The new Eclipse 322 is completely void of hydraulics; it can be customized to meet the specific requirements of your course; and it will lower your operating costs by up to 86 percent. It is availalble in three powerful models: battery, gasoline hybrid and diessel hybrid, all of which deliver:
Better Design: No hydraulics means no chance of turf damage from hydraulic leaks, less maintenance and lower costs.
Greater Control: Programming settings, customizable frequency of clip and independent reel control allow you to tailor the results to your specific course.
Better Operataing Costs: No hydraulics, fewer wearable parts and greater fuel efficiency can save you up to 630 gallons of fuel and 26 gallons of waste oil per year.
Greater Operations: Reduce noise and air pollution, and eliminate gas and diesel usage with the battery model and reduce fuel consumption by up to 50 percent using a hybrid option.
Call your territory mangers today about the Eclipse 322 and learn first hand the many advantages of the Eclipse 322. Let's us schedule a demo for you today!
Golf Ventures adds Florikan Line of Controlled Release Fertilizers
Filed under News on Monday, February 08, 2010 by Author: Debbie Nipper.
Florikote
Golf Ventures is proud to announce the addition of the Florikan Product Line of Controlled Release Fertilizers. Florikote was created in 2003 with support from NASA through its Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program.
Florikote is teh first controlled release fertilizer to encapsulate jagged edge particles and SGN 50 water soluble crystalline material.
How it works
A patented dual reactive layer polymer coating process that controls nutrient release over a range of 3-6 months in turf grade materials.
Works through reverse osmosis - activated by moisture and the rate of release is only impacted by soil temperature.
A smooth exterior coating with no breaks or fissures to ensure a predictable release.
Benchmarked to 77 degrees F average soil temperatures - maintains integrity even in climates of extreme heat and rainfall.
Coating thickness determines longevity up to 6 months in turf grade materials.
Florikote offers the broadest range of controlled release nutrients available to a turfgrass manager including 3 forms of Potash, Magnesium, minors, and homogenous Miconutrients. Why are controlled release Potassium and Micronutrients important to a turfgrass manager?
Micronutrients are most available to turf in a sulfated form. Unfortunately sulfate forms of minors that are not controlled release are also very leachable in sandy and coastal soils. Florikote minors are all available only in sulfate form providing for the most efficient uptake to turf grass on the market.
Potassium on sandy soils is also extremely leachable and controlling the release of this nutrient greatly enhances the efficient of a Potassium fertilizer.
Potassium has been shown to make turfgrass more resistant to many stresses including wear injury, drought and cold/frost damage.
Potassium, Magnesium, and Iron have been shown to promote earlier spring greenup of grass.
Potassium fertilizers aids in carbohydrate retention by turf which supports regrowth after injury.
Florikan's commitment to environmental sustainability has been recognized by prestigious organizations for our innovative fertilizer coating and blending technologies.
Call your territory manager today for more information and pricing or call our office at 1-800-330-8874.
Golf Ventures Promotes Bayer Webinars and Bayer Accolades Program
Filed under News on Monday, January 04, 2010 by Author: Debbie Nipper.
in 2010
As a busy Golf Course Professional, you need an easy way to stay on top of solutions to help you better manage and maintain the health and playability of your course. Introducing Bayer: Beyond the Basics– a bi-monthly, on-line training event that will bring the latest in turf management innovation right to your desktop. Beginning January 19th, Bayer: Beyond the Basicslaunches its first of six 60-minute webinars, designed specifically to address the complex turf management issues you face every day. Throughout the year, the series will feature leading industry researchers including Dr. Lee Miller of North Carolina State University and Dr. Bruce Clarke of Rutgers University, who will discuss current technologies and innovations that can affect your turf management decisions right now. Register today and receive 2,000 Bayer Accolades points for each seminar attended. Not a Bayer Accolades member? Not a problem, you can join Accolades while registering for the seminars. As a Bayer Accolades member, if you attend four or more webinars throughout our 2010 series, you’ll receive 4,000 Bonus Bayer Accolades points. You will also be eligible to receive CEU credits for attending each session. Our first webinar – Fairy Ring: Identification, Cause and Prevention – will take place January 19th at 3:00 pm EST. Register today to lock in your seat. For the complete series schedule and to register for the January 19th event, visit : http://www.bayerbeyondthebasics.com/ We look forward to having you join us for this important series. Call me at 863-605-2388 to learn more about the webinars and Bayer Accolades. Brian MacCurrach Bayer Environmental Science 863.678.3100 Office 863.605.2388 Cellular brian.maccurrach@bayercropscience.com
Golf Ventures adds new line ARROW207
Filed under News on Friday, January 01, 2010 by Author: Debbie Nipper.
reel replacement option
Golf Ventures has added a new line, ARROW207 and you will love this new product.
ARROW207
Features & Benefits
Dual Position Reel Drive allows reel placement at multiple locations in the cutting platform
Dual Sealed roller bearings on each side increase durability and eliminate the need for grease
Universal motor mount allows you to fit up any "Two Bolt" motor configuration for Jacobsen 5" reel motors.
Patent Pending coupling allows you to quickly remove or install the cassette, thereby maximizing the scope of use for your mower.
Be ready for new cassette options that will quickly change the function of your mower.
Non-Mechanical drive allows cassette to "Slip" to minimize damage when an unwanted object is introduced into the reel.
Verti-Cut Features & Benefits
Precision cut blades have increased tip hardness which increases blade life.
Electroplating reduces rust which can shorten blade life
Quickly reverse "Verti-Cut" cassette to utilize the sharp back side of the blade
Blades can be changed quickly and easily by simply removing the cassette to perform this task.
Additional cassette can be configured with different blade spacing, and can be quickly installed to meet your changing turf conditions.
ARROW207 "VertiCut blades can be used in your Jacobsen "Verti-Cutters"
ARROW207 "V-STAR"TM blades provide two cuts per blade, as the second tip helps raise and leave standing, the vertical runners leaving behind a more open canopy.
Call your Golf Ventures territory manager today for more information and pricing or call our office at 1-800-330-8874.
Golf Ventures and Jacobsen Promote Going Green
Filed under News on Friday, October 02, 2009 by Author: Debbie Nipper.
in the Turf Industry
Jacobsen is Leading the Industry in its Environmental Commitment
Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 2, 2009) — Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is a leading manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment and at the forefront of environmental issues in the golf and grounds care sector. As a concerned global manufacturer of top-notch turf maintenance products, Jacobsen is taking the lead in utilizing new, environmentally aware technology in their products.
Jacobsen’s commitment to the environment is demonstrated by their recent ISO 14001 accreditation, the international standard for environmental management. This is a voluntary company standard that helps an organization to effectively manage its impact on the environment. Employee participation and commitment to the effort of keeping the company as clean and green as possible is crucial, and the team at Jacobsen headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., is fully supportive of the project.
ISO 14001 involves a continuous cycle of planning, implementing, reviewing and improving the actions that an organization takes to meet their environmental obligations. Jacobsen has been using this standard as a tool to further integrate environmental consciousness into core business operations and promote continual improvement.
Typical of Jacobsen’s approach are the design of products that use less energy and reduce air and noise pollution. This renewed commitment began back in 2005 with the development of their Eclipse™ 100 series walking greens mowers. The Eclipse 100 was developed with a choice of hybrid power – a small petrol engine connected to an electric genset - or a battery pack powering independent electric motors to the drive roller and cutting reels.
Today, Jacobsen has 10 mowers available with hybrid and battery energy sources. All have been field tested and superintendent approved with up to 40 percent annual savings in fuel costs on hybrid models.
In 2008, at the Golf Industry Show in Atlanta, Ga., Jacobsen unveiled the Eclipse™ 322, the first hybrid riding greens mower in the industry. Jacobsen took its knowledge and engineering excellence from the walking mowers and implemented it with a riding mower design. The Eclipse 322, now in production, features an option of either hybrid or battery powered systems. These systems are simpler, faster and far less expensive to maintain than traditional gas-powered machines. There are no hydraulic maintenance costs, because there is no hydraulics, no leak points and no possibility of broken hoses. Also, both models use far less energy and fuel and are considerably quieter than conventional riding greens mowers.
Another area of industry leadership is the use of bio-oils. Jacobsen developed GreensCare™, a biodegradable hydraulic fluid used exclusively in all golf products since 2002. As a non-toxic, completely renewable seed oil-based product, GreensCare outperforms standard petroleum-based hydraulic fluids and eliminates the risk of long-term turf problems and environmental contamination that have long been associated with mineral-based hydraulic fluids. As the industry leader in biodegradable fluid technology and a company intent on being a good environmental steward, Jacobsen continues to set an example by preparing the turf industry for the challenges that lie ahead.
The company’s environmental conscientiousness is not restricted to North America. Ransomes Jacobsen is a division of Jacobsen, based at Ipswich, United Kingdom, that serves a territory encompassing Scandinavia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. Ransomes Jacobsen also has ISO 14001 accreditation and is the only turf equipment manufacturer in Europe to meet this international standard. They developed the first Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) powered triple mower for the municipal sector back in 2003. The benefit of using LPG is that it produces less carbon emissions at the point of use than conventional diesel or gas-powered mowers.
Ransomes Jacobsen also manufactures an electric burden carrier, the Diabline. Designed and built with the “electric” future in mind, this is the first all-electric vehicle with an aluminium monocoque chassis and integrated hydro-pneumatic suspension developed from racetrack competition technology. This results in an exceptionally light, strong and stable load-carrying unit, fully type-approved and capable of carrying a half-ton payload at 30 mph.
Ransomes Jacobsen’s environmental commitment is not just confined to its manufacturing operations and products. They also support industry-wide initiatives and organizations, sponsoring the United Kingdom Sports Turf Research Institute’s golf course environment awards and partnering with the international Golf Environment Organization, dedicated to sustainable golf course design and operation across the globe.
Jacobsen is proud of its industry leading heritage around the world, continued today with its environmental commitment to the turf maintenance sector.
About Jacobsen Jacobsen manufactures an extensive range of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles to meet the needs of today’s grounds care professionals. Jacobsen provides dedicated support and service training and conducts thorough testing for quality and reliability. The company markets Jacobsen products in the U.S. and internationally through an extensive distribution network and the Ransomes brand through independent distribution in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania and South America. Jacobsen, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a Textron company. Additional information about the company, its products and commitment to customer support is available at www.Jacobsen.com.
About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
