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www.landscapeirrigation.com Landscape and Irrigation 41 Equipment Focus F-19 from Air Force Hover Mowers The F-19 from Air Force Hover Mowers is a commercial-grade hover mower that is ideal for mowing slopes, lake or pond banks, hillsides, swales, drainage areas or boggy zones. Powered by the Honda GCV160 engine and a 14- inch impeller, the F-19 has the best power-to-weight ratio in the industry. The F-19 also has an injection-molded ABS plastic deck, as well as the longest and strongest handles on a mower of this type. The F-19 boasts rein- forced handle mounts, a reinforced (buttress-style) engine mount with internal bushings, 4 height-of-cut adjust- ments and 3 blade options. BOB-CAT Hydro Z-Control walk-behind The rugged BOB-CAT Hydro walk-behind mower is now available with Z-Control. Similar to commercial zero-turn riding mowers, BOB-CAT's patented Z-Control operation system is easy to use and comfortable to operate. The ergonomic design reduces hand and wrist strain in operation, and the built-in operator presence controls make driving the Z-Control much more efficient. Z-Control Hydro models come in 36-, 48- and 54-inch, side-discharge, fixed DuraDeck cutting decks with an extreme side-discharge system. Dual hydraulic pumps feature wheel mo- tors that allow independent power to each wheel for excellent control and maneuverability. Powerful Kawasaki FS engines offer the speed to cut up to 6 mph. Cub Cadet's 760 ES wide-area walk-behind mower With a powerful 420-cc OHV electric-start engine and the Cub Cadet Signature Cut advanced cutting system, Cub Cadet's 760 ES wide-area walk-behind mower delivers a professional-quality cut time after time. The 760 ES is easy to use with a variable 4-speed drive system that allows the operator to set mowing speed based on terrain and personal preference. With the convenience of separate drive and blade brake clutch controls, the mower doesn't shut off until the operator takes his or her hands off. And with a single-lever 8-position deck height adjustment from 1.25 to 3.5 inches, the operator can achieve a consistent blade height easily. The 760 ES is also easy to maneuver with 8-inch front-caster ball-bearing wheels and maintains excellent traction over un- even ground with large 16-inch rear wheels. Other features of the 760 ES include a 33-inch steel deck with twin blades, mulch and side-discharge cutting options, a 2-gallon fuel capacity and a patented SmartJet high- pressure deck washing system. Dixie Chopper Stryker Stand-On Series Dixie Chopper recently expanded its commercial mower lineup with the introduction of the Stryker Stand-On Se- ries. The Stryker is available in a 48- or 54-inch cut, and both are powered by a 23.5-hp. Kawasaki FX engine. Both models are primarily composed of 7-gauge steel and 14-gauge stainless steel, making the Stryker built like a tank and ready for heavy-duty commercial mowing. The compact stand-on design creates a lighter footprint for trailer space and becomes even narrower when flipping up the platform. Exmark EFI-propane Turf Tracer X-Series and S-Series walk-behinds Exmark expanded its line to include new EFI-propane versions of its popular Turf Tracer X- and S-Series hydro- drive wide area walk-behind models. The new models use groundbreaking EFI-propane Kohler V-twin powerplants to reduce fuel consumption by up to 40-percent. The automotive-style closed-loop EFI system adjusts fuel/air mix- ture in real time to deliver improved running and performance. Both models are equipped with Exmark's patented Enhanced Control System (ECS), which offers increased operator comfort and control with improved ergonomics. The Turf Tracer X-Series is available with a choice of 52- or 60-inch UltraCut Series 4 cutting decks, while the Turf Tracer S-Series is available with a 48-inch UltraCut Series 3 cutting deck. Commercial Walk-behind & Stand-on Mowers