As a well-known brand in the sod industry, Magnum is a trusted name for big roll harvesters, field staking equipment, and our innovative A-Series Installer. Our machines help shape quality green spaces every day, but the best machine is nothing without a skilled operator! To show how the A-Series turf installer helps professional crews, customers, and the planet, we’re taking a look into 3 ways Magnum is making a difference.
Time on Your Side
Making the most out of every hour of the day is important for any business, but it’s also important to customers. Whether you’re harvesting in a sod field or relaxing at home enjoying your lawn, there never seems to be enough time. That’s why we design every piece of equipment with efficiency in mind. In each part of the daily routine of a turf installer, our equipment makes the most of every moment!
Labor
For crews working with big roll sod, maneuvering a skid steer and negotiating between a crew of workers can be difficult to balance. Since our A-Series installer is designed exclusively for big roll sod, it minimizes stress on the job site, boots on the ground, and hourly labor costs. Instead of 6 to 8 people working on a single install, a crew of 3 or 4 can get a job done faster! Lower labor costs and quicker turnaround times make for a much more efficient operation.
Equipment
In every project, having the right tools helps get the job done faster the first time. While a skid steer or forklift may be able to move the heavy big rolls, they’re far from ideal when it comes to complete installation. The A-Series installer includes multiple features that make it a game changer for turf installer crews around the world.
Floatation Tires
The first major difference between the A-Series and your average skid loader is the layout! We chose the tires with the most floatation possible to distribute the weight of this 2600-pound piece of equipment. Instead of tracks running over freshly laid sod, these tires keep the finish and function of the grass intact while still being able to make turns and maneuver easily. The lightweight, unique design of our installer makes it a one-of-a-kind piece of equipment!
Hydraulic Arms
To effortlessly move each roll, the A-Series installer uses hydraulic arms that clamp onto the roll without the operator ever having to get off the machine. These arms make lifting and unrolling big roll sod safer, faster, easier, and more accurate.
Additional Attachments
The A-Series installer is made for every part of the installation process. We offer additional attachments to increase the versatility of this piece of equipment even further! The roller, forks, net reclaimer, and grader bar all help in the preparation and finishing touches of a professional sod installation.
Intricacies
Some of the biggest hurdles that can slow down a project are the smallest details. From rounded areas and irrigation to seams and sloping, shaping a new space requires a versatile mindset to factor in every intricacy. It also requires versatile equipment and crew members. To keep every job running smoothly, the A-Series installer has a tight turning radius, quick-change attachments, and a top speed of 10 miles an hour! More efficient unrolling leaves time for crews to focus on the details that make the difference for their customers.
Elevating ROI
For many turf installers who use our equipment, success boils down to 3 little letters. Our equipment is designed to provide the best return on investment for installers and property owners alike. Here’s how we elevate the potential ROI for companies, customers, and the rest of the world!
For Your Company
Unlocking higher efficiency and quality while lowering the intensity of labor can provide a massive return when making the investment in our A-Series installer. Investing in a new piece of equipment is a big decision for any company. But when looking at the hourly wages of your employees, cost of operation, and average length of projects, having a specialized tool can really pay off in the long run!
For Your Customers
When considering upgrading any part of your operation, who you serve should always be at the forefront of your mind. Elevating the customer experience starts by offering competitive quotes and completing quality work. A Magnum A-Series installer helps serve customers by making each job more efficient and promoting a higher quality of work.
For the Future
There are so many ways that groundskeeping crews use our A-Series year round. From snow removal and soil aeration to fertilization and topdressing, one piece of equipment can do a wide variety of tasks. For companies that regularly work with big roll sod in any setting, the A-Series turf installer makes regular maintenance and sod replacement easy and quick. Improving your capabilities and quality of work elevates every aspect of the sod industry!
Adding Value
From the farmer’s field to front yards around the world, green is good. In every stage of the sod lifecycle, Magnum is dedicated to helping industry professionals. On the surface, our innovations look simple, but each of them gets to the root of turf installer needs. These are a few ways our service, machines, and other offerings add value to each part of our industry.
Quality Comes Naturally
Clean seams, vibrant color, and minimal bare patches are all standard marks of quality for discerning sod installers. To maintain a healthy root system in each roll of sod, Magnum offers field netting and various types of big roll netting.
Just after planting, farmers need to stretch and stake thousands of square feet of netting to provide a scaffolding for a strong root system. For the fastest turnaround on this task, most producers use an implement like our BN-1720 Installer. Our plastic or biodegradable big roll netting backs each harvested roll for support during delivery and installation. Working with high-grade materials helps turf installers create a quality finished product.
Why Big Rolls Are Better
In most cases, small projects can be accomplished using slabs or short rolls. However, expansive projects like highways, stadiums, and other massive green spaces demand much more. Big roll sod offers faster installation, increased uniformity, and easier replacements than other forms of sod. Farms that use our range of harvesters provide a greener way forward for the world’s biggest jobs.
Trusted by the Best of the Best
Millions of people have seen our handiwork and they don’t even realize it! Magnum machines are used in some of the nation’s most famous stadiums and outdoor spaces. Efficient operation, fast installations, and easy maintenance are why you’ll find our turf installer in the garages of the nation’s top greenskeepers. Long before an installation, our attention to detail ensures the best results possible.
From Farm to Neighborhood
Installing the highest-quality sod starts by paying close attention in every step of the production process. Magnum plays an important role for farmers and installation crews alike! Here’s a breakdown of how our machines and other offerings make the difference for big roll sod.
Planting
Before any blade of grass hits a job site, its life begins as a seed in a farmer’s field. After planting a field, many sod farmers use Magnum’s field netting and staking implements to add a support system to the sod rolls. This field netting helps keep the roll together through harvesting, transit, and installation.
Harvesting
As the grass grows, it will mature into a harvestable crop in a few months. To cut and package the sod, farmers may opt for slabs or short rolls to suit small-scale projects. For large-scale installations and consistent quality, installers opt for big rolls. On many farms, you’ll find Magnum machines ranging from our original BR to our fully automatic sod harvesters! As the world’s leading big roll harvester manufacturer, we build every machine to cut and roll with unmatched quality.
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Installing
After the sod is rolled and shipped to the job site, you’ll need to unload it and position it in easily accessible areas. To streamline this process, Magnum’s A-Series installer is a versatile tool used by many professional crews. With the A-Series installer, crews can prep the soil and place big rolls of sod more efficiently than ever before. This saves them time and effort, while saving customers money! In every stage of turf installation, Magnum’s mark of quality is unmistakable for farmers, installers, and customers alike.
Do More With Magnum
Thanks to decades on our family farm, we’ve learned what it takes to create a quality product. Our years of experience in the field and the factory make Magnum one of the most respected names in the sod farming industry. Farmers and installers trust us because we know our grass. Get more insights like this delivered to your inbox every month with our newsletter, or get customized pricing for your equipment, netting, or parts online!
