RER Spotlights the Latest Outdoor Power Equipment

July 1, 2010
SourceOne SourceOne offers five Plugr walk-behind turf aerators with 22- to 30-inch aeration widths for homeowner and contractor rental applications.

SourceOne

SourceOne offers five Plugr walk-behind turf aerators with 22- to 30-inch aeration widths for homeowner and contractor rental applications. The Plugr models feature a cam-powered design that punches clean, deep holes in tough soils and is easy to maintain. The models feature no add-on weights and are engineered for easy maneuverability and transport.
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BOB-CAT

The latest BOB-CAT Predator Pro zero-turn riding mower features a 37-hp Kawasaki digital fuel injection engine that utilizes an electronic governor system to make the unit capable of reacting to changing load conditions instantaneously while metering fuel to the engine precisely. This design means that the new Predator Pro never loses engine rpm, resulting in a high level of performance and up to a 30-percent improvement in fuel economy.
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General Equipment Co.

The 240 hole digger from General Equipment features four-stroke engine technology on a one-man, hand-held hole digger. Designed for use in lawn and garden, homeowner and light construction digging projects, the 240 hole digger has a 1.6-hp Subaru EH035 four-stroke gasoline engine, and complies with all applicable emission-control regulations. A Magura twist grip throttle controls the engine speed for optimal power output.
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Honda

Honda's HRC Commercial Series mowers include the HRC216HXA, a self-propelled, hydrostatic drive (pictured) and the HRC216PDA push-type models. Both mowers offer Honda's MicroCut twin-blade mulching technology for finer clippings and less bagging. The HXA model features a hydrostatic cruise control transmission that has been redesigned for increased durability and higher top speed. Both models feature adjustable heavy-duty handlebars.
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TurfEx

The new US250 sprayer from TurfEx features a universal mount that allows it to attach to the front of most available zero-turn mowers. The mounting system stays within the mower's footprint, unlike competitive tow-behind units. The US250 is completely electric powered with no engines or hydraulics to maintain. Driven by a 12-volt electric motor, the sprayer draws its power from the mower's battery. The pump is rated at 2 gallons per minute at 60 psi, and the corrosion-resistant polyethylene tank holds up to 25 gallons. To apply liquid, the US250 features an adjustable spray wand, which is attached to 25 feet of hose.
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Toro

Designed for trimming, finishing and working in small spaces, the Toro 21-inch commercial walk-behind mower is now available to the rental market. Its 3-in-1 cutting deck design allows operators to mulch, side-discharge or bag. The mower is engineered with durable components including a rust-free cast-aluminum deck and commercial-grade steel wheels that use sealed ball bearings and steel pivot arms for less downtime and lower replacement costs.
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Briggs & Stratton

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power offers a new low-rpm engine option, available on Vanguard Big Block V-twin engines, that is engineered to not only increase fuel efficiency, but also decreases noise levels and vibration. The new option leverages the power produced by the Big Block engines, reducing engine speed from the standard 3,600 rpm to 3,200 rpm. But while the engine speed decreases, the mower blade speed remains the same due to belt pulley ratios. Reducing engine speed creates a reverse torque to tap into when the machine is handling heavier workloads.
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Classen

Classen's Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter with hydrostatic drive is designed to deliver a smooth, consistent power flow with infinitely varied transport speeds of up to 4.7 mph. Its power-reverse feature makes loading and unloading easier. Applications include relocating or repositioning sod, expanding existing beds, or establishing a new planting area.
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JP Carlton

JP Carlton introduces the 1712 12-inch disk-style wood chipper, which is towable by smaller chip trucks. The Carlton Model 1712 incorporates a 48-inch by 28-inch infeed opening allowing it to swallow tops with little or no trimming. The 10 ½-inch diameter feed rollers accept the wood with minimal wrapping. Live hydraulics run the hydraulic pump directly off an integral engine plug-in, minimizing maintenance because there is no pump belt to maintain and no side loading of the pump shaft. A digital adjustable autofeed monitors engine rpm.
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Bobcat

The new Bobcat line of utility vehicles launches with four models — the 3200, 3400, 3400XL and 3450. Features range from two-wheel drive to the four-wheel drive, attachment-ready 3450. Several improvements have been made to the new Bobcat utility vehicles, including performance enhancements such as more responsive acceleration, better payload capacities and increased horsepower and top speeds, and electronic fuel-injected gas 4×4 models that start easier and run more reliably in higher altitudes.
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