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30 November/December 2016 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com U T V s EQUIPMENT FOCUS Kubota RTV-X1140 K-Vertible four- passenger diesel utility vehicle Kubota Tractor Corporation's RTV-X1140 features the Kubota K-Vertible cargo conversion system, which transforms the vehicle with minimal effort and time from two passengers and a large cargo bed to four passengers and a cargo bed. The new five-point ROPS design increases RTV-X1140's workhorse characteristics, allowing for more cargo volume and side loading. The RTV-X1140 also comes standard with hydraulic dump bed with 19.1-cubic-feet/9.9-cubic-feet capacity, two-seat and four-seat configuration, respectively. The RTV-X1140 delivers a powerful 24.8-horsepower Kubota liquid-cooled diesel engine. With convenient tilt steering and simple inline shifting, the RTV-X1140 has a variable hydraulic transmission that offers wide torque band and large oil cooler that boost performance and durability. Front and rear independent suspension on all four wheels ensures an exceptional ride, enhancing drivability and handling in most off-road conditions. And Kubota raised the bar on ground clearance with the new RTV-X1140, offering a full 10.8 inches of suspension travel with the ability to glide over bumps and rugged terrain. Options include alloy wheels and a factory-installed bed liner to protect the cargo bed from dirt and damage. Driving comfort comes standard with an ergonomically designed, split-bench style seat designed to provide hours of smooth riding. Toro side-by-side utility vehicles Helping customers drive productivity, The Toro Company now offers a new line of side-by-side utility vehicles (UTVs) designed to tackle tough jobs and demanding terrain. This includes three versatile, gas-powered electronic fuel injection (EFI) models — the 500 EFI, 700 EFI and 700 EFI with power steering — that are now available and support more than 40 different accessories for year-round project needs. These powerful, 4-wheel-drive vehicles offer hard-working hauling and towing capabilities, as well as comfortable seating for three. They can also be customized with a wide range of accessories including windshields, cabs, plow blades, light kits, winches, a stereo, and more. The new Toro UTVs are powered by 4-stroke engines with EFI technology for improved fuel efficiency, and come with Duramatic automatic transmissions, dynamic engine braking, and electronic 2WD/4WD selection as standard. Additional features include a digital display that provides instant access to critical operating information such as fuel level, temperature, oil pressure, speedometer/tachometer, and more. The transformable design of the tilting rear cargo box allows conversion to a flatbed in minutes to enhance hauling versatility. The 700 EFI models have a total payload capacity of 1,500 pounds (1,100 pounds for the 500 EFI), and both models are equipped with a standard front brush guard and adjustable CAM-style shocks for 10 inches of ground clearance to handle rough and challenging terrain. Integrated front and rear two-inch receivers give users the ability to hook up trailers or attachments at either end of the machine. well as comfortable seating for three. They can also be customized with a wide range of accessories including windshields, cabs, plow blades, light kits, winches, a stereo, and more. The new Toro UTVs are powered by 4-stroke electronic 2WD/4WD selection as standard. Additional features include a digital display that 2017 Polaris Ranger utility vehicles The Polaris Model Year 2017 lineup continues to offer more innovation with new features and models across every price point and consumer application. Polaris welcomed the new flagship Ranger XP 1000, which expands on both hardest- working and smoothest-riding attributes. The vehicle features a new ProStar 1000 engine, with an unprecedented 80 horsepower, 17 percent more power than its predecessor. To balance the hard-working power, the vehicle also comes with an exclusive Three-Mode Throttle Control, with Performance, Standard and Work settings. Performance mode unleashes full power with minor throttle input, while Work mode enables precise throttle control for working situations. Standard mode enables smooth, controllable throttle response for everyday riding. With the launch of the new Ranger XP 1000 and Ranger Crew XP 1000, Polaris will cater to every consumer application with new, innovative, special editions including two new High Lifter mud editions in a three- seat Full-Size and six-seat Crew models; the hard-working Ranger XP 1000 EPS Ranch Edition, built specifically to meet the needs of ranchers; and the industry's first gas-powered UTV with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) on the Ranger XP 1000 EPS NorthStar HVAC and Crew HVAC editions.