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32 April 2015 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com EquipmEnt Focus CommerCial Walk-behind moWers Dixie Chopper's pursuit Dixie Chopper is introducing the Pursuit walk- behind mower in 2015. The Pursuit comes equipped with an 18-hp. Briggs & Stratton engine and a 32-, 36- or 44-inch deck. The Pursuit's narrow deck sizes are ideal for commercial cutters that have to mow around tight areas. With dual drive, the Pursuit offers zero-turn maneuverability on select models. A light kit is available for the dual-drive models. 2015 exmark turf traCer s-series Exmark's new Turf Tracer S-Series walk-behind mower has been redesigned to deliver increased overall durability, serviceability and ease of use. Patented Enhanced Control System (ECS) controls reduce operator fatigue, improve ergonomics, and deliver precision control. An electric clutch simplifies the deck drive for increased durability and easier service. The new model features a lower center of gravity and nearly 250 fewer components compared to its predecessors. A standard hour meter allows more accurate tracking of maintenance intervals. The mower is available with a 36-, 48- or 52-inch UltraCut Series 3 cutting deck and numerous Kawasaki or Kohler engine options. ferris fW35CC The new Ferris FW35CC commercial walk- behind mower was built from the ground up to meet the demands of professional mowing crews. This dual-hydrostatic machine offers powerful engine options paired with 48-, 52- or 61-inch 10-gauge-steel mowing decks and Centralized Control handlebars. The new controls are ergonomically designed so that operators experience less fatigue. They provide improved hand positioning for maneuvering around trees, fences and other obstacles. They are also more efficient than traditional pistol-grip controls for operators using a sulky attachment. Engine options include a 26-gross-hp. Vanguard 810-cc, a 28- gross-hp. Vanguard 810-cc EFI, a 20.5-gross- hp. Kawasaki FX651V or a 23.5-gross-hp. Kawasaki FX730V. Dual commercial Hydro- Gear ZT-3100 transaxles with 7-inch cooling fans are standard on all models. Gravely's pro-Walk hyDro lp 48 Gravely recently introduced the Pro-Walk Hydro LP 48, rounding out a complete line of Gravely LP (Liquid Petroleum Gas) products. Other Gravely LP-powered products include the Pro-Stance LP 52, Pro-Turn 460 LP and the Pro-Turn 472 LP. Liquid Petroleum Gas, or propane, has several advantages over gasoline and, on average, costs 20- to 30-percent less, according to Bill Engler, director of commercial sales. "Additionally, some clients value lawn care professionals with a fleet that leaves a smaller carbon footprint, giving those contractors the opportunity to offer a unique value proposition to their customers." Gravely dealers who are EnviroGard certified also have the opportunity to order and install LP conversion kits that can convert a number of Gravely gasoline-powered models to LP. Conversion kits come in 2 parts: factory-produced LP tank brackets from Gravely, and engine conversion kits that are available from EnviroGard after dealers complete certification. honDa hrC216k3xha self propelleD anD hrC216k3pDa push Honda's HRC Commercial Series mowers consist of two models: the self-propelled, hydrostatic drive HRC216HXA and push-type HRC216PDA. The HRC Series' performance is enhanced by offering Honda's exclusive MicroCut twin-blade mulching technology. Twin blades produce finer clippings for mulching, and finer clippings means less bagging. The HRC mowers are strong, fast, lightweight, more efficient, and incorporate a number of key features: dome-shaped deck design that facilitates both bagging and mulching while de- livering finer clipping particles; offset twin blade MicroCut System; Hydrostatic Cruise Control transmission designed for increased durabil- ity and higher top speed (HXA model only); improved heavy-duty handlebars that are now adjustable for height; front bumper provides mower deck and engine protection, and also allows convenient transport tie down; durable, lightweight Xenoy wheels with axle protectors; and a large capacity, easy-to-use grass bag with a quick and easy on/off feature.