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Sellick Expands S-Series
Sellick Equipment Limited has expanded the S Series
forklift product line by adding a 16,000-pound capacity model. The S160-4
has full-time four-wheel drive and four equal-sized wheels. By steering
both axles, the unit has a tight turning radius of 150 degrees. It is
powered by the Dieselmax 444 Turbocharged Tier III diesel engine producing
114 hp, and is coupled to a fully automatic power-shift transmission.
Standard features include frame leveling, tilt steering column with full
instrumentation, light package and back-up alarm. Options include full cab,
air conditioning, side shift and fork positioning carriages and a variety
of lift heights and fork lengths.
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Rock You Like a Hurricane
The Hurricane Blo-Vac from Hurricane, Inc. is a
stand-on riding blower powered by a 27 hp Kohler engine. The Hurricane
blows, vacuums and loads debris and features precision airflow control and
zero-turning radius. It measures less than 36 inches wide and has lights
for night operation.
Optional vacuum package and golf course package
available.
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Keep Your Hat on Your Head
The Xcap, with extractable eyewear technology from
Toro dealers, includes built-in retractors equipped with
scratch-resistant safety glasses that are approved for yard and lawn care
activity.
The safety glasses—or most any other sun,
prescription and safety eyewear—easily attach through the double loop
of the cap’s extractable cord. Once the glasses are attached, the
retractors glide in and out, keeping the glasses and cap from falling off.
For added safety, the Xcap headwear comes
packaged with a set of earplugs bearing a 32dB rating.
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Underhill Goes Universal
Underhill International’s universal valve box
cover fits 6 and 7-inch-round valve boxes. The adaptable replacement covers
are constructed from high strength materials and are UV resistant.
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Light My Fire
U.S Architectural has expanded the Galaxy Series, a
collection of streetscape fixtures with more than 100 design options.
Galaxy now features 13 models with varied heights and
widths, depending on site requirements. Options include interchangeable
hoods and diffusers in multiple sizes and designs, along with unique
mounting arms in arch, deco, yoke, post top and swooped styling.
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All-Terrain Plow
Agri-Cover’s SnowSport All-Terrain Plow has
released an easy-to-install front-mount for ’06-’08 Dixon Speed
36, 42 and 44 zero-turn mowers.
The plow is manufactured from corrosion-resistant,
hardened, anodized aluminum and is equipped with a 1-inch-thich rubber
cutting edge designed plow hard, compacted snow, yet remain
terrain-friendly.
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Reduce Water Use
The Sterling ET with Flow Control is a specialized
irrigation controller that reduces water use and is designed to use several
communication management technologies.
Manufactured by Storm Mfg. Group, Inc., the controller
accurately disburses the amount of water needed without over or
under-watering. It uses data sources to monitor real-time weather
conditions and adjusts its watering schedule appropriately.
The model can accommodate Water2Save, a
cellular-based communication service, and Weather Reach, a signal-based
communication receiver.
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Flawlessly Finished Grass
Hustler TrimStar Hydro Walk-Behinds feature newly
designed, full-floating decks in 36 or 48-inch widths and molded-rubber
discharge chutes that flip over out of the way to pass through gates and
more. The mowers are powered by 15 or 17 hp Kawasaki air-cooled gas
engines, and have an IZT transmission with no hoses. The H-Bar Plus
steering system glides over grass while the cruise control holds at the
chosen speed.
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Increased Capabilities of T-Series Reels
Coxreels’ new reel models in the heavy-duty
Truck Mount Series have an increased capacity of 75 feet of .75-inch I.D
hose and 50 feet if 1-inch I.D hose. The reels are spring-motor operated
and come equipped with Coxreels’ Super-Hub and triple-axle support
with full frame for maximum strength and rigidity.
The T-Series handling .75 to 1-inch hose are also now
equipped with stainless steel rollers.
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Maximum Corrosion Resistance
Reelcraft Ind. now offers a noncorrosive fluid path
option on their reels, including Series RT, 5000, 7000 and 9000. The reels
are rigid enough to withstand industrial or commercial use applications.
The fluid path is engineered to provide maximum corrosion resistance.
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T-Series Tractors
Kubota’s 2008 T-Series lawn tractors are
available in the 20 hp T2080, the 23 hp T2380 and the single-cylinder, 18
hp T1880.
The T-Series tractors feature the 3-in-1 Infinity Deck
as standard equipment; single-pedal control for speed and direction
changes; cruise control; and a one-step parking brake.
Operators will find a smooth ride with Kubota’s
Cushion-Ride suspension system (standard on the T2080 and T2380), and a
deluxe high-back seat.
Optional attachments include a 6.5-bushel-capacity
grass catcher with V-frame; 46-inch snow blower and 48-inch front blade.
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Pest Control With a Punch
The R2 or Rodenator Remote by Meyer Industries can be
controlled with the push of a button. The R2 features a flex injection hose
with 45-degree aluminum attachment, quick connections for fuel hoses and 50
feet of fuel-rated T-Grade hose.
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A New Evolution
The newest product from Aqua Control, Inc., the
Evolution Series .5 hp fountain offers six spray patterns and one person
plug-in-and-go operation. The fountain can be plugged into a standard
115-volt household receptacle and features a spray pattern that allows it
to pump over 130 GPM while producing a spray pattern reminiscent of a
tornado. Also included is either a 100-foot or 175-foot power cord, 100
feet of monitoring rope with two mooring stakes and a timer/photo sensor
controller GFCI. Optional 120-volt LED lighting is available to accent the
fountain with a variety of lamp colors to choose from.
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A Super Snowplow
SuperPlow, LLC has introduced the SuperPlow EZ, a
self-contained snowplow powered by an onboard battery and charged off the
host vehicle. No special framing or wiring is needed. The SuperPlow can
plow forward and reverse, and is easily switched between vehicles.
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Broad-Spectrum Aquatic Herbicide
RedWing Aquatic and Landscape Herbicide is the newest
product to be added to the Phoenix Environmental Care product line.
RedWing is a highly active, nonselective herbicide
that contains 2 pounds of diquat per gallon and has a low-use rate. It is
packaged in 2.5, 30 and 120-gallon refillable and returnable BATPak (buy,
apply, turn in) containers.
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Can You Hear Me Now?
The low-decibel series three-point hitch blower from
Agrimetal is available in four sizes to fit tractors 16 to 45 hp at PTO.
The air deflector for the larger model is hydraulically controlled from the
tractor seat. All models ride on a large roller to prevent compaction and
scuffing.
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Good to Go
New High Energy vibratory screeners from McCloskey
International offer more ways to process materials. Recent design updates
to the S130 and S190 flatdeck units introduce triple-deck models that
produce four streams of graded material. The addition of a fourth product
conveyor comes with a hydraulic folding feature that allows for multiple
height and angle options, and requires no disassembly for transportation
since the conveyor folds into transport position hydraulically.
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Keep the Sweat Out of Your Eyes
The saturation-proof Sweat GUTR sweatband from Tunnel
Vision, Inc., keeps sweat out of workers’ eyes. The GUTR works by
diverting sweat away from eyes and glasses. It doesn’t saturate and
is basically dry after use. The product works well with hard hats, caps and
safety glasses.
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Quick Change
Nascent Design, Inc.’s Power Shifter
rapid-change engine mounting system allows an engine to be quickly swapped
between multiple machines in 17 seconds without tools. It allows failed
engines to be replaced, and allows a single engine to be swapped between
multiple machines, or even stored separately from machines.
It can be installed on new machines, or a retrofit
model is available for most existing machines.
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Oops!
In the August Buying Guide to Topdressers, Spreaders
and Seeders, the entry for Turfco was inadvertently left out. Here is how
it should have appeared:
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Turfco
The T3000 riding applicator safely handles uneven
terrain and matches spread and spray from 6 to 9 feet wide with trimming
capabilities.
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