Missed this year’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky? Don’t worry. Catch up on the latest pieces of equipment with this list.
The Caterpillar 303E CR compact hydraulic excavator is 61 inches wide across the blade and has a compact-radius design. With a maximum operating weight of 7,782 pounds, the 303E CR has a 23.5-horsepower engine. It’s available in both cab and canopy configurations. The 303E CR’s bucket can rotate 200 degrees, and a lifting eye on the front linkage provides a secure attachment point for rigging. Steel tracks are available for the 303E CR as an alternative to the standard rubber tracks. Read more information here.
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Husqvarna introduced two walk-behind mowers: the W436, with a 36-inch fixed, fabricated deck, and W448, with a 48-inch fixed, fabricated deck. Each comes with a 5-speed transmission, Vanguard engine, assisted reverse, electric clutch and rubber M-ZT discharge shield. Husqvarna also unveiled handheld products including two brushcutters, two trimmers and an extended hedge trimmer. Read more information here.
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Kubota Tractor added three mower models to its Z700-Series line: the Z724X-48, Z724X-54 and Z726X-60. Available in 48, 54 or 60 inches, the Z700 decks are seven gauge and 6 inches deep. The mowers have a Parker TorqPact GT 14 transmission and 11.6-gallon fuel tank. They travel up to 11 mph. Read more information here.
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Toro’s stand-on spreader/sprayer features Lean to Steer technology, which allows the operator to control forward/reverse and left/right steering with one hand. With forward speeds of up to 5.5 mph, the Toro spreader/sprayer has a 175-pound spreader hopper and a 20-gallon spray tank. An additional 50-pound dry fertilizer bag can be carried on top of the spray tank. A standard hand-held spray wand is also included. Read more information here.
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The Ditch Witch SK850 mini skid steer is equipped with a 37-horsepower, Tier 4 Yanmar diesel engine. With a 74-square-inch platform, the mini skid steer also has dual-lever ground drive controls. The high-drive tack system has bolt-on sprockets that can be interchanged. The SK850 comes with the choice of 42-inch- or 36-inch-wide tracks. With an 860-pound operating capacity and the 83-inch hinge-pint height, the SK850 is made with reinforced steel. Read more information here.
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Oregon expanded its line of outdoor power equipment with the addition of a blower, second-generation chainsaw and corded electric chainsaw. The BL300 blower is a battery-powered machine with a variable speed trigger and turbo button. On turbo, the BL300 provides 495 cfm at 132 mph. On high, the blower offers 394 cfm at 105 mph. The BL300 features a bystander decibel rating of less than 65db. Read more information here.
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Stihl’s HLA 85 lithium-ion, extended-reach hedge trimmer is equipped with an adjustable telescopic shaft (up to 10 1/2 feet). It has a double-sided, 20-inch Stihl blade. The HLA 85 has up to an 11-hour runtime at full power (with the AR 900 backpack battery). It weighs 12.6 pounds, and its gearbox can be folded completely back for storage. Stihl also introduced the TSA230 lithium-ion battery-powered cut-off machine. Read more information here.
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Avant Tecno USA’s 760i Tier 4 loader is powered by a 57-horsepower Kohler KDI engine. The 760i is 121.3 inches long, 55.1 inches wide, 83.1 inches tall and weighs 4,640 pounds. It has a hydrostatic transmission and 3,600-pound-foot of pulling force. The loader has 360-degree visibility, an overload sensor and ROPS frame and FOPS canopy. The loader is compatible with more than 100 different attachments. Read more information here.
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The efco MT 6500 chainsaw weighs 14 pounds and delivers 4.7 horsepower. The chainsaw has a 63cc displacement, automatic oil pump and bar length of 16, 18, 20 or 24 inches. Full production of the MT 6500 chainsaw begins in early 2015, with product arrivals at dealers slated for March. The company also introduced the 2400 Series engine that has a displacement of 21.7cc, which delivers 1.2 horsepower. Read more information here.
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The Mean Green Mowers SK-48 Stalker is a commercial electric stand-on mower with an electric grass/debris blower concealed under the front cover. When the switch is flipped after mowing, an operator can cruise along sidewalks, roads and driveways to blow the grass clippings off the surface. The air volume and speed is similar to most gas-powered blowers, and the machine features zero emissions. Read more information here.
