Bobcat Company
Bobcat Co. introduces a new line of compact tractors with nine models that feature 4-wheel drive for traveling over and working in rough terrain, and also come with hydrostatic transmissions for easy operation. The compact tractors can be used with Bobcat implements, including an angle blade, auger, backhoe, box blade, finish mower, seeder and tine rake, as well as a front-end loader and attachments.
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Vermeer
The 27-hp Vermeer SC252 stump cutter includes an operator presence system to further protect the operator. Control handles for travel, swing and raise/lower functions are equipped with sensors that recognize the presence of the operator's hands — if the operator's hands leave the controls for more than half a second, the clutch will automatically disengage. The cutter wheel brake will engage and then “cutting wheel engaged” indicator light will begin flashing. If contact with the handles is resumed within 2 seconds while the cutting wheel indicator light is still flashing, the cutter wheel brake will release and operation may resume. If more than 2 seconds elapse without contact with the controls, the cutter wheel drive switch must be turned off and then returned to the on position to resume operation.
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American Honda
The FC600 mid-tine commercial-grade tiller replaces the popular FG500 and F501 mid-tine tillers. Product improvements include simplified operation such as an easier one-touch transport wheel that can be engaged or disengaged with one hand without the use of tools. A new front guard minimizes the potential for damage during transport, functions as an attachment point for tie-downs and acts as a convenient carry handle. A new heavy-duty fender protects the drive-belt cover and increases resistance to rocks and debris while new tine axle seal guards and updated axle seals minimize the likelihood of transmission contamination.
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Husqvarna
The new 130BT backpack blower from Husqvarna is designed to meet the needs of both homeowners and professionals. With a 30-cc engine, the 130BT produces an air flow of 360 cfm and a 145-mph wind speed through the tubes, giving it enough power to clear wet leaves. Compared to a standard two-stroke engine, the 130BT's X-TORQ engine is engineered to deliver higher power, up to a 60-percent reduction in emissions and up to a 20-percent reduction in fuel consumption.
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Little Beaver
The hydraulic earth drills from Little Beaver are designed for industrial fencing, landscaping, soil sampling and horizontal boring. By combining higher horsepower engines with the reversibility, reliability and convenience of hydraulic drive, the hydraulic earth drills are well suited for drilling in rocky or heavy clay soils. Extra torque allows them to handle augers to 16 inches in diameter, and can drill depths of up to 30 feet with 12-inch or smaller-diameter augers depending on soil conditions. A forward/reverse lever lets you remove the auger if it gets caught under an obstruction, such as a rock or tree root.
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Toro
The new Toro Z Master Z400 (pictured) and Z500 Series commercial zero-turn riders, designed for landscape contractors, feature many of the same attributes of the Toro Turbo Force deck, including rugged spindle assemblies, flexible discharge chutes, and high-strength, ¼-inch-thick blades that resist the flexing and rapid wear often associated with abrasive conditions. The Z400 Series is powered by a 21-hp Kawasaki engine on both the 48- and 52-inch models. The Z500 Series is available with a 27-hp Kohler Command Pro engine on 52- and 60-inch cutting decks.
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JP Carlton
The Apache 2518 drum-style chipper features a 25-inch by 18-inch opening combined with a 37-inch-diameter pocketed drum that allows it to easily consume the largest trees. Aggressive feeding is handled by a dual-pump hydraulic system controlled by a digital reversing autofeed system. The Apache series also incorporates Air Vortex Control to channel and accelerate discharge air, giving it high discharge velocities and chip-throwing power.
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John Deere
The new redesigned John Deere 210LJ landscape loader features a Tier-3-certified, 84-hp engine, a cab option, new 3-point hitch controls and a PTO option. In addition, the 210LJ operator's station has been completely re-engineered with comfort and productivity in mind. The new seat turns 10 degrees to the left for easy entry and exit, and swivels 45 degrees to the right for an enhanced view of rear working tools. The redesigned John Deere 210LJ also sits a full 12 inches lower than key competitor machines, enabling it to grade under eaves of existing structures.
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Hawk Equipment Corp.
The Hawk self-propelled stump grinder is designed for rental stores, landscapers and tree care companies. The Hawk is capable of grinding any stump diameter from a height of 24 inches down to 16 inches below grade. A positive locking free-wheel position eases machine transport, and positive mechanical adjustment for hydrostatic drive belt tension simplifies maintenance.
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Ground Hog
The Ground Hog 1M and 1M5C one-man earth drills/auger are designed to put the power of a two-man machine in the hands of one. The right-angle design minimizes operator fatigue by eliminating torque kick-back to the operator. The one-man earth drill features a 7/8 square drive, tubular drive shaft and time-tested gearbox. Heavy-gauge steel is used throughout the manufacturing process, as well as Timken-tapered roller and ball bearings to produce a durable, low maintenance and high-quality machine.
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Green Manufacturing
After 10 years of continuous production, testing, customer interaction and improvements, Green Manufacturing now offers a complete line of stump cutter teeth for all horsepower ranges. Greenteeth are available in two styles in each series — the Deep Dish Red tooth and the Standard Green tooth. The Red tooth is designed for normal soil conditions while the Green is designed for rockier soil conditions.
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Little Wonder
The Little Wonder Pro Edger is designed to make edging jobs more time and cost efficient, cutting up to 90 feet per minute. Dual belts provide extra power to the blade, and fingertip controls and a ratchet-arm height adjustment system provide fatigue-free operation and control. The unit is available with a 3.5-hp Briggs & Stratton engine, or a 4-hp Honda engine.
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Turf Teq
The Turf Teq Power Edger is a self-propelled machine that creates new landscaping beds, redefines existing beds and trenchers. All three of the functions can be performed by changing the blade and guard for each application. It features a 13-hp Honda engine and a hydrostatic forward and reverse transmission. The design also accepts a rotary power broom attachment and power rake attachment.
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Nikko Tanaka
Nikko Tanaka Engineering introduces its first “inspire” design product, which is based on the award-winning Hitachi Power Tools industrial design and marks the first collaboration between the Hitachi Power Tools design team and Nikko Tanaka Engineering. The TBC-240PF grass trimmer features a 23-cc, 1.2-hp PureFire two-stroke engine, an improved anti-vibration system and solid-steel drive shaft.
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Woods Equipment Co.
The all-new Reverse Rotation Tillers with counter-rotating tines are designed to dig deeper and faster by pulling the tiller into the ground for applications with tough compacted soil. By eliminating the tendency to “walk” over hard ground, typical with forward-rotation tillers, the Reverse Rotation Tiller is designed to dig in to break and turn ground into rich, workable soil. The result is deeper and fluffier seedbeds than standard forward-rotation tillers, the company says. The tillers are equipped with a PTO slip clutch that protects their gearboxes and drive systems from costly repairs, should tines grab tough roots or rocks.
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SourceOne
The SourceOne TurfSavr is designed to cut and seed in a single pass. It also doubles as a dethatcher with an optional de-thatching flail reel and removal of the seed box. The heat-treated carbon steel knives are tightly spaced to improve seed germination. There are multiple knife height settings for various turf conditions. Knives fully retract for transport and storage. TurfSavr is self-propelled with three forward operating speeds, plus reverse and neutral.
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Rayco Mfg.
The Super RG 50 stump cutter is 35 inches wide and features a quiet 4-cylinder Deutz diesel engine with 66 hp and 50 percent more torque than the standard RG 50. Full-time four-wheel drive makes getting to stumps easier, and turf-friendly rubber tires provide optimum performance in a wide variety of job conditions.
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