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32 O U T D O O R P O W E R E Q U I P M E N T w w w. o u t d o o r p o w e r e q u i p m e n t . c o m PRODUCT NEWS HUSQVARNA UNVEILS 9 NEW MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS The variety of challenges that estate or garden owners can be faced with is nearly endless. However, with the new line of Husqvarna brushcutters and trimmers, the job is about to get a lot easier. The new Husqvarna 525 series of brushcutters and trimmers is carefully tai- lored for modern landscaping and ground care needs. The range includes 9 different models; all are equipped with the X-Torq engine, which keeps exhaust emissions to a minimum and makes the most out of each drop of fuel. Combined with the LowVib anti-vibration system, the new models offer low vibration and high user efficiency even on extra-long workdays. The overall design is characterized by low weight, along with a well-balanced and highly compact package. The high han- dlebar post facilitates movement in steep terrain. The comfortable and adjustable harness makes all models easy and effective to work with. The engine and starter have been carefully designed to reduce starter cord resistance by up to 40 percent com- pared with average products in the category. The Air Purge system makes the engine even more alert during starting by removing air from both the carburetor and fuel system. If needed, the stand-alone starter makes it easier than ever to replace the pull cord. With the new Tap n' Go twin line cut- ting system, new cutting line is provided instantly — reducing downtime while at the same time increasing safety. Husqvarna NEW PROPANE MOWER CONVERSION kITS AVAILABLE Landscape professionals have another option for converting commercial mowers to clean, American-made propane with new Environmental Protection Agency-certified propane mower conversion kits by Hendrix Progressive Fuel Technologies. The EPA certification also qualifies the kit for a $500 incentive through the Propane Education & Research Council's (PERC) Propane Mower Incentive Program. "We're excited to be able to provide another EPA-certified conversion kit option to landscapers who want to experience the cost-saving and environmental benefits of propane," said Todd Hendrix, owner of Hendrix Progressive Fuel Technologies. "We're looking forward to seeing propane continue to gain prevalence in the lawn and landscape industry, and we're thrilled to be a part of that growth." The Hendrix kit can convert mower models featuring any of 9 Kawasaki engines in 3 block sizes, including the Kawasaki 852-cc FX 751V, FX 801V, and FX 850V; the Kawasaki 726-cc FX 730V, FX 691V, and FX 651V; and the Kawasaki 603-cc FS 481V, FS 541V, and FS 600V. The kits are designed to provide optimal fuel efficiency and performance for geographic elevations ranging from sea level to 2,500 feet and from 2,500 to 5,000 feet above sea level. Each kit comes fully assembled and includes a detailed installation manual explaining how to adjust the engine idle and fuel mixture to EPA-performance specifications. Hendrix Progressive Fuel Technologies offers on-site training, as well as phone support, for the conversion kits. Jeremy Wishart, senior programs man- ager for PERC, said, "We're pleased to be able to partner with Hendrix by qualifying the EPA-certified kits for our Propane Mower Incentive Program. The kits give landscape professionals another excellent option for converting their equipment, and taking advantage of the incentive program can help them maximize savings even more." PERC's Propane Mower Incentive Program offers landscape professionals $500 toward each qualified propane mower con- version or $1,000 toward each purchase of a new propane-powered OEM mower. Many states also offer incentives for converting off-road equipment to propane. To learn more about PERC's incentive or to find a local propane retailer who can discuss state incentives, visit poweredbypropane.org. For more information about the technol- ogy, or to purchase a kit or request training, visit hendrixsystems.com or call (847) 526- 1700. Propane Education & Research Council LITTLE WONDER MAkES MONSTER MOVE IN DEBRIS MANAGEMENT Schiller Grounds Care, Inc., the Southampton, Pa.-based parent com- pany of Little Wonder, Bob-Cat, Classen, Mantis, Ryan and Steiner brand out- door power equipment, announced on May 5 that the company has entered into a supply agreement with Sound Manufacturing, Inc., manufacturer of Monster brand truck loaders and collec- tion dump systems. Under the agreement, Sound Manufacturing, a sheet metal fabri- cation company located in Old Saybrook, Conn., will manufacture these product lines exclusively for Little Wonder. Little Wonder is a long-standing brand within the green industry. Established in the early 1900s in the commercial hedge trimmer market, Little Wonder is now a brand of landscaping and debris manage- ment equipment with a broad product line that includes hedge trimmers, bed