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Case study of an actual company that uses PermaGreens on 98.6% of their 1,000 Sq. ft. to 16 acre properties
> 10 Acres: 0.1%
5.1-10 Acres: 0.6%
Can't Ride: 1.4%
1. PermaGreens spread & spray 92% of
proper es without refilling
2.1-5 Acres: 2.1%
1-2 Acres: 3.6%
20-44,000 ft²: 11.2%
Important Stats:
1-4,000 ft²: 20.3%
2. Another 4% can be done with 1 refill
3. 68% of all proper es are less than
10,000 sq. .
10-19,000 ft²: 12.8%
4. Only 2.7% of proper es require
mul ple refills
5. Only 1.4% of all the lawns can’t be
ridden using a machine
5-9,000
,
ft²: 48.0%
Look Closely: The case study proves that PermaGreens deliver produc vity and
prac cality across the widest range of property sizes, making the Triumph the
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Choose wisely: Before you bet $10,000 on the myth that a bigger and faster
machine is going to make you more money, ask yourself these ques ons:
Does my customer base resemble this case study? Is a bigger and faster
machine really prac cal on a majority of my lawns? This is a full- me business,
so can I afford to drop $10,000 on a piece of part- me equipment?
CHOOSE WISELY: PermaGreens
are the perfect all-around
spreader sprayer to build
yoUR business and your
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Bigger machines Spread & Spray wider than a Triumph
Overall Spray Width
Measured from the left-most droplet to right-most droplet
Measured from the left-most pellet to right-most pellet
• Triumph: up to 13 feet wide
• 4 Nozzle Boom Sprayer: 9.5 feet
• 5 Nozzle Boom Sprayer: 11 feet
• Triumph: up to 20 feet wide
• Largest advertised width: 25 Feet
More important than the overall spray width is
the effective spray width, which is the on-center
distance between the parallel passes for proper
and effective overlap of the liquid product.
Even if it were possible to spread 100 feet wide,
the on-center distance between passes must be
adjusted to match the effective spray width, so
that both patterns overlap properly.
Actual on-center distance between parallel
passes:
Actual on-center distance between parallel
passes for proper overlap of both products is:
• Triumph - up to 8 feet
• 4 nozzle boom systems - 6’ 8”
• 5 nozzle boom systems - 8’ 4”
MYTH BUSTED: TRIUMPHS
SPREAD & SPRAY ABOUT AS
WIDE OR WIDER THAN MANY
BIGGER MACHINES
Overall Spread Width
• Triumph - up to 8 feet
• 4 nozzle boom systems - 6’ 8”
• 5 nozzle boom systems - 8’ 4”
MYTH: You’ll make more money using a “bigger, faster” spreader SPRAYER
In one day, one technician and
one PermaGreen™ can spread
and spray a 9-Acre school campus
in the morning and 20 addi onal
1,500 to 5,000 2 residen al
lawns in the a ernoon!
Total Production: 455,000 ft2
This is how you make more
money the PermaGreen way:
• 1 machine
• All lawns
• Every day
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Make More Money When You Use A PermaGreen On Every Lawn
P
ermaGreen
Supreme, Inc.
was founded in
1980 as a lawn care
company, making its
way by pulling hoses
on lawns. It was
not long before the
founder, Tom Jessen, developed innova ve
turf applica on technologies such as Low
Volume spraying (1 Gallon/1,000 ²), the
first commercially-available Injec on Gun
System, and the first Ride-On Spreader
Sprayer, which vastly increased produc on
numbers and reduced operator fa gue.
A er 6 patents and over 15,000 spreader
sprayers, the concept has remained the
same: a powerful mechanized rider, fast
enough that technicians have reported
trea ng 1,000,000 ² per day, yet small
enough to fit through 36” gates and treat
ny lawns. The PermaGreen™ philosophy
is, “One machine that you’ll use every
day on almost every lawn.” It virtually
eliminates walking and pushing, generates
huge profits through increased produc on
and improves employees’ working
condi ons.
The Triumph is BEST at controlling the
variables that cause misapplica on of
turf products.
Patented synchronized spread and
spray features eliminate guesswork and
mistakes.
Misapplica on of turf products costs you money.
Under-applica on may cause poor performance,
a service call, or worse….a lost customer. Overapplica on wastes product. Either way, you lose
money. To reduce the chance of misapplica on, three
of the main variables that can cause misapplica on
are controlled by the Triumph’s factory-set engine
speed.
Ground speed
The Triumph’s ground-speed is factory-set to 5 MPH
in high gear and 3.5 MPH in low gear.
Spread width
The spread width is also factory-set, so the Triumph’s
spread pa ern is always the same in both high speed
and low speed.
Spray width
The spray pressure is automa cally controlled (and
not adjustable), which prevents tampering with the
spray output or width. With a flip of a valve, the
operator instantly synchronizes spray to the selected
ground speed.
To spray, the Triumph uses 1 broadcast (A) and 1 trim
nozzle (B) each sized to apply the right amount of
product for the factory-set high-gear ground speed,
and smaller sized nozzles (C & D) for the low gear
ground speed. The operator uses the front 3-way
valve (E) to select which high gear nozzle sprays and
uses the rear 3-way valve (F) to select which low gear
nozzle sprays. Select a gear and select the correct
nozzle. It’s that simple, easy and quick to recalibrate.
When you want to spray, just pull a trigger lever
located on the le hand grip. Spray as long as you like
and then release the lever to stop spraying or lock
the spray lever on. The operator’s hands stay on the
handlebars while you drive.
Because of the ease of triggering the spray on and off,
the Triumph is ideal for target applying pes cides in
an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. IPM
reduces the cost per thousand, saving you money. In
fact, IPM can drama cally cut your chemical bills and
deliver great results! And the Triumph makes it easy.
For example, when you see broadleaf weeds ahead,
pull the trigger on them. Pu ng down only what the
lawn needs where it needs makes good agronomic
and economic sense. Spot spray or blanket spray,
broadcast or trim, in high gear or low, the Triumph
puts down products correctly every me!
Overlap
All you have to do is make passes on 7 to 8-Foot
centers. When you drop the edge of fer lizer pa ern
between the last wheel marks, the spray pa ern
overlaps properly, so no weeds are missed (see
illustra on).
Flat, Hilly, Big and Small...Ride a PermaGreen™ And You’ll Ride ’em All!
The other guys say they can do ’em all, but ONLY PermaGreen has ALL of these critical features that make it the best
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The right maneuverability to navigate in and
around ornamentals without slowing down
and losing me
Spread and simultaneously spray at 5 MPH,
trea ng over 3,000-3,400 ² per minute in
high-gear. That’s a realis c 2-1/2 Acres per
hour when trea ng mul -acre proper es
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Fits through a 36” gate
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Instant synchroniza on of both the spray and
spread rates to the low gear ground speed
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Handheld Squeeze & Spray spot sprayer for
the detailed cu ng-in that is so important in
keeping customers happy
•
HandyCan Caddy with 1-Gallon spot sprayer
for 4,000 2 of untethered trimming
Command and Control Features
Big Lawn Features
Helps you stay in control of both the machine and
the applica ons being made:
Fast enough to bid and win contracts on
acreage proper es:
SmartSteering intui vely works behind the
scenes assis ng the rider to make ght turns
even on hilly terrain
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Independent front and rear brakes enable you
to apply the right amount of braking
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A trim nozzle for detailed trimming around
complicated landscaping
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2 precise ground speeds to match the terrain
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No boom to slow you down or get in the way
of trimming
•
Instantly synchronize both the spray and
spread rates to the machine speed for a more
accurate applica on every me
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The right maneuverability to navigate in and
around most landscaping and ornamentals
without slowing you down and losing me
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Low-profile design enhances maneuverability
and stability
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Instant synchroniza on of both the spray and
spread rates to the high gear ground speed
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Drop-down handles enable the rider to step
off and walk difficult areas
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Remote controlled spreader deflector
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Small Lawn Features
Comfort Features
Ride all day, every day, more mentally alert and
physically able to crank out big numbers today,
tomorrow and every day:
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This is KEY - Small lawns are easy to ride on a
PermaGreen!
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Even small or hilly lawns are easy and quick
when riding the Triumph
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When needed, spread and simultaneously
spray at 3.5 MPH, trea ng over 2,000-2,200
² per minute in low gear. This speed provides
extra me to trim around complicated
landscaping, as well as, be er trac on and
control on hills.
Ergonomic handlebars, steering and controls
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Low vibra on motor mounts, hand grips and
foot pads
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Shock-absorbing, fully-ar culated front and
rear halves and cushy res
Patented SmartSteering
Patented ARTICULATED STEERING
Improved for 2015: SmartSteering is naturally
intui ve steering that reduces fa gue. The most
amazing thing about SmartSteering is that there are
no extra levers to pull, and you can’t make a mistake.
Since your first tricycle, you’ve been learning to
steer a Triumph. Just hold onto the handlebars and
turn. SmartSteering is simultaneously braking the
wheel on the inside of the turn to assist you into
and out of the turn (the image below is depic ng
the SmartSteer causing the machine to make a right
turn). With SmartSteering, both hands stay firmly
on the handlebars for support, so both you and the
Triumph are under control.
Articulated
A patented ar cula ng joint mechanism connects
the front half of the Triumph (with motor, drive-train,
hopper, etc.) to the rear sulky upon which you stand.
This allows the machine to bend le and right and/
or twist up and down in the middle, which provides
ght turning, stability and shock absorp on on rough
ground.
Tactical Handbook
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The Tac cal Handbook contains insigh ul ps on
opera ng a lawn care service in today’s market.
This informa on will help you to maximize profits
and improve your ability to effec vely compete
using the Triumph Spreader Sprayer. The Tac cs
were created by the PermaGreen™ Consul ng
Team, which has over 100 years of on-the-job
lawn care service ownership, management and
applica on experience.
OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU SAVE AND MAKE MORE MONEY.
PermaGreen™ Tac cs can help you to:
Tight, Just Right Turning
When measured from inside re to inside re,
Triumph turns on a 27-Inch radius that brings you
right to your next pass. Triumph steering is not too
wide, not too ght, it’s just right for gracefully working
around complex landscaped proper es of every size,
without slowing down, with less chance of scuffing the
turf.
Compared to steering wheels and zero-turns,
SmartSteering has the shortest learning curve.
SmartSteering works automa cally without any
awareness or conscious effort on your part and
automa cally adjusts the amount of braking
assistance to your input. This is important and
no ceable while opera ng the Triumph on hills.
Stability
Both front and rear res conform perfectly to the arc
of every turn bringing the rider closer to the pivot
point and reducing centrifugal forces. Also, the rider
can lean into the turn for be er balance.
Shock Absorption
The front and rear halves independently conform to
the ground. As the front hits a bump or a rut, the main
shock is absorbed by the front half of the Triumph and
not the operator.
Maximize Produc vity to increase cash flow and
profits.
Minimize Labor Costs while hiring and retaining
the best employees.
Control Product Costs while providing
excep onal quality results.
Retain and Gain Customers through the use of
focus marke ng.
Control Overhead using the right equipment and
vehicles.
And much more!
The Very Best Business Support
Drop-down Handle
Convenient Ergonomic Controls
Want to talk about opera ng a lawn care business?
So do we. Just call for a FREE consulta on with our
PermaGreen™ Consul ng Team, which includes a 26year owner/operator, who was a regional opera ons
manager for a major lawn care franchise network.
Another PermaGreen™ patented exclusive feature.
The Triumph has quick-release, drop-down handlebars
that make it easier, safer, and more convenient to
operate. The handle and all of the controls lower to
allow the machine to be used as a walk-behind unit for
safety and control on difficult terrain or when loading/
unloading from a vehicle.
For comfort, the handlebars are angled back and down
to maintain your natural hand/wrist alignment. For
convenience and safety, the most frequently used
controls are literally at your finger ps. They can be
operated without le ng go of the handlebars.
The Smartest Tech Support
Controls operated with your hands on the Handlebars:
Ques ons about calibra on?
You’ll talk to a 18-year veteran lawn technician.
Need repair & troubleshoo ng advice?
We’ll connect you with someone who knows every
part of every PermaGreen™ like the back of his hand.
Our Tech Support staff either worked on or supervised
the assembly line.
Massive spare parts inventory
We stock about $2,000,000 in parts, ready for
immediate delivery by Next Day Air, if needed. We
know what it means for you to be shut down and will
do everything we can to expedite delivery.
EXTENSIVE dealer/repair network
PermaGreen has hundreds of dealers and repair
centers from coast to coast, ready to demonstrate the
machine and make necessary repairs.
We stand behind you all the way
Every PermaGreen comes with a 60-day buyback
guarantee and a 15-month bumper-to-bumper
warranty, plus 24 months of coverage on the en re
frame against corrosion.
HandyCan Handheld Spot Sprayer
The HandyCan is a
technician’s best sidekick,
as it allows you to trim out
up to 4,000 2 of weeds
in a single fill, all without
tethering you to the
machine. The HandyCan
fits snugly in its caddy,
conveniently secured over
the top of the Triumph’s
hopper.
Dual-Sided Spinner Impeller
A. Rear Brake Lever with Parking Lock
B. Front Brake Lever with Parking Lock
C. Hopper On/Off
D. Thro le
E. Spray Trigger Lever with Lock
F. Handle Drop-down Lever
Less frequently used controls
Gear shi (not shown), G) Deflector, H) Third Hole, and I) Kill Switch
controls located 8” or less from hand grip. J) Spray selector valves
located 12” from Hand grips
Proven Drive Train
The Triumph has vibra on dampening motor mounts,
a simplified belt and pulley design and hand shi
that enhances the me-tested engine, transmission,
spinner and pump drive system.
A. Honda™ 200 CC motor with built in Honda™ Clutch
B. Peerless Heavy Duty
Trans-axle reverse,
neutral and 2
forward gears
C. Drive Belt
D. Belt Tensioning Pulley
E. Belt Idler Pulley
F. Spinner/Pump
Gearbox
G. Pump
H. Spinner/Pump Belt
I. Spinner Sha
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn’t the Triumph Zero-turn?
The Triumph has exactly the right amount of
maneuverability to make the turns and navigate easily
and quickly around landscaped areas. Zero-turn is not
needed when making 7 to 8-Foot on-center passes.
The Triumph has front wheel drive and brake-assisted
steering, giving the Triumph superior hill-riding
characteris cs. In addi on, the learning and training
process is easier on a Triumph and requires less hand
and finger movement.
Why doesn’t the Triumph have larger spray tanks?
Triumphs sprays about 1-Acre per fill, which matches
the hopper capacity and avoids transpor ng extra
weight.
Why isn’t there a transport gear?
A transport gear may sound like a good idea, but the
operator will invariably use the transport gear for
produc on. Opera ng at excessive speed on difficult
terrain is hazardous. Also, once you lose control of
ground speed, the amount of product that should be
applied for a proper applica on becomes guesswork,
which compromises work quality.
Why doesn’t the Triumph have a hose/wand?
For spot spraying, the Triumph comes equipped with
a HandyCan sprayer and a Squeeze & Spray handheld
applicator, which ride along with the machine on
special brackets. Both are far more useful than a
hose and wand, because the technician can walk any
distance away from the unit and spot spray up to
4,000 2 (500 2 for Squeeze & Spray) with virtually
no dri . Refill is easy, direct from the Triumph’s drain
valve. There is a place to mount a second Squeeze &
Spray if more capacity or a second product is needed.
Why does the Triumph use a gear-shi trans-axle as
opposed to a hydrosta c transmission?
Consistent ground speed is cri cal to accurate
applica on of turf products, and gears provides a
more precise ground speed. The Triumph is factoryset to operate at 2 very specific ground speeds, and
the spray is pre-calibrated to either High or Low gear,
so you don’t have to guess how fast you are going.
Instead of a hydro, the Triumph uses a Honda™ engine
and centrifugal clutch, which behave like an automa c
transmission in a car. Just put it into a gear (Low or
High) and give it gas.
Why doesn’t the Triumph have a larger gas tank?
The Triumph uses a fuel efficient 200 CC Honda™
engine and can run 4 hours on a single Gallon of gas.
Hydro machines have larger tanks because they use
more gas, which results in higher opera ng costs
throughout the year.
Why can’t I carry 2 separate products, 1 in each tank?
The Triumph avoids risk of cross-contamina on by
connec ng the dual tanks and pulling evenly from
both. The purpose of the dual tanks is be er weight
distribu on and stability.
Why no spray boom?
If all you were trea ng were football fields, a
boom may be useful. But, there are obstacles and
obstruc ons (trees, shrubs, fencing, etc.) on most
proper es that will catch a boom, causing possible
damage and slowing down the applica on.
Why doesn’t PermaGreen manufacture an expanded
product line (different machines for different-sized
proper es)?
Simple. Our philosophy is “One Machine, All
Proper es, Everyday”. The Triumph is the ONE and
ONLY machine you need. Your spreader sprayer should
adjust to your routes…not the other way around.
Why aren’t the spray and spread widths the same?
They don’t need to be. When making 7 to 8-Foot
passes, both pa erns overlap properly and nothing is
missed. (See the diagram on page 6.)
Questions to Consider Before Buying A
DIFFERENT BRAND’s Machine
If I have to frequently let go of the machine with one
hand to operate commonly used controls, how safe is
it?
If I have variables, such as ground speed, spreader
swath, and spray pressure, how will I ever know that
the products are being applied correctly?
I’m going to be holding onto a machine for hours
everyday. Are the handles truly ergonomically
designed?
If for any reason I don’t like the machine I’m buying,
will I get my money back? How long is the guarantee?
If the machine needs warranty or service, is there a
repair center nearby, or do I have to do everything
myself?
If the machine I buy has an engine that is 2 or 3 mes
larger than on the Triumph, how much more will I pay
for gas over the course of a season?
Will I need a trailer or can I use a carrying rack to
transport my machine?
Does the machine use any electrically-operated
components that can be damaged by the fer lizer?
How difficult is it to learn to drive and operate the
machine?
If my new machine develops an internal engine
problem, will I have to wait for repair work to be done
or will a replacement engine be sent?
If I have turf product or business-related ques ons, has
the manufacturer ever operated a lawn service?
Triumph Specifications
Engine
Honda 200 CC GX200 Commercial Duty with .89-Gallon
fuel tank that is EPA and CARB Cer fied
CLUTCH
Honda factory installed centrifugal wet clutch
Trans-axle
Peerless 855 Heavy Duty with reverse, neutral, and 2
forward gears
TACHOMETER/HOUR METER
Sendec waterproof electronic meter
FACTORY-SET Production Speeds
High gear: 5 MPH trea ng 3,000-3,400 2/ minute
Low gear: 3.5 MPH trea ng 2,000-2,200 2/ minute
HOPPER
3 Cubic Foot hopper with remote controlled deflector,
remote controlled pa ern adjuster, Hopper cover, and
Stainless screen
SPREADER On/OFF Control
Familiar 3-hole mechanism with gentle oscilla ng
agitator and third hole pa ern adjuster (standard).
IMPELLER
Dual-sided. When 1 side wears out, just flip it over
SYNCHRONIZED SPRAY SYSTEM
Dual 3-way valves instantly select a pre-calibrated nozzle
tuned to the ground speed
SYNCHRONIZED SPRAY SYSTEM
Venturi jet agita on for use with we able powders
Tanks
12 Gallons total, held in (2) connected 6-Gallon tanks
that treat 48,000 2 @ 1 Quart/ 1000 2.
Op onal 1/2-Gallon per 1,000 2 kit available
PUMP
2 GPM Flo-Jet, belt driven
NOZZLES
Broadcast (11-14.5 Foot wide spray) Turbo Floodjet:
1 high-gear and 1 Low-gear.
Trim (3-Foot wide spray) Dri Guard Even Spray Tip:
1 High-gear and 1 Low-gear
Spray Pressure
Automa c, non-adjustable; factory-set to 20 PSI
(30 PSI unloader kit included)
Frame and sulky
100% Stainless steel, ar culated
SmartSteering System
Intui ve and revolu onary wheel brake assist
Brakes
All-wheel, trigger-operated 4” band brakes
with parking lock
Tires
Front - 9.50-8 x 18” knobby tread
Rear - 6.50-6 x 13” Turf-type tread
DIMENSIONS
58’ (L) x 35.5” (W) x 41” (H) [with handles down]
WEIGHT
Empty - 400 Pounds
Full - 651 Pounds
RECHARGEABLE Spray Kit
The Synergy is a great ba ery-powered sidekick to
the Triumph, because it gives the tech the ability to
get through narrow gates to treat even the smallest
lawns. The tech can do every single property on his
route, every day, without needing expensive truckmounted sprayers that add more weight, take up
more room and add to vehicle costs.
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