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EQUIPMENT FOCUS www.landscapeirrigation.com Landscape and Irrigation May/June 2015 47 BACKHOES AND EXCAVATORS JOHN DEERE 310SK BACKHOE The 310SK features a standard five-speed transmission allowing road speeds up to 25 mph. The 96-hp. model includes fuel savings features such as auto idle, auto shutdown and economy mode. Fully integrated and fully supported, the 310SK has an Interim Tier 4-emission certified engine that is simple and efficient. The 310SK boasts a new, single-lever loader control with integrated electrohydraulic, proportional auxiliary control and comes standard with JDLink and Service Advisor Remote. Productivity enhance- ments include the smooth-shifting five-speed transmission with AutoShift option, a more efficient HVAC system, a convenient sealed- switch module with keyless start and machine security system, and a redesigned easier-to- clean cooling package. The 310SK gives the operator more comfort, more convenience, and more efficiency. KOBELCO SK35SR COMPACT EXCAVATOR Kobelco's redesigned SK35SR model offers full-size performance with short-radius capabili- ties, quiet operation, and exceptional perfor- mance features. Delivering the ultimate quiet operation, this compact, yet robust machine incorporates Kobelco's exclusive iNDr technol- ogy into an advanced dual-arrangement cool- ing system, suppressing the machine's noise to a minimal 76 dB. The SK35SR also supplies ample muscle for heavy-duty digging and lifting, while its short tail swing radius makes it ideal for work in confined spaces. This versatile 8,200-pound machine boasts a digging force of 5,418 pounds coupled with a dig depth of 10 feet and a suggested bucket capacity of 3.88 cubic yards. Equipped with a large- capacity, 23.1-hp. engine that meets Tier IV Final requirements, Kobelco's SK35SR packs plenty of power and outstanding hydraulic performance. Designed with an integrated-flow pump system, automatic 2-speed travel shift, and a new 4-way blade option, the redesigned SK35SR provides greater travel power and dozer performance than ever before. KUBOTA BX25D-1 SUB- COMPACT TRACTOR Kubota's amazingly versatile BX25D-1 sub- compact tractor is equipped with a rugged 23-hp., 3-cylinder diesel Kubota engine built exclusively for the BX-Series. Combining power, comfort and versatility into a highly maneuverable and durable tractor, Kubota's BX25D-1 is the ideal choice for a variety of jobs. The intelligently integrated backhoe and loader come standard, and the easy loader and backhoe attach/detach system makes for added operator convenience. The backhoe offers a curved boom, more legroom, protected hoses and a 20-degree angle of departure, creating a high-performance excavation tool with exceptional performance. The BX25D-1 also features 2-range hydrostatic transmission with differential lock, simple 1-lever loader operation, reversible deluxe high-back reclining seat, hydrostatic power steering, and a foldable ROPS for safety, low-clearance jobs and easy storage. Kubota's BX-Series is compatible with a variety of Kubota implements including front and rear blades, box scraper, snow blowers, rotary tiller, mowers, pallet forks and rotary sweeper. TEREX TC75 The zero-tail swing, 72-hp. Terex TC75 com- pact crawler excavator is built for consistent, reliable jobsite performance in landscape and irrigation applications. It is able to handle 3.2- to 13.2-cubic-foot bucket capacities, and it is ideal for use with multiple jobsite attachments, including a hydraulic hammer. The 92-inch- wide dozer blade is independently controlled from the track drive for uninterrupted opera- tion. And with a simple flip of a switch, opera- tors can change from ISO to SAE controls to suit personal preference. This unit weighs 17,420 pounds and achieves a maximum dig depth of 14 feet 7 inches and maximum reach of 24 feet 5 inches.