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NEW PRODUCTS Fecon RTC22/500-8 Fecon offers the RTC22/ 500-8 as a turnkey mobile chipping package. Mounted on a TimberPro 830B forwarder, it is highly productive in land clearing, biomass, pipeline and ROW applications. The 8-wheeled off-road chipper gets to work at up to 12 mph. As a result, unproductive time hauling material to a trailer-mounted chipper is avoided. Production speed is further enhanced by both loader reach and lifting capacity. It boasts 12,880-pound capability at 15 feet and up to 31.5 feet of total reach and 360-degree rotation. The in-feed power of over 16,000 ft. lb of torque provided by Fecon’s Power Feed Management, and optional dangle head felling saw, make the RTC22/500- 8 a highly effective stand-alone chipping system. For more information, visit www.fecon.com. NEW PRODUCTS What’s New on the Market? Stihl MS 271 Wood Boss chain saw Built tough for storm cleanup, tree felling, and firewood cutting, the MS 271 Stihl Wood Boss chain saw is designed with improved ergonomics and equipped with a low-emission, fuel-efficient engine. The 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, the MS 271 utilizes a compact, ergonomic design with an advanced anti-vibration system to help reduce operator fatigue 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. For more information, visit www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/MS271.html. Jarraff announces new Tier III engine option Jarraff Industries recently unveiled a new engine option for its Jarraff all- terrain tree trimmer. The new Jarraff will now be available with a Tier III Cummins liquid-cooled, 130-hp. electronic-controlled engine. The increased horsepower will improve the unit’s grade-climbing abilities and current emissions rating. Customers Transtect from Rainbow Treecare Transtect is a soil-applied, systemic insecticide that utilizes dinotefuran for season-long control of a broad spectrum of pests. Its properties provide rapid uptake and efficacy. Transtect can be used for a variety of situations in which fast results are needed, including recovery treatments on infested trees. Get control of difficult pests including armored scales and borers. For more information, visit www.treecarescience.comor www.treecaredirect.com. will also benefit from an increased service network for the Cummins product. The Tier III engine option is available in the 4x4 wheeled Jarraff configuration only. A Tier II engine option 97-hp. Deutz diesel is still available in both wheeled and track configurations. A track Jarraff with a Cummins engine will be available later this summer. The Jarraff all-terrain tree trimmer provides ROW maintenance contractors a dynamic field of operation, offering a 360-degree range of motion, 40-degree lateral tilt and 75-foot cutting height. For more information, visit www.jarraff.com. i-TREE v4.0 The U.S. Forest Service released i-TREE v4.0, a state-of the-art software suite that includes i-PED (Pest Evaluation and Detection), a tool that provides a portable, accessible, and standardized way to observe trees for possible insect or disease problems. i-PED will help all those with their eyes on the urban forest to observe, identify, and report the signs and symptoms of these and yet unidentified urban and community forest pests. i-PED provides a framework for systematically examining a tree for signs or symptoms of insects, fungi or diseases. The goal of i-PED is to help urban forestry professionals and volunteers detect threats to the community tree resource. i-PED was developed by many partners, including the U.S. Forest Service, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry and Northern Research Station; Davey Tree Expert Company; Society of Municipal Arborists; University of Georgia Bugwood Network; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Cornell University; National Plant Diagnostic Network; Purdue University; University of California, Davis; University of Florida; University of Maryland; University of Vermont; and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. For more information about i-PED, visit www.itreetools.org. www.arborage.com Arbor Age / April 2011 23