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Landscape Business “ Twenty for 2023 ” New Product Award winners announced
Landscape Business , sister production to SportsField Management , recently announced its selections for the “ Twenty for 2023 ” New Product Awards .* The Twenty for 2023 New Product Award winners , in alphabetical order by company name , are as follows :
ALTOZ DECK WING EXTENSION Altoz introduced a new 16 ” Deck Wing Extension for the all-terrain deck on its TRX 766 tracked zero-turn mower models . This accessory is designed for mowing solar fields , under fence lines , shorelines , ditch banks , orchards , water retention ponds and anywhere you need to mow . With the Altoz Deck Wing Extension , increase your bottom line by reducing the amount of string trimming needed and reducing man-hours . The extension provides 16 ” additional cutting width ( 82 ” total ) and flexes up to 12 degrees to follow the terrain . The Deck Wing Extension is designed with a low lift , reversible , hardened-steel straight blade for efficient cutting . A spindle cover protects the spindle , bearing and seals , preventing grass from wrapping , and increasing spindle life . The Deck Wing Extension is equipped with a locking transport position for easy trailering and storage , and is designed for easy installation and removal .
eliminates the time and effort it takes to remove more than 15 bolts for impeller access on other units , encouraging preventative maintenance for longer life of the loader . The road-ready DOT trailer is fully wired with LED lights for smooth , safe operation . The trailer has wide leafspring axles , and an adjustable hitch accepts a standard 2-5 / 16 ” ball . The Leaf Dragon comes complete with wheel chocks , cone and holder , and rake holders .
CATERPILLAR EASE OF USE TECHNOLOGIES Caterpillar introduced two new mini hydraulic excavator ( MHE ) Ease of Use ( EOU ) technologies — Indicate and E-Fence — for the Cat 306 CR , 308 CR and 309 CR next-generation mini hydraulic excavators . New to Cat mini excavators , EOU Indicate helps operators to reach grade faster , while EOU E-Fence constrains machine motion to within operator preset boundaries . These technologies are ideal for digging footings , drainage and septic systems , irrigation , electric utilities and applications near structures or obstacles operators need to avoid . They allow operators of all experience levels to work more efficiently and consistently .
BILLY GOAT LEAF DRAGON Billy Goat ’ s DL3700VETR Leaf Dragon leaf loader features electric start , and generates 6,900 cfm of high-volume leaf suction . The unit ’ s fuel-efficient 37-gross-hp , EFI Vanguard 933cc engine is coupled to a 25-inch-diameter shredding impeller with a long span belt for increased life . Curbside intake with a 16-inch-diameter x 10-foot-long hose is ergonomically supported with a three-position locking boom , allowing for 45 square feet of clean-up coverage before moving the unit . A no-tool , two-pin door closure for quick access to the impeller and liner
DITCH WITCH PT37 The Ditch Witch PT37 ride-on plow / trencher brings durability and usability to a proven model while retaining a simple , mechanical design . The PT37 is a dedicated plow with an optional trencher , reel-carrier and hydra-bore configuration . An adjustable sidefacing seat allows the operator to see all four tires and the plow box while operating . The PT37 is largely
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