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There was a buzz of excitement around the office when our copies of the March 2012 Landscape Contractor magazine arrived. We were thrilled to be on the cover, right there front and center, with our Ventrac tractor and Aera-Vator in action! The feature article in this issue addresses Mowing, Aerating and Top Dressing Turf Fields and more specifically, how to get the best value from a piece of equipment. New Video Helps Explain Ventrac’s Weight Transfer SystemSeveral dealers have commented that explaining the Weight Transfer System to Ventrac operators and potential customers is difficult. A new video addressing this has just been released, and early viewers have had very positive comments. The Weight Transfer System can be used in several different ways, depending on the front attachment being used. Its most important benefit is found when mowing steep slopes. In fact, use of the Weight Transfer System is KEY to the outstanding ability of Ventrac to operate safely on slopes. On slopes, it provides the tractor with increased traction, increased braking, and increased resistance to slipping sideways. It can also be used to minimize the down force on scraping edges such as blades and snow blowers to reduce the tendency to scratch paved surfaces or gouge gravel driveways. In a similar fashion, it can be used to minimize the wheel contact forces on a Blower to minimize potential turf damage. Finally, it can be used to increase the lift capacity of the hitch when using the Slip Scoop or Excavator. All of these situations are illustrated in the new video. Take a look now: Young Business Owner Dreams of Expanding with VentracWe all love an inspiring story, especially when great kids are involved. It reinforces that good values and a driving work ethic are alive and well in our youth. For all of you who follow Ventrac regularly, you may have already seen our newest video floating around the web. The featured young man in the video shows there are no age limits when it comes to business savvy. NFL Super Bowl Champ Loves Ventrac Retired NFL Super Bowl Champ Jeff Hostetler Loves His Ventrac To be a professional athlete, it takes hard work and dedication. It takes toughness and durability to reach peak performance. Preparation requires research and study to stay on top of the game. Former New York Giants Super Bowl XXV Quarterback, Jeff Hostetler, knows all about what it takes. We recently spoke with Jeff at his home, where he talked with us about his professional career and how he maintains his home and property with a Ventrac tractor. Ventrac….More Than Just A MowerEver wonder just how many things you can do with a Ventrac? Well…wonder no more! Our newest videos will give you plenty of inspiration and more ideas than you could ever dream of. For Jack Wiley, of Moline, Illinois, having over 35 attachments for his Ventrac is normal. While most people might consider mowing a chore….it is his passion…his hobby….something he absolutely loves. Jack loves his Ventrac and how easy the tractor allows him to do more than he ever thought possible. Operating his tractor is an every day occurrence. Enjoy the videos!
To see these and more recent Ventrac video releases, visit the Ventrac Compact Tractors YouTube Channel or click on the links above. Ventrac Recognized by Snow Industry Leader
Ventrac is Official Groundscare Equipment Provider at July 4th Fire In the Sky Softball TournamentIt was a weekend to remember….a grand slam time in Orrville, Ohio, packed full of fast pitch softball, carnival rides, food, music and a grand finale fireworks show. The Orrville Firefighters Association held its annual July 4th Fire in the Sky 14-under ASA Eastern National qualifying softball tournament for the seventh year in a row in conjunction with the Orrville Independence day carnival and fireworks presentation.  Preparing for the games to begin Steiner Brothers Visit the St. Louis Gateway ArchThe Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, Missouri is located near the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The park was established to commemorate several historical events and is maintained by the National Park Service. With its beautiful pristine lawns sloping down towards the Mississippi River, this 91 acre memorial park sits on the site of the original city of St. Louis and consists of the Old Courthouse; the Museum of Westward Expansion and probably the most well known icon of the city, The Gateway Arch. The Gateway Arch towers over the city of St. Louis as a reflective symbol of the western expansion of the country during the nineteenth century. Standing at 630 feet, this stainless steel structure is a marvel of modern engineering. The seven Steiner brothers of Orrville, Ohio, recently took a road trip to St. Louis and while there, they visited the grounds crew that so immaculately maintain the National Park area and to see how they use Ventrac tractors, which are designed and manufactured by the Steiner brothers. They met with Jim Jacobs, Gardener Supervisor, and his crew, to catch a glimpse of just how they keep the park in its amazing state all year round.  The Grounds Crew with the Seven Steiner Brothers Another Happy Ventrac Customer“As a homeowner who suffered trying to take care of over 4 acres of hilly terrain, I have found my one tractor solution to take care of my property at last!” These words come straight from Brian Stein of Pennsylvania….another happy Ventrac customer! Brian maintains approximately 4 acres of hillside property and here is his story.
Any Season is the Season for a VentracWith spring in full force and summer right around the corner, we are seeing how customers rely on their Ventrac tractors and attachments to take them from season to season. Many are armed for the upcoming warmer season with mowers, slip scoops or blades. We would like to feature some lawn service owners who talk about how this mighty, durable machine takes them from removing winter snow on city sidewalks to the spring season of mowing, mulching, moving soil and beyond. |
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Last week, we had the pleasure of a visit to our facilities from a leader in the snow industry. Why is this exciting? And why write about it? Because this is really BIG. Those of you in the snow industry will recognize him as the foremost snow and ice industry consultant in the country today, with 35+ years experience – the one and only, Mr. 
