Turf, Lawn And Garden.Hand-held gasoline powered equipment expected to increase The Portable Power Equipment Manufacturers Association (PPEMA) reported the following industry shipments of hand-held gasoline powered equipment. During 1997, chain saws increased by 5.4 percent to 2,172,800 units, with an increase of approximately 1.5 percent expected for 1998. Trimmers and brushcutters increased by 3.7 percent to 3,683,000 units, with 1998 figures expected to increase by 3 percent. Hand held blowers fell by 2.3 percent in 1997 to 1,196,900 units, but 1998 shipments are expected to increase by 2 percent. Backpack blowers increased by 7 percent to 188,000 units in 1997, and 1998 is expected to increase by 4.5 percent. Hedge trimmers increased by 18.5 percent last year, with an increase of at least 2.5 percent in 1998. Cut off saws increased by 12.5 percent to 97,300 units, and 1998 figures are expected to increase by 2 percent. During 1997, stick edgers increased by 14.5 percent to 47,000 units, and a 3 percent increase is expected this year. Mixed review for turf equipment; riders up, walk-behinds down Shipment estimates for model year 1997 (Sept. 1, 1996 - Aug. 1, 1997), developed by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI OPEI Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. OPEI Order of Prince Edward Island (Canada) ), show walk-behind units decreased 9 percent, from 100,600 units in FY96 to 91,140 units in FY97. Shipments of commercial riding units increased 7 percent to 52,400 units in FY97, compared to 48,600 units in FY96. OPEI sponsors Internet survey In order to gain customer feedback on outdoor power equipment and related industry issues, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is sponsoring a 6-month research survey on the Internet. Beginning in April, OPEI's home page has included two research questions and nine demographic questions which are intended to gain meaningful profiles and statistics from those Internet users who own and operate outdoor power equipment. Rules and regulations for participating in the survey, which offers five $100 cash prizes each month, can be found at http://opei.mow.org. V&B Mini-Groundbreakers These landscaping tools are designed for a multitude of small garden projects, from soil breaking to installing water gardens, setting stepping stones
The Stepping Stones are three prominent rocks lying 0.5 miles north of Limitrophe Island, off the southwest coast of Anvers Island. , laying borders, and fine detailing of garden beds. Short handled and lightweight, the Mini-Groundbreakers line includes (left to right) Mini-Tiller, Mini-Pick, and Mini-Planter, featuring a hammer-action swing with multi-purpose heads. They are contractor grade, with corrosion-resistant tool heads that have a rectangular fit to the handle, preventing loosening and twisting on impact. Dealer inquiries welcomed. #180 on Reader Service Card Simplicity Diesel Garden Tractor This new diesel tractor from Simplicity Manufacturing's Legacy Garden Tractor line has a Briggs & Stratton 24.5-hp, three-cylinder liquid cooled See water cooled. engine with fuel injection. Free floating shaft-driven mower mower, farm machine used for cutting grasses and other hay crops. Mowers, drawn by or attached to tractors, or self-propelled, have superseded scythes. The mower is essentially an adaptation of the much earlier reaper. The first commercial mower was patented in 1847. decks in 48" and 60" widths uniquely mount to a pivoting front axle and have full- width rear rollers. Cutting height is electrically adjustable from 1" to 5" from a dash-mounted switch. The tractor, with a solid "C" frame platform and heavy-duty cast-iron front axle, can be fitted with 27 optional attachments. #181 on Reader Service Card Land Pride Rotary Cutters Land Pride's two new 35 Series rotary cutters, 8' and 10' models, feature a rounded back design, slip-clutch protected drive train, replaceable skid shoes, 3/16" Stump Jumper, heat treated blades and 1/4" thick sidewalls. These 35 Series rotary cutters were designed for mowing mow 1 n. 1. The place in a barn where hay, grain, or other feed is stored. 2. A stack of hay or other feed stored in a barn. set aside acres and handling pasture maintenance on virtually any terrain. Strong two-spindle cutters can handle material up to 2" in diameter. Both models are available in pull-type, 3-point or semi-mount. #182 on Reader Service Card Bush Hog (Zool.) a South African wild hog (Potamochœrus Africanus); - called also bush pig, and water hog. See under Bush, Ground, etc. See also: Bush Hog 280 Cutters New 110 hp-rated gearboxes are featured on Bush Hog's new 280 series cutters. Designed for mowing applications in materials up to 2 inches in diameter, they feature 5', 6', 7' widths, adjustable slip clutches, rounded backs for optimum performance, 1/4" thick, 8' deep sidebands, and large strong backs for strength. #183 on Reader Service Card Carefree Flat ProofTire Carefree Tire's revolutionary new tire is now available for the commercial mower operator in the turf maintenance industry. The tires, manufactured by a proprietary process utilizing micro-cellular polyurethane which makes a light weight flat proof tire, are completely flat-free, maintenance free, and ozone resistant -- thus eliminating all tire-related downtime, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the company. The company is marketing the tire as an alternative to flatprone pneumatic tires and has several manufacturers of turf equipment now including it as standard equipment. #184 on Reader Service Card Woods' Mow'N Machine The 6225 Mow'n Machine zero turn radius mower offers a 25 hp Kohler engine with a 48- (offset), 52-, 61- or the new 72-inch deck. It features eight engine options from 14 to 25 hp, including diesel, and is designed with a low, out-front, three-spindle floating deck that allows free movement over terrain, while continually remaining parallel to the ground. This unique feature reduces scalping at increased speeds. The spring-loaded attachment pins allow for quick and easy attachment of decks, snow throwers, sweepers or dozer blades. #185 on Reader Service Card Dixon ZTR ZTR zero turning radius (riding lawn mowers) ZTR Zero Turn Radius (lawnmower feature; trademark of Husqvarna Professional Outdoor Products Inc.) ZTR Zweig Total Return Fund Inc. 5022 This commercial mid-mount riding mower features a zero turning radius The turning radius or turning circle of a vehicle is the radius of the smallest circular turn (eg. U-turn) that the vehicle is capable of making. It is often used as a generalized term rather than a numerical figure. , Hydro Gear hydrostatic hy·dro·stat·ic or hy·dro·stat·i·cal adj. Of or relating to fluids at rest or under pressure. hydrostatic pertaining to a liquid in a state of equilibrium or the pressure exerted by a stationary fluid. transmission with separate fans and charge pump A charge pump is an electronic circuit that uses capacitors as energy storage elements to create either a higher or lower voltage power source. Charge pump circuits are capable of high efficiencies, sometimes as high as 90-95% while being electrically simple circuits. and a low-overall weight of only 615-685 pounds. It is powered by a 22-hp Kohler Command engine and is available in 42", 50", and 60" deck, with 1 1/2" -4 1/2" cut heights. The body tilts up for easy service access. Options include mulching, catching and snow blade accessories. #186 on Reader Service Card Stihl Pole Pruner Stihl's new HT 75 power pole power pole Noun Austral & NZ a pole carrying an overhead power line pruner has an adjustable shaft that telescopes to 11.5', making it ideal for hard to reach places and eliminating the need to use a ladder. Weighing 15.8 lbs., it has a 12" bar and chain and is equipped with Stihl's exclusive Easy Start system which includes a shock absorbing handle, a fuel pump Fuel pump A mechanical or electrical pump for drawing fuel from a storage tank and forcing it to an engine or furnace. The type of pump chosen for a given fuel depends to a great extent on the volatility of the liquid to be pumped. primer for easier starting, a single lever Master Control lifetime-warranted electronic ignition Electronic Ignition is a system utilised in automobile engines, replacing contact breaker points in the distributor A reluctor, igniter, and Hall Effect switch are installed in place of the breaker points, and the cam lobes on the distributor cam control the sensor, the ignitor system, and a see-through, high-capacity oil and fuel tank. #187 on Reader Service Card Kuhn Powertiller The new 30-hp EL 32, recently added to the current Powertiller lines from Kuhn Farm Machinery, Inc., is an entirely new, economically priced tiller line designed to be used with small and compact tractors. Three sizes of tillers are available: 42", 50" and 60". The Kuhn Powertiller was designed to be easily offset from 14" to 17". They feature automatic chain tensioning and easily replaceable tines. #188 on Reader Service Card P-F P-F Power-Fusion (Flash website) Pole Pruners Porter-Ferguson says its pole pruners, with 1" cutting capacity, combine light weight with high strength. The dual cutting blades are made of heat-treated, forged alloy tool steel. The Short Arm Pruner, designed for cutting thick, damaged, or diseased, is available in three different configurations: with 10' or 12' solid poles, with two-section 6'-each jointed poles, and with three-section 6', 4', and 6' jointed poles. The Long Arm Pole Pruner, for high-up cutting jobs that require extra leverage, is available in the same three configurations. #189 on Reader Service Card Nupla Shovels Nupla Corporation says its new Power Pylon Noun 1. power pylon - a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists" pylon tower - a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building shovels have a 400% larger step than typical shovels and last 10 times longer than wood. Lifetime warranted, they are made of a molded, fiberglass-reinforced engineering composite structure which produces an integral fusion of handle and blade, a design derived from aerospace applications that eliminates the "weak link" often found in the rivet rivet, headed metal pin or bolt whose shaft is passed through holes in two or more pieces of metal, wood, plastic, or other material in order to unite them by forming the plain end into a second head. connection. Ergonomically designed to reduce fatigue, the Power Pylon is available in round point, square point, drain spade, garden spades and trenching shovels. #190 on Reader Service Card Parker Truck Loader Parker Sweeper introduces a 16 hp truck loader, powered by a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton twin overhead valve “OHV” redirects here. For the vehicle registration class, see Off Highway Vehicle. An overhead valve (OHV) engine, also called pushrod engine or I-head engine Vanguard engine and designed for picking up large quantities of leaves, grass clippings, mulch and other bulk debris. It has a high speed 4-blade impeller, a 10" x 15" steel ribbed flexible industrial pickup hose, two operator comfort control handles, a polypropylene hose cradle, and a stacking 18" discharge extension. The exhaust chute swivels 360 degrees to discharge debris in any direction. #191 on Reader Service Card Hoffman Compressed Bale A.H. Hoffman, Inc. has compressed 7.6 cubic feet to a 3.8-cubic-foot package that was developed for nurseries, greenhouses or avid gardeners who go through a lot of soil. The high-quality, specially blended Hoffman soilless mix is expanded by "fluffing" with a fork or by hand when it is taken from the bag. The mixture was specially made and packaged for professional growers and high-volume home gardeners. #192 on Reader Service Card Husqvarna SharpForce Chain Sharpener A new time saving chain sharpener from Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. is designed to sharpen both the cutter and the depth gauge at the same time. The company says the SharpForce chain sharpener improves filing accuracy and maintains critical angles and distances. The company says specially designed flat file reduces the time for sharpening the chain and ensures optimum cutting performance of the saw chain. It is available in 5/32", 3/16", or 7/32" sizes to sharpen most chains. #193 on Reader Service Card GDI (Graphics Device Interface) The traditional programming interface (API) for output in Windows. When an application needs to display or print, it makes a call to a GDI function and sends it the parameters for the object that must be created. ChipMaster Global Development International says this is the first chipper chipper Drug slang An occasional user of illicit drugs. See Recreational drug use Tobacco A popular term for a person who smokes < 5 cigarettes/day, who may be resistant to nicotine dependence or addiction, and often born to non-smoking parents. that can be used on various methods of transportation for easy mobility and accessibility for job site work. It comes in two designs for either farm tractor or skid steer loaders, in 4" and 6" capacities with 18" and 24" diameter disk-type fly wheels, respectively. A feed roll system allows for automatic feeding of the branches. The blades of the ChipMaster are designed to produce a fingernail fin·ger·nail n. The nail on a finger. size chip that can be used as a mulch or cover. #194 on Reader Service Card Patriot Skid Steer Loader Hecla Industries' new Patriot hydrostatic skid steer loader, specifically designed for low cost and offered exclusively for sale direct to the end user, is available in five different models and is built to order one unit at a time. Brand name gas or diesel engines from 20 to 65 hp are available with lift capacities ranging from 600 to 1800 pounds SAE rating. Several attachments are available: dirt, snow and manure buckets, trencher, grapple fork, post hole auger auger (ô`gər): see drill. auger Tool (or bit) used with a carpenter's brace for drilling holes, usually in wood. It looks like a corkscrew and produces extremely clean holes, almost regardless of how large the bit is. , snow blower, pallet fork The pallet fork or pallet lever is an integral component of the lever escapement of a typical mechanical watch. The pallet fork has two jewels; which are called the entry and exit pallets. , rototiller ro·to·till·er n. A motorized rotary cultivator. [rot(ary) + tiller1.] , backhoe and broom. #195 on Reader Service Card JCB JCB Noun trademark, Brit a large machine used in building, that has a shovel on the front and a digger arm on the back [initials of Joseph Cyril Bamford, its manufacturer] JCB® n abbr 208S MiniMaster JCB calls this unit the world's first genuine skit steer backhoe loader Backhoe loader, also called a Loader backhoe, and commonly shortened to Backhoe, is an engineering vehicle, which consists of a tractor, fitted with a shovel/bucket on the front and a small backhoe on the back. because it combines the digging characteristics of a 2-ton mini excavator ex·ca·va·tor n. An instrument, such as a sharp spoon or curette, used in scraping out pathological tissue. excavator (eks´k and the maneuverability and loader performance of a skid steer loader. With a maximum dig depth of 8' 4", the MiniMaster features servo-assisted joysticks for the loader and transmission, independent hydraulic systems, a 43 hp diesel engine, and a bucket loader breakout force of 5,179 lbs. Attachments include: 6-in-1 shovel, pallet fork, manure fork and grab, earth drill, breaker, trencher, sweeper and sweeper collector. #196 on Reader Service Card Harley Power Box Rake This 72" bi-angular, bi-directional power landscape rake, designed for use with skid-steer loaders, prepares landscape seedbeds with one attachment. In addition to tilling,the attachment levels, pulverizes, and rakes and collects rocks. The single roller and twin barrier can be angled up to 20 degrees left or right for grading and windrowing the material. With adjustable, removable heavy-gauge box endplates mounted at each end of the roller, the rake traps and gathers stones for piling and pickup. #197 on Reader Service Card Badger Earth Auger a form of auger for boring into the ground; - called also earth borer. See also: Earth & Buddy Bar This lightweight portable power earth augers easily handles the challenge of anyone needing a hole in a hurry and is available in 2", 3", 4", 6", 8", and 12" diameters. Where the extra help is needed for big jobs or tough soil conditions, the affordable Badger Buddy Bar bolts onto any Badger or Feldmann earth auger to convert it to a two-man mounted unit. With the Buddy Bar mounted, the operator can concentrate on drilling and throttle control while the "Buddy" handles the torque and jolts. #198 on Reader Service Card |
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