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Equipment Focus | Commercial Walk-behind & Stand-on Mowers F-19 from Air Force Hover Mowers The F-19 from Air Force Hover Mowers is a commercial-grade hover mower that is ideal for mowing slopes, lake or pond banks, hillsides, swales, drainage areas or boggy zones. Powered by the Honda GCV160 engine and a 14-inch impeller, the F-19 has the best power-to-weight ratio in the industry. The F-19 also has an injection-molded ABS plastic deck, as well as the longest and strongest handles on a mower of this type. The F-19 boasts reinforced handle mounts, a reinforced (buttress-style) engine mount with internal bushings, 4 height-of-cut adjustments and 3 blade options. Air Force Hover Mowers/Seago International, Inc. BOB-CAT Hydro Z-Control Walk-Behind The rugged BOB-CAT Hydro Walk-Behind mower is now available with Z-Control. Similar to commercial zeroturn riding mowers, BOB-CAT's patented Z-Control operation system is easy to use and comfortable to operate. The ergonomic design reduces hand and wrist strain in operation, and the built-in operator presence controls make driving the Z-Control much more efficient. Z-Control Hydro models come in 36-, 48- and 54-inch, side-discharge, fixed DuraDeck cutting decks with an extreme side-discharge system. Dual hydraulic pumps feature wheel motors that allow independent power to each wheel for excellent control and maneuverability. Powerful Kawasaki FS engines offer the speed to cut up to 6 mph. BOB-CAT/Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Cub Cadet's 760 ES wide-area walk-behind mower With a powerful 420-cc OHV electric-start engine and the Cub Cadet Signature Cut advanced cutting system, Cub Cadet's 760 ES wide-area walk-behind mower delivers a professional-quality cut time after time. The 760 ES is easy to use with a variable 4-speed drive system that allows the operator to set mowing speed based on terrain and personal preference. With the convenience of separate drive and blade brake clutch (BBC) controls, the mower doesn't shut off until the operator takes his or her hands off. And with a single-lever 8-position deck height adjustment from 1.25 to 3.5 inches, the operator can achieve a consistent blade height easily. The 760 ES is also easy to maneuver with 8-inch front-caster ball-bearing wheels and maintains excellent traction over uneven ground with large 16-inch rear wheels. Other features of the 760 ES include a 33-inch steel deck with twin blades, mulch and side-discharge cutting options, a 2-gallon fuel capacity and a patented SmartJet high-pressure deck washing system. Cub Cadet Dixie Chopper Stryker Stand-On Series Dixie Chopper recently expanded its commercial mower lineup with the introduction of the Stryker Stand-On Series at GIE+EXPO 2013. The Stryker is available in a 48- or 54-inch cut, and both are powered by a 23.5-hp. Kawasaki FX engine. Both models are primarily composed of 7-gauge steel and 14-gauge stainless steel, making the Stryker built like a tank and ready for heavy-duty commercial mowing. The compact stand-on design creates a lighter footprint for trailer space and becomes even narrower when flipping up the platform. Dixie Chopper Exmark adds 2 EFI-propane walk-behind models for 2014 Exmark has expanded its 2014 commercial mower lineup to include 2 new EFI-propane wide-area walk-behind models: the Turf Tracer X-Series EFI-propane and the Turf Tracer S-Series EFI-propane. Both Turf Tracer models utilize Kohler EFI-propane powerplants with an automotive-style closed-loop Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system to increase fuel economy by up to 25 percent. Capable of precisely adjusting fuel mixture settings in real-time, the closed-loop EFI also delivers improved running and performance, combined with easy, no-choke starting. Both Turf Tracer models include Exmark's patented Enhanced Control System, which increases operator comfort and productivity through improved ergonomics. The Turf Tracer X-Series EFI-propane is powered by the Kohler PCV680 engine, while the Turf Tracer S-Series EFI-propane uses a Kohler PCV650 powerplant. Exmark Mfg. Ferris ComfortControl DD Powered by a 15-, 20.5- or 23.5-gross-hp.* Kawasaki V-twin engine, the Ferris ComfortControl DD features a low, wide stance that results in excellent traction and stability. Self-contained dual transmissions are individually fan cooled. With ground speeds of up to 6 mph, it mows up to 3 acres per hour (based on 80-percent efficiency). The Cruise Control Bar with independent steering override allows the operator a multitude of handling options. Available with a 36-, 48-, 52- or 61-inch cutting width, the mowing deck is easily adjusted by a quick-adjust lever. (*All power levels are stated gross horsepower per SAE J2723 as rated by Kawasaki.) Ferris, a Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group brand OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT NOVEMBER 2013 23