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Equipment Focus New Product Recap 2013 Aluma 7712H Tilt single-axle trailers Aluma introduced its latest model of aluminum trailers, the 7712H Tilt flatbed utility trailer. These single heavy axle trailers are ideal for a wide range of hauling applications. The 7712H Tilt model features 14-inch aluminum wheels, fenders with vinyl gravel guards, an extruded aluminum floor and front and side retaining rails. The bed is 77 inches wide by 144.5 inches long. The trailers also include an LED lighting package and safety chains. Durable aluminum trailers from Aluma are lightweight, corrosion resistant and maintenance free. Aluma trailers also come with a 5year all-inclusive warranty. Bradco Hardscape Grapple The new Bradco Hardscape Grapple by Paladin Attachments is designed to eliminate the back-breaking job of moving heavy hardscape materials. Mounted on skid-steer loaders, compact tool carriers and compact tractors for quick and easy handling of materials. The attachment's grapple arms and rubber grips adjust automatically to the shape and contour of the material being grasped without additional positioning. For increased safety, a cylinder check valve prevents loss of clamping force even if the machine's hydraulic power is lost. Users can also easily reach over other sections of materials for specific selection, or load and unload heavy hardscape materials from the bed of a trailer or truck. Weighing 175 pounds, this grapple attachment can lift up to 1,500 pounds with a clamp force of 1,525 pounds. It boasts a grip range of 18 to 48 inches, a plunge depth minimum of 13 inches and a maximum reach of 14 inches. Bradco Tree and Shrub Grapple The new Bradco Tree and Shrub Grapple by Paladin Attachments can easily remove small trees, shrubs, ornamentals and small stumps — even in tight spaces. The Tree and Shrub Grapple attachment reduces job time by effectively removing the whole plant, including the stump, tap and secondary root system, in one simple step. The Tree and Shrub Grapple keeps clean-up to a minimum by leaving dirt, gravel, mulch, etc. in place with minimal disruption to the removal site, which can often be cleaned up with just a broom. The Tree and Shrub Grapple is constructed of 1/2-inch AR 400 and AR 235 high-strength steel for maximum durability for years to come. The grapple attachment weighs 185 pounds with a maximum working pressure (psi) of 3,000 pounds to tackle the toughest applications. Canycom CG101 walk-behind flail mower Canycom's CG101 walk-behind flail mower boasts rubber tracks that enable smooth operation over uneven ground. The continuously variable mower head adjusts for cutting different heights and thicknesses. It also features a width of 31.5 inches, as well as durable, sharp flail blades. The heavy-duty Subaru engine provides powerful and smooth operability. Handlebars adjust to various heights for more comfortable operation. The CG101 also offers simple-toadjust blade height controls — easily adjust blade cutting height from 0 to 4 inches. An operator presence switch provides added safety. Canycom CMX227 AWD ride-on brush cutter The Canycom CMX227 AWD ride-on brush cutter features a shaft-driven cutter head (no belts or pulleys), swingaway deck cover for easy maintenance, reversible quick-change swing-away blade design (no tools necessary to change blades in the field), and a 22-hp. Subaru engine. It is built super low to the ground for cutting under lowhanging branches and trellises, and is capable of cutting the heaviest vegetation or overgrown lawns and fields. Cat D Series compact track loaders and multi-terrain loaders Caterpillar introduced three new Cat D Series compact track loaders and three new Cat D Series multi-terrain loaders, as well as two updated D Series compact track loaders. The "Cab-One" operator station on the D Series is onepiece modular construction for superior sealing. The result is a cleaner working environment. The improved HVAC system supplies 20 percent more airflow and approximately a 50 percent increase in heating and cooling rates. Seat options include a high-back, heated, air-suspension seat with integral seat-mounted joystick controls. The standard control monitor provides a single-code security feature that helps prevent theft and unwanted operation. The Advanced Display control monitor expands the number of security codes to 50 and can store and recall the operating preferences for each one. The Cat Intelligent Leveling system provides dual self-leveling, electronic snubbing, returnto-dig and work tool positioning. Lift arms for all D Series machines are a new tubular design. 16 Landscape and Irrigation November/December 2013 www.landscapeirrigation.com