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www.landscapeirrigation.com Landscape and Irrigation May/June 2015 19 SPECIAL FEATURE MICHELIN X TWEEL TURF The Michelin X Tweel Turf is an airless radial tire sold exclusively for John Deere ZTrak 900 Series models with 54-, 60- and 72-inch deck sizes. Unlike traditional pneumatic tires, the Michelin X Tweel Turf virtually eliminates tire downtime and is nearly maintenance free. Landscape professionals can experience greater performance, increased uptime and a lower cost of owner- ship with the Michelin X Tweel Turf. It offers uniform cut quality, enhanced operator comfort, and increased productivity. Be- cause the Michelin X Tweel Turf is an airless radial tire, it minimizes the cost and time spent on repairs and maintenance. The Michelin X Tweel Turf has the same dimensions and bolt pattern as a standard 24x12x12 tire, and features automotive rubber technology, allowing the tread to last up to three times longer than standard turf tires. OREGON 40V MAX CORDLESS BL300 BLOWER Oregon expanded its 40V MAX lithium-ion cordless tool system with the new BL300 blower. Powered by the same premium battery technology that powers the entire Oregon family of tools, the BL300 features a variable-speed trigger with a turbo button for added power. With a max volume of 507 cfm and a max speed of 131.5 mph on turbo, the blower offers gas-like performance in a convenient cordless package. The BL300 is also quiet, silent between trigger pulls, and compliant with most community noise standards — making it ideal for early morning work or in communities with low noise requirements. SNOWEX BRINE PRO ENABLES SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS TO MAKE BRINE With its patent-pending design, the SnowEx Brine Pro 2000 brine maker provides simple installation and automated operation, empowering end users to confidently produce their own brine. Engineered for use with low-flow water input and standard 220VAC power sources, the Brine Pro is highly compatible for a variety of operations. It features intuitive touch-screen controls with separate modes for automatic and batch production, as well as a special cleaning mode. Its automatic salinity control helps ensure proper salt/water proportions with minimal effort from the operator. The Brine Pro includes a dry hopper system for no-splash salt refills and easy visual salt level indication. Material is precisely transferred from the hopper to the 265-gallon mixing chamber through a unique flow control system and hammer mill salt grinder, which grinds the salt to a consistent particle size, accelerating the dissolve rate and expediting the clean-out process. TSA 230 STIHL CUTQUIK CUT-OFF MACHINE The battery-powered TSA 230 Stihl Cutquik cut-off machine starts with ease and changes the game for the jobsite, delivering ma- neuverability and solid cutting performance in a lightweight, compact package. With zero-exhaust emissions, the TSA 230 enables indoor cutting in enclosed spaces and other jobsites where users are not permitted to use traditional gasoline-powered cut-off ma- chines. Wet cutting is made easier with onboard water connection and control which suppresses dust. Dry cutting in dust-sensitive areas is aided by an available depth guide with vacuum adapter. The cut-off machine is fueled by a low-maintenance, brushless, commercial-grade, high-torque, electric motor, creating little noise. Low vibration and the lightweight design help reduce operator fatigue and increase maneuverability, while providing the power needed to get light hardscaping and construction jobs done. TEREX V350S VERTICAL-LIFT PATH SKID-STEER LOADER The Terex V350S vertical lift-path skid-steer loader boasts a rated operating capacity of 3,500 pounds with a 7,000-pound tip- ping load. The V350S offers 10.5-inch ground clearance and 24-degree rear angle of departure to improve the machine's ability to traverse soft, uneven terrain, making the workday more productive and less frustrating. This Terex loader is equipped with a 74-hp., Deutz diesel turbocharged engine with load-sensing, variable-flow hydraulics — the engine and hydraulic combina- tion on the V350S offers exceptional tractive effort, giving the wheels on this unit excellent pushing abilities. This unit has an 8,740-pound operating weight and achieves 130 inches of lift height, as well as 36 inches of reach. Combine these features with 5,050 pounds in bucket breakout force and 5,540 pounds of arm lifting force, and the V350S is great for an all-around jobsite utilization because it can lift heavy and reach far. TORO T5 RAPIDSET SERIES ROTORS The Toro T5 RapidSet Series rotor lineup has set a new standard in 3/4-inch rotor arc adjustments. It is the market's first 3/4-inch rotor to make intentional use of the slip clutch for "no tools" arc adjustments, which allows adjustments to be made without any tools whether under wet or dry conditions. The patent-pending RapidSet feature allows the arc edges and angle to be quickly set through a combination of turns of the nozzle turret to cover arcs of 40 to 360 degrees. The T5 RapidSet rotor also features exclusive Airfoil technology nozzles, which are specially designed to create a low-pressure zone just beneath the nozzle opening for gentler up-close watering and contributes to class-leading distribution uniformity. The T5 RapidSet Series lineup includes 5-inch pop-up lawn, 12-inch high pop, and shrub models with effluent options available. * Manufacturers were allowed to submit more than one new product for consideration, as long as the product was introduced between Oct. 1, 2014, and June 1, 2015. Products were judged by the Green Media editorial staff based on innovation, marketability and application within the market.