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FEATURE STORY years. Gravely contributed to the development process from the project's inception, helping Yamaha with voice-of-customer development and defining the engine's specifications for the OPE industry. Gravely has also extensively tested the engine on several models over the course of the past three years. "We're honored that such an iconic brand like Yamaha has chosen Gravely to be their initial launch partner," said Matt Medden, Ariens Company's vice president of marketing. "This project has been several years in the making, and Gravely, together with Yamaha, can't wait to see how our customers respond to these new engines. Yamaha has been a trusted name in countless industries for years, and we're happy to officially welcome them to the outdoor power equipment industry." Gravely Pro-Turn zero-turn mowers equipped with a Yamaha EFI engine start at a list price of $11,899 and will be available in authorized Gravely dealerships beginning in early spring 2017. In addition at GIE+EXPO, Gravely showcased its redesigned ZT HD zero-turn mower (see page 31), redesigned series of Pro-Turn and Pro-Turn 100 commercial zero-turn mowers, and redesigned Pro-Walk commercial walk-behind mower. Gravely also announced new attachments for its Pro-QXT two-wheeled tractor, including a 32-inch snow blower, a 32-inch brush mower, and a 36- and 48-inch finishing mower. Honda Power Equipment unveils two generators, commercial mower Honda Power Equipment introduced two all-new open frame inverter (OFI) generators and expanded its lineup of commercial lawn mowers with an all-new model. ■ Generators: The new Honda EB2800i industrial model and EG2800i consumer model expand the company's portable power offering for light construction and home use applications, delivering more of what Honda generator customers have come to expect: quiet operation, high-quality power, fuel efficiency, and long run times in a lightweight, portable package. "Market demand for portable generators of less than 4,000 watts is growing, and Honda Power Equipment is meeting this demand by expanding its portfolio of quiet, portable power, with two new open frame inverter models," said Michael Rudolph, vice president — Honda Power Equipment Division. "The all-new Honda EB2800i and EG2800i models are Honda's first generators to be assembled in the United States. Both new generators are the lightest weight open frame generator in their class and incorporate Honda's leading inverter technology and innovative features at an affordable price for both industrial and home users." TThe Honda EB2800i industrial OFI generator, the newest addition to the Honda Industrial Series lineup, was developed to serve the contractor market, providing high-quality power for multiple tool use on the jobsite. At an industry-leading dry weight of less than 67 pounds, the EB2800i was designed with the single worker in mind. The new Honda generator is light enough for one person to load and unload from a truck, operate, and carry around the jobsite, all while providing ample power for a variety of tools, including small compressors, air circulation fans, large concrete drills, multiple hand tools, electric concrete vibrators, circular saws and battery chargers up to 2,800 watts. The Honda EB2800i complies with current OSHA and LA-ETL regulations while ensuring safe operation with GFCI-protected receptacles. For residential applications, the Honda EG2800i provides quiet operation and sufficient power to keep the basics running such as a refrigerator, freezer, furnace blower motor, several lights, microwaves and TVs during a power outage. The all-new Economy Series model weighs in at an industry-best dry weight of less than 67 pounds and comes equipped with a 30-amp/120-volt receptacle for easy connection to a home transfer switch. Perhaps the most practical, yet important features of interest to consumers who are purchasing a generator are the amount and the quality of power produced by the unit. The Honda EB2800i and EG2800i models offer a maximum 2,800 watts of electricity with a wave form distortion factor of less than 5 percent. This translates into a generous amount of usable power available for a wide range of industrial and residential applications. Ease of use also is key for any portable generator, and these all-new open frame inverter models include easy-start control panel instructions. In addition, both the Honda EB2800i and EG2800i feature rugged, full-frame protection and share a number of features and benefits that make these portable units the ideal choice for quiet, dependable power. ■ Commercial mower: The all-new Honda HRC216K3HDA boasts outstanding performance and reliability combined with reduced cost and weight. With the addition of this model to its TRIED AND TRUE Yard-tested, durable equipment built for your bottom line. for your bottom line. ENCORE Learn more at encoreequipment.com residential applications. Ease of use also is key for any portable generator, and these all-new open frame inverter models include easy-start control panel instructions. In addition, both the Honda EB2800i and EG2800i feature rugged, full-frame protection and share a number of features and benefits that make these portable units the ideal choice for quiet, dependable power. ■ Commercial mower: The all-new Honda HRC216K3HDA boasts outstanding performance and reliability combined with reduced cost and weight. With the addition of this model to its www.outdoorpowerequipment.com OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT DECEMBER 2016 19 years. Gravely contributed to the development process from the project's inception, helping Yamaha with voice-of-customer development and defining the engine's specifications for the OPE industry. Gravely has also extensively tested the engine on several models over the course of the past three years. "We're honored that such an iconic brand like Yamaha has chosen Gravely to be their initial launch partner," said Matt Medden, Ariens Company's vice president of marketing. "This project has been several years in the making, and Gravely, together with Yamaha, can't wait to see how our customers respond to these new FEATURE STORY