Free CD Marks Century

Paton Fertilisers, Australia’s largest speciality fertiliser company, is celebrating its centenary in the industry!

And as a commemorative and practical gift to the turf industry, the company is releasing The Turf Nutritional Guide — a free, limited edition CD-Rom for all turf professionals in Australia.

This CD has been developed in co-operation with BASF, the manufacturers of such well-known brands as FloranidÒ and NitrophoskaÒ; and Haifa Chemicals, the manufacturers of MultigreensÒ and MulticoteÒ.

The contributors to the guide have tried to guide has been written from as independent a perspective as possible, and offers up-to-date technical information, product comparisons (all referenced), as well as a comprehensive range of MSDS sheets for all the major manufacturers such as Paton fertilisers, BASF, Scotts, Lesco, etc.

The Guide has been developed in response to calls by turf professionals throughout Australia for a concise, unbiased and practical guide to turf fertilisers. Call Paton Fertilisers on (02) 4729 2888.

New Polaris Breaks the Ice

Light utility vehicles are a groundskeeper’s best friend – for quick oval-hopping to fix a sprinkler, haulage of topdressing to a distant tee…or simply for the odd tour of inspection across vast swathes of land.

Well known for its range of sport, recreational and commercial light vehicles, Polaris has just released its first Light Utility Hauler — the Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) 1500 2x4.
This machine combines the advantages of light weight, hefty power and affordability, and serves as either a workhorse or racehorse depending on prevailing need! The ride is comfortable and stable, and numerous standard features mean users do not have to bother with umpteen personalised “extras”.

Equipped with a monster 18-horsepower, v-twin, air-cooled 4-cycle engine, the transmission is a heavy-duty unit with low gearing designed to cope with tough loads over rough terrain.

Payload figures are also impressive — up to 567.5 kgs — and the towing capacity is a practical 454 kgs. Foot-activated, 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes also provide hands-free stopping power.

For more information call Stephen Harvey on (03) 5330 4710 or visit www.polarissales.com.au .

Groomed to Perfection

David Golf has introduced the DGE Hole Groomer to its extensive range of golf course accessories. The device works by inserting a round blade into the golf cup, then squeezing a handle and rotating 90 degrees.

When the blade is withdrawn, the result is a perfectly groomed cup that will enhance the professional appearance of each green.

According to David Golf, superintendents have reported significant savings in labour on green maintenance as well as extended playing life of their greens. The advantage of using a fast-action groomer is that holes can be manicured even in circumstances where the pins are changed each day.

The cutting blade is manufactured from precision hardened and tempered steel, and there is little wear and tear between the blade and base plate.

Mounting brackets are available to suit Toro, Jacobsen and John Deere greens mowers.

For more information contact David Golf on 1300 790 890.