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S N O W R E M OVA L A N D I C E M A N AG E M E N T E Q U I P M E N T www.landscapeirrigation.com Landscape and Irrigation October 2016 27 CUB CADET'S NEW LINE OF PROFESSIONAL SNOW THROWERS Cub Cadet announced a new line of professional-grade snow throwers that brings three-stage technology to professional snow throwers. The Cub Cadet 3X Series uses a patented three-stage system to plow through snow up to 50 percent faster than a traditional Cub Cadet 2X two-stage snow thrower. The 3X PRO performance is boosted by larger 14-inch augers, 14-inch impellers, steel ball bearings and 12-gauge steel side panels. These heavy-duty features provide the ultimate strength to cut through winter's most extreme conditions. In addition, the 3X PRO also offers an optional hydrostatic transmission, providing infinite speed settings to move through the snow at entirely the right speed every time. The 3X PRO line includes 30- and 34-inch clearing widths with 23-inch intake height. Both are available with hydrostatic transmissions. The unit also includes an integrated LED light bar, heavy-duty steel chute, cool blue skid shoes, sealed ball bearing designs on augers and wheel shafts, and trigger- controlled power steering. GRASSHOPPER SNOWTHROWERS Grasshopper's PTO-driven DriftBuster snowthrowers deliver "no-clog" performance, even in deep or heavy, wet snows. Powered by high- torque Grasshopper power units with state-of-the-art commercial drives, DriftBuster snow removal systems clear a path through drifts at a pace and price that other single- or 2-stage systems cannot match. Grasshopper True ZeroTurn maneuverability speeds snow removal by eliminating 3-point turns, and 48- and 60-inch models feature a high-speed 12-inch-diameter auger and heavy- duty replaceable scraper blades. The discharge spout is controlled from the operator's seat and rotates a full 180 degrees to propel snow up to 30 feet away. An optional Snow Performance Package combines an electric lift, electric spout rotation and joystick for effortless control. The exclusive QuikConverter implement system allows for removal of the snowthrower and installation of a DuraMax mowing deck in minutes without tools. DriftBuster snowthrowers are available for all Grasshopper zero-turn FrontMount power units. FISHER TRAILBLAZER UTV V-PLOW The Trailblazer UTV V-plow from Fisher Engineering is a 6-foot- wide, high-performance snowplow that adjusts to 5 feet when fully angled, in scoop or V mode, to fit sidewalks and pass through gates. Double-acting 1-inch angle cylinders allow users to operate each wing independently or lock them together for efficient straight-blade operation and clean back dragging. Constructed with high-strength, low-alloy steel components that are stronger and lighter than traditional steel, the V-plow features a flared powder-coated steel moldboard, which is reinforced with 6 vertical ribs for durability and long-lasting performance. The Trailblazer comes standard with 5-inch steel cutting edges and a scrape lock feature to help provide a clean scrape. Other features include dual trip-edge design, fully enclosed hydraulics, UTV-specific handheld control or joystick option for easy control when wearing gloves, 2 width settings that cover the track width on a wide range of utility vehicles, and easy-on/off operation with removable receiver brackets. GRAVELY SNOW BLOWER ATTACHMENT FOR PRO-QXT TWO-WHEELED TRACTOR Gravely announced a new attachment for its Pro-QXT Tractor, the new two-wheeled tractor that was unveiled at 2015 GIE+EXPO. The new attachment, a snow blower attachment, combines all of the industry-leading snow features that Gravely's sister brand Ariens is known for with Gravely's rich heritage manufacturing two-wheeled tractors. The Pro-QXT is a compact, walk-behind tractor with multiple attachments for completing a variety of tasks with a single machine. The new two-stage snow blower attachment has a 32-inch clearing width and a 21-inch housing height, with a throwing distance of up to 60 feet. Like most of the Ariens line of Sno-Thro units, the Pro-QXT's snow blower attachment has a cast iron gear case and commercial skid shoes for added durability. The snow blower attachment also has a remote deflector control, an ice drill chute rotation and an all-steel, adjustable scraper bar for comfort and ease-of use. The snow blower head comes with a one-year commercial warranty.