Turf Magazine - August, 2008
BUYING GUIDES
Blowers and Vacs
Clean up can be a hassle, but the manufacturers listed in this month’s Guide to Blowers and Vacs offer you the equipment you need to make it a little easier. Whether you’re looking for a hand-held blower for small jobs, or a vacuum attachment for your truck or tractor, you will find it listed below.
For leaves or debris, or maybe even some trash at your stadium, the products here will make your clean up a lot easier.
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AgriMetal
Low-Decibel Series
- PTO-driven
- 4,010 to 12,500 CFM
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Hydraulically controlled deflector
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Billy Goat
Force F601S
- 6 hp Subaru EX OHC
- 200 mph
- Walk-behind
- Feature: Weighs 78 pounds with fuel and oil
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Echo
PB-755H
- 63.3cc
- 620 CFM, 205 mph
- Backpack
- Feature: Top-mount, automotive-style air filter
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Express Blower
TM-45
- 275 hp Caterpillar C-7
- N/A
- Truck or trailer-mounted
- Feature: Available upgrade to 300 hp engine
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Finn
BB-302 Bark Blower
- 33.5 hp Kubota
- 500 CFM
- Tow-behind
- Feature: 1.5-cubic-yard hopper
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Giant-Vac
Extreme II
- 900 Series B&S Intek
- 2,420 CFM
- Walk-behind
- Feature: Taper Lok Hub for long life
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Harper Industries
DB 1800
- 18 hp Kohler
- 8,700 CFM, 175 mph
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Nozzle rotates 360 degrees
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Husqvarna
180BT
- 4.7 hp, 72cc X-TORQ
- 947 CFM, 201 mph
- Backpack
- Feature: Reduces emissions by up to 60 percent
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Little Wonder
Optimax
- 8 hp Briggs & Stratton, 9 hp Honda or Subaru
- N/A
- Walk-behind
- Feature: Curved, aerodynamic inlet
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RedMax
EBZ3000RH
- 30cc Strato-Charged
- 463 CFM, 131 mph
- Backpack
- Feature: Enhanced fuel capacity
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Shindaiwa
EB3410
- 1.4 hp
- 505 CFM, 199 mph
- Hand-held
- Feature: Pistol-grip throttle handle
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Tanaka
THB-260PF
- 1.3 hp Tanaka
- 393 CFM, 205 mph
- Hand-held
- Feature: Semi-enclosed fuel tank
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Toro
Pro Force Debris Blower
- 27 hp Kohler Command Pro
- N/A
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Hand-held remote transmitter
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AgriMetal
Multi-Vac Series
- PTO-driven
- Capacity: 7 and 10 cubic yards
- Tow-behind
- Feature: High-speed mulching blade system
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Billy Goat
KV
- 6 hp B&S, 6.5 hp Honda GSV
- Capacity: 40 gallons
- Walk-behind
- Feature: Five-blade impeller with serrated edges
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Brouwer
BV 85 Turf Vacuum
- PTO-driven
- Capacity: 12.4 cubic yards
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Easy-to-operate fingertip controls
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Ditch Witch
FX20
- 27 hp Kohler CH740S
- Capacity: 150 gallons
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Easily transported with flatbed or pickup
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Echo Bear Cat
WV190S
- 190cc Briggs & Stratton
- Capacity: 6 bushels
- Walk-behind
- Feature: Five height settings
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Giant-Vac
Value Line Truck Loader
- 26 hp Vanguard Big Block
- Capacity: N/A
- Tow-behind
- Feature: 10-by-12-inch intake hose
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Grasshopper
PowerVac Collection System
- Deck-driven
- Capacity: 8 to 25 cubic feet
- Mower attachment
- Feature: Nylon mesh bags or metal hoppers
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Green Industry Innov.
Mulch Mule MM1508
- 25 hp OHV Subaru
- Capacity: 15 cubic yards
- Trailer, truck and roll-off mounts
- Feature: Vacuums mulch, clippings, leaves and more
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Grounds Maintenance
T5R
- 18 hp Kohler
- Capacity: 5 cubic yards
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Air is recirculated through vacuum scoop
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Harper Industries
Turbo Vac
- 20 or 25 hp Kohler, PTO-driven
- Capacity: 4 or 7 cubic yards
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Recirculating air system
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Little Wonder
High Performance Vacuum
- 6 hp Briggs & Stratton
- Capacity: 8 bushels
- Walk-behind
- Feature: Five-blade, reverse-inclined fan
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Madvac
Madvac 61
- 13.8 hp Kubota
- Capacity: 60 gallons
- Portable
- Feature: Fits in pickup; 40-foot hose
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Palmor Products
Trac Vac 655-IC
- 6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton
- Capacity: 16 bushels
- Mower attachment
- Feature: Twin 44-gallon Rubbermaid containers
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