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: Uses4 pairs of beater chains to cut straw, eliminating the need for blade sharpening or reversing.
Extended Reach: Blows straw up to50 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: TripleV-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
Feature
TM-20-K (Kohler Engine)
TM-20-H (Honda Engine)
TM-20-H / TM-20-K (With Trailer)
Engine
20 HP Kohler Command Pro (Electric Start)
20 HP Honda (Electric Start)
20 HP Honda / Kohler (Electric Start)
Blower Fan
16″ dynamically balanced steel fan
16″ dynamically balanced steel fan
16″ dynamically balanced steel fan
Bale Output
2–3 bales per minute
2–3 bales per minute
2–3 bales per minute
Maximum Reach
50 feet
50 feet
50 feet
Optional Hose Length
Up to 100 feet (6″ I.D.)
Up to 100 feet (6″ I.D.)
Up to 100 feet (6″ I.D.)
Coverage
Up to 1 acre per hour
Up to 1 acre per hour
Up to 1 acre per hour
360° Cannon
Included
Included
Included
Belt Drive System
Triple V-Belt
Triple V-Belt
Triple V-Belt
Mounting Type
Skid-mounted
Skid-mounted
Pre-mounted on trailer
Mobility
Requires separate transport setup
Requires separate transport setup
Built-in trailer for direct mobility
Empty Weight
~1,500 lbs
~1,500 lbs
~1,900 lbs (estimated with trailer)
Overall Size
Varies based on skid placement
Varies based on skid placement
Trailer-mounted, overall size varies
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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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 107 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
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The week before leaving for my mule deer hunt in Wyoming, I seeded the area surrounding the new runway at Wertheimer Airport in Norman.
This past Tuesday, I returned to finish the job and was pleased to see that the seed I planted just two weeks earlier was already germinating and coming up nicely.
These pictures show the freshly seeded areas alongside those planted two weeks ago. It’s a great comparison and a good example of what proper seedbed preparation and planting can accomplish.
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I’ve owned and operated several no-till drills over the years, but I can say without hesitation that the Ferminator is the most efficient and versatile seeding machine I’ve ever owned.
There’s something pretty satisfying about returning to a job and seeing those first green shoots coming through the ground. That’s when you know your hard work is paying off!
Just got my Buffalo Turbine! Love it. Took a little bit to get used to getting the right angle for the nozzle, but not a problem. Side note, works much better if the frame is level as much as possible.
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Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
seeds come out way to fast at lowest setting when planting alfalfa literally the only reason I bought it now I can't even use it and I can't return it so I'm stuck with it for the price you pay you would think it would work!
It’s built solid. It handles Field grass hip high pretty well. With the maintaining the field grass after the first cut, the pasture field is starting to look like a lawn. The 84 inch with the best thing to get for 8 acres. It’s best to order belts for back up in the event if the belts were to break. But overall, I like the product quality is good.
When I think of ripping it outdoors something else comes to mind, but I digress. This spreader is awesome. Works like a champ. The hopper is big enough to do my 1 acre lot for my applications. Just load once and go. I would highly recommend this spreader. It saves a ton of time and is a quality product.