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10 March 2016 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com (ECS) throughout our wide-area walk-behind mower line, we're working hard to build machines that make tough jobs a little easier for landscape professionals. Rear-discharge cutting decks are available on more Exmark models than ever for 2016, including for the fi rst time on our premier Lazer Z X-Series machine. Reduced noise; greater capac- ity; and even, controlled clipping dispersal are three compelling reasons an ever-increasing number of landscape professionals are making the switch to rear-discharge. Not to mention, the UltraCut rear discharge deck is the most versatile cutting deck Exmark builds. It delivers a great quality of cut in an incredibly wide variety of conditions. Exmark is also making it easier for landscape professionals to own our premier commercial zero-turn mowers. In fact, we recently announced special suggested pricing on 52- and 60-inch Kohler- powered builds of the Lazer Z E-Series machine starting as low as $8,499. This makes the Lazer Z E-Series an ideal mower for large fl eets, or simply for landscape professionals who keep a keen eye on the bottom line. The machine strikes a perfect balance of value, productivity and performance, with the commercial durability our customers expect. — Daryn Walters, Exmark director of marketing Grasshopper is excited to introduce two new mowers for 2016: Models 125V/61 and 126V/61. We believe they will be the "sweet INDUSTRY INSIGHTS L&I: Please tell us about your latest commercial mowers, and what landscape professionals need to know about your equip- ment heading into 2016. BOB-CAT prides itself on three core values: durability, quality of cut, and ease of ownership. All of our latest product improve- ments focus on enhancing these values. BOB-CAT has a new industry-leading Mow with Confi dence limited warranty on all our commercial mowers — 6 years or 2,750 hours on our larger zero- turn Predator-Pro and ProCat models, and 3 years or 2,500 hours on our walk-behind models. Our commercial mowers have new Zero-T drive tires with an improved tread pattern that provides a greater grip on hillsides. BOB-CAT mower decks now have a pat- ented modifi ed double-wave baffl e system for enhanced cut quality, a trim side deck guard, and a larger discharge chute for improved grass disbursement. BOB-CAT has a new family of stand-on mowers called the QuickCat. With an initial production year that far exceeded our, and our customers', expectations, we have set the new standard in the stand-on market, and that family lineup will continue to grow this year. The QuickCat features an 8-mph mowing speed and 10.5-mph transport speed for productive mowing, extra-large drive tires for a smooth ride and reliable traction, and a 6.5-gallon gas tank to reduce the need to stop and refuel. The QuickCat also touts a compact design for easy maneuvering in tight spaces; low fuel-tank placement for improved balance; and a sturdy, optimal operator platform for center of mass stability. — Ron Scheffl er, product manager, BOB-CAT At Exmark, we are using feedback from our customers to help us understand where innovation has value. It has led us to do more with ergonomics and operator comfort, for example. Whether it's suspending the operator platform on our Lazer Z zero-turn riding mowers, or implementing our patented Enhanced Control System Mowing Trends 2016 THE LATEST IN COMMERCIAL MOWERS Experts from some of the largest commercial mower manufacturers provide insights to help you prepare your mower fl eet for the upcoming season. PHOTO COURTESY OF KUBOTA