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EQUIPMENT FOCUS New Equipment Recap 2013 The following are some of the new (or improved) products that were introduced to the professional arborist market during 2013. The products listed below were submitted in response to our editorial focus. For more new products, please visit our Product News section at www.ArborAge.com. Bandit Beast XP-Series recyclers Reflecting more than 35 specific enhancements and add-ons in eight different categories, the new Beast XP-Series recyclers take Bandit's line of horizontal grinders to a new level. Some of the changes include replaceable wear plates in the mill base, revised auger systems for easier cleaning and removal, angled front infeeds with larger infeed chain drives, new teeth styles with hardened wear items, new engine options, convenience features, and much more. Available as either towable or self-propelled track machines, the Model 1680XP, 2680XP, 3680XP and 4680XP Beast recyclers deliver extra power, extra production and extra profit for companies or projects large and small. Bradco Flail Mowers for Excavators Paladin Attachments introduced the new Bradco Flail Mowers for Excavators. The Bradco Flail Mowers are capable of clearing tall grasses, heavy brush and trees up to six inches in diameter from areas such as hillsides, roadways, ditches, utility right-of-ways, riverbanks and lakesides. Excavator mounting allows users to easily reach over obstructions, into ditches and up hillsides. Bi-directional cutting and discharge capabilities allow operators to control the direction of cut materials away from buildings, roadways and bystanders. And when the excavator is equipped with a case drain, the blades are designed to come to a complete stop within four to five seconds for additional safety. Bradco's Flail Mowers are available in Light Duty (FME30) for mounting on three- to six-ton excavators and Heavy Duty (FME40) for mounting on six- to 10-ton excavators. Bradco Ground Shark Paladin Attachments' new Bradco Ground Shark standard-duty brush cutter builds on success of the original Ground Shark extreme-duty brush cutter. This highly efficient and productive attachment clears tough ground vegetation, light- to medium-density brush and hardwoods up to 4 inches in diameter. A dual pressure relief valve on the new hydraulic motor is standard, protecting against any pressure spikes that could damage the drive system. Three bidirectional blades cut in either direction to extend the operational life of the blades, minimizing fleet maintenance expenses. The standard-duty models feature a heavy-duty 1/4-inch steel deck, an extremely quiet drive train, and a shielded motor that protects it from falling debris and damage. They are available in three cutting widths: 60, 72, and 78 inches and in a variety of low- and high-flow gpm ranges to accommodate the hydraulic capabilities of your particular skid-steer loader. Bradco Jawz grabbing tools Paladin Attachments introduced the new Bradco Jawz grabbing tools as a valuable addition to the company's portfolio of vegetation management products. These attachments provide a quick, easy, and eco-friendly way to remove invasive trees and shrubs, complete with roots, reducing the need for herbicides, burning, or cutting tools. The attachments feature a patented set of T1 steel fingers (pinchers) powered by dual cylinders that grab the tree/shrub trunk with just the right amount of force to take advantage of the lifting power and leverage from a skid-steer or compact tractor. For more compact jobs the new Bradco Mini-Jawz mounts on a compact tool carrier. 6 Arbor Age / November/December 2013 www.arborage.com