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Equipment Focus | Commercial Riding Mowers BigDog Mowers X Diablo • One-piece welded tubular frame for superior strength • Hot oil shuttle for maximum transmission performance • Hydro-Gear PY series 21-cc pumps for industrialstrength performance • Vertical-mounted hydraulic oil cooler with 7-inch fan • Heavy-duty air cleaner for increased engine protection BigDog Mowers • Optimal center of gravity for improved stability • 10.4-gallon fuel capacity • 14-mph speed • 60- or 72-inch side-discharge/mulching decks • Kawasaki FX850 or FX1000 engines • 26-inch drive tires and 13-inch front caster tires • Super deluxe seat • Limited warranty of 2-year/no-hour limit or 4-year/500-hour limit • Limited lifetime frame warranty BOB-CAT FastCat Pro The BOB-CAT FastCat Pro packs the commercial power, durability and performance of bigger machines in a smaller, lighter-weight package. In addition to models with 36-, 42- and 48-inch decks, the line now includes 2 new larger-deck models. The new FastCat Pro 52 sports a 52-inch side-discharge deck and Kawasaki FX691V engine, and the new FastCat Pro 61 boasts a 61-inch side-discharge deck and a Kawasaki FX730V engine. Both new models utilize canister air filtration and feature BOB-CAT's DuraDeck with extreme discharge system, new patent-pending double-wave baffle system, extra-wide discharge opening and molded rubber chute. Dual Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 hydrostatic transaxle independent drives with 12-cc pumps deliver smooth maneuverability. Coupled with 23-inch drive wheels and 13-inch caster wheels, operators can cruise at speeds up to 10 mph. Nine-gallon-capacity dual fuel tanks keep operators mowing with less downtime for refueling. BOB-CAT/Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Country Clipper Charger The Country Clipper Charger is a mid-level commercial series mower that can tackle virtually any job thrown its way. The welded steel deck is reinforced with a triangular-front bull nose, making it virtually indestructible. Big 24-inch drive tires deliver more stability on slopes and hillsides, as well as a smoother ride and less turf damage. The Charger is available with a 52- or 60-inch cutting width, powered by a 25.5-hp. Kawasaki or 27hp. Kohler engine. The Charger comes standard with Country Clipper's patented stand-up deck and the option of joystick or dual-lever steering. Country Clipper Cub Cadet TANK LZ and TANK SZ The Cub Cadet TANK LZ and TANK SZ are innovative, technologically advanced commercial zero-turn riders. Both boast an advanced cutting system, a durable frame with a lifetime warranty, a high-performance power train, and excellent ergonomics and controls. The sloped-nose deck design system includes re-optimized and reinforced pulley, belt and drive system; smooth arc overlapping blades; and high-velocity airflow dispersion. Cub Cadet's Extreme Duty Rail Frame is a full-length, beam rail system that delivers strength, stability and precision; it is stronger than tube frames and features 3/8-inch-thick steel. The 14-cc TorquePack drive system delivers a professional-quality cut at high speeds, steep inclines and in thick, wet grass. For all-day comfort, the mowers have an EVC (elasticity vibration control) seating system, intuitive controls, power steering, tool-free adjustability of lap bar controls, and tilt capability on the steering wheel column. Cub Cadet Dixie Chopper's fuel-efficient mowers for 2013 As fuel prices continue to rise and it becomes increasingly important to monitor costs as closely as possible, Dixie Chopper is doing its part by cutting more grass with the same amount of gas. As part of the 2013 lineup, Dixie Chopper is now offering Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) options in its Magnum, Silver Eagle, and Classic series of mowers. EFI is available on 50- and 60-inch machines, with 23 or 29 horsepower. The new EFI mowers sip fuel, saving operators money, while still providing the power needed for the biggest jobs. Dixie Chopper Dixon SpeedZTR 48 SE Husqvarna's Dixon ZTR brand is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the introduction of the SpeedZTR 48 SE special edition zero-turn mower. With an easy-to-adjust, 48-inch, fabricated deck with cast-iron spindles, powerful 24-hp. Kawasaki FR engine, new dual-outlet exhaust and special decal package, the SpeedZTR 48 SE performs and looks like a champion. Dixon 26 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com