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PORTABLE POWER | Vacuums & Sweepers Billy Goat’s self-propelled KV Lawn Vac — KV650SPH Billy Goat’s self-propelled KV Lawn Vac (Model KV650SPH) is a 27-inch-wide vacuum that is ideal for residen- tial or smaller commercial property maintenance. Its large 5-blade impeller with serrated edges maximizes suction and debris reduction. The unit comes with variable height adjustment for hard-surface or turf work. Its breathable, hard-bottom, mesh turf bag with an integral dust cover loads from the bottom. Marine-style clasps open and close easily when emptying debris. Optimized nozzle configuration improves suction and debris flow, and handles hedge clippings with ease. This unit is also available in a push model. Billy Goat Industries/(800) 776-7690/www.billygoat.com Cub Cadet CSV 050 Cub Cadet’s all-in-one chipper, shredder, vacuum is powered by a 173-cc Cub Cadet OHV engine and features a 24-inch vacuum width, 1.5-inch chipping capacity, an 8-to-1 debris reduction ratio and a 2-bushel, felt-lined collection bag with turn locks. This multi-tasking machine also comes with a 7-foot on-board vacuum hose to efficiently collect leaves and any other lawn debris. The chipper consists of 1 hardened-steel blade while the shredder boasts 6 hardened-steel flail knives with a final-stage shredding screen made of formed steel. Cub Cadet’s CSV050 also comes complete with a 2-year residential warranty. Cub Cadet/(877) CUB-TOUGH/www.CubCadet.com Echo’s ES-255 Shred ‘N’ Vac Designed for commercial-duty property maintenance, Echo’s versatile ES-255 Shred ‘N’ Vac turns yard debris into garden mulch fast. The ES-255 can be used as a handheld shredder/vacuum or converted to a handheld blower (pipes included). It boasts Echo’s 25.4-cc Power Boost Vortex commercial-grade 2-stroke engine for 155-mph maximum air speed, i-30 starting technology to reduce starting effort by 30 percent, a cruise control throttle, a patented 4-blade shredding mechanism that reduces leaf volume by a 12-to-1 ratio and a 2-bushel- capacity bag to minimize emptying. A bayonet-style 35-inch-long intake tube provides easy reach for shredding and blowing applications. Echo Inc./(800) 432-ECHO/www.echo-usa.com Grasshopper’s PowerVac collection system Grasshopper’s PowerVac collection system moves a high volume of air to grass clippings, leaves, pine straw and other debris, leaving a beautiful, manicured finish. The deck-driven PowerVac is equipped with a trash- ingesting steel impeller that chops, propels, and compacts debris for uninterrupted productivity, and easily re- verts to side-discharge or mulching; it also eliminates the need for a loud and cumbersome auxiliary motor. PowerVac collectors are rear mounted to retain zero-turn maneuverability and provide maximum operator visi- bility. For even greater productivity, Grasshopper’s exclusive PowerTilt collector (for 700 and 900 Series mowers) empties from the operator’s seat at the touch of a switch. The Grasshopper Co./(620) 345-8621/www.grasshoppermower.com Grasshopper’s CleanSweep rotary brooms Grasshopper’s CleanSweep rotary brooms handle dirt, debris and slush, and clear up to 8 inches of snow ef- fortlessly. Available in 48- and 60-inch fixed-angle models, as well as a 60-inch hydraulic bidirectional model, Grasshopper rotary brooms can be adjusted from the operator’s seat. Grasshopper’s exclusive QuikConverter implement system lets the operator remove the mowing deck and add rotary brooms in minutes without tools. An optional winter enclosure and heater protect operators from the elements for enhanced comfort and effi- ciency. Rotary brooms are available for all Grasshopper zero-turn FrontMount power units, and can be used year-round for increased productivity regardless of the application. The Grasshopper Co./(620) 345-8621/www.grasshoppermower.com 24 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com