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LCN June 2008 Horsepower06-06-08 | News



Hydroseeding Machines

In recent years a new generation of low-cost hydroseeding machines has become available. Coupled with the simple process, fast green-up, high survival rates, rapid erosion control and precise application in difficult areas like slopes, hydroseeding can provide landscape contractors with generous profit margins. This is why more landscape contractors are buying their own equipment and promoting the service, as opposed to sub-contracting the job. Take a look at the following equipment, which has been arranged by cost, so you can find just the right one for your next job.

Finn Corp.








Model No.: Titan 400
Engine/HP: Cummins QSB Tier 3 compliant, 170-horsepower turbo diesel
Weight: Empty: 13,180 lbs. / Working: 47,750 lbs.
Tank Capacity: Liuid: 3,975 gal. / Working 3,600 gal.
Size: 23’7” L x 7’6” W x 8’11.5” H
Nozzles: 6 for Boom: 2 narrow fan, 2 wide fan, 2 long distance; 2 for Hose: 1 narrow fan, 1 wide fan Pump: Centrifugal 6” x 3” 500 gpm@175 psi, 3/4” solid clearance
Accessories: Standard Third Agitator, Deluxe Hydraulic Hose Reel Package, Dust Control and Watering Options, Air Flush System, Truck Mounting, Optional Remote Control.
Special Features: Up to 320 feet discharge distance from tower; independently controlled pump/agitator operation; three mechanical paddle agitators; liquid recirculation; hefty hydraulic system; convenient discharge boom and optional second boom; control panel with digital display
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $84,990 + freight.

Bowie Industries








Model No.: Victor 800 Hydro-Mulcher
Engine/HP: John Deere Diesel 49hp Engine
Weight: Trailer – 5,470lbs (empty) Skid – 4,400lbs (empty)
Tank Capacity: 958 gallons
Nozzles: 4 included
Pump: 3” Bowie Gear Pump
Special Features: Steel Tank Construction, Integrated Shredder Box, Multiple Agitation Shafts
Accessories: Electric Hose Reel with 200’ of hose, Clear Water Flush Tank
Warranty: 1 Year Engine and all other
Cost: $42,000 (Trailer Mounted, Electric Hose Reel and Flush Tank)

Kincaid Equipment MFG








Model No.: 1200 G2C Vortex Diesel
Materials: Hydroseeder
Dimensions: Bumper pull Trailer 20’ 6’’ x 8’ x 10’7’’ Gooseneck trailer 24’8’‘x 8’ 10’7’’
Weight: Empty weight 9000, Loaded Weight 18,200
Carrying capacity: 1,200 gallons
Special features: 98 Hp Kubota Diesel, MCM vortex pump, Shortest plumbing on the market, 200 ft spraying distance, Both variable speed pump and agitation.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $37,000 to $42,000 depending on options.

Easy Lawn Inc.

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Model No.: C95 Trailer
Engine/HP: 50 HP Diesel
Weight: Empty 7,180 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 1,050 gallons
Pump: Cast iron centrifugal with hardened impeller 150 gpm at 100 psi
Special features: Stainless steel tank ?EUR??,,????'??? all hydraulic drive ?EUR??,,????'??? SS mulch grinder ?EUR??,,????'??? SS bale breaker
Accessories: Electric reel ?EUR??,,????'??? stainless steel flush tank
Warranty: 1 year / 2 years engine
Cost: $32,995

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Model No.: Eden
Engine/HP: 25 HP Subaru
Weight: 12,000 lbs. capacity
Tank Capacity: 750 gallons
Dimensions: 6 feet wide by 16 feet 4 inches long
Pump: 3 by 1 1/2 inch centrifugal
Nozzles: 1 1/2 inch piping to Turrett with 1/2 inch nozzle and wide two spray nozzles.
Special features: Fully hydraulic, direct drive, easy to use, extra storage in boxes and tool trays
Accessories: Mechanical agitation, fresh water tank, toolboxes, tool trays, remote hose reel
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $24,900

TGMI, Inc.








Model No.: Aqua Mulcher Hydro Series 800
Materials: 7 & 10 gauge steel tank
Dimensions: 15’ long x 6 1/2’ wide
Weight: 2,990 lbs empty
Carrying capacity: 10,670 loaded
Special features: All Hydraulic driven agitation & hydraulic driven pump-forward & reverse capable on agitator and pump.
Warranty: 1 year machine, 2 year engine
Cost: $ 17,750 skid mtd. $ 21,700 trailer mtd.

Turbo Technologies, Inc.








Model No.: HS-1000ZX
Engine/HP: 27 HP Kohler
Weight: 2,300 lbs
Tank Capacity: 1,000 gallons
Skid Size: 5’W x 10’ L x 8’ H
Nozzles: Five
Pump: 4’ x 4’ 740 GPM
Accessories: Hose Reel Optional
Special Features: Spray Platform with Turret Gun Standard
Warranty: 2 year Engine, 1 Year Overall
Cost: $12,895

TurfMaker Corp.








Model No.: 550
Engine/HP: Honda GX 390 13HP
Weight: 1,500 lbs./6,000 lbs
Tank Capacity: 550 Gallons
Dimensions: 56”, 97”, 61”
Pump: Double Rotary Gear – Positive Displacement
Nozzles: Three
Special features: Mechanical Agitation, Pumping up to 500 ft. of hose
Accessories: Self Filling w/Auxiliary Tank, Storage Reel w/ Extra Hose, Trailer
Warranty: Limited Warranty
Cost: $10,995 (Base); $15,995 (As Shown)

Hydro Terra








Model No.: HT1000 Gas Hydroseeder
Dimensions: 66” Wide, 126” Long
Weight: 1,530 lbs.
Special Features: 24hp Honda Elec Start Eng, Commercial 4”x4” Cast Iron pump, continuous vortex mixing action, quick connect fittings
Warranty: Tank, 3 years; Engine, 2 years, pump and workmanship 1 year.
Cost: $9,995

Reddick Equipment Co. Inc.








Model No.: RHS-500-VBT
Engine/HP: 16 HP Vanguard Briggs and Stratton
Tank Capacity: 500 gallons
Pump: Banjo 333P116
Special features: Square tubular frame, bale loading platform, large bale tray, running lights, convenient manifold fittings, dual bale jets, drain/cleanout valve, range 85 feet.
Warranty: 1 year on parts, pump, engine and manufactured parts 3 years on tank.
Cost: $9,647

MS Sprayer








Model No.: HSR500
Engine/HP: Honda gas engine 11 HP; manual or electric start; oil alert protection
Tank Capacity: Polyethylene tank, 1915 I- 500 gallons
Pump: 3 inch cast iron centrifugal pump, direct drive, 300 gpm
Nozzles: 2 interchangeable nozzles of 10 to 20 feet spraying distance
Special features: Manual hose reel including 150 feet of 1-inch hose. Covering area of 6,500 square feet with 150 lbs. of cellulose mulch
Warranty: 1 year engine, 1 year machine
Cost: $6,300

Power Points

1953: Year the first hydroseeder was manufactured, by the FINN Corporation. Source: FINN Corporation

33 to 50: Pounds, Hydroseeding mulch that comes in bale form typically weighs between 33 and 50 pounds. Paper mulch is usually applied at a rate between 1000 - 1200 pounds per acre.

20/80: Pelletized mulch is composed of 20 percent wood and 80 percent recycled paper. Pelletized mulch generally should be applied at 1100 to 1300 pounds per acre. Source: I-hydroseeding.com


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