  • It’s almost invisible as it reflects the grass around it.

Contact: www.fencearmor.com


Spray Weld
The pitch: Spray Weld is a one-step primer, cleaner and cement for PVC pipe.

The target:
Design/build and irrigation contractors

Specs:

  • Valve sprays in any angle, even when the can is upside down.
  • The economical 11-ounce can yields up to 300  ¾-inch joints
  • Works in all weather.
  • Available in purple, clear and conduit gray.

Contact: www.pace-asp.com

 

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