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ABI Sportmaster – Premier Equestrian Edition: Elite Competition Facility Drag for Synthetic Arenas
ABI Sportmaster – Premier Equestrian Edition: Elite Competition Facility Drag for Synthetic Arenas

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Sportmaster - The Elite Event Facility Drag

The ABI Sportmaster Premier Equestrian Edition is the ultimate arena groomer for English equestrian disciplines using footing with synthetic additives. Made exclusively with elite competitors and facility managers in mind, this arena drag offers tighter turns, on-the-fly component adjustments, and greater high-speed stability than any other large groomer on the market. With the Sportmaster’s agile turning hitch and base-protective ground engaging components, operators can hydraulically adjust, reset, and finish their footing to get the perfect consistency without ever leaving the seat of the tow vehicle. The proprietary auto-locking  hitch automatically centers and locks once lifted, so you can get in and out of your arenas hassle free. The ABI Sportmaster is uniquely designed and outfitted to give you the ideal results needed to suit your specific arena—no matter what synthetic additives you’re working with. Best suited for 60 hp CAT I, 120 hp CAT II, or large 4-wheel drive facility tractors. 99” Width. 12-month Commercial Warranty.
Sportmaster

Heavy Duty Cycle

Built to withstand the daily rigorous schedule of elite equestrian competitions and training facilities, the Sportmaster is engineered to be a heavy-duty, durable arena drag perfectly suited to care for your synthetic footing. Ensure your desired consistency and an elegant finish to your arena surfaces, every time.

On-the-Fly Adjustment

Get more exact precision and infinite control over the ground condition without having to leave the seat of the tractor. Built with on-the-fly hydraulic scarifiers, the Sportmaster allows you to adjust the feel and performance of the arena surface, ensuring greater fairness and consistency in between competition events. Make quick, easy adjustments for wear with the Sportmaster hydraulic flip-stop while always protecting your arena base and mats.

Easy Transport

The Sportmaster’s auto-locking turning hitch makes it easy to get in, out, and around your facility. The durable, welded steel swivel hitch gives you the strength and mobility to make tight turns without displacing the footing material. Providing greater stability at high speeds, this swivel hitch enables operators to seamlessly move around obstacles or arenas with ease. Even transport between arenas is simple with the Sportmaster—just activate the hydraulic lift and the auto-locking turning hitch feature will center it to protect your surface finish for the next event. To move between facilities, the Sportmaster comes with built-in forklift pockets to help lift and load the drag onto a truck for stress-free transportation.

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Auto Locking Turning Hitch

Let Your Groomer Do The Heavy Lifting

Our auto-locking turning hitch allows the Sportmaster to precisely follow each turn of the tractor up to 25+ degrees of swing around jumps, rails, or tight corners. The self-locking hitch enhances safety and reduces hassle when transitioning between arenas by automatically locking in place when lifted. When engaged, the swivel hitch functions like a ball connection hitch which lets the drag and tractor move independently, preventing the implement from washboarding the footing surface as you drive out of the area.

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Scarifiers

Reduce Compaction with More Precision

The base-protective scarifiers on the ABI Sportmaster give you precision, control, and maximum power to remove unwanted compaction from the riding surface of your arena. Available in a hydraulically adjustable configuration, these scarifiers enable quick and easy on-the-fly adjustment of the scarifiers throughout competition events. Positive depth control allows facility managers to pre-set conditioning and loosening levels, ensuring better consistency and precision in critical arena surfaces no matter who is driving.

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Coil Tines

Thorough Blending with Adjustable Contact Points

Two adjustable, offset rows of coil tines give you twice the number of contact points to the surface. The incremental angle adjustment on these tines offers operators the ability to fill in grooves and incorporate material fibers that have risen to the surface back into the footing. With the incremental adjustable depth control, you can pre-set the depth operators can go, protecting the base mats, and securing the surface quality in the process. In addition to daily maintenance, the coil tines can aerate, mix, and help to level the arena surface when set in a more active position.

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Bar Style Finishing Roller

Enhance Footing Surface Stability

The twisted-rod design of the Sportmaster bar roller maximizes packing and prevents trailing, creating a firm and visually elegant finish you can count on for your arena surface. One key benefit of having a bar finishing roller is the continuous contact with the ground, which enables better compaction of footing materials and enhances surface stability.

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Flip-Stop Technology

Control Conditioning Depth with Confidence

Transitioning in and out of arenas with varying depths and footing materials is easier than ever with our revolutionary “Flip-Stop” technology. When active, the hydraulic flip-stop provides quick, easy adjustment for wear, offering 8 inches of feed adjustment without you having to adjust each individual scarifier. For elite facilities that need various different footing conditions, this feature ensures better depth accuracy and base protection when grooming. Operators will enjoy being able to save adjustment time and money on replacement parts as well as precisely adjust conditioning depth between arenas.

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Hydraulically Controlled Press Plate

Contour Your Footing Surface

Add the optional hydraulically controlled press plate to help firm and seal your riding surface. The press plate applies an even amount of pressure to help you smooth down and lock in your ideal footing consistency during grooming. By adjusting the press plate to the desired depth and firmness, you can create the exact footing finish to match various riding disciplines.

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FarmFlex Style Finishing Roller

For An Elegant, Consistent Finish, Every Time

Depending on your specific needs or grooming philosophy, your Sportmaster can be fitted with an optional FarmFlex style finishing roller. One key benefit of using the FarmFlex roller is that the roller presses down on the footing material, sealing in the moisture to create an elegant, consistent finish for your arena.

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Additional Front Roller

Less Bounce For Better Grooming

The Sportmaster also offers the option of an additional front roller. By including a second roller, operators gain better stability and further reduce bouncing while grooming across the arena.

Enhanced Standard Warranty For Farm, Ranch, and Commercial Tools

12 Month Warranty

We build equipment with commercial-grade construction and superior craftsmanship, so you can rest assured it will last a very long time. And to back that up, we offer a 12 Month limited warranty on this product. See warranty documentation for details.

Proudly manufacturered in the USA

Manufactured Right Here

You want the best quality materials, you want the highest quality workmanship, you want your attachments made in the United States of America–and so do we! That’s why, since 1997, we’ve been manufacturing and selling equipment built to exceed your expectations, just like we should. This attention to detail creates products that are durable, reliable, and ready to do your toughest work–day after day.

Direct To Property

Buy Factory-Direct

ABI’s attachments are sold directly to the customer over the phone and internet and shipped via a common-carrier truck to your property! This factory-direct business model eliminates the middleman and dealer markups allowing ABI to provide better attachments for the money. Buying direct also ensures that you’re not limited to a local dealer’s in-stock inventory; instead, you have access to every model, size, and configuration we offer, and you can have it shipped to you in just a few days. We think this is a better way to do business, as it gives you more options, and you get to work directly with the people who design and build attachments.

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
Groomer Type 3-Point Swivel 3-Point Swivel 3-Point Swivel
# of Rollers 1 2 1
Primary Engagement Scarifiers Scarifiers Scarifiers
Max Working Width 94.75" (7' 10.75") 94.75" (7' 10.75") 95.25" (7' 11.25")
Max Unit Width 99" (8' 3") 99" (8' 3") 99" (8' 3")

Tow Vehicle Requirements

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
Vehicle Type Utility Tractor w/3-Point Hitch (CAT I or II) Utility Tractor w/3-Point Hitch (CAT I or II) Utility Tractor w/3-Point Hitch (CAT I or II)
Min. Horsepower 45 hp 45 hp 45 hp
Max. Horsepower 150 hp 150 hp 150 hp
4 Wheel Drive Required Required Required
Max Outside Tire Tread Width 78" (6' 6") 78" (6' 6") 78" (6' 6")
Min. 3-point Lift (At Ends) 3,200 lbs. 3,400 lbs. 3,200 lbs.
Min. 3-point Lift (At 24") 2,600 lbs. 2,800 lbs. 2,600 lbs.
Hydraulic Ports Needed None, 1 Set Of Ports, Or 2 Sets of ports depending on options None, 1 Set Of Ports, Or 2 Sets of ports depending on options None, 1 Set Of Ports, Or 2 Sets of ports depending on options
Front Weight Needed YES, Min 20% of Total Machine Weight YES, Min 20% of Total Machine Weight YES, Min 20% of Total Machine Weight

Connection

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
3-Point Hitch Category CAT1 & CAT2 CAT1 & CAT2 CAT1 & CAT2
3-Point Hitch Type Auto Center & Locking Swivel Hitch Auto Center & Locking Swivel Hitch Auto Center & Locking Swivel Hitch
QuickHitch Compatible Yes, CAT1QH, CAT2QH Yes, CAT1QH, CAT2QH Yes, CAT1QH, CAT2QH

Rollers

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
# of Rollers 1 2 1
Front Roller - -
Rear Roller
Roller Type Solid Rod Twisted Bar Solid Rod Twisted Bar Rubber FarmFlex
Roller Diameter 12.5" 12.5" 12"
Working Width 94.75" (7' 10.75") 94.75" (7' 10.75") 95.25" (7' 11.25")

Scarifiers

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
# of Scarifiers 23 23 23
# of Rows 2-Rows 2-Rows 2-Rows
Hydraulic Tractor Movement Control Optional, Hydraulic Adjustment w/Safety Stops Optional, Hydraulic Adjustment w/Safety Stops Optional, Hydraulic Adjustment w/Safety Stops
Manual Movement Linkage Optional, Manual Adjustment Optional, Manual Adjustment Optional, Manual Adjustment
Adjustable Depth Range 0" - 5" 0" - 5" 0" - 5"
Scarifier Length 18" (pins at 13", plus 3.75" extra feed) 18" (pins at 13", plus 3.75" extra feed) 18" (pins at 13", plus 3.75" extra feed)
Replaceable (8.75" Of Total Possible Wear) (8.75" Of Total Possible Wear) (8.75" Of Total Possible Wear)
Max Depth Control Yes, Stepless or Controlled Increments Yes, Stepless or Controlled Increments Yes, Stepless or Controlled Increments
Working Width 84.25" (7' 0.25") 84.25" (7' 0.25") 84.25" (7' 0.25")

Coil Tines

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
# of Tines 22 22 22
# of Points 44 44 44
# of Rows 2-Rows 2-Rows 2-Rows
Adjustable Depth Range 0" - 6" 0" - 6" 0" - 6"
Adjustable Pitch Control
Quick-Adjustment
Tine Length 11" 11" 11"
Working Width 86.25" (7' 2.25") 86.25" (7' 2.25") 86.25" (7' 2.25")

Options Available

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
Hydraulic Tractor Scarifier Movement Optional, Hydraulic Adjustment w/Safety Stops Optional, Hydraulic Adjustment w/Safety Stops Optional, Hydraulic Adjustment w/Safety Stops
Manual Scarifier Movement Optional, Manual Adjustment Optional, Manual Adjustment Optional, Manual Adjustment
Rear Hydraulic Press Plate Optional Optional Optional

Weights & Dims

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
Unit Weight 2,102 lbs. 2,542 lbs. 2,039 lbs.
Shipping Weight 3,002 lbs. 3,442 lbs. 2,939 lbs.
Unit Weight w/Press Plate 2,363 lbs. 2,803 lbs. 2,300 lbs.
Shipping Weight w/Press Plate 3,263 lbs. 3,703 lbs. 3,200 lbs.
Unit Dimensions 99" W x 78.5" L x 41.5" H 99" W x 78.5" L x 41.5" H 99" W x 78.5" L x 41.5" H
Shipping Dimensions 101" W x 96" L x 44" H 101" W x 96" L x 44" H 101" W x 96" L x 44" H
Unit Dimensions w/Press Plate 99" W x 93.5" L x 41.5" H 99" W x 93.5" L x 41.5" H 99" W x 93.5" L x 41.5" H
Shipping Dimensions w/Press Plate 101" W x 96" L x 44" H 101" W x 96" L x 44" H 101" W x 96" L x 44" H

Limited Warranty

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
Commercial Use 12 Months 12 Months 12 Months

Usage

Sportmaster Sportmaster DUO Sportmaster FarmFlex
Applications Synthetic Footing Equine Arenas Synthetic Footing Equine Arenas Synthetic Footing Equine Arenas
English Specialities Show Jumping, Dressage, Pleasure Show Jumping, Dressage, Pleasure Show Jumping, Dressage, Pleasure
Western Specialities None None None

Attributes

Sportmaster
Weight 2102 lbs
Dimensions 78.5 × 99 × 41.5 in
Market
Connection CAT I 3-Point, CAT II 3-Point
Tow Vehicle Utility Tractor, Large-Utility Tractor
Power Range 45-60 h.p. Tractor, 60 – 75 h.p. Tractor, 70 – 105 h.p. Tractor, 100 – 150 h.p. Tractor
Size

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