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38 DECEMBER 2016 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com EXPO 2016 SHOW RECAP bags. Additionally, the top cover of the bagger attachment opens easily for simple access to the bags, and the quick-release design allows operators to switch from bagging to side discharge. "Having a machine that can perform year-round, in the case of the Multi Force model, helps drive a strong return on investment for landscape contractors," said Hannan. "The new powered bagger adds to the versatility of our GrandStand lineup, which helps make contractors more productive throughout the seasons." The all-new 28-inch hydro-drive brush cutter is designed for the residential and landscape contractor marketplace. Outstanding durability is a key feature of this new walk-behind model, making it ideal for contractors, acreage owners and hobby farmers. The commercial-grade, self-propelled brush cutter is versatile and easy to use, and it can handle many applications, as well as operators of varying skill levels. Its durable components and excellent engineering allow operators to level brush, tall weeds, saplings, small trees and heavy vegetation with ease. The Toro hydro-drive brush cutter can handle nearly any brush up to 6 feet tall and most saplings up to 2 inches in diameter. Featuring a pivoting deck, the hydro-drive brush cutter delivers a 3.75-inch height-of-cut. A two-step blade engagement coupled with a parking brake, ensure the 28-inch hydro-drive brush cutter is as safe as it is dependable. Additionally, the operator can maneuver this powerful machine in both forward and reverse with one hand. Incredibly stable, the standard 6-inch, two-ply, sealant-filled, aggressive tread tires provide effective traction for brush removal projects on slopes or in ditches and culverts. "This heavy-duty brush cutter really rounds out our offering of Turf Renovation products," added Hannan. "We believe this will be a valuable piece of equipment for many landscape contractors and large-property owners alike." For specifics on Toro's new Titan HD Series of zero-turn mowers, see page 33. YARDMAX makes successful GIE+EXPO debut YARDMAX, a Libertyville, Ill.-based manufacturer of innovative, high-quality outdoor power equipment, exhibited its full product line for the first time at GIE+EXPO. Attendees had the opportunity to see firsthand the premium features that come standard on YARDMAX products — features typically available for an upcharge on competitive products. "We engineered our products to meet the high demands of today's contractors and landscapers," said Shad Shafer, vice president and partner, YARDMAX. "YARDMAX products are built for durability, engineered for high performance, and priced right for the market. Our goal is to deliver products that give our customers the ability to get the job done right — at the right price — every time." Beyond delivering product upgrades at no additional charge, YARDMAX uses metal parts instead of plastic whenever possible for improved durability, performance and life span. The product line — a full range of log splitters, snow blowers, chipper shredders, plate compactors, concrete mixers, power wheelbarrows and power sweepers — offers such upgrades as heated hand grips, safety shields, pre-assembled motors, log cradles and cup holders as standard features. Standing behind its products, the company offers a two-year residential warranty on all equipment; a 3-2-1 warranty for gas log splitters that includes materials and workmanship for three years, engines for two years and hydraulic parts for one year; and a 90-day commercial warranty. Additionally, YARDMAX provides world-class customer service and maintains an inventory of in-stock, readily available replacement parts — express-shipped if necessary. "We built YARDMAX from the ground up," added Shafer. "This means that we control all aspects of the supply chain — design, engineering, production, merchandising and fulfillment. Our oversight and control directly translates to our ability to deliver high-quality equipment at extremely competitive prices. And we back it up with the support every customer deserves." For more GIE+EXPO 2016 exhibitor news, please visit OPE's website at outdoorpowerequipment.com and Facebook page @OutdoorPowerEquipmentMag. Also, please be sure to check out the "Equipment Focus" on riding mowers on pages 30-34. GIE + EXPO 2016 SHOW RECAP bags. Additionally, the top cover of the bagger attachment opens easily for simple access to the bags, and the ADVERTISERS' INDEX DECEMBER 2016 Outdoor Power Equipment magazine ADVERTISER . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE # Ahlborn Equipment, Inc. . . . . . . . . 3 ahlbornequipment.com Basic Software Systems . . . . . . . 35 www.basic-software.com Caterpillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 cat.com/jointheteam Dixie Chopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 www.dixiechopper.com Ecolawn Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . 35 www.ecolawnapplicator.com Encore, division of Worldlawn Power Equipment Inc. . . . . . . . . . 19 encoreequipment.com ENM Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 www.enmco.com Gardner Dixie Sales . . . . . . . . . . . 32 www.dixiesales.com Heftee Industries LLC . . . . . . . . . 35 www.heftee.com Husqvarna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 husqvarna.com Masport Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 www.masport.com Pathfinder Computer Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 www.pathfindercs.biz Rotary Corp. . . . . . . . 33, 35, Cover 4 rotarycorp.com Simpson, an FNA Group brand . . 17 www.simpsoncleaning.com/ become-a-dealer/ Stihl Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 www.STIHLUSA.com/dealer Stihl Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 www.stihlcareers.com Water Cannon, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 5, 35 WaterCannon.com Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance . . . . . Cover 3 cdf.wf.com/ope Worldlawn Power Equipment, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 worldlawn.com YARDMAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 2 yardmax.com Continued from page 24 OPE