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1. Christopher Flynn

   

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   3/23/2015 7:03 AM

   In the market for a Vertidrain and need to identify which model best suits my needs. This will be primarily for greens but will also be used for tees, approaches, etc... Needs to go deep 10+ inches. Green complexes are tightly bordered by bunkers and severe drop-offs so maneuvering will be a challenge. So my thought is the smaller the better, Thoughts? Thanks

   
   
   
   
2. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   3/23/2015 7:03 AM

   Chris,
   
   I have had the 7210 Vertidrain in the past. It is a very solid machine on normal soils. Lots of versatility with it as well.
   
   We currently run a Soil Reliever model 54. Good machine and we have busted up some good sized rock with it as well.
   
   I would recommend both.

   
   
   
   
3. Andrew Cross

   

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   3/23/2015 8:03 AM

   Look into the Wiedenmann XD (Extra Deep) series, they are built like tanks and do an awesome job!! If you need speed they also have the XF series.

   
   
   
   
4. Mike Tanis

   

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   3/23/2015 9:03 AM

   Widenmann is the way to go, can't say enough about them, quick and clean holes, we do greens during high season and roll after and good to go

   
   
   
   
5. Justin VanLanduit

   

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   3/23/2015 2:03 PM

   Chris,
   
   Just went through the process last fall of demoing deeptines to make a purchase for the club. We demo's the Weidenman XF and XD models, Vertidrain "Bullet", and the Toro SR72. Ended up settling on the Weidenman XD. Chose this model for a few different reasons.
   1.) Speed, can travel up to 3mph and still poke a great hole on a good spacing
   2.) Depth, can penetrate to 11". SR72 could go much deeper but machine is about 1/2 the speed
   3.) Talking with others that have had Weidenman machines, they are tanks. Haven't had any significant issues with their machines and are very happy with their productivity and product the produce.
   4.) Have a Vertidrain but have had a lot of issues with it so didn't really want to go down that route again.
   5.) Many different tine options
   6.) Can be used on everything (grns, tees, fwys, rgh, etc...)
   
   Hope this helps.
   Tournament was fun to watch, place looked great. Good luck with the greens regrassing project.
   
   Justin

   
   
   
   
6. Keith Fellenstein

   

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   3/24/2015 12:03 PM

   Justin,
   
   I second all the good points regarding wiedenmann. We demoed everything before making our choice and they are excellent machines. We went with vertidrains, curious what problems you had...they've been rock solid for us.

   
   
   
   
7. Andrew Cross

   

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   3/24/2015 1:03 PM

   We have the bolts that hold the tine head to the strut snap all the time, just had a large tube that holds the brackets snap. We almost never get a full day out of ours when doing fairways, and we usually wait until we are pushing water with it to do fairways. Not sure if this is same problem Justin had or not.

   
   
   
   
8. Justin VanLanduit

   

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   3/25/2015 3:03 PM

   Keith Fellenstein said: Justin,
   
   I second all the good points regarding wiedenmann. We demoed everything before making our choice and they are excellent machines. We went with vertidrains, curious what problems you had...they've been rock solid for us.

   
   
   We had gear box issues. Went bad once had it repaired, and wasn't long after it was back in with more issues to the gear box. About $4500 in repairs over 2 years, granted we used it and put a lot of wear and tear into the machine. Eventually was told it would be best if used on sandy surface, preferably greens. Kind of goes against what the machine is to be used for.

   
   
   
   
9. Hollis Paul

   
   5/8/2015 9:05 AM

   Chris Flynn-
   
   Good luck with your search to find a new deep tine machine. If we can assist in anyway please let me know. In looking at some of the responses keep in mind with aerators that some are built for specific applications and to take a lightweight machine and expect it to work in your toughest areas will just lead to frustration on your part. Some of our Verti-Drains are lighter and go to a much more shallower depth, and these are either for high-speed aeration or for use on greens. We do have heavier built machines that are use for fairways, roughs and other areas. Much like you wouldn't take a lightweight fairway mower and expect it to mow your rough and not expect to have problems.
   
   Cheers,
   
   Paul Hollis
   Executive Vice President
   Redexim North America