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B L O W E R S, S W E E P E R S A N D VA C U U M S www.landscapeirrigation.com Landscape and Irrigation September 2016 47 SWEEPEX ROTARY BROOMS SweepEx offers 3 walk-behind rotary brooms. Model SWB-320 is the most compact broom in the line, offering a 32-inch working width, 1-speed transmission and highly maneuverable design. Model SWB-400 has a 40-inch working width and additional features, such as a 3-speed transmission with reverse, locking differential, multi-step brush speed and variable down pressure. Model SWB-480 includes all functionality of the SWB-400, but with a 48-inch working width and infinitely variable brush speed. All 3 models include a Honda engine and centrally driven brush, allowing them to work against curbs or walls from either the right- or left-hand side. TORO POWER BROOM Patented commercial power steering allows the Toro power broom to turn on a dime and offers effortless maneuverability with the pull of a trigger. Designed for year-round use, the power broom is as effective brushing away snow in the winter months as it is clearing debris and dethatching the remainder of the year. The shift-on-the-fly transmission also provides an optimal speed setting for every operator and condition with 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds. The power broom features technology to allow the operator to adjust the height of the broom in precise 1/8-inch increments, making this a versatile rotary sweeper. TURF TEQ MODEL 1305BR POWER BROOM Brush pressure, brush speed and pivot angle (left/right) can all be adjusted easily from the operator position on the Turf Teq Model 1305BR power broom. The self-propelled power broom features a hydrostatic transmission, differential lock, 13-hp. Honda engine and 47-inch width. The multi-use capability of the power broom allows the operator to sweep debris or snow, as well as dethatch lawns. The power broom attachment can also be removed, allowing the operator to mount a power edger, power rake, brushcutter or plow attachment. TMC'S KTBL7000VI BACKPACK BLOWER TMC's KTBL7000Vi backpack blower is a lightweight powerhouse. It has a fully assembled dry weight of 19.8 pounds and a well-balanced design, enabling hours of fatigue-free use. The commercial-grade 64.7-cc 2-cycle Kawasaki engine — featuring dual-ringed pistons, a forged-iron crankshaft, and a 4-bolt chrome-plated cylinder — produces 3.9 hp. (rated to SAE J2723) and generates an output of 805-cfm air volume at a speed of 175 mph. The fiber-reinforced fan housing and the blow-molded frame use temperature- and UV-resistant resins for long life in the harshest conditions. A 68-ounce fuel tank enables longer operating time between fuel fill-ups. WORX 56V MAXLITHIUM TURBINE BLOWER The WORX 56V MaxLithium turbine blower is lightweight with a powerful and efficient brushless motor with turbo boost. The turbine blower is 5 times more powerful than WORX 20V conventional sweeper. It is designed so that air moves freely across its axial fan to a maximum air velocity of 465 cubic feet per minute (cfm). Its multi-speed control provides a light breeze option when working in sensitive areas or turbo boost to blast debris out of the way. The blower's maximum air speed is 125 mph. The 2.0-Ah MaxLithium battery recharges in approximately 90 minutes.