Outdoor Power Equipment

October 2013

Proudly serving the industry for which it was named for more than 50 years, Outdoor Power Equipment provides dealers who sell and service outdoor power equipment with valuable information to succeed in a competitive market.

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Equipment Focus | Consumer Mowers Earthwise Model 60318 self-propelled electric walk-behind mower The new Earthwise Model 60318 is a self-propelled electric walk-behind mower designed to increase the user's work time. The mower provides an 18-inch-wide cut, and boasts a powder-coated all-steel deck with 3-in-1 features (mulching, side discharge and rear bagging). Depending on the grass type and season, the Model 60318 will mow continuously for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Additional features include a single lever for cutting height adjustment (movement of 1 lever increases cutting height of all 4 wheels) and ball bearing wheels (7-inch front and 9.5-inch rear). The battery can be charged in the mower, or removed and charged separately. American Lawn Mower Co./Great States Corp. Billy Goat HomePro 3400 The Billy Goat HomePro 3400 has a 34-inch-wide, deep fabricated deck to cut a professional striped-yard look in less than half the time of a traditional 21-inch mower. The baffled 2-blade deck requires no timing belt (unlike other units) and clears cut grass like a dream. Simple front and rear height adjustment offers fast changing for seasonal cut needs. The HomePro has only 1 drive belt and 1 cut belt, plus an integrated blade brake clutch, for ease of service. Along with an extended oil drain for clean, quick oil changes, maintenance is never a chore. It's the same length as most 21-inch mowers and fits easily in a garage or shed. An optional large-capacity grass catcher is available. Billy Goat Industries, Inc. Country Clipper Edge XLT Country Clipper's Edge XLT is a residential mower with commercial features. The Edge XLT is equipped with a pivoting front axle and deck, allowing these components to float with the contour of the ground for a quality finish. Country Clipper's extra-wide front step provides added safety and comfort when the operator gets on and off the mower. The Edge XLT is ideal for a variety of lawn sizes with 48-, 52- or 60-inch cutting widths paired with a 24-hp. Kawasaki engine. Only Country Clipper offers a Point & Go joystick steering option and an easy-to-use, stand-up deck on a midmount zero-turn mower. Country Clipper Grasshopper 126V-52 MidMount mower  Designed for less maintenance, low operation cost, extended life and long-term value, the Grasshopper 126V-52 MidMount mower is well suited for ranchers, farmers and rural lifestylers. Its powerful 26-hp. Commercial Turf engine with extended 3-year warranty means years of reliable service. The 126V-52 is versatile with a 52-inch-wide, 5.5-inch-deep cutting deck and easy-to-use QuikAjust drop-pin height adjustment. A commercial-grade, fully hydraulic, integrated pump-and-wheel motor transmission with 300-hour fluid-change interval keeps the operator running longer. The Grasshopper Co. Honda HRR and HRX lawn mowers Honda offers high-performance, easy-to-use residential lawn mowers in its HRX and HRR Series. These mowers are equipped with a Honda 4-stroke, single-cylinder, GCV OHC engine, and, depending on the model, feature the Smart Drive Variable Speed Control System or the maintenancefree Cruise Control hydrostatic transmission. Each line incorporates the Honda MicroCut offset twinblade cutting system, producing finer clippings; an easy-on/easy-off bag; a variable height adjustment system; discharge chute and leaf shredder options; and resilient, easy-to-clean NeXite (HRX) or heavy-duty steel (HRR) mowing decks. HRX models boast the Honda GCV190 engine; 7 cutting-height adjustments (3/4-inch to 4 inches); a 2.5-bushel-capacity bag; 9-inch ball-bearing wheels; and a 5-year full-transferable warranty. HRR mowers feature the Honda GCV160 engine; 6 cutting-height adjustments (1 to 4 inches); a 2.4bushel-capacity bag; 8-inch ball-bearing wheels; and a 3-year full-transferable warranty. Honda Power Equipment 24 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com

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