Tend to the turf

Whether it’s a machine or an attachment, aerators and dethatchers provide you the tools to improve your customers’ lawns.

RYAN Lawnaire ZTS stand-on aerator

The pitch: The first of its kind from RYAN, the Lawnaire ZTS brings a new level of efficiency and quality to your aeration efforts.

  • The Lawnaire ZTS aerates with an automatic chain tensioning system. The user is always in control with a precise aeration depth stop and a fast hydraulic tine lift.
  • With a shock-absorbing operator platform and zero-turn maneuverability, the Lawnaire ZTS is designed to do the work without taking a toll on your body.
  • The controls of the ZTS are designed for the rental market or lawn care professionals, requiring less time and effort to operate.

For more information: Ryanturf.com

Husqvarna 40-inch Front-Mount Dethatcher

The pitch: Husqvarna’s 40-inch dethatcher attachment fits Husqvarna lawn and garden tractors.

  • The all-steel construction features 10 double spring tines that come pre-assembled to the tine shield for easy assembly.
  • The dethatcher’s handle comes with a lockout lift position for transport.
  • The attachment can be used in conjunction with a bagger or sweeper to pick up thatch.

For more information: Husqvarna.com

TurfEx Thatch, Groom ‘N’ Sweep Package

The pitch: The Thatch, Groom ‘N’ Sweep Package is an attachment system designed specially to fit most zero-turn mowers.

  • The attachment can be converted from a sweeper to a dethatcher without having to purchase additional equipment.
  • It’s available in both 48- and 60-inch widths (models MT480 and MT600, respectively.)
  • The attachment includes two rows of brush sections, which can be replaced with spring-mounted tines to turn the sweeper into a dethatcher in just a matter of minutes.

For more information: Turfexproducts.com

Turfco TurnAer XT5

The pitch: The Turfco TurnAer XT5 steerable and reversible aerator keeps the tines down and profits up for contractors.

  • The TurnAer allows operators to turn and reverse, even on heavily landscaped lawns, hills or hard-to-reach areas.
  • Fingertip controls make operation easy and the hydrostatic drive system gives you more productivity.
  • It features a unibody steel frame and drive chains that are covered and located outside of the frame for long-lasting, trouble-free operation.

For more information: Turfcodirect.com

August 2016
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