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fairway clippings

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  1. Charles Singler
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    10/18/2011 1:10 PM
    We are looking into getting a drag to clean up clippings on bent grass fairways. Anyone had success with this, and where did you find it?



  2. Charles Singler
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    10/18/2011 1:10 PM
    We are looking into getting a drag for behind our fairway mowers for clipping clean up. Anyone had any success with that, and where did you get it?



  3. Charles Singler
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    10/18/2011 1:10 PM
    We are looking into getting a drag for behind our fairway mowers for clipping clean up. Anyone had any success with this, and where did you find it?



  4. Neidhardt John J
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    10/18/2011 7:10 PM
    Try R & R



  5. Chris Cook
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    10/20/2011 7:10 AM
    We fabricated some drag chains that bolt onto the back of our fairway units. They have arms that can be folded up for transport to the next hole. They do a great job for cleaning up light to moderate clippings.



  6. Jeremy Hreben
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    10/20/2011 7:10 AM
    Are you guys talking about netting? What about these chains? I have used netting before and they needed alot of clean up. I would be interested in hearing more about the chain system.



  7. Andy Jorgensen
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    10/20/2011 8:10 AM
    We built a couple out of 2" SCH 80 PVC, 1/2" Nylon rope and heavy logger chain. We pull ours behind a cart, then throw it in the back of a cart for transport.

    If you want a drag net behind a mower, I know of guys that have built there own using old tennis court net. Just be careful about the added weight behind the mower, may damage some internal parts. That's the reason why we drag using an additional guy.

    See attached for our drag system.



  8. Christopher Boldreghini
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    10/20/2011 9:10 AM
    I use the buffalo blower as soon as they are dry. It's noisy but fast.



  9. McCallum David K
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    10/20/2011 12:10 PM
    We also blow with a buffalo turbine.



  10. Chuck Barber
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    10/20/2011 8:10 PM
    I have seen a buffalo blower on a trailer hitch attached to the fairway mower. I think you're limited to mowing half and half but it works like a charm according to the people I know who do it. I think an added benefit of this method would be you could blow leaves and mow all with one operator which would be nice the time of year, I think.



  11. Chris Cook
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    10/21/2011 9:10 AM
    jhrebs said: Are you guys talking about netting? What about these chains? I have used netting before and they needed alot of clean up. I would be interested in hearing more about the chain system.


    Here are a few pictures of our chain setup. Having three chains gives us good coverage across the entire swath.



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