Turbo Turf
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersBeaver Falls, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Turbo Turf firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Turbo Turf
- Legal name
- Turbo Technologies, Inc.
- Website
- https://turboturf.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Turbo Turf industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hydroseeding Equipment
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)
Keywords
Where Turbo Turf is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Beaver Falls
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Turbo Turf business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Hydroseeding Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of hydroseeding equipment including jet agitated units (50-1600 gallons), mechanical/paddle agitated units (400-1000 gallons), trailers, and accessories. One-time hardware sales with optional accessories and parts.
- Parts and Supplies: Sale of replacement parts (pumps, seals, impellers, hoses), consumables (mulch, tackifier, fertilizer, dye), and accessories (nozzles, hose reels, booms).
- Brine Sprayers and Ice Control Equipment: Sale of ice control sprayers from 50 gallons to 2000 gallons, brine makers, and conversion kits for existing hydroseeders.
- Straw Blowers: Sale of straw blower equipment for erosion control and straw application.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HS-50 50 Gallon Hydroseeder - Entry level unit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HS-100 100 Gallon Hydroseeder - Small jobs unit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HS-150 150 Gallon Hydroseeder - Residential/commercial |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HS-300-E8 300 Gallon Jet Agitated - Mid-size unit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HS-300-EH 300 Gallon with Custom Tank - Enhanced unit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HM-400-T Mechanical Paddle - Professional unit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HS-500-EH 500 Gallon - Commercial unit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HM-500-T Mechanical - Heavy duty |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HM-500-HARV-E Hydraulic - Professional erosion control |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HM-1000-HARV Full Featured - Maximum capacity |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | TM-20-K Straw Blower |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | BM-450 Brine Maker |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Trailer Options |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Turbo Turf product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Turbo Turf (Turbo Technologies, Inc.) manufactures hydroseeding equipment including jet agitated hydroseeders (50 to 1600 gallons) and mechanical (paddle) agitated hydroseeders (400 to 1000 gallons). The company also produces ice control sprayers and brine makers (50 to 2000 gallons), straw blowers, turf sprayers, watering units, and related parts, hoses, nozzles, and consumable supplies (mulch, tackifiers, fertilizers).
Product overview
Turbo Turf, manufactured by Turbo Technologies, Inc., is a manufacturer of hydroseeding equipment and related products. The product portfolio consists of multiple product lines: (1) Jet Agitated Hydroseeders in sizes from 50 to 1000 gallons (HS series), (2) Mechanical Paddle Agitated Hydroseeders in 400-1000 gallon sizes (HM-T, HM-HARV-E, HM-HARV series), (3) Hybrid Hydroseeders combining jet and paddle agitation (HY-HE series), (4) Brine Sprayers and Brine Makers for ice control (50-2000 gallons), (5) Straw Blowers, (6) Watering Units (50-1625 gallons), and (7) Supplies including mulch, tackifiers, fertilizers, and accessories (hoses, nozzles, pump parts). The products serve landscaping, construction, golf course, erosion control, and municipal markets worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HS-50 Hydroseeder 50 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder ideal for small areas, seeding 650 sq. ft. per load. Equipped with 4 HP Honda engine and 2" x 2" centrifugal pump. Priced at $2,395.00.
- HS-100-P Hydroseeder 100 gallon pull type jet agitated hydroseeder seeding 1,300 sq. ft. per load. Features 4 HP Honda engine, 2" x 2" centrifugal pump, and clevis hitch for towing behind compact tractors or ATVs. Priced at $3,495.00.
- HS-300-E8 Hydroseeder 300 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder seeding 4,000 sq. ft. per load. Features 8 HP Honda engine, 3" x 3" centrifugal pump with 333 GPM and 36 PSI. Priced at $6,195.00.
- HM-400-T Mechanical Hydroseeder 400 gallon mechanically agitated (paddle) hydroseeder seeding 5,300 sq. ft. per load. Features 13 HP Honda engine, positive displacement Bowie gear pump, and poly tank that cannot rust. Priced at $14,995.00.
- HM-1000-T Mechanical Hydroseeder 1000 gallon mechanically agitated hydroseeder with paddle agitation and Bowie positive displacement gear pump. Seeding 13,000 sq. ft. per load, can spray through up to 500 feet of hose. Priced at $41,995.00 for the full featured version.
- TM-20-K Straw Blower Straw blower capable of blowing 2-3 bales per minute with 20 HP Kohler Command Pro engine. Features 360 degree cannon, can blow up to 50 feet or up to 100 feet through optional hose. Priced at $10,995.00.
- BM-450 Brine Maker Brine maker that produces 450 gallons of brine in 25 minutes. Features self-unload capability and can use bulk or bagged salt. Priced at $5,995.00.
- ICS-200E Ice Control Sprayer 200 gallon electric ice control sprayer with one lane boom and controller for anti-icing applications. Priced at $2,990.00.
- ICS-725 Brine Sprayer 725 gallon anti-icing sprayer with one lane boom and controller. Suitable for parking lots, roads, and sidewalks. Priced at $7,285.00.
- Tote Conversion Kit Conversion kit to turn a tote into a one lane brine sprayer, includes boom and controller. Priced at $1,890.00.
- HS-150 Hydroseeder 150 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder seeding 2,000 sq. ft. per load. Available in skid or pull type configurations. Priced at $3,695.00-$4,195.00.
- HS-300-EH Hydroseeder 300 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder with custom molded tank featuring built-in bale tray. Includes 13 HP Honda electric start engine and sand cast aluminum pump designed for hydroseeding. Priced at $7,995.00.
- HS-300-XPW Hydroseeder 300 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder with 19 HP Kohler Command Pro engine and 4" x 4" cast iron pump (640 GPM, 63 PSI). Includes bale buster standard.
- HS-400-EH Hydroseeder 400 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder seeding 5,200 sq. ft. per load.
- HS-500-EH Hydroseeder 500 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder seeding 6,600 sq. ft. per load. Priced at $8,895.00.
- HS-500-XPW Hydroseeder 500 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder with 19 HP Kohler engine and high-performance pump.
- HS-750-XPW Hydroseeder 750 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder seeding 11,000 sq. ft. per load.
- HS-1000-XPW Hydroseeder 1000 gallon jet agitated hydroseeder seeding 13,000 sq. ft. per load. Features 19 HP Kohler engine and 4" x 4" pump.
- HY-500-HE Hybrid Hydroseeder 500 gallon hybrid hydroseeder combining mechanical and jet agitation. Features two 13 HP Honda engines and centrifugal pump for easy operation by one person.
- HY-750-HE Hybrid Hydroseeder 750 gallon hybrid hydroseeder combining mechanical and jet agitation for versatility with materials.
- HY-1000-HE Hybrid Hydroseeder 1000 gallon hybrid hydroseeder combining mechanical and jet agitation. Features two 13 HP Honda engines and centrifugal pump (333 GPM, 72 PSI).
- HM-500-HARV-E Hydroseeder 500 gallon hydroseeder with hydraulic drive for pump and paddles, both reversible. Features Bowie gear pump and poly tank. Priced at $29,995.00.
- HM-750-HARV-E Hydroseeder 750 gallon hydroseeder with hydraulic drive for pump and paddles, both reversible.
- HM-1000-HARV-E Hydroseeder 1000 gallon hydroseeder with 27 HP Kohler engine, hydraulic drive for pump and paddles, Bowie gear pump, and poly tank. Can pump through up to 500 feet of hose.
- HM-750-T Mechanical Hydroseeder 750 gallon paddle agitated hydroseeder with belt drive and Bowie gear pump for handling difficult materials. Priced at $16,995.00.
- Watering Units (W-50 through W-1625) Full line of watering units in sizes from 50 to 1625 gallons for nurseries, dust control, and construction applications. Available with booms or hose reels, in skid or pull type configurations.
- Hydroseeding Supplies Consumable supplies including paper mulch, blended mulch, pourable mulch, tackifiers (Turbo Tack, Witches Brew), fertilizers, Turbo Start bio-stimulant, Turbo Sorb co-polymer gel, and dye packs.
- Ice Control Conversion Kit Conversion kits to transform jet hydroseeders into brine sprayers. Includes one lane ($1,290) and three lane ($2,790) options with boom and controller.
Quantifiable outcome
- Seeding cost approximately 1.75 cents per square foot for materials
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Turbo Turf
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Turbo Turf technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Turbo Turf partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- International Association of HydroSeeding Professionals (IAHP)minorTurbo Turf supports the IAHP industry association. The association runs HydroSeedingExperts.com, the world's largest list of hydroseeding contractors. Turbo Turf owner contact provides free listing; IAHP membership ($100/year) provides premium listing placement.
- International Dealers (Europe)minorDealers in Ireland, Belgium, Russia, Italy and other European countries. Company is always seeking additional dealers in Australia, New Zealand, and Western Canada.
- Canadian DealersminorFour dealers in Canada: two in Ontario, one in Montreal, one in New Brunswick.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Turbo Turf competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- John Deere: John Deere manufactures a wide range of agricultural and landscaping equipment including commercial mowing and grounds maintenance tools. They serve overlapping customer segments in landscaping, golf courses, and municipal grounds maintenance, though they do not directly compete in hydroseeding equipment.
- Toro Company: Toro is a large established manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment, including aerators, seeders, and sprayers used by golf courses, municipalities, and landscape contractors. While not focused on hydroseeding specifically, they overlap in turf and grounds care equipment purchased by similar buyers.
- Jacobsen (Textron): Jacobsen, part of Textron Specialized Vehicles, produces turf maintenance equipment for golf courses, sports fields, and grounds care professionals. They overlap with Turbo Turf's golf course customer base and broader turf equipment market, though they focus on mowing and maintenance versus hydroseeding.
Others
- Echo Incorporated: Echo manufactures outdoor power equipment including handheld and backpack sprayers used in landscaping and turf applications. They serve similar contractor and grounds maintenance customers with adjacent spraying and seeding equipment.
- Hunter Industries: Hunter Industries manufactures irrigation and turf care products for residential, commercial, and golf course markets. While they don't make hydroseeding equipment, they serve overlapping customers (golf courses, landscape contractors, schools) with complementary water management and turf solutions.
- Billy Goat Industries: Billy Goat Industries manufactures grounds maintenance equipment including debris vacuums, blowers, and seeders. They are adjacent to Turbo Turf in serving landscape contractors and grounds maintenance professionals with complementary outdoor power equipment.
Direct peers
- Turf Maker: Turf Maker produces hydroseeding equipment for landscapers and erosion control contractors, competing with Turbo Turf in jet and mechanically agitated systems. They offer similar product configurations and pricing tiers targeting the same SMB contractor customer base.
- Bowie Industries: Bowie Industries manufactures hydroseeding equipment and is also a key supplier of Bowie positive displacement gear pumps to Turbo Turf. They compete directly in paddle-agitated hydroseeders and erosion control equipment, serving similar professional contractor segments.
- Finn Corporation: Finn Corporation is a leading manufacturer of hydroseeding equipment and straw blowers with a long history in the erosion control and landscaping markets. They directly compete with Turbo Turf across jet and mechanically agitated hydroseeders, serving similar contractors and municipalities.
- Hydrograss Technologies: Hydrograss Technologies manufactures hydroseeding machines and supplies for the professional hydroseeding industry. They directly compete with Turbo Turf on jet-agitated systems serving landscape and erosion control contractors.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Turbo Turf leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Turbo Turf funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Turbo Turf M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Turbo Turf
What does Turbo Turf do?
Turbo Turf (Turbo Technologies, Inc.) manufactures hydroseeding equipment including jet agitated hydroseeders (50 to 1600 gallons) and mechanical (paddle) agitated hydroseeders (400 to 1000 gallons). The company also produces ice control sprayers and brine makers (50 to 2000 gallons), straw blowers, turf sprayers, watering units, and related parts, hoses, nozzles, and consumable supplies (mulch, tackifiers, fertilizers).
Is Turbo Turf a public or private company?
Turbo Turf is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Turbo Turf founded?
Turbo Turf was founded in 1990. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Turbo Turf based?
Turbo Turf is headquartered in Beaver Falls, United States, in the North America region.
How does Turbo Turf make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hydroseeding Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Supplies, brine Sprayers and Ice Control Equipment and straw Blowers.
Who are Turbo Turf's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are John Deere, Toro Company and Jacobsen (Textron). Others are Echo Incorporated, Hunter Industries and Billy Goat Industries. Direct peers are Turf Maker, Bowie Industries, Finn Corporation and Hydrograss Technologies.
Does Turbo Turf have an API?
No public API is recorded for Turbo Turf.
What industry is Turbo Turf in?
Turbo Turf's product category is Hydroseeding Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAG, Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.