Product Spotlight, Lawn & garden equipment, March 2011

March 1, 2011
Little Beaver Little Beaver's Hydraulic Earth Drill is designed to offer an efficient and dependable solution for multiple digging and drilling projects.

Little Beaver

Little Beaver's Hydraulic Earth Drill is designed to offer an efficient and dependable solution for multiple digging and drilling projects. By combining a higher horsepower engine with the convenience of hydraulic drive, the unit is able to drill efficiently and effectively, even in tough soil conditions. Featuring an 11-hp Honda overhead valve gas engine, the HYD-PS11H has a five-gallon reservoir capacity and is mounted on a maneuverable three-wheel chassis. Applications include fence and sign installation, landscaping and soil sampling.
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SourceOne

The SourceOne EZ Haulr is designed to transport virtually any make or model of outdoor power equipment on any vehicle with a 2-inch receiver hitch. The 300-pound capacity and adjustable-width ramps will safely transport equipment with wheel spacing between 3 and 35 inches in width, and up to 46 inches front to back. Key features include self-storing 6 1/2-inch wide no-slip ramps, permanent front-wheel stops, right- or left-hand ramp use, multiple safety pin locks and durable powder-coated finish.
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Ariens Co.

Ariens Co. offers its Thatch-O-Matic power rakes for commercial landscapers. Housed in heavy-duty, fully welded 12-gauge steel, Parker Thatch-O-Matic power rakes dig out thatch where major lawn repair is needed. Optional tine, flail or knife reels provide product that will handle any commercial or rental application. A 12-position height of cut moves in ¼-inch increments from 1 to 4 inches with a locking collar, and for operator safety, the power rakes have a manual-operated clutch lever. Additional features include an adjustable height handle with a vibration-absorbing comfort grip.
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Subaru

Featuring a vertical shaft configuration, Subaru's new EA190V engine is the first to offer chain-driven overhead cam technology to the small, air-cooled, vertical shaft engine market. The 189-cc displacement engine is engineered to be lightweight, yet durable, and rugged enough for a variety of lawn and garden equipment, including pressure washers, walk-behind string trimmers, aerators and lawn vacs. Incorporating OHC technology allows the EA190V to offer easier starts, quieter operation and more power than same-class competitive engines, the company says.
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John Deere

John Deere introduces a full new line of commercial walk-behind mowers for 2011. The WG and WH Series feature six new models in the 16- to 20-hp range with gear or hydrostatic transmission. The gear models feature a robust 7-gauge fabricated deck and a smooth-running 5-speed transmission that complement the 16-hp Kawasaki engine. These models are also equipped with flat-free front tires for improved performance. The hydro models include 7-gauge fabricated floating decks and twin-loop handle controls that feature front and rear index bars. These models are equipped with either a 16- or 20-hp Kawasaki engine and also have flat-free front tires.
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General Equipment

Featuring total hydraulic operation, General Equipment Co.'s 660 DIG-R-MOBILE, is engineered for a variety of fence placement, tree planting and general homeowner and construction projects. The towable hydraulic earth auger is designed to rotate augers at the same speeds found with General's 300 Series portable hole-digging units. This design parameter produces clean, usable holes in a wide range of soil classifications. The 13-hp Honda gasoline engine allows operation at reduced speeds, increasing component life and producing less noise impact, a benefit in congested neighborhoods.
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Schiller Grounds Care

Schiller Grounds Care launches a new hydrostatic-drive brush cutter. The Little Wonder Hydro Brush Cutter, Hydro BRC-24, is constructed of 7- and 10-gauge welded steel with a 28-inch cutter deck that houses a reversible 24-inch cutter blade, offering height adjustments from 4 to 5.5 inches with the power to cut sapling growth up to 2 inches thick. The Hydro-Gear T2 hydrostatic transaxle supplies infinitely variable speed up to 4.2 mph forward and 2.6 mph reverse. The unit's Noram mechanical blade clutch provides for clutch-less forward, instant reverse drive propulsion and ensures constant blade engagement with a blade brake mechanism that stops the blade nearly instantaneously when disengaged for user safety.
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TurfEx

TurfEx introduces the TS-75 commercial-duty push spreader, which is designed for distributing seed and fertilizer on smaller applications. This manually powered spreader can also spread ice melt for winter maintenance applications. The TS-75 features a heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant, 1.3-cubic-foot polyethylene hopper. Nylon axle and wheel bearings provide self-lubrication for outstanding wear and load-carrying performance, the maker says.
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Stens

Stens offers original and replacement parts for lawn & garden equipment, including blades, belts, filters, carburetors, fuel parts, spark plugs, pulleys and idlers, PTO clutches and more. Stens offers a one-year parts warranty and next-day delivery is available for 80 percent of the United States.
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Cub Cadet

Cub Cadet Commercial introduces its newest zero-turn rider, the TANK L, which features a sloped-nose deck, suspension seat with elasticity vibration control fabric, commercial drive train and a three-year commercial warranty. Users can choose between a premium Kohler Command V-twin OHV engine offering either 25 or 27 hp, along with either a 48- or 60-inch deck. For best results, the slope-nosed deck is engineered to force grass blades to rebound into the cutting edge for a cleaner, more even cut regardless of grass types.
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Dosko

The Model 2022 3-in-1 Dosko chipper/mulcher from Great Northern Equipment is designed with heavy-duty construction to reduce virtually all consumer byproducts. Mulch size is designed to be easily adjusted with the use of interchangeable mulcher screens. The 3-in-1 flail system is made up of specially heat-treated knives to ensure consistent uniform hardness between resharpening.
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Finn

The Material Transfer System from Finn Corp. is designed to carry and discharge a variety of materials including aggregate, soil mixes, mulch, sand and palletized loads. The MTS offers a reversible main floor conveyor and cross belt, which gives the user the option to unload material from either side of the machine — curbside or roadside. The belt moves material and directly dumps it into the wheel barrow, saving the user from shoveling. The 15-cubic-yard, 11,200-pound-capacity hopper is constructed of lightweight aluminum.
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Toro

The Toro STX dedicated stump grinders feature the patented Toro Dingo TX-style control system, which has two levers designed to be simple to learn, master and use. Combine these easy-to-use controls with tracks and transport speeds exceeding 4 mph, and the result is maximum productivity. The tracks are designed to travel easily over muddy areas, while the low center of gravity adds side hill stability. In addition, the hydraulically driven head means no chance of expensive belts breaking or slipping and no tension adjustments.
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