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FEATURE SToRy www.outdoorpowerequipment.com OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT APRIL 2015 21 mower. The HRC models offer rear bagging, mulching, MicroCut twin blades for better cutting performance, a rugged steel deck, and unmatched reliability. — Alex Torre, manager, marketing and market research, Honda Power Equipment Newly available for 2015, Kubota raised the standard for turf care professionals with three new models in the Z700-Series — the Z724X-48, Z724X-54 and Z726X-60 — powered by Kawasaki's industry-proven FX engines and engineered to deliver supe- rior results, day in and day out. With a Parker Torqpact GT14 transmission, this series puts more torque and more power on the ground where lawn care and landscape professionals need it. Each model features a 7-gauge-steel, 48-, 54- or 60-inch deck, 6 inches deep, providing outstanding stability with a fast, high- quality cut. The Z700-Series also offers a wide operator station, a thick high-back adjustable seat, and a convenient deck height adjustment dial. The ultra-smooth steering provides optimum control and driveability at speeds topping 11 mph, and heavy- duty sealed spindles and flat-free caster tires designed to absorb impact on the job. Each model in the series is equipped with an 11.6-gallon fuel tank for more operating hours, less downtime and superior productivity, making the Z700-Series the must-have tool for turf care professionals in 2015. Additionally, Kubota's new ZD326H zero-turn mower was de- signed for turf care professionals and large-property owners alike and built Kubota-tough to handle wide-area turf maintenance with ease. The new model features a powerful balance of perfor- mance, affordability and comfort with a 72-inch-wide, 6-inch- deep mower deck engineered specifically to handle large jobs with greater efficiency. The cutting height can be easily adjusted by the turn of a dial for a clean, professional cut every time. The new model boasts a 26-horsepower, liquid-cooled, Kubota die- sel engine and a heavy-duty twin hydrostatic transmission with a power-take-off clutch for reliable and smooth operation. — Rajesh Joshi, Kubota turf product marketing director Altoz has a lot of exciting things coming in 2015. We recently launched new models — XE and XCSi — at the GIE+EXPO. The XE model launched Altoz into a brand-new segment, one of the largest segments of the market — discerning, multi-acre homeowners and smaller commercial operations — while the XCSi models build off of our award-winning XC chassis, and will be powered by innovative Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 810-cc Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) engines. In addition to these new model launches, we're focused on the continued expansion of our nationwide dealer network. Dealers are the backbone of our in- dustry, so providing them with everything from quality products and unmatched customer service to competitive financing op- tions and promotional support are key initiatives for our brand. — Karl Bjorkman, sales and marketing director, Altoz Exmark is committed to delivering mowers and turf management equipment that help our customers be more productive and prof- itable every day. For 2015, we've introduced a number of new ma- chines for lawn care professionals that allow them to work faster and with greater efficiency, while using fewer resources. Examples of this include our new stand-on Spreader-Sprayer; our Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider with RED technology; and our growing line of state-of-the-art EFI-propane mowers, including Vantage stand-on, Turf Tracer walk-behind and Lazer Z zero-turn rider models. — Daryn Walters, director of marketing, Exmark Dixie Chopper has a new, updated look to the Classic and XCali- ber family; multiple engine options, including Kohler EFI, Ka- wasaki, and Vanguard big block; and aggressive single- and multiple-fleet programs. We also introduced the Stryker stand- on and Pursuit walk-behind in to our 2015 product lineup. — Brice Hill, product manager, Dixie Chopper Landscapers should know that we have improved our product with their usage in mind. Our new Ferris IS 3200Z series riders are designed for the most intense operators. Large 26-inch tires and Hydro-Gear ZT-5400 series transmissions allow for outstanding performance and traction. Our new Ferris IS 2100Z series with Photo By KuBota Photo By EXMaRK