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Z-Spray Max – L.T. Rich Co.

Z-Spray Intermediate

Z-Spray Junior

Z-Spray Specifications Chassis Engine: 15 hp Kawasaki V-Twin Transmission: Hydro Gear BDP-10L variable displacement pumps Weight: Z-Max 720 lbs Inter. 680 lbs Junior 640 lbs Performance: Forward - 8 mph Reverse - 4.5 mph

Z-Spray Specifications Spray System Boom: Stainless steel, 3 section Z-Max = 10 ft. Inter. and Junior = 8 ft. Separate direct-o-valve for each section Boom Tips: Air Injection, low drift, tips with 5 psi. shut-offs for no drip Rate: 1/3 g. (42.6 oz.) per 1000 sq. ft. Coverage: 150,000 sq. ft. for Z-Max (50 g) 54,000 sq. ft. for Inter. and Junior (18 g)

Z-Spray Specifications Spray System Spot Spray: 50' hose reel mounted Tank Capacity: Z-Max = (2) 25 gallon tanks. Each tank has independent by-pass agitation Inter. and Junior (1) 18 gallon tank Pump: Delavan diaphragm, 5 GPM electric pump. Agitation: By-pass

Z-Spray Specifications Fertilizer System Fertilizer Spreader All hydraulic with proportional valve to adjust impeller speed Pattern from 3 to 25 feet wide Capacity: Z-Max & Inter. = 220 lbs. hopper Junior = 120 lbs. hopper (2) fertilizer trays that carry 50 lbs. each are standard on all units.

Z-Spray Costs – L.T. Rich Co. Z-Max - $8,995 Intermediate - $8,095 Junior - $7,395

Handheld Data Collection Device TORQ N100

TORQ N100 Specifications Capacity: 48.24 MB memory Operating System: MS Windows Mobile 5.0 GPS: Tom Tom Software Cost: $500 Upload/Download Time: 30 seconds Accuracy: 99.99%

TORQ N100 Data Collection Meets requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pesticide Application recordkeeping. Date of application Name and address of client Location of treatment Brand name of pesticides used (coded) Formulation used (coded)

TORQ N100 Data Collection Amount of pesticide used Dosage or mix rate (standard rate per label) Applicator’s name and DOA license number Target host and target pest are stored in the client’s record in the office computer. “Inspect & Treat” records can be captured in the TORQ but are typically hand written on the invoice to capture the data.

TORQ N100 Available Data All pertinent client information Name – address – contact info All approved services Dates of last services Mapping of entire route for efficiency Sequence to perform invoices Time of treatment Length of stop Deviations from the route

Kioritz Soil Injector

Kioritz Soil Injector For delivery of systemic insecticides (Imidacloprid – Merit) Capacity: 3 Liters (101 oz.) Application Rate: Adjustable from 0 to 1/6 oz per pump Depth: up to 10 inches Cost: $450

Kioritz Soil Injector Measure the trunk DBH

Kioritz Soil Injector to apply Merit Benefits Easily transported Translocates throughout the tree or shrub Long-term control – up to two years Fewer visits to control insects Reduces pesticide exposure Eliminates spray treatments Controls most sucking insects Has a broad host range Low mix rate (1.6 oz per 45 oz water)

HTI 2000 Soil Injector SOLO 433 Backpack Sprayer

HTI 2000 Soil Injector SOLO 433 Backpack Sprayer Accuracy: 98% Weight: SOLO 433 = 44 lbs with water HTI 2000 = 11 lbs The soil injection system can be used to apply tree health products where accuracy is critical. Cost = $1,400 SOLO 433 = $580