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www.landscapeirrigation.com September 2014 Landscape and Irrigation 39 Sweepster WLA broom The Sweepster WLA parallel linkage angle broom by Paladin Attachments is perfect for site cleanup, snow removal, and more. Designed for use with large articulated loaders with 2- to 5-yard capacity buckets, the broom can be easily attached and detached using a loader quick-attach sys- tem. The WLA's 36-inch-diameter brush can be changed quickly without breaking hydraulic lines, perfect for operating in sensitive environmental sites. Parallel arm brush suspension allows the brush to follow the ground's contour independently from the loader without constant adjustments from the operator. The split brush core, which is center-supported with a heavy-duty 1-½-inch square bearing, makes handling a breeze. Additional features include a dual motor design for high torque; a durable hex brush drive system with replaceable parts; hydraulic angle with a 24-volt electric valve and control box; high brush tip speed for effective snow sweeping; heavy-duty solid rubber casters; and adjustable, turnbuckle-style brush pattern control. Two sizes are available — one with a 10-foot brush and one with a 12-foot brush. Toro's 36-inch power broom Toro's 36-inch power broom is a powerful rotary broom developed for commercial landscape con- tractor use all year round. This power broom features durable construction while delivering precise control to its operator. From snow and debris removal to power raking, this versatile rotary broom will make a productive addition to landscape contractors' fleets all 4 seasons. The Toro power broom is equipped with a powerful 208-cc Kohler Command Pro multi-season engine. The variable- speed, shift on-the-fly transmission has 6 forward and 2 reverse positions, making it easy to set the appropriate speed for the job. Patented power steering reduces operator fatigue. The wheels can be disengaged independently or simultaneously with trigger controls to make turning, reversing and steering easy. With controls similar to many Toro snowblowers, the rotary broom has independent control levers for drive and boom engagement and a thumb-operated broom angle adjustment that can be positioned up to 20 degrees left or right of center. Making adjustments is easy with Toro's robust, positive pin-type height adjustments that can be adjusted at 1/8-inch increments. The unit comes configured with snow and concrete bristles, but can be easily configured for turf bristles. Turf Teq Model 1305BR power broom Brush pressure, brush speed and pivot angle (left/right) can all be adjusted easily from the operator position on the Turf Teq Model 1305BR power broom. This self-propelled power broom features a hydrostatic transmission, differential lock, 47-inch clearing width and 13-hp. Honda engine. The multi-use capability of the power broom allows the operator to sweep debris, clear snow, and det- hatch lawns. The operator can also remove the power broom attachment and replace it with Turf Teq's power edger, power rake, brush cutter or plow attachment. Ventrac RV602 vacuum collection system The Ventrac RV602 vacuum collection system is well suited for landscape contractors, municipali- ties, schools and universities, as well as homeowners who need to maintain large acreages of property. The RV602 is ideal for collecting grass or clearing fall leaves to make lawn maintenance fast, efficient, and labor saving. Powered by a 10-hp. electric-start Vanguard engine, the RV602 easily connects to the Ventrac 4000 series tractors, works with Ventrac HM or HP 60- and 72-inch mowing decks, and maintains the same professional-quality craftsmanship as all Ventrac attach- ments. The RV602 boasts a 16-cubic-foot/300-pound-capacity debris containment bin that hydrauli- cally raises up to 60 inches to easily place collected materials into a dump trailer, pickup bed or on top of a compost pile, while the operator remains in the seat. A quick-disconnect vacuum hose makes cleaning flower beds, hedges, steps and other undrivable areas easy to reach.