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The
following are some of the latest products, solutions and
innovations for the Green Industry.
Altoz zero-turn mowers
The 2014 Altoz XC Z line of zero-turn mowers is comprised of
high-performance commercial machines. Providing the foundation
of this state-of-the-art lineup is the Aero Deck high-output system.
Quality-engineered performance fea-
tures maximum airflow from its design
and Gator Mulcher G6 blades. The
XC Z boasts a 19-mph top speed. It is
complemented by a drive system and
clutch that produces 250 foot-pounds
of torque along with a heavy-duty
deck, deck spindles, front forks and fork casters, as well as tapered
wheel bearings. The XC Z line also features the SmarTrak Moni-
toring System with built-in maintenance reminders, a digital rpm
gauge, alarm protection, and an on-board clock. The XC 720 Z, XC
610 Z and XC 540 Z are the premium models in the Altoz lineup.
The Altoz XC Z commercial line of zero-turn mowers is joined by
the XC S, XP S, and XP Z line of mowers.
Ariens Auto-Turn steering technology
Ariens Company unveiled the industry's first and only Auto-
Turn steering technology exclusively for the company's line of Sno-
Thro snow blowers. "The revolutionary new Auto-Turn technology
changes the snow removal experi-
ence without adjusting speed or
engaging triggers or levers," said
Angela Raddant, snow product
marketing manager for Ariens
Company. "The technology is ex-
clusively available on Ariens two-stage Sno-Thro equipment and
enables operators to turn effortlessly without adjusting speed." Auto-
Turn steering technology makes snow removal easier, faster and
more comfortable for the operator. The feature eliminates the need
to take large loops during a turn, instead making even, tight turns
from the center axis of the machine. Now, operators can avoid strain-
ing and pulling while initiating a turn, instead guiding the snow
blower precisely and smoothly without adjusting speed. Auto-Turn
increases efficiency and maneuverability, while decreasing operator
fatigue and stress. Additionally, no manual adjustments are necessary
to enable the Auto-Turn feature.
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