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O U T D O O R P O W E R E Q U I P M E N T MARCH 2014 33 PRODUCT NEWS GRaSShOPPER iNTRODUCES hiGhLifT COLLECTOR Focusing on product innovations to meet customer and industry demands, The Grasshopper Company — a pioneer of commercial-grade zero-turn grounds maintenance equipment — has expanded its popular PowerVac collection system with the HighLift 15B. The HighLift collector can be emptied from a raised position at the flip of a switch, adding to the flexibility of the Grasshopper PowerVac system. With a maximum vertical emptying height of 72 inches, it allows operators to empty clippings and debris with precision into an elevated space such as a pickup truck bed or trailer, or other hard-to-reach areas. The rear-mounted HighLift collector and deck-mounted Quik-D-Tatch vac retain the mower's zero-turn maneuverability. The deck- driven vac picks up virtually any kind of debris for a clean, manicured finish without the need for an auxiliary engine, and it can be easily removed in minutes without tools. This collector features a 15-cubic-foot capacity and a tapered bottom that compacts debris for continued productivity with fewer stops. Fabricated claw arms inside the collector facilitate easy discharge of compacted debris. The Grasshopper Co. ECOLaWN'S NEW ECO 200 SELf-PROPELLED TOP DRESSER Ecolawn's active research in the topdressing market led the company to develop the ECO 200 self-propelled top dresser. The ECO 200's reverse-spin, dual- wheel broadcast system delivers a uniform spreading pattern with even the heaviest of materials, including sand. The ECO 200 features a new 4-wheel design for increased weight distribution and stability, allowing it to easily handle more weight without losing any of the original Ecolawn ECO 100's valued maneuverability and ease of operation. While sporting the same 1/3- cubic-yard hopper as the ECO 100 and a new support design, the ECO 200 has an improved, larger hopper opening, increasing the maximum feeding volume by up to 20 percent. The newly designed hopper also reduces or eliminates the bridging potential of less-fluid products. The ECO 200 is designed for lawn care professionals to handle commercial projects or work smoothly and efficiently in compact residential areas when spreading heavier materials. To see the ECO 200 in action, visit www.ecolawnapplicator.com. For more information, call (802) 673-0977. Ecolawn ENM'S T39 SERiES LCD hOUR METER/COUNTER ENM's T39 Series LCD 6-digit hour meter and up counter is ideal for any application that requires recording both time measurement and event counting in scheduled maintenance applications. The 2-display meter can operate independently or in parallel. This compact, tamper-proof meter is protected from the environment to provide years of service. Accumulated time hours and counts are stored on powerless, nonvolatile data backup using CMOS EEPROM technology, where small space and reliable meter is required with memory that does not rely on battery. For additional information, visit www. enmco.com. ENM Co. ExMaRk TEChNOLOGy WiNS aE50 ENGiNEERiNG aWaRD The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently announced Exmark Manufacturing as the winner of a 2014 AE50 award. Exmark's Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) and RED technology was deemed one of the year's most innovative designs in engineering products for the food and agriculture industries. In recognition of this achievement, the Lazer Z X-Series mower was featured in the January/ February 2014 special AE50 issue of ASABE's magazine, Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World. "All of us at Exmark are proud to be recognized for our leadership in the pursuit of technologies that increase efficiency and enable users to be more productive," said Daryn Walters, director of marketing, Exmark. "Winning this AE50 award confirms our goals and priorities are consistent with the needs of the industries we serve." Companies from around the world submit entries to the annual AE50 competition and up to 50 of the best products are chosen by a panel of international engineering experts. The judges select products that will best advance engineering for the food and agriculture industries. The Lazer Z X-Series mower was recognized as a complete product, as it includes a number of engineering innovations that increase efficiency and productivity. Exmark's exclusive RED technology combined with EFI, and an industry-first electronic governor system, delivers an up to 41-percent reduction in fuel consumption, with increased responsiveness and performance. The AE50 awards program is sponsored by Resource to emphasize the role of new products and systems in bringing advanced technology to the marketplace. These engineering developments help farmers, food processors and equipment manufacturers cut costs, enhance quality, and increase profits. Exmark Mfg.