From electric mowers and trimmers to informative engines, the new products from GIE+EXPO did not disappoint.
Tier 4 engine
Update your equipment with Kohler Engines’ Tier 4 Final emission-compliant diesel engines, the 1.9 liter KDI1903TCR and 2.5 liter KDI2504TCR, which do not use a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The engines feature a direct injection system, cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and diesel oxygenated catalyst (DOC). The high-pressure common rail system (CSR) uses pressures at 29,000 psi.
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Powerful information
Learn about your specific Vanguard single-cylinder or V-twin engine with Briggs & Stratton Commercial Powers’ Power Code. When you scan the square barcode located on the engine, your smartphone will send you engine information, such as troubleshooting information for in-field support. The Power Code also provides a dealer locator, FAQs, parts lists, recommended maintenance instructions and schedules, owner’s manual and language preferences.
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No gas needed
Core Outdoor Power’s GasLess line trimmer, available in early 2012, uses an electric motor capable of producing torque rotary motion at high efficiencies and power densities. Weighing 11 pounds with its power cell, the trimmer runs up to 70 minutes and charges in three hours. It has a head speed of 7,000 rpm in speed mode and 5,000 in torque mode.
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Path lights
Light up your next project with Kichler Lighting’s Design Pro LED path lights. With a 40,000-hour lifespan, the seven new path light designs emit a warm, white light. The designs include Ripley, Pyramid, Tiki Shade, Shepard’s Crook, Shallow Small Shade, Shallow Large Shade and Forged Look, shown here.
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Less is mower
Use one, instead of two, bars on your next mowing project with BigDog Mowers’ R-Series Power Bar mowers. With deck sizes ranging from 48 to 60 inches, the mowers use commercial grade Hyrdo Gear ZT 3100 transmissions. They feature a 4.2-gallon fuel capacity, 20-inch drive tires, 13-inch caster tires and seat springs.
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Battery operated
Eliminate emissions and cut down on the sound level with Mean Green Products’ CXR-62 commercial electric ZTR mower. Using a battery with a 350 to 400 charge cycle, the CXR-62 goes up to 9 mph and has a 62-inch deck size. It can mow up to 4 acres on one charge, or 120 minutes, and batteries recharge in five hours.
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Expanding products
Exmark will expand its lawn care line in early 2012 to include five commercial-grade turf management products, including aerators, a slicer seeder and a turf rake. The aerators will be a 21-inch S-Series single hydro, 24-inch X-Series dual hydro and 30-inch stand-on. The 20-inch slicer seeder will have verticutting reels and a wide, stable base. Their 18-inch turf rake will include 24 flail blades.
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Dig or lift
Available in both radial- and vertical-lift models, the Case Construction Equipment Alpha Series skid steers range from 46 to 90 horsepower, with rated operating capacities from 1,300 to 3,000 pounds. The radial lift machines are engineered for digging, prying and pushing, while vertical lift models are ideal for lift-and-carry applications.
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Eight forward, reverse speeds
Ariens’ two-stage Deluxe 24 Sno-Thro features a 24-inch clearing width and is powered by a 249-cc Ariens Polar Force engine by Briggs & Stratton. It has a 14-inch-diameter impeller with a 3- to 50-foot throwing distance. The Deluxe 24 Sno-Thro has six forward and two reverse speeds, as well as a 2.9-quart fuel capacity. The all-steel discharge chute rotates 200 degrees.
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Replace blades
Instead of sharpening your cutting blades, replace them on the jobsite with Advanced Blade Technologies’ CX Revolution mower blades with a quick-change cutting system. The CX Revolution blade passed all industry standard ANSI tests, the company says.
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Combat ethanol
For use with two- and four-cycle engines, B3C’s Ethanol Shield fuel stabilizer prevents ethanol-related problems. It removes water, prevents corrosion and helps engines start year round. The Ethanol Shield envelopes water so it passes through the fuel system without bonding with ethanol.
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Collect, dump leaves
Combine TruckCraft’s leaf body and dump insert with Billy Goat’s DL Loader, with dual-shredding technology, to collect 10 yards of mulched leaves. The kit fits any full-size, 8-foot pickup truck and has a heavy-duty, full-cover mesh tarp top. The leaf kit (top) weighs 263 pounds, and the dump insert weighs 430 pounds.
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Steel bed
Transport materials with the JCB Workmax 800 D 4Ă—4, side-by-side utility vehicle, which has a 1,323-pound maximum payload. With the choice of a 784-cc Yanmar diesel engine coupled with a two-speed CVT, the 800 D is in the middle of the mid-range UTV sector. The steel-construction tipping cargo bed can handle 880 pounds.
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Floating hitch
Push right on through your next snow project with the Avalanche 500. It features a floating hitch, self-leveling shoes and rugged torsion springs on the 2-inch sectional steel trip edge model. Reinforced side panels help prevent them from buckling on impact.
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Sharp cut
Take a bite out of your next project with the WeedShark trimmer head, which cuts weeds, grass and brush. The original WeedShark has poly blades and a Whirl SharkFloss line, whereas the WeedShark Pro has aluminum blades. For heavy grass/brush cutting and medium ground contact, use the WeedShark Pro SS, which has stainless-steel blades.
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Proactive business
Give your business new life with help from LandOpt, which offers landscapers the tools, processes, training and support to create proactive, customer-driven businesses. They offer support with sales and marketing, human resources, operations management and business management.
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Powerful air
Clean-up debris without straining your back or arms with Gravely’s Hurricane Plus walk-behind blowers. The blowers are available in 169-, 265- and 404-cc Subaru engines. With all-steel construction, the blowers feature remote throttle control with an optional remote locking caster. The Hurricane Plus blowers range from 13 1/2-inch to 18-inch fan diameters.
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Hybrid blower
The Honda Power Equipment HS1336i snowblower combines a gasoline engine that drives the auger/fan apparatus and charges the battery with the electric motors, which control the track drive’s forward propulsion. Equipped with the Honda iGX390 four-stroke engine, this hybrid snowblower clears up to 83 tons of snow an hour. It has a 36-inch clearing width and 23-inch clearing height.
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Propane pickup
Denison Landscaping and Nursery in Fort Washington, Maryland, will be the first landscapers to purchase the 2012 Roush CleanTech Ford F-250 and F-350 propane autogas trucks when they become available. The trucks offer two tank options – an in-bed, 49-gallon tank or an under-bed, 25-gallon tank. These alternative fuel trucks are available through Rouch CleanTech’s network of authorized Ford dealerships or as kits shipped to authorized up-fitters.
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Voltage regulator system
Subaru’s line of SGX commercial generators is available in three models: SGX3500, SGX5000 and the SGX7500E. Their maximum output ranges from 3,500 to 7,300 watts, and they have a fuel tank capacity from 4 to 8 gallons. The SGX line features an automatic voltage regulator system that provides a precise voltage control output.
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Steel deck
With ground speeds up to 8 mph, the Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series zero-turn mowers are equipped with Kawasaki FX engines with a heavy-duty air cleaner. The Z Master has 22- and 23-inch drive tires and is available in 48-, 52- and 60-inch widths. The Turbo Force deck features 7/10-gauge steel, a bull-nose bumper and spindle assemblies.
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Two sides
The Shindaiwa DH232 hedge trimmer features laser-cut and precision-ground blades, a vibration system and a front exhaust system. The DH232, a double-sided model, is available in either 24- or 30-inch blade lengths and has a rotating rear handle for a variety of cutting positions. Choose between a two-stroke or Hybrid 4 engine.
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Sectional moldboard
Compatible with small skid steers, compact tractors and small wheel loaders, Arctic Snow and Ice Control’s Sectional Sno-Pusher lineup, the compact-duty (CD) pushers, features a sectional moldboard design. Each 24-inch-wide section is equipped with a spring-loaded trip edge and polyurethane cutting edge. The CD pushers are outfitted with the Slip-Hitch system, which automatically adjusts to the pavement grade.
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Compact power
With an operating weight of 2,921 to 3,340 pounds, depending on specifications, the Caterpillar 301.4C mini excavator is available with a choice of cab or FOPS/TOPS canopy. It’s powered by a 24-horsepower engine, has a maximum bucket breakout force of 3,597 pounds and digs up to 143 1/2 inches. It features an extendable undercarriage and single- and two-way auxiliary hydraulic lines.
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Self-propelled
TurfEx’s RS7200 Spread-N-Spray self-propelled spreader/sprayer combination unit is powered by a 200-cc Honda GX200 engine with a 2:1 ratio gear reducer. Its transmission includes two forward gears, as well as neutral and reverse. The unit includes a hand-operated transmission disc brake and a foot-controlled sulky band brake. The hopper holds 150 pounds, or 3 cubic feet, of material, and the tank system holds 17 gallons of liquid.
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Electric power
Manage ice on sidewalks and other small areas with SnowEx’s SL-80 and SL-80SS push sprayers. Completely electric-powered, the sprayers are available with a powder-coated steel frame (SL-80) or stainless steel frame (SL-80SS). They have a 13-gallon, corrosion-resistant polyethylene tank, adjustable-height boomless nozzle and adjustable spray wand.
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