PRODUCT CATALOGUE

AUSTRALIAN MADE TOOLS FOR
THE TURF PROFESSIONAL
PRODUCT CATALOGUE
CONTENTS
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Soil Profile Sampler
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Single Corer Catcher
Greenkeeper Levelawns
Landscaper Levelawns
Superub Levelawn
Two Metre and
Three Metre Levelawns
Tractor Mounted Levelawn
Drag Mat
Round Pluggers
Turf Doctor Square Cut
Turf Repairers
Soil Samplers
Versatile Turf Aerator
Robust 3 Tyne Aerator
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Twin Dew & Polishing Roller
Ditch & Seeding Rake
Aluminium Shovels
Aluminium Dummy Rakes
Trulevel Mower Setting Gauges
Cricket Wicket Marking Frame
Shuv-Holer Post Hole Shovel
Pop-Up Sprinkler Head Trimmer
Water Filled Roller
Landscape Super Staple
Dew Brooms
Cup Setter / Collar
Painting Guide
Sprinkler Head Cover
Divot Doctor
Turfmaster Golf Hole Cutter
GREENKEEPER
LEVELAWNS
Width:
Number of bars:
Weight - Frame:
- Handle:
- Total: Order Code:
Construction:
760mm (30")
920mm (36")
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5
1.8kgs2.8kgs
1.2kgs1.2kgs
3.0kgs4.0kgs
LL760
LL920
Pressed sheet steel, zinc plated.
These are two of the original developments that have
become an industry standard for turf craftsmen around
the world. The lightweight, yet strong design of the
Greenkeeper Levelawns makes them ideal for spreading
screened topsoil. The three inner bars are open at the
top and tend to catch any small stones in the dressing.
The front and rear bars are angled to remove any excess
material. Both models take the same 1.8m timber handle
with 15cm bracket.
LANDSCAPER
LEVELAWNS
Width:
850mm (33")1000mm (40")
Number of bars:44
Weight - Frame:
2.8kgs3.8kgs
- Handle:
1.2kgs1.2kgs
- Total: 4.0kgs
5.0kgs
Order Code:
LL850
LL1000
Construction:
16mm (L") square steel tube, zinc plated.
The Landscaper Levelawns are a heavier tool than the
Greenkeeper models, they are designed to handle the
tougher spreading jobs encountered by landscapers,
local authorities, pavers and building contractors or in
construction of greens and tees. The head is made from
16mm square steel tube, strongly braced at each end for
extra rigidity. They take the same handle and bracket as
the Greenkeeper models.
SUPERUB
LEVELAWN
Width:
1200mm(48")
Number of bars:4
Weight - Frame:
6.8kgs
- Handle:
1.2kgs
- Total: 8.0kgs
Order Code: LL1200
Construction:
25mm(1") square steel tube, zinc plated.
The Superub Levelawn produces a very flat surface due
to its width. It is ideal for use on bowling greens, cricket
wickets, tennis courts and other flat playing surfaces. It
is completely rigid and will withstand heavy use. A pull
handle may be fitted, as an alternative to the 1.8m timber
handle, for two man operation.
TWO METRE AND THREE
METRE LEVELAWNS
Two Metre
Three Metre
Width:
2000mm(6ft 7in.)3000mm (10ft)
Number of bars:44
Weight:
23kgs35kgs
Order Code:
LL2M
LL3M
Construction:
50 x25 mm steel channels and 25 x 5mm
flat bars. Cross members are bolted.
Pull ropes (LLT2M/2) are standard.
Carry handles standard with 3 metre only.
Optional items:(Two metre only) Carry handles (LL2M/1)
and pull handle (LL2M/3).
TWO METRE AND THREE
METRE LEVELAWNS
Designed specifically for leveling top dressing on bowling
greens, cricket wickets and similar areas of fine turf where
a high degree of accuracy is required.
The outer channels are straightened to within 0.4mm.
When pulled with the 'open' face forward, they pick up the
soil and throw it forward in the form of a wave. This breaks
up any lumps and keeps the soil moving.
Any soil which passes over the front channel is redistributed
by the inner bars before forming a smaller wave on the rear
channel. The Levelawn is pulled with one end ahead of the
other so that surplus soil moves along the channels and is
left at the end for the next swathe.
The return pass over the same swathe is made with the flat
faces of the channels leading, thus it is not necessary to
turn the Levelawn around at the ends. This pass rubs in and
removes any surplus soil. Placing the pull ropes in the rear
holes in the cross bars will increase the ground pressure on
the front channel. Extra weight may be added if required.
The Two Metre Levelawn's bolted construction eliminates
the risk of damage in transit. The robust 50 x 25mm(2" x
1") channels are hydraulically straightened in production
and unlikely to distort in use. Two pull ropes are provided
and can be clipped to any of 20 locations on the frame. A
steel pull handle is an option.
The Three Metre Levelawn is similar in construction, but
the extra width allows it to correct wider variations in the
playing surface. Three pull ropes and carry handles are
supplied as standard equipment.
TRACTOR
MOUNTED LEVELAWN
Width:2440mm (8ft)
Length:
1520mm (5ft)
Weight:450kg
Number of bars: 5
Order Code:
LLTML
Construction:4" x 4" x H" steel angles. Rugged
welded 'A' frame fits both front and
rear. Chain stay protects tractor linkage.
Power required:35HP tractor (or larger) with Cat.I or
Cat.II - 3 point linkage
The Tractor Mounted Levelawn is ideal for leveling and
contouring soil, sand, cinders and similar materials. The frame
consists of five steel angle bars that are tilted so that, when
drawn in one direction, they can cut into the surface to
remove high spots, or rough spread top dressing. The degree
of penetration is controlled by the operator using the tractor
hydraulic control, coupled with adjustment of the top link.
When the direction of pull is reversed by moving the ‘A’ frame to
the opposite end of the Levelawn, the angles have a smoothing
effect and can rub in without damaging the turf.
The Tractor Mounted Levelawn will spread dry soil or sand easily
and quickly from heaps without need of heavy grading equipment,
or a highly skilled operator. It quickly produces a smooth surface
ready to take turf, mulch or other surface materials.
DRAG MAT
Width:
Length:
Weight:
Order Code:
Construction:
1800mm
1000mm
25kg
DMAT
A heavy duty steel mesh drag mat
with 1800mm round steel draw bar
plus chains and shackles for pulling
The Drag Mat is widely used on golf courses and by local
councils. It is normally used at renovation for rubbing in
top-dressing to large areas such as greens or tees, where
undulations and contours in the surface make a levelawn
impractical.
The weight and dimensions of the drag mat mean that it
can be towed behind lightweight vehicles such as mowers,
quads or carts.
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ROUND
PLUGGERS
Sizes:
Depth of plug:
Weight:
Order Code:
50mm (2")100mm (4")150mm (6")
50-100mm(2-4") 50-100mm
50-100mm
2kgs3.4kgs3.6kgs
RP50
RP100
RP150
The 50mm (2") Round Plugger has a zinc plated steel tubular body and
a replaceable heat treated steel blade, which is adjustable for depths
of 50-100mm. The blade is only 1.5mm thick, hardened and plated to
ensure a clean, easy cut with minimum root damage.
Each plug is pushed up into the tube as the next plug is taken, thus
eliminating the need for an ejector.
Other advantages of this system are:
1) Less broken plugs due to repeated handling.
2) No more stooping to gather up the plugs.
3) The plugs are protected throughout from drying wind and sun.
4) No bucket/box of plugs to carry, up to 15 are held safely in the tube
to emerge at the top as each damaged spot is removed.
A separate plug ejector is supplied as standard
or can be retro-fitted
The 100mm (4") and 150mm (6") Round Pluggers are similar to each
other in design. Each has a foot operated, spring loaded ejector. The heattreated blades are only 1.5mm thick and zinc plated to give a clean cut.
Depth can be varied by moving the stops above the ejectors.
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TURF DOCTOR SQUARE
CUT TURF REPAIRERS
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TURF DOCTOR SQUARE
CUT TURF REPAIRERS
Sizes:
Depth of sod:
Weight:
Order Code:
150mm (6")230mm (9")
10cm (4")12cm (4 I")
5kgs
8kgs
TD150
TD230
The Turf Doctors cut inverted pyramid shaped sods for
patching and repairing small areas. There are several
advantages in the pyramid shape:
1) Each sod fits quickly and neatly into every hole.
2) The true surface level is maintained.
3) T
he playing surface remains firm and stable, as each
sod is held firmly in place by the wedges of undisturbed
soil (see sketch).
4) A complete repair can be made with no gaps left
between the sods.
Turf Doctors are ideal for repairing local damage to turf
due to heavy wear, such as may occur on the service line on
tennis courts, the goalmouth on soccer pitches, accidental
damage by spillage of chemicals or oils, turf loss through
drought or other causes. The repaired areas can be played
on straight away. As the sloping sides of the sods are
pressed tightly together, there is minimal root loss and
recovery is quick.
Note: Always replace the first sod before cutting the adjacent
ones to avoid breaking the wedge of soil between them.
Ideally, use one Turf Doctor to cut fresh sods and one to
remove the damaged turf. The sods will fit exactly. Keep
blades sharpened. Dull blades make hard work and premature
breakage of the tool. Replacement blades are available.
(TD150/1, TD230/1)
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SOIL SAMPLERS
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SOIL SAMPLERS
Sizes: Depth: Weight:
Order Code:
19mm(I”)
25cm(10”)
0.45kg SS19
25mm(1")
50mm(2")
Infinite12"(30cm)
2kgs2kgs
SS25
SS50
19mm HANDY STAINLESS SAMPLER
This handy, lightweight tool features a stainless steel tyne
with 3 windows that makes viewing soil strata samples
fast and simple. The removable “T” handle fits inside the
tyne for storage and can be used to push cores out of the
top of the sampler. Comes with convenient storage case.
25mm SOIL PROBE
This robust steel probe has a replaceable hardened steel
cutter, open sided 300mm barrel, 300mm extension bar
and tee handle. It is designed for use on playing fields and
other areas where a deep sample is required, often under
difficult conditions. A 2kg rubber mallet is available. Extra
extension bars may be fitted. The design of the hardened
steel blade gives an overcut so that the barrel can
penetrate hard ground.
50mm(2") SOIL SAMPLER
This tool is designed for use on well watered golf and
bowling greens. It should only be used where penetration
can be obtained by hand pressure. The open sided barrel
allows inspection of the soil structure before ejection. The
adjustable depth gauge allows the soil sampler to double as
a 50mm plugger.
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SOIL PROFILE
SAMPLER
Construction:
Sample Size:
Weight:
Order Code:
Zinc plated steel with hardened
steel blades
200mm x 100mm
3Kg
SSPROF
It is critical for the turfgrass professional to know and
understand his soil profile. To see exactly what is going
on in the root zone, the Soil Profile Sampler is easy to
use, robust enough for almost all turf areas and produces
a large flat (200mm x 100mm) sample. The plug can be
replaced with little surface disturbance.
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SINGLE CORER
CATCHER
Plated steel body:
Coring Depth:
Weight:
Order Code:
12mm(H") Replaceable hollow tyne.
80mm(3")
1kg
SCC
This long popular tool is handy for efficient, low cost
coring of small areas, such as home lawns. It is also useful
for taking soil samples from the surface of greens and
for treating local dry or waterlogged patches. The 12mm
hollow tyne is replaceable. All the corings are held inside
the barrel thus eliminating the need for clean up.
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VERSATILE
TURF AERATOR
Head Size:
Accessories:
Weight:
Order Code:
360mm x 80mm (14" x 3")
Hollow tynes
6mm, 9mm, 12mm (G", K",
diameter.
3kgs.
VERSA
H")
As the name implies, the Versatile turf aerator can be fitted
with different tynes to suit differing conditions:
1) The standard arrangement is four 12mm hollow tynes at
110mm spacing in a zig zag pattern. This is for general
aeration to a depth of 80mm. If the ground is too hard for
four tynes to penetrate, there is provision for three to be used
at 150mm spacing.
2) Eight 6mm hollow mini tynes spaced 60mm apart, with a
coring depth of 50mm. These are useful to restore surface
water penetration on bowling and golf greens with only
slight surface disturbance. Order Code: VERSA/2
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ROBUST
3 TYNE AERATOR
Tyne Spacing:
Standard Tynes:
Accessories:
Weight:
Length:
Order Code:
Construction:
100mm
3 x 12mm (H") Hollow Tynes
10mm (K") Hollow Tynes
2Kg
Without tynes: 700mm
With tynes: 800mm
AER3T
Formed Steel flatbar base with tubular
steel T handle
The Robust Tyne Fork is a heavy duty tool designed with the
professional in mind. It is ideal for aerating small areas where
compaction may have occurred or for aiding water percolation
where soil has become repellent causing dry patches.
Cores are ejected from the top of the tyne bar.
Tynes are replaceable.
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TURFMASTER GOLF
HOLE CUTTER
SPECIFICATIONS
Hole Diameter:
Hole Depth:
Blade Type:
Handle Height:
Weight:
Order Code:
✓
✓
✓
✓
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Regulation 108mm (4 G")
Variable to190mm (7 H") maximum.
Depth gauge standard.
Two semi-circular: Thickness 1.6mm
(1/16"). Outside bevel.
Adjustable to 700 / 750 / 800mm. (28"
/ 30" / 32")
4.5kgs. (10lbs)
TM1
Two semicircular blades for a clean cut.
Accurate depth control gauge
Plug fits perfectly into the old hole.
A near perfect putting surface.
TURFMASTER GOLF
HOLE CUTTER
The Turfmaster has been accepted around the world as the most
accurate, efficient and quickest golf hole cutter available. Hundreds
are exported annually to Europe, The USA, Canada, Japan and
wherever golf is played.
The two blades are 1.6mm thin, case hardened and sharpened with
an outside bevel to a razor edge. They make a clean cut with minimal
root damage. The hardened guide rings ensure that the accuracy of
cut is maintained. The diameter cannot vary and careful use of the
depth gauge will ensure that the plug will fit perfectly into the old
hole first time, every time. Time wasting corrections to the surface level
are eliminated. Spare blades are available. (TM2)
TURFMASTER DEAD STOP
The Turfmaster Dead Stop has been designed as an accessory for fitting to
the Turmaster Hole Cutter in place of the visual depth gauge to provide
an effective, positive method of controlling hole depth. This is done by
limiting the depth to which the blades can be driven. The Dead Stop is
designed for the normal hole depth of 178mm (7") with adjustment to
compensate for blade wear and re-sharpening.
Order Code: TM3
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TWIN DEW &
POLISHING ROLLER
Width:
2000mm(79")
Roller diameter:
75mm (3")
Standard Features: Sintalite bearings
Pull handle
Carry handle
Accessories: Optional Add Weights
Weight - empty: 25kgs
- 80% water: 37kgs
- water and
weights:
50kgs
Order Code: TDPR1
All steel rollers, finished in a tough green powdercoat.
The Twin Dew & Polishing Roller is an excellent tool for the
fast removal of dew in the morning, or to speed up drying
of bowling greens after a shower of rain. It is finger light
to use, even when fully weighted. The twin rollers quickly
disperse the droplets of water off the leaf and into the soil. If
the rollers are filled (80% maximum) with water plus soluble
oil to prevent corrosion, a polishing effect is achieved. They
must never be completely filled, or damage will occur from
expansion due to hot sun or frost.
Removable Add Weights (TDPR2) are available to get the
maximum polishing action.
The Twin Roller is also frequently used on indoor bowls mats.
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DITCH &
SEEDING RAKE
Width:
Number of tynes: Tine spacing:
Order Code:
Construction:
200mm(8")
12
20mm(I")
Ditch
Steel head, zinc plated, with hardened
steel tynes.
Adjustable depth control bar and
locking screws.
This rake is a handy width for most bowling green
ditches. The depth control bar helps to level the sand
in this operation. When used to scarify bare patches in
turf prior to seeding, the depth can be set accurately by
adjusting the depth bar using the two thumb screws. The
hardened tynes maintain their sharp points, making it
easy to work up the hardest compacted surface.
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ALUMINIUM SHOVELS
Sizes:
Handles:
Weight:
Order Code:
280x330mm(11x13") 330x420mm(13x16")
(Square Mouth)
(Scoop)
Wooden Dee Wooden Dee
1.3kgs1.5kgs
ZALSH
ZALSC
These high quality tradesmans shovels have specially tempered
aluminium blades with straight cutting edges and one-piece
Birchwood timber shafts with comfortable Dee handles. They
are beautifully light and balanced, a pleasure to use.
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ALUMINIUM
DUMMY RAKES
Sizes: 500mm1000mm1500mm
Weight:
1.5Kg2.0Kg2.5Kg
Order Code: ALDUM05
ALDUM10
ALDUM15
Lightweight but durable and highly effective, the dummy
rake features a folded aluminium head and a 1.8m timber
handle with cross stays for added strength.
The head is ideally angled for screeding sand or top dressing
or for collecting and removing coring plugs. It is much longer
lasting than wood. The head is reversible to a flat edge
depending on the use.
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TRULEVEL MOWER
SETTING GAUGES
Sizes:
520x380mm(20"x15") 690x480mm(27"x19")
Weights:
3kgs4kgs
Order Code: TRULEV22
TRULEV30
Two models of Trulevel Mower Setting Gauges cater for
most 560-600mm (22”-24”) mowers and all 760mm (30”)
mowers, either pedestrian or triplex units. The Trulevel
gauges provide two parallel bars to which the cutting
blade, front and rear rollers are adjusted. Mowing height
is set by adjusting two screws using the pocket gauge
provided. Trulevel gauges take the guesswork out of
mower setting and ensure a level cut first time.
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CRICKET WICKET
MARKING FRAME
Size
Weight:
Order Code:
Construction:
- Open:2.5m x 4m (8x12ft)
- Folded:1.35m x1.85m (4x6ft)
13kgs
CWMF
80 x20 x 3mm aluminium angle with fully
gusseted corners and brass butt hinges.
Stainless steel wire cable to set pitch length.
Approved and used at most major cricket grounds in Australia and
overseas for marking out dimensions to conform to international
standards. The Folding Cricket Wicket Marking frame allows for
the whole job of marking out of the wicket in one operation.
The design allows for marking lines of any width desired using
brush, roller or spray. The steel cable ensures the pitch length
is exact; it also helps to set the frame square. Centre stump
location is provided. When folded, it is easy to carry and needs
little room for upright storage.
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SHUV-HOLER POST
HOLE SHOVEL
Nominal Hole Diameter: 250mm (10")
Length including Handle: 1600mm (63")
Weight:
7kgs
Optional:
L ong handles for digging to
2200mm (84")
Order Code:
SHUV250, SHUV250L (Long Handles)
Construction:
Hardened steel blades, wooden handles.
The Shuv-Holer Post Hole Shovel is used for digging post
holes by hand, especially in places where power diggers
cannot go. The common use is to clean out the debris which
falls back as the power auger is removed, leaving a firm base
for the post. The shovel is widely used by local authorities for
erecting power poles, highway crash barriers and for cleaning
sludge gullies. Builders also find it ideal for foundation
piers. The true scissor action allows deeper digging without
enlarging the top of the hole.Tempered steel blades and
heavy duty mechanism will withstand the hardest use.
Quality tapered hardwood handles give good grip.
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POP-UP SPRINKLER
HEAD TRIMMER
Weight:
Order Code:
Construction:
2Kg
SHT1
Tubular steel stem and handle with
fabricated base support.
Makes a clean circular cut around sprinkler heads quickly and easily.
The blade is held in place by lugs that are adjustable to cut from
105mm (4G") to 285mm (11G") diameter in 20mm (I") increments.
✓ Tempered spring steel blade is 38mm (1H") deep and only
0.55mm (G5") thick.
✓ Simple foot pressure is enough to make a clean cut
✓ No risk of damage to your irrigation equipment
✓ The simplest - and the safest - way to keep your sprinkler heads
neatly trimmed.
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WATER FILLED ROLLER
The roller is lightweight when empty for easy transportation,
but highly effective for rolling and flattening a wide variety
of sports surfaces when filled with water. 100 Litre capacity
- 600mm(24") wide x 450mm(18") diameter
✓ Robust PVC drum for durability
✓ Large filler cap for quick filling and emptying
✓ Ergonomically designed tubular zinc plated steel handle
for durability.
Order Code: HR100
SPIKING BANDS FOR WATER FILLED ROLLER
✓ 16 hardened steel spikes per band.
✓ Fit 3-6 bands according to the intensity of spiking required.
✓ Spiking depth 75mm(3") gives good aeration of the root
zone with minimal surface disturbance.
Order Code: HR100/2
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Landscape
Super Staple
Length:
200mm (8”)
Packaging:
500 staples per box
Weight:20kg per box
Order Code:
LSS200
Construction:
8 Gauge Galvanised Steel
The special design of the Landscape Super Staple gives maximum
holding power, while being strong and easy to hammer into place.
The increased surface area of the head makes the Super Staple ideal
for use in many areas of landscape maintenance including holding
newly laid turf, irrigation hose, thermal matting, weed mat or bunker
lining in place.
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Dew Brooms
Width:
Weight:
Order Code:
Construction:
1.8m (6")
5kg
Three Rows - DB3, Five Rows - DB5
Australian hardwood head with
natural bristles. Tubular steel U-handle
Choose either 3 rows of soft Java or 5 rows of hard
Bassine natural bristles to remove morning dew, water
or worm casts from greens. Excellent for sweeping debris
from large areas of clay tennis courts and other synthetic
sports surfaces. Can also aid with pushing top dressing
into core holes at renovation.
The unique tubular steel U-handle helps to overcome the
problem of “head wobble” and gives excellent control
over the broom head either to push or pull.
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CUP SETTER / COLLAR
PAINTING GUIDE
This handy invention is a new addition to our product range.
It is designed to save money, effort and the need for two separate
tools. The powder coated steel cup setter neatly places the putting
cup at the regulated distance below the green surface and then acts
as a stencil for spraying of the collar, while guarding both the cup
and the surrounding turf from marking or spray drift.
✓ Precisely sets the putting cup to regulation depth - 25mm
✓ Wide rest plate to protect surrounding turf and eliminate
peaking around the hole
✓ Powder coated steel construction
✓ Efficiently guides for the painting of the soil collar above the
putting cup
✓ Ensures no paint on turf or in cup
Sprinkler Head Cover
Diameter:
150mm (6”)250mm (10”)
Order Code:
SHC 150
SHC250
Construction:Zinc plated sheet steel with flexible handle.
These handy square covers protect and locate sprinkler heads or
putting cups during top dressing or fertilizing. Two welded steel
spikes hold the covers in place during work and the plastic coated
handle stands proud to locate the sprinkler after top dressing.
Simply pull on the handle to remove the
cover after completion of work.
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Divot Doctor
Length:
1000 mm
Width of head:
150 mm
Weight:
2.5kg
Order Code:
DD
Construction:Tubular steel handles with shaped flat
bar head and sharpened teeth.
The Divot Doctor is an exciting new invention. Instantly remove
those ugly bare patches on chipping areas or tees where golfers
fail to replace their divots. Also ideal for repairing damage on
race tracks, sports fields or any turf surface.
The four strong teeth on each jaw easily sink into the most
dense of turf surrounding your ugly divot mark or damaged
area. The scissor action of the handles then pulls stolons and
roots across onto the bare soil. Simply tread down on the
repaired area and the damage is gone.
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9 Peacock Road,
Para Hills West,
South Australia 5096
Ph: 08 8258 2488
Fax: 08 8283 0520
www.hicksturf.com.au
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