Pictures from an athletic field contractor

[Sportsman762]

Why does the ABI Force Grader have Tweel's? Do you have issues with the tires getting punctured? Do they ever load up with dirt on muddy jobs? I figure pneumatic tires would give you more flexibility in tread options along with decreased costs. Just curious.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

This is a 'before' pic of an infield.
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This is after removing the lips. We actually made another pass after this one because one pass wasn't enough.
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This was when I got home. You can see I averaged 6.7mpg on a 261-mile drive. This is about as far as I want to go for a job. 4.5 hours travelling one way is a long day. I did drive up there yesterday, because I was part way there on yesterday's job. Coming home was battling a 20+ mph head wind. Hauling the tractor with the wagon on the 28' trailer is like dragging a parachute.
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Is your pick-up a diesel or gas burner?

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Why does the ABI Force Grader have Tweel's? Do you have issues with the tires getting punctured? Do they ever load up with dirt on muddy jobs? I figure pneumatic tires would give you more flexibility in tread options along with decreased costs. Just curious.

I don’t know exactly why it came with the tweels, but I like them. I think they give a little better traction than pneumatic tires would have, and no worries about flats.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Is your pick-up a diesel or gas burner?

It’s a gasser and I’ve been really happy with it, but I’ve been towing heavy loads lately. Today, I texted my truck salesman to see when the 2025 Ram 2500’s will be available to order. I’m considering going back to diesel. He said early next year.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

It’s a gasser and I’ve been really happy with it, but I’ve been towing heavy loads lately. Today, I texted my truck salesman to see when the 2025 Ram 2500’s will be available to order. I’m considering going back to diesel. He said early next year.

I like my Chevrolet 2500 HD gasser, but like you when I tow heavy I will get somewhere between 7 and 9 MPG but it has been trouble free knock on wood since I bought it new in 2015.

 

[LittleBill21]

I like my Chevrolet 2500 HD gasser, but like you when I tow heavy I will get somewhere between 7 and 9 MPG but it has been trouble free knock on wood since I bought it new in 2015.

and didn't cost 10k more for the engine. I get 6 in my rv. and I still wouldn't trade. I drove diesels for years, not a fan.

 

[number two]

How many coaches,players,and fans have any idea what you do for them?
Unsung hero I say!

 

[Complete Turf Care]

How many coaches,players,and fans have any idea what you do for them?
Unsung hero I say!

The coaches understand. They are who hire us.

 

[Gregster613]

I don’t know exactly why it came with the tweels, but I like them. I think they give a little better traction than pneumatic tires would have, and no worries about flats.

I've got to ask, what are tweels? - I've no idea what that means and couldn't see anything out of the ordinary on the machine. Curious. Thanks.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

I've got to ask, what are tweels? - I've no idea what that means and couldn't see anything out of the ordinary on the machine. Curious. Thanks.

Tweels are the back 'tires' on the machine. I think John Deere mowers were the first to use them.