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NEW PRODUCTS GE Capital offers new financing program GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business on Feb. 25 announced a new financing program for outdoor power equipment dealers in advance of the Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association’s (OPEESA) 10th annual meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. The new offering, called “Extra 60,” will add 60 days to standard supplier financing terms. The program is designed to help spur industry growth as the economy continues to recover. The Extra 60 promotion will add 60 days to the end of the supplier terms for all dealer invoices pur- chased within the first 30 days from the credit activation date and financed through CDF. The promotion is available to new dealers and current dealers that add product or brand lines. It is in effect until June 30, 2011. “We are very excited to offer this additional promotional program,” said Marvin Solomon, managing director of CDF’s outdoor products group. “We’ve listened to our manufacturer customers and have pro- vided them with a promotion that will enable dealers to feel more comfortable about building inventory. We think this will help them to grow their businesses by adding customers.” GE Capital Commercial Distribution Finance/(800) 451-5944 https://sec.cdfconnect.com/surf/si Schiller enters brush cutter market with new Little Wonder hydro brush cutter Schiller Grounds Care, Inc., manufacturer of BOB-CAT, Classen, Little Wonder, Mantis, Ryan and Steiner brand outdoor power equipment, launched a new hydrostatic-drive brush cutter under its Little Wonder brand at the Rental Show Feb. 28-March 2 in Las Vegas. The new Little Wonder Hydro Brush Cutter (Hydro BRC-24) has an attractive, rugged design. The Hydro BRC-24 is constructed of 7- and 10-gauge welded steel with a 28-inch cutter deck that houses a reversible 24-inch cutter blade, offering height adjustments from 4 to 5.5 inches with the power to cut sapling growth up to 2 inches thick. The Hydro BRC-24 boasts a durable Honda GXV390 (390-cc) engine and offers many impressive drive and user features. Little Wonder/Schiller Grounds Care, Inc./(877) 596-6337/www.littlewonder.com Stens now offers bio-based LubriMagic lubricant and penetrant Stens has expanded its green products lineup with the addition of LubriMagic, a bio-based all-purpose spray lubricant and penetrant. LubriMagic is safe for outdoor power equipment, automotive, shop and household uses, and it will not harm paint, plastic or synthetic rubbers. It is safer and more environmentally friendly than petroleum-based products. Stens offers LubriMagic in a 12-fluid-ounce aerosol can. Stens/(800) 457-7444/www.stens.com Stihl MS 271 Wood Boss chain saw built for tough tasks Built tough for storm cleanup, tree felling and firewood cut- ting, the Stihl MS 271 Wood Boss chain saw is designed with improved ergonomics and equipped with a low-emission, fuel-efficient engine. The Stihl MS 271 produces 50-percent lower emissions, reduces fuel consumption, and delivers 20-percent longer running times as compared to similar traditional 2-stroke Stihl chain saws. Designed with comfort in mind for farmers, landowners, tree farmers, firewood cutters and tree service ground crews, the Stihl MS 271 uti- lizes a compact, ergonomic design with an advanced anti-vibration system to help reduce operator fa- tigue while providing optimum control. A side-access chain tensioner makes for easy chain adjustment, and the pre-separation air filtration system offers greater cleaning efficiency and longer filter life. Stihl Inc./(800) GO-STIHL/www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/MS271.html 38 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com