Fall Lawn & Garden Product Spotlight

Sept. 1, 2010
Danuser The Danuser EP heavy-duty auger series features a planetary design with fewer internal components that are completely sealed and running in oil,

Danuser

The Danuser EP heavy-duty auger series features a planetary design with fewer internal components that are completely sealed and running in oil, a forged planetary housing, and output with tapered roller bearings. A compact housing design and hoses routed out the top allow the user to dig deeper and in tighter locations. The augers feature a 2-inch hex output shaft.

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Finn Corp.

Finn Corp. offers the BB302 (pictured) and BB705 models of trailer-mounted bark blowers, which are designed for small- to mid-sized mulching projects such as residential and commercial mulch beds, playgrounds, sports field overseeding and erosion control. The BB302 is powered by a 33.5-hp V1505 Kubota diesel engine and has a 1.5-cubic-yard-capacity hopper. Featuring a 4.5-cubic-yard-capacity hopper, the BB705 is powered by a 71-hp, V3300 Kubota diesel engine, which allows larger, heavier varieties of bulk material to be applied.

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Gravely

Gravely Turf offers the ProVac 1060 featuring a large, 3.5-cubic-yard hopper capacity for large leaf collection jobs. In addition, the 60-inch adjustable intake scoop allows the operator to pick up pine cones, trash, leaves and other yard waste. An optional hand vac unit provides an extra 10 feet of reach to vacuum leaves from under shrubs, along a fence line or between stadium bleachers. The unit features an 18-hp Kohler Command Pro Engine and a 6-gallon fuel tank for fewer refueling stops.

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Arnold

The Power Rake is a patented, multi-purpose mower blade engineered to replace dethatchers, rakes and scalps with a single tool. To use the power rake, attach the blade to a mower and adjust the height of nylon lines to accomplish multiple chores. With the nylon lines brushing the top of the grass, the blade rakes up leaves, grass clippings and lawn debris. Set the nylon lines at ¼ inch above the soil and the blade dethatches. Keeping the nylon lines in constant contact with the soil, the blade scalps the lawn in preparation for reseeding.

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John Deere

The Z930A ZTrak PRO mower features the durable 7-Iron Pro deck with stamped, seven-gauge steel, full-wrap reinforcement and Mulch-on-Demand capabilities. With top mowing speeds of 10.5 or 12 mph, the Z930A has a new ground-drive transmission featuring a piston motor, internal wet disc brakes and a gear reduction final drive, providing more torque to the drive tires. Two-position adjustable dampers allow the operator to select the desired amount of stick effort and onboard diagnostics allow the operator or dealer to quickly diagnose the machine.

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Subaru

Subaru's EX Series engines utilize high-performance, chain-driven overhead cam technology. Featuring four models with power ranges from 4.5 to 9 hp, the EX Series are designed with a highly efficient pent-roof-type combustion chamber, which allows them to utilize a high-compression ratio to produce higher power and torque while limiting exhaust emissions and fuel consumption. An automatic decompression system reduces the required recoil pulling force by 30 to 40 percent when compared with overhead valve engine designs.

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Honda Power Equipment

Honda's rear-tine tiller, the FRC800 features easy tilling operation through simple controls with one-step tine and drive engagement, making it a good option for first-time rental users. A front bumper guard and a heavy-duty transmission, debris shield and controls enhance durability for rental and commercial applications. Powered by a GX series 4-stroke engine that is easy to start, it offers virtually smoke-free operation with ultra-low emissions. The Cyclone air filter allows for 600-percent longer service intervals.

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Stihl

The HSA 65 cordless hedge trimmer from Stihl is powered by 36-volt Lithium-Ion battery technology and features diamond-ground blade edges for cleaner cuts. With zero exhaust emissions and reduced noise, the HSA 65 is designed for use in noise and emission-sensitive places such as interior landscaping properties, residential areas, public parks, roof gardens, hospitals and municipalities. It has a 20-inch blade length.

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Toro

Designed for trimming, finishing and working in small spaces that riders can't reach, the Toro 21-inch commercial walk-behind mower is now available to the rental market. The 3-in-1 cutting deck design allows operators to mulch, side-discharge or bag with just one mower. Featuring a Honda engine and a 25-mm crankshaft, the mower is engineered with durable components including a rust-free cast-aluminum deck and commercial-grade steel wheels that utilize sealed ball bearings and steel pivot arms for less downtime.

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Gradall

Designed for quick, efficient work, Gradall's wheeled and railway maintenance excavator models can use mower attachments to clear away brush, long grass and weeds, and other vegetation along highway boundaries and railway tracks. The Gradall excavator's telescoping, tilting boom can be used to position a mower at a 90-degree angle to control vegetation along fence rows, buildings and other structures. The boom can also be raised and tilted to correctly position the mower to cut back overgrown tree limbs that can obstruct traffic on roads.

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Schiller Grounds Care

The new BOB-CAT Predator-Pro LP-61 propane-powered zero-turn riding mower is powered by a 30-hp Generac 990 engine that reduces ozone-forming emissions by more than 50 percent versus air-cooled gasoline engines. The no-hassle fuel replenishment system uses two, 33.5-pound standard liquid withdrawal propane tanks and no specialty tanks or conversion kits are needed. The Predator-Pro is available with either a 61-inch side discharge DuraDeck or a new 61-inch rear discharge deck that allows trimming on both sides of the mower.

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General Equipment

General Equipment Co. introduces its line of TCT Series augers for heavy-duty drilling projects. The new augers work with the company's full line of DIG-R-TACH hydraulic earth auger attachments as well as competitive models. Engineered to withstand high stress, the TCT Series is designed for drilling in soft sandstone or limestone formations, caliche, hardpan and other tough materials. To penetrate rock and compacted soil, the augers feature boring heads cast from alloy steel, and the bits are manufactured of conical tungsten carbide. The TCT Series comes in 36-, 48- and 60-inch digging depths and 6- to 36-inch diameters.

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