Product Description

Turbo Turf Straw Blower | Model TM-20-K & TM-20-H | Blows 2-3 Bales/min | Maximum Reach 50' | Engine Horsepower 20 HP

Lead Times: 6-9 Months

DESCRIPTION

Turbo Turf’s Straw Blower will let you cover a acre in less than an hour.  It will blow 2 to 3 bales per minute to get your job done fast.  The coverage is more even which means you can get the same results using 20% less straw.  Blowing straw using a Turbo Turf Straw Blower is 10 times faster than shaking straw by hand.  Turbo Turf’s Straw Blower can blow both straw and hay and can even handle damp straw but at a slightly lower rate.  The 360 degree cannon allows you to place the straw where you want it to be quickly and easily and can eliminate the need for a second person holding the hose.  If you need extra reach as an option the unit can be equipped with a hose and it can spray through up to 100 feet of 6″ I.D. smooth walled hose.   The feeding tray folds out of the way when not in use making it a compact unit for easy storage.  The Turbo Turf Straw Blower can be operated from a trailer or the back of a truck.

Turbo Turf’s Straw Blower is made to require little service.  Straw is cut by 4 pair of beater chain.  There is no need to sharpen or reverse knifes like other units.  The 16 inch blower fan is made from 1/4″ plate steel and dynamically balanced for smooth operation.  The belt drive is a triple V-Belt for long life.  Turbo Turf’s Straw Blower is available with either a 20 H.P. Kohler Command Pro electric start engine or a 20 H.P. Honda electric start engine.  All components are heavy duty and designed for long life.

Key Features

• High-Speed Coverage: Capable of blowing 2–3 bales per minute, covering up to an acre per hour, making straw application 10 times faster than hand spreading.
• No Blade Maintenance: Uses 4 pairs of beater chains to cut straw, eliminating the need for blade sharpening or reversing.
• Extended Reach: Blows straw up to 50 feet and supports an optional 100 ft hose (6″ I.D.) for extended reach.
• 360° Cannon: Rotating cannon for precise straw placement, reducing the need for extra crew members.
• Compact & Mobile Design: Foldable feeding tray for compact storage; can be operated from a trailer or truck.
• Powerful Fan System: 16″ blower fan made of 1/4" plate steel, dynamically balanced for smooth operation.
• Durable Drive System: Triple V-belt drive ensures long life and reliability.
• Engine Options: Available with 20 HP Kohler Command Pro or 20 HP Honda electric start engine.

Detailed Specifications

Material Cost Breakdown

• 50-Gallon Hydroseeder

  • Mulch: 0.5 bales at $11.95 per bale = $5.98
  • Seed: 5 pounds at $2.05 per pound = $10.25
  • Fertilizer: 1.33 pounds at $2.19 per pound = $2.91
  • Tackifier: 0.67 oz at $1.00 per oz = $0.67
  • Total Material Cost for the Load: $19.81
  • Coverage: Approximately 667 sq. ft.
  • Cost per Sq. Ft.: 2.97 cents per sq. ft.
  • 10,000 Sq. Ft. Residential Job:
    • At 10 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,000.00; Material Cost = $297.00; Profit = $703.00.
    • At 15 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,500.00; Material Cost = $297.00; Profit = $1,203.00.

  100-Gallon Hydroseeder

  • Mulch: 1 bale at $11.95 per bale = $11.95
  • Seed: 10 pounds at $2.05 per pound = $20.50
  • Fertilizer: 2.67 pounds at $2.19 per pound = $5.85
  • Tackifier: 1.33 oz at $1.00 per oz = $1.33
  • Total Material Cost for the Load: $39.63
  • Coverage: Approximately 1,333 sq. ft.
  • Cost per Sq. Ft.: 2.97 cents per sq. ft.
  • 10,000 Sq. Ft. Residential Job:
    • At 10 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,000.00; Material Cost = $297.00; Profit = $703.00.
    • At 15 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,500.00; Material Cost = $297.00; Profit = $1,203.00.

  150-Gallon Hydroseeder

  • Mulch: 1.5 bales at $11.95 per bale = $17.93
  • Seed: 15 pounds at $2.05 per pound = $30.75
  • Fertilizer: 4 pounds at $2.19 per pound = $8.76
  • Tackifier: 2 oz at $1.00 per oz = $2.00
  • Total Material Cost for the Load: $59.44
  • Coverage: Approximately 2,000 sq. ft.
  • Cost per Sq. Ft.: 2.97 cents per sq. ft.
  • 10,000 Sq. Ft. Residential Job:
    • At 10 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,000.00; Material Cost = $297.00; Profit = $703.00.
    • At 15 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,500.00; Material Cost = $297.00; Profit = $1,203.00.

  500-Gallon Hydroseeder

  • Mulch: 5 bales at $11.95 per bale = $59.75
  • Seed: 50 pounds at $2.05 per pound = $102.50
  • Fertilizer: 13 pounds at $2.19 per pound = $28.47
  • Tackifier: 6.67 oz at $1.00 per oz = $6.67
  • Total Material Cost for the Load: $197.39
  • Coverage: Assuming linear scaling, a 500-gallon unit covers approximately 6,667 sq. ft.
  • Cost per Sq. Ft.: 2.96 cents per sq. ft.
  • 10,000 Sq. Ft. Residential Job:
    • At 10 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,000.00; Material Cost = $296.70; Profit = $703.30.
    • At 15 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,500.00; Material Cost = $296.70; Profit = $1,203.30.

  750-Gallon Hydroseeder

  • Mulch: 7.5 bales at $11.95 per bale = $89.63
  • Seed: 75 pounds at $2.05 per pound = $153.75
  • Fertilizer: 20 pounds at $2.19 per pound = $43.80
  • Tackifier: 10 oz at $1.00 per oz = $10.00
  • Total Material Cost for the Load: $297.18
  • Coverage: Approximately 10,000 sq. ft.
  • Cost per Sq. Ft.: 2.97 cents per sq. ft.
  • 10,000 Sq. Ft. Residential Job:
    • At 10 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,000.00; Material Cost = $297.18; Profit = $702.82.
    • At 15 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,500.00; Material Cost = $297.18; Profit = $1,202.82.

  1000-Gallon Hydroseeder

  • Mulch: 10 bales at $11.95 per bale = $119.50
  • Seed: 100 pounds at $2.05 per pound = $205.00
  • Fertilizer: 26.67 pounds at $2.19 per pound = $58.43
  • Tackifier: 13.33 oz at $1.00 per oz = $13.33
  • Total Material Cost for the Load: $396.26
  • Coverage: Approximately 13,333 sq. ft.
  • Cost per Sq. Ft.: 2.97 cents per sq. ft.
  • 10,000 Sq. Ft. Residential Job:
    • At 10 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,000.00; Material Cost = $297.00 (rounded); Profit = $703.00.
    • At 15 cents per sq. ft.: Charge = $1,500.00; Material Cost = $297.00; Profit = $1,203.00.

General suppy information for a one acre job:

• For paper mulch covering at 1000 lbs to the acre - 25  40# paper bales.  $21.95 per bale  $548.75
  
• For paper mulch covering at 1200 lbs to the acre  30  40# paper bales .  $21.95 per bales  $658.50
  
• For paper mulch covering at 1500 lbs (this would be for a steeper slope)  38  40# paper bales   $21.95 per bale  $834.10
  
• Fertilizer 2 - 4 bags per acre  For residential we would use 4.... if its not residential we would use 2
  
• Cost per bag is $59.95
  
• Traficer For flat to slight slope  Turbo Tack will cover one acre  $49.95 
  
• Tracker For slopes  Witches Brew will cover one acre  $69.96
  
• If you are using wood blend mulch or 100% wood
  
• Typical coverage is 2000 lbs per acre, If a steep slope can go up to 3500 lbs per acre.
  
• For seed costs.... Reach out to us or check your local seed supplier 
  

How Quickly Can I Do a 10,000sf Hydroseeding Job?

50-Gallon Hydroseeder:

• Coverage per Load: Approximately 667 sq. ft.
• Number of Loads Needed: About 15 loads (10,000 / 667).
• Estimated Time per Load: Assuming approximately 20 minutes per load (including refilling and application).
• Total Time: 15 loads x 20 minutes = 300 minutes or 5 hours.

100-Gallon Hydroseeder:

• Coverage per Load: Approximately 1,333 sq. ft.
• Number of Loads Needed: About 8 loads (10,000 / 1,333).
• Estimated Time per Load: Assuming approximately 25 minutes per load.
• Total Time: 8 loads x 25 minutes = 200 minutes or about 3 hours and 20 minutes.

150-Gallon Hydroseeder:

• Coverage per Load: Approximately 2,000 sq. ft.
• Number of Loads Needed: 5 loads (10,000 / 2,000).
• Estimated Time per Load: Assuming approximately 30 minutes per load.
• Total Time: 5 loads x 30 minutes = 150 minutes or 2.5 hours.

300-Gallon Hydroseeder:

• Coverage per Load: Approximately 4,000 sq. ft.
• Number of Loads Needed: 2.5 loads (10,000 / 4,000).
• Estimated Time per Load: Assuming approximately 40 minutes per load.
• Total Time: 2.5 loads x 40 minutes = 100 minutes or about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

500-Gallon Hydroseeder:

• Coverage per Load: Approximately 6,667 sq. ft.
• Number of Loads Needed: 1.5 loads (10,000 / 6,667).
• Estimated Time per Load: Assuming approximately 45 minutes per load.
• Total Time: 1.5 loads x 45 minutes = 68 minutes or about 1 hour and 8 minutes.

750-Gallon Hydroseeder:

• Coverage per Load: Approximately 10,000 sq. ft.
• Number of Loads Needed: 1 load.
• Estimated Time per Load: Assuming approximately 50 minutes per load.
• Total Time: 50 minutes.

1000-Gallon Hydroseeder:

• Coverage per Load: Approximately 13,333 sq. ft.
• Number of Loads Needed: 1 load.
• Estimated Time per Load: Assuming approximately 50 minutes per load.
• Total Time: 50 minutes.

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