Fall clean up can be a very profitable service for lawn care operators and landscapers. All you need is the right equipment. This month's Product Focus offers blowers, vacs, sweepers and more to get you started on the right track.
Leaves and debris are no match for this equipment, so take a look to find the equipment you need to get through the next few months. Whether you're looking for a hand-held blower for small jobs, or a vacuum attachment for your truck or tractor, you will find it here!
And, don't forget, you can find additional information about the companies highlighted in blue by visiting their advertisements in this issue.
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Eastman Industries SW38 and SWH38
- 11-bushel-capacity hopper
- Sweeping width: 38 inches individually
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Dual-brush sweeping action
www.eastmanind.com |
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STEC EquipmentVCMK3
- Mechanically driven
- Sweeping width: 80 inches
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Three adjustable, 27-inch heads
www.stecequipment.com |
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Steiner RS350 and RS454
- Bevel gearbox-driven
- Sweeping width: 54 inches
- Attachment
- Feature: Hydraulically controlled nylon broom
www.steinerturf.com |
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Turf TeqPower Broom
- 13 hp Honda engine
- Sweeping width: 47 inches
- Self-propelled walk-behind
- Feature: Hydrostatic transmission, differential lock
www.turfteq.com |
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TurfExGroom 'N' Sweep
- Polypropylene brush system
- Sweeping width: 60 and 72 inches
- Attachment
- Feature: Bucket, three-point and fork mounts
www.turfexproducts.com |
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VentracLB540 Power Broom
- Hydraulic cylinder for angling
- Sweeping width: 54 inches
- Attachment
- Feature: Optional front debris curtain
www.ventrac.com
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BLOWERS |
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AgriMetalLow Decibel Series
- PTO-driven
- 4,010 to 12,500 CFM
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Hydraulic deflectors available
www.agrimetal.com |
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Billy GoatFZ1300H Z Force
- 13 hp engine
- Just under 200 mph
- Mower attachment
- Feature: 360-degree rotational discharge
www.billygoat.com |
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Buffalo Turbine Turbine-Style Debris Blowers
- 14, 27 and 40 hp Kohler engines
- About 4,200 rpm
- Tow-behind, mower attachment, skid-mount, PTO and hydraulic
- Feature: Wireless remote control available
www.buffaloturbine.com |
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CORE Outdoor PowerCB 420
- Conductor Optimized Rotary Energy motor
- 400 CFM, 110 mph
- Hand-held or backpack
- Feature: No hearing protection required
www.coreoutdoorpower.com |
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Echo PB-500
- 50.8cc, two-stroke engine
- 465 CFM, 195 mph
- Backpack
- Feature: Posi-loc pipes, padded shoulder straps
www.echo-usa.com |
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efcoSA 3000
- 30.5cc, 1.3 hp engine
- 424 CFM, 156.6 mph
- Hand-held
- Feature: Converts into a vacuum
www.efcopower.com |
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GravelyHurricane Plus
- 169, 265 and 404cc Subaru engines
- 1,149, 1,642 and 2,692 CFM
- Walk-behind
- Feature: 13.5-, 15.25- and 18-inch fan diameters
www.gravely.com |
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HurricaneX3
- 25 hp Subaru engine
- 6,500 CFM
- Stand-on
- Feature: Blows left, right and forward
www.hurricaneblovac.com |
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Husqvarna580BTS
- X-Torq engine
- 7,200 rpm
- Backpack
- Feature: Harness with wide shoulder straps
www.husqvarna.com |
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Little WonderOptimax
- 5 to 14 hp engines
- 1,397 to 2,530 CFM
- Walk-behind
- Feature: Push and self-propelled models available
www.littlewonder.com |
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MacKissicMighty Mac
- 8 to 13.5 gross torque B&S engines
- 1,600 to 2,000 CFM, 160 to 200 mph
- Walk-behind
- Feature: Balanced poly impeller, lightweight
www.mackissic.com |
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RedMaxEBZ6500
- 65cc Strato-Charged
- 232.42 mph
- Backpack
- Feature: Side-mounted air filter for easy maintenance
www.redmax.com |
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Shindaiwa EB802RT
- 79.2cc, two-stroke engine
- 730 CFM, 191 mph
- Backpack
- Feature: Hush Mode to reduce sound level
www.shindaiwa-usa.com |
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STEC Equipment B7
- For tractors from 30 hp
- 340 CFM
- Attachment
- Feature: Statically, dynamically balanced impeller
www.stecequipment.com |
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VentracLA162 Power Blower
- Hydraulic motor
- 160 mph
- Attachment
- Feature: 180-degree rotation side to side
www.ventrac.com |
VACS |
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AgriMetalMulti-Vac
- PTO-driven
- Capacity: 7 and 10 cubic yards
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Mulching blades
www.agrimetal.com |
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GrasshopperPowerVac
- Deck-driven
- Capacity: 25 cubic feet
- Mower attachment
- Feature: Tapered collectors compact debris
www.grasshoppermower.com |
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Gravely Vac-35
- 170cc, 6 hp Subaru engine
- Capacity: 9 cubic feet
- Walk-behind
- Feature: 30-inch intake housing, poly felt bag
www.gravely.com |
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LawnShark USALTL-32
- 10 hp Briggs or Honda engine
- Capacity: 5 bushels
- Walk-behind
- Feature: Cyclonic suction, counter-rotating brush
www.lawnsharkusa.com |
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Monster Power Equipment Leaf & Debris Truck Loader
- 35 hp Vanguard engine
- 14,000 CFM
- Tow-behind and skid-mount
- Feature: .5-inch steel impeller blades
www.monsterpowerequipment.com |
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Seago InternationalPortaPump
- 35cc Honda GX-35 engine
- 33 GPM
- Hand-held
- Feature: Cast-iron pump impeller
www.seagousa.com |
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STEC EquipmentS4
- Requires 45 hp
- Capacity: 4 cubic meters
- Tow-behind
- Feature: Hydraulically driven brush hood
www.stecequipment.com |
ACCESSORIES |
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TruckCraftThe TC-150 Leaf Express can be combined with the TC-121 Ultra pickup dumper to hold 10 cubic yards of leaf material and dump 7,000 pounds in under 30 seconds.
www.truckcraft.com |
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W.E. ChappsThe Backpack Rack Cover slides over and protects backpack blowers while they are attached to a rack. The cover is waterproof and resists tears and abrasions.
www.wechapps.com
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Next month will feature Product Focuses on Compact Equipment and Chippers & Shredders. |
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