Turbo Turf HM-500-T R Hydro Seeding System | HM-500-T E | HM-500-TR-P | HM-500-TE-P |500 Gallon Hydro Seeder

Turbo Turf HM-500-T R Hydro Seeding System | HM-500-T E |HM-500-TR-P | HM-500-TE-P | 500 Gallon Hydro Seeder

Lead Times:

• HE & Harve Series - 24 - 26 Week 
• The T models 400 and up - 10 - 12 Week 
• Small 50-150 to Jet agitated models - 2 - 4 Week
• 300 is - 4-6 Week 

Description:

The Turbo Turf HM-500-T hydroseeder represents a pinnacle in hydroseeding technology, tailored for professionals who demand superior performance when handling challenging materials and heavy slurries. Built with robust construction and innovative design features, this unit ensures efficiency, durability, and ease of operation in various landscaping and erosion control applications.

 Features:

• Aggressive Paddle Agitation: Allows effortless loading of full bales without the need for breaking them up, ensuring continuous operation and efficient mixing of hydroseeding materials.
• Positive Displacement Bowie Gear Pump: Enables the spraying of thick slurries of hydroseeding or erosion control mulch through up to 500 feet of hose, providing versatility and extended reach on job sites.
• Poly Tank: Constructed from durable polyethylene, the tank is rust-proof and backed by a 20-year pro-rated warranty, eliminating maintenance associated with metal tanks. The tank serves solely as a carrier for the slurry, with all moving parts supported by heavy structural steel for enhanced durability.
• Front Loading and Spraying Platform: Facilitates easy loading of materials and provides a convenient staging area during operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and operator convenience.
• Engine Options: Available with either a 13 H.P. Honda engine with recoil start (HM-500-TR) or electric start (HM-500-T), offering flexibility to suit operational preferences and ease of starting.
• Design Innovation: Bearings and agitator shaft supported by heavy structural steel ensure minimal stress on the tank, contributing to the unit's reliability and longevity in the field.
• Standard Features: Includes features such as the ability to draw water from a pond or stream (suction hose not included), which are typically optional on competitive units, enhancing overall value proposition.

Specifications:

• Tank Capacity: 500 Gallons
• Engines:
  • HM-500-TR: 13 H.P. Honda with recoil start
  • HM-500-T: 13 H.P. Honda with electric start
• Pump: 2300 series Bowie positive displacement gear pump
• Skid Size: 45″ x 115″
• Overall Size: 68″ x 114″ x 90″
• Coverage: 6,600 sq. ft. per load
• Empty Weight: 1,510 pounds
• Loaded Weight: 5,100 pounds
• Standard Hose: 100 feet of 1 1/2″ hose

Advantages:

• Reliability: Proven design with no reported failures in several years of market presence, backed by an industry-leading tank warranty.
• Performance: Capable of handling the toughest materials and heavy slurries, making it suitable for a wide range of landscaping and erosion control applications.
• Value: Offers unmatched value with standard features that are typically optional on competing units, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.

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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.

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.

The Turbo Turf HM-500-T hydroseeder sets a new standard for reliability, performance, and value in the industry. Whether for residential landscaping, commercial projects, or erosion control applications, its robust construction, innovative design, and efficient operation make it an indispensable tool for landscaping professionals seeking superior hydroseeding capabilities.

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