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EQUIPMENT FOCUS | Chain Saws & Stump Grinders Cub Cadet's CS59L lithium-ion chain saw Cub Cadet's CS59L chain saw boasts a lithium-ion battery that lasts 3 times longer, as well as provides up to 6 times more charge/discharge cycles, than traditional nickel-cadmium battery-powered handhelds. The CS59L also features a 10-inch bar, automated oiler and soft-touch rubber grip. Safety always comes first, with a trigger lock and standard hand guard. Cub Cadet Dosko commercial-quality stump grinders Dosko offers long-lasting, commercial-quality stump grinders, including compact, full-size and self- propelled models. Ranging from 200 to 721 cc, all units are Honda or Kohler powered and 32 inches wide or less, allowing for navigation through narrow paths. Dosko's 200-6H "mini" stump grinder comes standard with durable and effective Leonardi Blueshark teeth and features a fold-down handlebar for quick, convenient travel in an SUV, minivan and even in some car trunks. Dosko's full-size and self-propelled models boast 500 or 700 series Greenteeth and are towable or can be self propelled up a ramp for easy transport. Dosko Echo Bear Cat SG340 stump grinder The Echo Bear Cat SG340 stump grinder boasts a compact design and carbide-steel cutting teeth, making getting rid of tree stumps a breeze. Due to the SG340's compact design, users can get the 12 hardened carbide-steel cutting teeth next to building foundations, sidewalks and other fixed objects. Only 23 inches wide, the SG340 will easily fit through gate openings in any yard. Other features of the SG340 include a 340-cc Honda OHV engine, 22-inch 4-ply pneumatic tires, double-banded belt drive and fully enclosed housing. The SG340's horizontal cut allows users to shave unsightly tree roots, without cutting them, and helps reduce machine kickback. Echo Bear Cat efco MT 4100 SP SS Ideal for home and farm use, the efco MT 4100 SP SS chain saw is excellent for lopping, pruning, and cutting small to medium trees. This self-sharpening chain saw allows the user to continue working, with an easy-to-use sharpening system on the saw. Simply attach the sharpening unit to the end of the saw, apply pressure, and the chain is ready to cut again. The 39-cc, 2.5-hp. engine is easy to start and has a high power- to-weight ratio. The MT 4100 SP SS is easy to maintain and operate, making it power that users can trust. efco/Emak USA, Inc. Husqvarna 562 XP chain saw The 562 XP is Husqvarna's latest and most advanced professional chain saw, particularly effective for felling and limbing. The 562 XP boasts an optimized power-to-weight ratio, excellent ergonomics and maneuverability, and a sleek and slender design. Other features include Husqvarna Revboost for acceleration in chain speed over short periods to increase efficiency during cutting, as well as captive bar nuts that remain attached to the clutch cover to make field maintenance easier. The 562 XP also offers Husqvarna's X-Torq engine technology, Husqvarna's AutoTune technology, Husqvarna's LowVib technology to dampen vibration and prevent operator fatigue, Smart Start for fast and easy starts, and air injection to dramatically reduce debris in the engine for smoother operation and reduced wear. Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. Jonsered CS 2166 pro saw The Jonsered CS 2166 professional chain saw has a new, clean-running, fuel-efficient engine, optimized to output more torque over a wider rpm range. It is engineered to provide additional cutting power at lower rpm when the saw is under load. The CS 2166 also has a new, larger-diameter top handle for greater operating comfort and control. Other features include a top-mounted decompression valve, side-access chain tension adjustment, and an easy-access snap-lock air-filter cover. Jonsered/Tilton Equipment Co. MacKissic stump cutters From the creators of the small stump cutter category, MacKissic is now offering the new Merry Commercial Mini Stump Cutter and the original Merry Commercial Compact Portable Stump Cutter. Both stump cutters offer a unique operator position that allows the user to see the stump and cutter head at all times during operation for fast and safe stump removal, as well as an exclusive braking system that stops the cutter head in less than 3 seconds for additional safety. The new Mini is available with a Subaru or Honda engine, while the Compact Portable comes with a Subaru, Honda or Briggs & Stratton engine. MacKissic, Inc. 28 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com