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EQUIPMENT FOCUS | Debris Handlers Billy Goat Z Force blower Billy Goat's Z Force blower quickly attaches to any major zero-turn mower via standard heavy-duty JRCO mounting bracket. With a 360-degree rotational discharge, air can be diverted in any direction with the tap of a foot on the magnetically mounted pedal, providing rapid leaf and grass cleanup. The pivoting throttle control provides easy entry and exit of the mower. Plus, the entire unit pivots up and down on rear quick attach, so the unit floats with terrain changes. Core Outdoor Power GasLess blowers This summer, Core Outdoor Power will introduce a handheld blower and a backpack blower to its suite of GasLess products. Both products will come equipped with patented CORE technology, which utilizes a printed circuit board stator and a power cell to create many advantages over gas-powered products. The handheld blower weighs in at just 11 pounds and reaches 110-mph air speed, while the backpack blower (pictured) weighs just 13 pounds with run times equivalent to a tank of gas. Both products feature a completely gas-free system, which provides the unique ability to exceed noise, efficiency and emission standards without increasing costs and without sacrificing performance. Cub Cadet debris-handling equipment Cub Cadet offers debris-handling solutions with a chipper-shredder-vacuum and a walk-behind leaf blower. The chipper-shredder-vacuum (pictured) is a 3-in-1 machine that quickly and efficiently chips twigs and branches up to 1.5 inches in diameter, shreds leaves, and vacuums lawn debris. It comes with a 7-foot on-board vacuum hose for getting into tight spaces; a lockable, 2-bushel, felt-lined collection bag; and heavy-duty ball-bearing rear tires. The leaf blower offers 150-mph wind speed, quiet operation and 15- degree up/down air directional pitch control. It features an 8-inch, lockable/pivoting, solid rubber, front caster wheel, as well as 12-inch ribbed rear wheels. Ingersoll's iSweep 38 Ingersoll's patented iSweep 38 tow-behind sweeper features a dual-brush sweeping action that ensures all clippings and debris are quickly and cleanly picked up. Ingersoll's patented ratchet gear in the brush assembly prevents unintentional dumping of debris from the hopper when the sweeper is moved in reverse. A 12-bushel-capacity hopper is emptied by effortlessly pivoting over the sweeper. The heavy- duty all-metal construction ensures superior performance year after year. The removable hopper folds flat for easy off-season storage. Three of the sweepers may be attached to a tow hitch system to form a 1x3 gang sweeper set. Echo PB-770 backpack blower Echo's PB-770 backpack blower is loaded with upgraded, professional features for better ergonomics, more performance, and easier serviceability. Echo's top-of-the-line blower is equipped with a powerful 63.3-cc engine and an air ventilation system, and it is available with either a hip-mounted (PB-770H) or tube-mounted (PB-770T) throttle. Common features include a straight back "L" frame; extra-flexible tube; side-mounted, heavy-duty, dual-stage air filtration; wide-angle tube rotation; padded backrests and shoulder straps; and a leaf guard. The Echo-exclusive vented back pad allows air to circulate around the user for comfortable operation in hot weather. Performance specifications include up to 756-cfm air volume at the pipe and 234-mph air speed. SA 2700 BP from efco The SA 2700 BP from efco is a light and powerful backpack blower designed for jobs around the home or small farm. Featuring a 1.2-hp./30.5-cc engine, the SA 2700 BP has the ideal amount of power for all cleanup needs. It is comfortable to use, with the throttle control ergonomically positioned directly on the discharge tube. With a silenced muffler and maximum air speed of 145 mph, the SA 2700 BP gets the job done quickly and quietly. Plus, the SA 2700 BP is backed by efco's "Five-Year No-Fear" (5-year consumer/ 2-year professional) warranty. Eliet Cameleon M The Eliet Cameleon M combines a compact lawn vacuum with an optional shredder unit. Ideal for the individual user with a large yard, the machine can be used in virtually any landscaping situation where yard debris requires disposal, including clearing away leaves, trimming hedges, and pruning flowers. Equestrian centers use this machine for keeping stables tidy, and it has also come in handy for hotels, resorts, schools and large businesses needing to remove all sorts of debris quickly and efficiently. The handle attached to the suction hose is ergonomically designed for the user, with a front swivel caster for support. For maneuvering, the suction hose is suspended halfway by a supporting arm. 26 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com