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WOOD HANDLERS (CHAIN SAWS, LOG SPLITTERS, STUMP GRINDERS, CHIPPERS) MORBARK BEEVER M12RX BRUSH CHIPPER Incorporating customer feedback, Morbark added a new 12-inch chipper to its Beever product line. A great entry-level machine, the M12RX is lighter and more economical than the M12R, while remaining just as robust, rugged and reliable. Powerful, compact and easily transportable, this unit is perfectly suited to utility line clearing, residential tree services, rental yards and munici- palities. Key features include an aggressive single top feed wheel to easily climb over material and increase chipping efficiency and engine options that address customers' emissions regulations concerns. The M12RX is available with an 89-hp. gasoline engine or a Tier 4 Final engine. EQUIPMENT FOCUS 32 FALL 2015 ARBOR AGE www.arborage.com NORTHSTAR 1131 LOG SPLITTER The NorthStar 1131 is a 37-ton horizontal/ vertical log splitter. Its multi-patented design provides premium components and exclu- sive features that save time and increase performance. It features an industrial-strength I-beam with heavy plate steel reinforcement and an alloy steel wedge that maintains con- sistent split. The unique curve reduces initial contact area for maximum penetrating force. It includes a Honda GX270 series engine with a cast-iron sleeve, low-oil shutdown, steel fuel tank, concentric pump and brand valve. The world-class NorthStar hydraulic cylinder has Halite seals. The patented log stripper clears logs from the retracting wedge, and heavy-du- ty log tables prevent split logs from rolling off. OREGON CS300 CHAIN SAW Oregon introduced the newest addition to its 40V MAX Cordless Tool System, the CS300 chain saw. The CS300 is designed with extended power and run time to help tree professionals, landscapers and arborists get the job done. Powered by Oregon's premium lithium-ion battery technology, the CS300 was re-engineered with a 16-inch bar and brushless motor for 40 percent more power and torque for an exceptional cutting experience. Oregon's exclusive PowerSharp chain sharpening system is built directly into the saw and sharpens a dull chain in as little as 3 seconds. Free from the hassles associated with gas and cords, the CS300 runs cleaner and 4 times quieter than a gas saw. Weighing just 12 pounds with Oregon's highest-capacity battery pack, the CS300 offers portability and convenience to power through even the toughest jobs. ROTARY OFFERS COMPLETE LINE OF COPPERHEAD CHAIN SAW PARTS FOR 2015 Rotary has unveiled more than 250 new Copperhead chain saw bars and chain, as well as a wide variety of parts and accessories for 2015. Featured items include low-profile, semi-chisel and chisel chain in 25- and 100-foot rolls, along with a variety of commercial-grade saw bars for the most popular brands. Engineered for quality, reliability and maxi- mum performance, Rotary's Copperhead saw bars and chain are featured in a special 120-page section of the company's master catalog. Also included are assortments of bolts, links, sprockets, fuel filters, starter parts, ignition coils, and bar stud nuts. Plus, Rotary offers a full array of chain saw filters, springs, carburetion kits, piston and cylinder assemblies, crankshafts, pole saw bars, repair tools, files and chain breakers. SHERRILLTREE CHAIN SAW- PROTECTIVE CLIMBING PANTS The new chain saw pants from SherrillTree — at a mere 3 pounds — are lighter than most on the market. Constructed of Armortex abrasion- resistant fabrics featuring DuPont Kevlar, are reinforced at the crotch, knees, and inside the calf, and can handle the sit, stand, climb, cut, squat, and crawl that tree climbers dish out. Wide belt loops and suspender buttons along with really comfortable waist elastic. Angled front pockets have zippers to keep sawdust out, and functional rear pocket and a generous leg cargo pocket, complete with sleeve for your cell also have zippers and/or Velcro. The cuffs have Velcro cinching so you can seal off the tops of your boots to prevent sawdust from getting in. The abrasion-resistant, two-way stretch fabric in front and the dirt- and oil-resistant, antibacterial, four-way stretch in the back work together to cover the eight layers of breathable warp-knitted, type-A chain saw protection. STEINER STUMP CUTTER ATTACHMENT Compatible with the Steiner 440 tractor, the Steiner stump cutter attachment boasts a tough, 16-inch- diameter, 3-1/4-inch-wide cutter head that is driven by a PTO belt with a right-angle gearbox. Twenty- four hardened cutters are strategically located to allow movement from side to side or from the top of the stump. Running on 1,600 rpm, a 5-inch stump will be cut out of the ground with ease and can be removed up to 5 inches below ground level.