Over 120 million people have seen the magic of Magnum’s equipment in action. So as your hometown heroes look to clinch another championship, we invite you to take a deeper look into the unsung heroes of the gridiron; the ones installing grass turf every day!
Magnum provides equipment, netting, and parts to the pros for many reasons! Here’s how we set the stage for stadiums across the United States every season.
It All Starts On a Farm
Before a single big roll hits the big time, the world’s finest finest sod farmers trust Magnum’s equipment and service to stay productive. From the basics to advanced automation, our harvesters help operations of all sizes stay in the green. These are a few benefits our equipment is bringing to operations around the country.
Precision Depth
For stadiums and neighborhoods alike, projects may require a unique thickness of sod. To ensure the exact depth when installing grass turf, Magnum makes it easy to set the desired depth on all of our sod harvesters.
Our original BR harvester is an industry first with its extensive customization for every cut. This harvester pioneered our patented net application that reinforces tender sod, making it possible to harvest less mature grasses. Industry leading capabilities make our machines a seamless fit for quicker turnaround on every crop.
Seamless Seams
Whether installing grass turf in your yard, or a stadium, clean cuts are key to a natural look. Magnum’s industry leading harvesters make it easy to create the straightest cuts for the best overall appearance. With our advanced harvesters, farmers can quickly cut, roll, and package the most uniform big rolls possible.
The SR is our semi-automatic big roll harvester with revolutionary components that help farmers cut consistent, quality big rolls quicker than ever before! With patented anti-vibration cutting heads on every machine, our design reduces the typical vibrations associated with big roll harvesters by 75%!
Our SRA harvester ups the quality and efficiency customers expect by fully automating the harvesting process! The redundant can-bus system alongside proprietary smart depth control settings provides smooth, quick cuts thanks to the streamlined system you’ll only get from Magnum. Increased output, only one required operator, and advanced telematics come together to create the most advanced pull-behind sod harvester on the market.
For the biggest operations, there’s only one way to roll with Magnum. Our SP harvester is one of the most advanced self-propelled machines of its kind! In addition to the comfortable, quiet cab, quality control is just a quick glance down. As the operator controls the SP, they get a front-row seat to the fully automatic cutting, conveying and rolling process. While this may be enough to put the SP in your budget this year, Magnum makes it easy to maintain a healthy bottom line long after the sale!
We track the performance of every SP harvester, allowing our technicians to diagnose and resolve any field problems that come up quickly. Our parts, service, and support are second to none thanks to our nationwide network of trained technicians and support staff. We’re ready to answer your call whenever you need us! Every sod farm gets more from Magnum, but our machines aren’t the only innovation making a difference on farms across the nation!
Disappearing Netting
We’re also streamlining grass turf installation with advanced netting! Magnum offers the biodegradable Big Roll BioHarvestNet netting that allows installers to skip the extra step of removing binding after installation. The process of removing thousands of yards of netting can cost more than just time and money!
With eco-friendly netting, Magnum is saving backs and budgets from local ball fields to the biggest stadiums in the world. So how do the world’s finest installers roll out the green carpet before the big game?
The Benefits of Going Big
Instead of the typical small rolls that are easily moveable with your hands alone, these rolls resemble more like round hay bales. The intense weight and specialized process to place them requires highly specialized equipment to roll out professional quality results.
Top grass turf installers start by considering the field as a whole. In this evaluation, they factor in the location, natural drainage, and other aspects that help determine the ideal sod and installation process for their unique field.
Installing Grass Turf: Stadium Style
The world’s biggest stages need the best big roll sod. So when the world’s finest installers look for quality, they look to farmers that trust Magnum! Big roll sod is different from small roll sod because these rolls require highly specialized equipment to create wide, one piece rolls that span over 300 square feet! This is what the biggest players in our industry consider as they install grass turf in high-profile projects across the country.
Topography
While the topography of a soccer pitch may seem as flat as a southern Kansas wheat field, there are always unique uses to consider. The bed of a stadium can accommodate many different types of events, which is why installers need versatile equipment. To make every cut, roll and install quick, easy, and efficient, Magnum makes it easy with our little marvel!
The A-Series installer rolls every field by putting efficiency and dependability first. This mighty little machine incorporates every option installers need to roll out a full field faster than any competing machine. This installer is the pro’s choice thanks to the tight turning radius, convenient controls, and even lights! One small machine from Magnum is a giant leap forward for installing grass turf whenever, wherever you need it most.
Drainage
If you’ve ever braved a rain game at your favorite field, you know how important drainage is for professional stadiums! From the major leagues, to middle schools, quality fields need proper drainage to prevent puddles and player injuries. Just another reason pros are choosing to install real grass over artificial imitations. But don’t just take our word for it. Read insights from real athletes about the dangers of artificial turf with our related article.
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Our A-Series installer is ideal to maintain healthy drainage with minimal pressure and optimal tension on the sod as it rolls out every yard. Specialized flotation tires and a compact design make Magnum’s small-but-mighty tool perfect for installing grass turf without damaging any underlying drainage systems. The lightweight construction, built-in roller, and other optional components make this the ideal way to roll for thousands of installers around the world.
Geography
From Mile High Stadium to city parks, pros know that all sod is not the same. To find the right breed of grass for your field, consider the local climate, intended use, and location. Since some grasses require different thicknesses to maintain healthy sod, our harvesters include variable depths to make correct cuts every time.
Magnum’s array of equipment includes innovative technologies to ensure easy, efficient operation from the farm to a football field near you. Installing grass turf not only requires highly skilled pros, it depends on precisely cut rolls to ensure the overall design hangs tough play after play. To deliver quality turf every time, we’re proud to serve installers and farmers worldwide.
Learn why artificial turf doesn’t make the cut compared to natural turf with our related read!
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Making the Cut With Magnum
Over 30 years of designing, building and innovating the way the world installs grass turf makes Magnum the industry leader we are today. What started as one farmer’s desire to do more for his operation led to the most advanced machines on the market. So how does Magnum keep pace with this ever-growing industry?
Service
Our commitment to serving our customers comes from our family values. In the earliest days of Magnum, we traveled the country with just one trailer and a truck delivering equipment, parts, and netting to almost every state!
While we’re now an industry leader, we remain true to our values. Because after all, we’re still just farmers helping fellow farmers. This commitment to service hasn’t changed since day one, and it’s not going anywhere, anytime soon!
Quality
The very first Magnum machine was built by hand in our founder’s machine shop. Since then, turnaround time has gotten much faster, but our attention to detail stays the same! We design every machine with the operator in mind because we know what a hard day’s work is really worth. That’s why we continuously innovate our offerings to make harvesting and installing grass turf easier every season!
Innovation
For the future of our industry, we remain committed to innovation. It’s no secret that farms are facing some of the toughest challenges they’ve ever experienced. Droughts, floods, erosion, and other natural obstacles can spell disaster for an operation if they’re still running the same machines from decades ago. To keep farmers cutting, installers installing, and communities thriving, Magnum keeps our eye on the future for turf grass producers around the world.
Sod Happens… With Magnum
Sod happens, but not without the best equipment, netting, and parts that make it all possible! Wherever you need to install grass turf, you’ll find a dedicated Magnum specialist ready to help get the job done right the first time. From industry leading producers to greenskeepers for some of the world’s biggest stages, our mark of quality is unmistakable.
Talk to our team to make sod happen today!
