Turfco Mete-R-Matic IV and XL Topdressers (with related video)
Turfco's Mete-R-Matic IV Topdresser
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Increased capacity, consistent topdressing: The Turfco Mete-R-Matic IV Topdresser provides the proven spread of Turfco topdressers with the added efficiency of a full one-cubic-meter hopper. It features a Chevron belt to assure a uniform application of all types of wet or dry materials, including: sand, compost, peat and hums, grass seed, crumb rubber, gypsum, lime, and clays. Combined with a hydraulic-free ground-drive system, regardless of operator speed, the application remains smooth and consistent. The durable topdresser is easy to use: just hook-up and go.
Specs:
Drive: Wheels are driven by the ground, all six tires mechanically drive the conveyor and brush, no engine, no hydraulic system.
Hopper Capacity: 1 cubic yard
Spreading Width: 60" (1.5 meters)
Topdressing Speed: Up to 8 mph (12.8 km/h)
Transport Speed: Up to 15 mph (24 km/h) empty, 8 mph (12 km/h) loaded
Application: From very fine to 1/4"
Clutch: The main clutch is a mechanical ratchet design actuated electrically from the operator's position on the tow vehicle.
Wheels and Tires: Six, 16" x 6.50" x 8" rib tread turf tires
The Mete-R-Matic XL topdresser with a hopper capacity of 60.75 cubic feet offers less loading and high efficiency on large turf areas. The Mete-R-Matic XL tow-type topdresser has a Chevron belt for consistent handling of all types of material, and a large-capacity hopper that can be filled with a front-end loader.
When the XL topdresser speeds up, slows down or crosses uneven terrain, the conveyor belt and brush automatically adjust at the same rate to provide a consistent and even application every single time. No hydraulics, no pumps and no engines.
Additional features include:
- Suited for golf greens, cultured grasses, sports turf and other areas sensitive to weight.
- Ideal for compost or other organic material application.
- All six wheels drive the machine for consistent application on uneven terrain.
- Easily towed by turf truck vehicles.
- Galvanized hopper (no rusting — or potential rust flakes in topdress material).
Product Highlights:
- Suited for golf greens, cultured grasses, sports turf and other areas sensitive to weight.
- Offers the efficiency of a full one-cubic-meter hopper.
- Use it for applying a variety of materials, including compost or other organic material.
Find out more about product specification and pricing on the manufacturer's website: www.turfco.com
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