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www.landscapeirrigation.com September 2014 Landscape and Irrigation 35 efco SA 2062 The efco SA 2062 backpack blower is designed for fast, powerful and efficient cleaning of larger jobs. The 61.3-cc/4.5-hp. engine produces a max air volume of 620 cfm with a max air speed of 202 mph. The efco SA 2062 weighs only 20.6 pounds, making it one of the lightest backpack blowers on the market today. The oversized air filter with a rubber sleeve connected to the carburetor allows for maximum efficiency even after long periods in dusty conditions. Plus, the efco SA 2062 is backed by efco's "Five Year, No Fear" and 2-year Titanium commercial warranty. Exmark 36-inch walk-behind rotary broom The new Exmark 36-inch walk-behind rotary broom raises the bar for rotary broom versatility and maneu- verability with a patented steering system and a choice of bristle materials to accommodate virtually any surface, or varying terrain. The patented power steering system includes easy-to-use fingertip trigger con- trols, as well as independent levers to control drive- and broom-engagement. A convenient thumb-operated broom angle adjustment system allows up to 20-degrees left/right adjustment, and the positive pin-type broom height adjustment system offers adjustments in 1/8-inch increments. Two available bristle materials provide all-season versatility, delivering maximum cleaning effectiveness with minimal surface impact. Grasshopper turbine blower Leaves, debris and even fallen branches don't stand a chance against the hurricane-strength air velocity generated by the Grasshopper turbine blower. It moves 4 times the leaves and debris in a fraction of the time with a fraction of the labor. It attaches in place of the out-front mower deck to retain zero-turn maneu- vering. A full 360-degree rotating nozzle can precisely and effortlessly move even the largest debris pile in no time. One operator can clear vast stretches of curbs and sidewalks, wide-open acreage with loose or packed-down debris, or congested and hard-to-reach areas like tee boxes and sand traps in less time and with less labor than teams of backpack, walk-behind or pull-behind blowers. Gravely Hurricane Plus walk-behind blowers Gravely Hurricane Plus walk-behind blowers are ideal for homeowners and commercial contractors alike for easy debris cleanup without the hassle of back or arm strain. They are available in 3 models with the following specs: 169-cc displacement, .95-gallon fuel-tank capacity, 13.5-inch fan diameter, 1,149-cfm air volume; 265 cc, 1.59-gallon fuel tank, 15.25-inch fan diameter, 1,642 cfm; and 404 cc, 1.85-gallon fuel tank, 18-inch fan diameter and 2,692 cfm. Each model is powered by a Subaru overhead cam engine that provides exceptional power with less noise and convenient 1-pull starting. All 3 models feature all-steel construction, remote throttle control with an optional remote locking caster, and pneumatic tires. Two accessory kits are available for increasing the functionality of the blowers: a hose kit with parking brake and a front-swivel caster kit. Earthwise 40-volt lithium-powered blower Great States Corporation recently launched a lithium-powered professional line of handheld products, including the Earthwise 40-volt blower. Features of the blower include: • 40-volt lithium battery • 2- or 4-amp-hour lithium battery for fade-free power and longer work time (holds charge 4 times longer than Ni-Cad) • 250-mph air speed/340-cfm air volume • 18-inch blower tube • Rubber over molded handle • No tool assembly • Fast charge time: 1 hour • 2-year warranty