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GIE+EXPO 2011 RECAP with ETC is fully automatic, sensing when the rear wheel starts to spin, locking the wheel, giving it positive forward traction. The BC2600 Series brushcutter offers excellent traction in wet or uneven conditions. Engi- neered to glide over uneven terrain, the pivoting deck hugs the ground for a better cut. This minimizes scalping and improves traction by keeping the weight of the machine on its drive wheels. Ergonomically angled control handles with padded grips offer comfort and protection. Operators never need to take their hands off the machine to shift gears. They can feather forward and reverse directly from the operator controls. Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power introduces Vanguard Power Code Continuing its commitment to minimizing equipment downtime, Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power recently announced the introduc- tion of the Power Code quick response (QR) code to its Vanguard single- cylinder and V-twin engines. The first of its kind in the industry, a Vanguard Power Code is a square barcode located on the engine that, after being scanned with a smart phone's barcode reader, directs the user to an array of important information for that specific engine model. Most notably, the Vanguard Power Code will provide the equipment operator with troubleshooting information especially suited for in-field support. "For turf and construction profes- A close-up view of the Vanguard Power Code Vanguard Power Code smart phone menu display sionals, equipment downtime on the jobsite causes frustration and costs money," said Dan Roche, marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton Com- mercial Power. "The Vanguard Power Code gets immediate information di- rectly to the operator, regardless of where they are located, so they can get back to work quickly. That means fewer trips back to the shop and more projects done on-time." In addition to jobsite troubleshoot- ing guidelines, other highlights of the Vanguard Power Code include: • Dealer locator — via GPS or zip-code search • FAQs — includes answers to op- eration and maintenance questions • Parts lists — common replace- ment parts for the specific engine • Recommended maintenance instructions and schedules — includes oil recommendations • Advanced troubleshooting information — for more technical engine repairs at the shop • Owner's manuals — by request or PDF download to the user's phone • Language preference— All Vanguard Power Codes will have in- formation available in English or Spanish Vanguard Power Codes will be available on engines manufactured be- ginning in January 2012. Core Outdoor Power launches GasLess line Core Outdoor Power, a manufacturer of GasLess outdoor power products and equipment, introduced an innovative line of emission-free, handheld power equipment for the discerning homeowner and commer- 14 Core Outdoor Power's CGT400 trimmer cial markets. Specifically, the Ronan, Mont.-based company showcased its environmentally friendly grass trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, lawn mowers and backpack blowers. These GasLess products look to disrupt the market for outdoor power equipment by creating unparalleled advantages over traditional gasoline- powered products. Reliable and lightweight, these products run just as long as a tank of gas, but eliminate the common maintenance and hassles that come with gas-powered engines. CORE-powered products also offer unique benefits in areas where noise and emission standards apply, as they generate very little noise and zero emissions. They maintain these distinc- tive advantages without sacrificing power and have the ability to provide as much torque as professional-grade gas engines. Core Outdoor Power's product line features a new motor that utilizes patented technology known as Conductor Optimized Rotary Energy (CORE). The technology eliminates wire windings and iron laminations found in traditional electric motors and replaces them with a printed cir- cuit board stator that cooperates with permanent magnet rotors to opti- mize the generated power. The use of CORE motors in these products enables them to produce a high-torque rotary motion at very high-effi- ciency levels, which leads to longer run times and excellent performance. "We have dedicated the past several years to perfecting this technology and are confident that it will revolutionize the outdoor power equipment industry," said Mark Bubert, a spokesman for Core Outdoor Power. "We believe that the market has been waiting a long time for an emission-free, quiet but powerful line of outdoor power equipment and that our prod- ucts can fill that void." In the spring of 2012, Core will debut the CGT400 trimmer, the first component in the GasLess family of products. At the heart of the trimmer lies the wireless CORE motor, which allows for all of the unique advan- tages that come with CORE Technology. Additional features of the trim- mer include instant trigger start, light weight, ergonomic soft-grip handles, great balance, no vibration, and run times equivalent to a tank of gas. Following the trimmer, Core Outdoor Power will launch GasLess hedge trimmers, handheld blowers and backpack blowers in mid 2012, and follow them in 2013 with the first wheeled product using CORE Technology, a self-propelled, walk-behind lawn mower. Excel Industries expands BigDog Mowers product line Excel Industries, Inc., announced the expansion of its BigDog Mowers product line by introducing four products, including the R Power Bar. "I am very excited about the new BigDog models coming into pro- duction, especially the high-performing R Diablo and X Diablo," said Adam Mullet, director of marketing. "We are also introducing a new in- novative alternative to twin-lever steering. Power Bar Steering offers users easier, more precise control over the mower and a solid handle to hold on to. We have found the Power Bar Steering is particularly attractive to first- time buyers and to those who require one-hand operation." The new product offerings were as follows: OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com