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www.landscapeirrigation.com Landscape and Irrigation October 2016 9 PRODUCT NEWS FINANCIAL NEWS Bob-Cat releases new QuickCat 36-inch stand-on mower Bob-Cat introduced the QuickCat 36-inch stand-on mower. Engineered to provide excellent durability, cut quality and ease of ownership, the QuickCat 36-inch is the newest member of the QuickCat family. The Bob-Cat QuickCat mower was introduced in 2015, with 48-, 52- and 61-inch deck options. This addition to the QuickCat line gives commercial lawn care professionals the ability to mow smaller properties and navigate in tighter spaces. The new QuickCat 36-inch mower delivers performance and comfort, including: ■ 6-year/2,000 hour "Mow With Confi dence" limited warranty ■ 7-mph mowing speed and 9-mph transport speed ■ Large, exclusive Zero-T drive tires for a smooth ride and sure traction ■ Optimal operator station placement for excellent stability ■ Low placement of the fuel tank for improved balance on uneven ground ■ Compact size for nimble maneuvering in tight spaces and loading on trailers ■ True fl oating deck that improves cut quality and maintenance ■ Extra ground clearance to safely move on and off curbs ■ Extra-strong DuraDeck mower deck, backed by a limited lifetime warranty ■ 5.1-gallon fuel tank for all-day mowing without refueling "We've received such great feedback on the QuickCat, and people want a more compact mower for smaller properties," said Bob-Cat Brand Director Matt Donohue. "That's where the QuickCat 36-inch comes in. It's even more nimble in tight spots, and it's one more powerful tool to help our customers be successful." The new mower went into production in August, and will be available at Bob-Cat dealers soon. US INDEXES OF INTEREST Index Price Price Percent 52-week 52-week Index Ticker 08/22/16 07/25/16 Change High Low Dow Jones Industrial Average DJII 18,529.42 18,493.06 0.2% 18,668.44 15,370.33 S&P 500 SPX 2,182.64 2,168.48 0.7% 2,193.81 1,810.10 Outdoor Power Equipment INDEX COMPONENTS Stock Price Price Percent Annual Annual Company Ticker 08/22/16 07/25/16 Change High Low Briggs & Stratton Corporation BGG $19.15 $22.36 -14.4% $24.48 $15.47 Caterpillar CAT $83.59 $78.69 6.2% $84.73 $56.36 Deere & Company DE $87.96 $77.92 12.9% $88.43 $70.16 Douglas Dynamics, Inc. PLOW $32.11 $26.11 23.0% $32.70 $16.89 Honda Motor Co. Ltd. HMC $30.97 $26.89 15.2% $33.87 $24.03 Polaris Industries PII $92.00 $96.99 -5.1% $134.81 $67.80 Terex TEX $23.95 $22.47 6.6% $25.57 $13.62 Textron, Inc. TXT $40.78 $39.15 4.2% $43.93 $30.68 The Toro Company TTC $98.26 $91.56 7.3% $98.94 $64.71 Source: FactSet, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC