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roundup
GIE+EXPO
Releases
What machines you
missed at the industry's
biggest show
BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE
The Caterpillar 303E CR compact hydraulic
excavator is 61 inches wide across the blade and
has a compact-radius design. With a maximum
operating weight of 7,782 pounds, the 303E CR has
a 23.5-horsepower engine. It's available in both cab
and canopy confi gurations. The 303E CR's bucket
can rotate 200 degrees, and a lifting eye on the
front linkage provides a secure attachment point for
rigging. Steel tracks are available for the 303E CR as
an alternative to the standard rubber tracks. For more
information, visit totallandscapecare.com/cat-303e.
Compact power
Kubota Tractor added three mower models
to its Z700-Series line: the Z724X-48, Z724X-54
and Z726X-60. Available in 48, 54 or 60 inches,
the Z700 decks are seven gauge and 6 inches
deep. The mowers have a Parker TorqPact GT
14 transmission and 11.6-gallon fuel tank. They
travel up to 11 mph. For more information, visit
totallandscapecare.com/kubota-z700-mowers.
Mower trio
Husqvarna introduced two walk-behind mowers:
the W436, with a 36-inch fi xed, fabricated deck,
and W448, with a 48-inch fi xed, fabricated deck.
Each comes with a 5-speed transmission, Vanguard
engine, assisted reverse, electric clutch and rubber
M-ZT discharge shield. Husqvarna also unveiled
handheld products including two brushcutters,
two trimmers and an extended hedge trimmer. For
more information, visit totallandscapecare.com/
husqvarna-mowers-handheld-products.
Power walking
