NEWS RELEASE, Norfolk, NE - 11/03/03

Tru Mark 5 x 10 Paint Mule Field Marking Utility Trailer - New Product Release for 2004!

Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker announced the second model variation on the Paint Mule field marking utility trailer at the 42nd Nebraska Turfgrass Association Annual Conference held January 12-14 2004, in Omaha, NE.

Company spokesman and General Manager, Mark Hall, introduced the newest company product by highlighting the new expanded storage capacity of the Paint Mule field marking utility trailer. The new Paint Mule features a 5' x 10' internal storage capacity to hold multiple pieces of equipment and supplies.

The major changes to this field marking utility trailer include 2 feet of additional storage along with all four 20-gallon tanks mounted to the outside of the frame. This provides an additiona 20 square feet of additional storage capacity over the 5' x 8' Paint Mule. The 5 x 10 Paint Mule, like the 5 x 8, features a reinforced steel mesh floor, mounted steel tool box, trailer jack, wiring to support lights and a 3.3 GPM diaphragm pump operation, and fold down rear tail gate. The mesh flooring supports safer operations when conditions are wet as well as keeping the field marking units onboard for loading and cleaning. Pumping from each 20-gallon tank is control by a 3-way ball valve. The Shurflo pump is mounted inside the metal tool box for protection. The electrical wiring supports both battery and towing vehicle pump operations. The braided hose is protected by angle iron to minimize crushing. The fold down tail gate supports drive or walk on loading without addtional tools.

The Paint Mule supports any Model RS-500 Rider along with two Model E-100 walk-behind units. The low profile trailer allows for easy and quick loading of the four 20-gallon tanks that feature 2-way ball valves for quick cleaning.

The total rated capacity of the 5 x 10 Paint Mule is 2900 pounds. The unit delivered is 600 pounds. With 80 gallons of field marking paint at 800 pounds and the RS-500F loaded with paint at 1000 pound allows for an additional 500 pounds of storage.

Click here for more details on the new RS-500F. Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker produces and sells three models of the RS-500 self-propelled field marker that are capable of applying more than 250 linear feet of 4" line per minute. The two 20 gallon tanks make it a long endurance marker for large sport complex operations. If you have multiple field locations, Tru Mark produces the Paint Mule, a utility trailer to carry the RS-500 or three E-100s, 80 gallons of liquid, pumping transfer equipment, and storage for tools and supplies.

Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker now makes an integrated unit to paint hash marks, wide boundary lines, and block lettering with the Model E-100 optional Paint Boom. The Paint Boom has graduated to an all aluminum frame with durable plastic shields. The all welded frame has been strengthened yet features reduced overall weight for football field hash marking, block lettering, and boundary lining. The redesigned connection bracket allows for quick slide on/off Paint Boom attachment and removal. The quick attach Guide Marker provides an accurate and visible tool for hash marking. The Guide Marker is adjustable to prevent dragging over painted lines. Click here for more details on the updated Paint Boom. Click here for more details on installing the updated Paint Boom.

Visit Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker's web site at http://www.AthleticFieldMarker.com for product, parts, and turfgrass information. Call them at 1-800-553-MARK or send an email to Sales@AthleticFieldMarker.com. Choose Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker for making "Straight Lines in Less Time."

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