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A Series:The new A Series brings a high-end residential unit to the BigDog product line. With welded steel deck sizes starting at 36 inches, the BigDog A will fit through gates and other tight spaces in even the smallest of yards. Featuring de- pendable Kawasaki engines, this ma- chine is for discriminating homeowners or the commercial cut- ters needing to add a more versatile mower to their fleet. R Power Bar:The R Power Bar Exmark adds turf management products Exmark, the Beatrice, Neb.-based manufacturer of mowers for lawn care professionals, announced that it is expanding its equipment line to include five commercial-grade turf management products: three aerators, a slicer seeder and a turf rake. Available for sale starting in the spring of 2012, these products represent part of Exmark President Rick Olson's larger vision for the company and its future. "Our customers expressed their de- R Power Bar bridges the gap between traditional steering-wheeled mowers and twin- lever machines. This easy-to-use steering system allows users of any skill level to feel comfortable operating a zero-turn mower. R Diablo:The R Diablo features a commercial-grade Kawasaki en- gine with external air cleaner, commercial-duty ZT 3400 transmissions and 22-inch tires, making this machine one of the toughest compact mowers on the market. This mower is for the homeowner who wants to be top dog on the block or the commercial cutter wanting a tough, de- pendable mower. X Diablo:The X Diablo is for the commercial cutter who wants the biggest, toughest, fastest BigDog on the market. This machine boasts a larger, heavy-duty frame and a dependable Kawasaki engine that powers the mower to 14 mph. "BigDog Mowers now offers a complete line of zero-turn mowers from the compact C Series to the top-of-the-line, 14-mph X Diablo," added Mullet. "All BigDog mowers offer an extreme value, making this product line very competitive in the marketplace." sire for Exmark to offer an even broader range of commercial prod- ucts," shared Olson. "They expect to experience the same performance, service and support as they have with our commercial-grade cutting equip- ment — and we are confident they will." With the landscape pro at the core of Exmark's vision, Olson believes these new products represent a logical extension for the Exmark brand. In addition to their premium quality, these products contain technology that will help improve landscape customers' productivity and bottom line. "These new products will follow the blueprint for success just as our Exmark 30-inch Stand-on Aerator commercial mowers have," said Olson. "The products also provide a spring board for future product line extensions." The aerators will be available in a 21-inch S-Series single hydro, a 24- inch X-Series dual hydro and a 30-inch Stand-on. Exmark's aerators are designed to be easy to maneuver and operate. The split tines allow for easier turning and reversibility, and they are self-cleaning and easy to replace. OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT DECEMBER 2011 15