Greener Grass with Hydroseeding

LCN HorsePower - June 2009
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Hydroseeding is a fast, cost effective way to have a new lawn that will turn neighbors green with envy. Hydroseeding costs only a little more than old fashioned methods using dry seeding techniques combined with a messy straw mulch. The cost to have your new lawn hydroseeded is less than 1/4 the cost of using sod and can be a quite profitable portion of your business. For your convenience these hydroseeding machines have been arranged by cost.

FINN Corporation
Model No.: T90T
Engine and Horsepower: Kubota Diesel V1505, 33.5 hp, 4 cylinder water cooled
Weight: 5,420 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 800 gallons working capacity
Pump: Centrifugal 4'' x 2'' 170 gpm at 100psi, solid clearance, external adjustment.
Special Features: Nine models of 300 to 4,000 gallons capacity covering entry level to large projects. All FINN Hydroseeding units are hydraulically controlled, variable speed, reversible paddle agitation. Standard with a centrifugal slurry pump that is driven by an in-line common shaft clutch that maximizes horsepower to run a more fuel efficient engine.
Warranty: 1 year on the unit, 2 years on the engine.
Cost: $41,600 with hydraulic hose reel package.

Bowie Industries, Inc.
Model No.: 1100 Victor Hydro-Mulcher
Engine and Horsepower: John Deere Diesel 49 HP
Weight: 5,980 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 1,134 gallons
Pump: 3'' Bowie Gear Pump - Positive Displacement.
Special Features: Shredder box - short and straight plumbing for suction line - aggressive agitation with 2 heavy-duty agitators.
Accessories: Flush system - electric hose reel - optional 2'' centrifugal pump
Warranty: 1 year machinery/2 years engine.
Cost: $38,900

Reinco Inc.
Model No.: HG-13GX3 Series Hydrograssers
Engine and Horsepower: Kubota 33.5 HP Tier 3/I4 EC Diesel
Weight: 3,800 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 1,300 gallons working volume
Pump: Gusher ANSI centerline discharge centrifugal
Special Features: All GX3 Series Hydrograssers have been re-designed to provide efficiency with higher flows and minimal maintenance with lower horsepower requirements.
Accessories: Electric reels, spray bars, fill options and mounting configurations available.
Warranty: 1 year machinery, 2 years engine manufacturer.
Cost: $37,500

Kincaid Equipment
Model No.: Pro Series 1200 G2C
Engine and Horsepower: 98 HP Kubota Diesel
Weight: 9,000 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 1,200 gallons
Pump: 6'' x 4'' MCM Mudmaster Vortex Pump, 200 GPM at 190 PSI.
Special Features: 180 feet spray distance, all-hydraulic, removable hand rails.
Accessories: Electric or hydraulic hose reel, flush tank, flotation tires, high clearance axles
Warranty: 1 year or 1,200 hours
Cost: $37,100

TGMI, Inc.
Model No.: Aqua Mulcher Hydro 800
Engine and Horsepower: 25 HP Kohler
Weight: 2,990 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 800 gallons
Pump: Positive displacement rotary gear with steel gears.
Special Features: Independent hydraulic drive on both paddle agitator and rotary gear pump; forward and reverse directional controls as well as variable speed on both agitation system and gear pump. Mix thick slurries quicker and spray faster. Reversible pump to flush hoses and clear clogs quickly.
Warranty: 1 year machine, 2 years engine
Cost: $21,700 Trailer Mounted, $17,750 Skid Mounted

Easy Lawn
Model No.: SC75
Engine/HP: 35 HP gasoline or diesel
Weight: 4,140 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 840 gallons
Pump: Cast iron centrifugal with hardened impeller; 125 gpm at 90 psi.
Special Features: Stainless Steel Tank; All hydraulic drive.
Accessories: Electric Reel, Flush Tank, Turret.
Warranty: 1 year, 2 years engine
Cost: $20,990

Turbo Technologies, Inc.
Model No.: HS-1000ZX
Engine and Horsepower: 27 HP Kohler
Weight: Empty 2,200 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 1,000 gallons
Pump: Cast Iron centrifugal 740 gpm at 87 psi.
Special Features: Front platform with turret gun standard.
Cost: $12,995

Deist Industries, Inc.
Model No.: Switch-N-Go 11-520-15E
Engine and Horsepower: Variety/Any
Weight: 1,100 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 1,200 Gallons.
Special Features: The hydroseeding body detaches in minutes for multiple use
of truck.
Warranty: 1 Year
Cost: $12,300

TurfMaker Corp.
Model No.: 550
Engine and Horsepower: 13 HP Honda engine, other options available.
Weight: 1,450 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 550 Gallons
Pump: Positive displacement gear pump, hardened case, stainless steel wear plates
Special Features: Mechanical agitation, clear water hose flush system, self-filling system
Warranty: Limited
Cost: Starting at $10,150

Rittenhouse
Model No.: Turbo Turf HY-500-HE
Engine and Horsepower: 13 HP Honda with electric start and 8 HP Honda with electric start.
Weight: 1,900 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 500 gallons
Pump: Turbo Turf high volume centrifugal 333 gpm, 72 psi.
Special Features: Two engines, one to drive the pump and a second to drive agitation paddles.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $9,792.10

MS Sprayer
Model No.: HS500LR
Engine and Horsepower: 13 HP Honda engine
Weight: 725 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 500 gallons
Pump: Cast Iron centrifugal pump, direct drive 300 gpm.
Special Features: Foot step to access bale chute, 150' of 1'' hose included, 2 interchangeable nozzles spraying 10 to 20 feet, covering 6,500 square feet with 150 lbs. of cellulose mulch.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $6,650

Hydro Terra
Model No.: HT500E
Engine: Honda 13 HP recoil start
Weight: 850 lbs.
Tank Capacity: 500 Gallon Poly Industrial Tank
Pump: 3'' cast iron centrifugal pump.
Special Features: All hoses attached with quick connect couplings; bale tray included; flat fan spray nozzle & distance nozzle included; poly tank supported by channel iron frame and full metal saddle; Hydro Terra Vortex Agitation - two 2'' mixing assemblies.
Warranty: 1 year on workmanship, 2 years on engine, 3 years on poly tank.
Cost: $4,395