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As for the new products, Stihl unveiled
the FBD-KM bed redefiner attachment for its
KombiSystem, FS 50 C-E homeowner string
trimmer, HLA 65 lithium-ion extended-reach
hedge trimmer, MS 251 and MS 251 C-BE
homeowner chain saws, MS 461 R rescue chain
saw, MS 461 professional chain saw, and RMA
370 lithium-ion battery-powered walk-behind
lawn mower with 14.5-inch cutting deck. It also
showcased the TS 500i Cutquik, which boasts
the first electronically controlled fuel-injection
system on handheld outdoor power equipment.
The $5,000 giveaway, sponsored by Stihl,
was won by Mary Alice Gibson. Her husband
Elmer recently retired after working 13 years as a
full-time salesman at Outdoor Power Equipment
in Roanoke,Va., but he continues to work at
the dealership on a part-time basis. Mary Alice
said she plans to use the money to help her
grandchildren pay off their student loans, as well
as to make a donation to her church.
The Toro Company expands
professional mower line
The Toro Company showcased several
products, highlighted by the expansion of its
professional mower line with the introduction
of the TurfMaster 30-inch walk-behind mower,
as well as the Z Master Professional 5000/6000
Series and GrandStand electronic-fuel-injected
(EFI) mowers.
The Toro TurfMaster 30-inch walkbehind mower significantly reduces landscape
contractors' mowing time, covering more ground
in far less time. Toro has designed the new widearea mower to be easy to operate and deliver
outstanding performance under the toughest
day-to-day operating conditions.
Toro TurfMaster
30-inch walk-behind mower
The highly productive 30-inch deck on the
TurfMaster features a precisely timed, twinblade cutting system and a 3-in-1 design for
mulching, bagging or side-discharging. The deck
is constructed of 13-gauge steel and is outfitted
with a strong bull-nose front bumper, skid plates
on the bottom of the deck, plus a metal rear
door. For additional durability, the mower has a
cast-aluminum frame, a thick one-piece handle,
as well as brush guards and an engine guard to
protect components from damage.
"Landscape contractors are looking for ways
to be more productive, and a wider deck equals
faster mowing time," said Tim Koch, senior
marketing manager for Toro. "In addition to
reducing mowing time, the TurfMaster is designed
to be tough, which is important for long-term
productivity. Every component is built for heavy
use in rough conditions, to help withstand
everything from curbs to trailer impacts."
The Toro Z Master Professional 5000/6000
Series and GrandStand EFI mowers utilize
the latest in fuel management technology,
reducing fuel consumption and emissions while
increasing performance. Owners can save up to
25 percent on fuel costs.
OPE
For additional GIE+EXPO 2012 coverage,
including more photos of the products mentioned in
this article, visit www.outdoorpowerequipment.com.
ADVERTISERS' INDEX
ADVERTISER
Bad Boy Buggies
Basic Software Systems
c-Systems Software, Inc.
Charter Software Inc.
Dixie Chopper
Dosko
Ecolawn
First Products
General Transmissions
Heftee Industries LLC
Honda Generators
Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc.
Kawasaki Engines
Masport Limited
nizeX, Inc.
Oregon | Blount, Inc.
Oregon | Blount, Inc.
Pathfinder Computer Systems, Inc.
Power Pusher, a div. of NuStar Inc.
Powerhouse Products
Pressure-Pro
RapidBuyr
Rotary Corp.
Servantage Dixie Sales
Walker Mfg. Co.
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