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mechanical and features a simplified control display . The compact footprint can scale down to 36 inches wide so users can enter standard gates and tight workspaces . A foldable ROPS design allows users to keep the PT37 on a trailer for easy parking and storage . Its tires provide cost savings compared to a tracked version , and minimize the impact on yards . An optional dual-wheel configuration adds traction and stability . A Yanmar diesel engine provides 36.8 hp . at 3,000 rpm . An optimized plow design provides down pressure to maintain consistent plowing up to 24 inches deep .
DOUGLAS DYNAMICS WESTERN PILE DRIVER The Western Pile Driver lineup of pusher plows — available in 8- , 10- and 12-foot widths — come in three heights and are compatible with skid-steers , wheel loaders , tractors and backhoe loaders . Patentpending Trace cutting edge technology is made up of independent 2-foot sections that oscillate , move vertically , and trip to accommodate contours and obstacles in the plowable surface . Each blade section is
equipped with a 3 / 4 ” cutting edge with carbide insert for heavy-duty commercial applications . Self-leveling side plates with reversible , bolt-on skis make serviceability easy , allowing you to use both edges of the ski before replacing . The Pile Driver is perfect for clearing large open areas such as airports , manufacturing facilities , retail spaces , parking lots and other job sites with an expansive footprint . Given its size and effectiveness , these pusher plows can eliminate the need to find multiple drivers , thereby reducing labor costs .
EXMARK VERTEX V-SERIES Exmark introduced its first stand-on electric mower — the Vertex V-Series . Designed specifically for commercial mower applications , the HyperCell batteries run cooler to provide more runtime and longer service life . Exmark ’ s patent-pending management software optimizes performance and delivers up to seven hours of runtime per charge . Commercial high-torque wheel motors and a planetary transmission deliver smooth , responsive control and ground speed of up to 10 mph . The electric powertrain eliminates maintenance associated with gasoline engines , including oil and filter changes , while the electric spindle motors eliminate belt maintenance and replacement . Horizon360 Connect smart equipment remote software provides app-based connection to the machine for real time equipment data , battery charge status and location information . The 52-inch Electric Series 4 side-discharge cutting deck is fabricated and welded from high-strength steel to deliver Exmark ’ s signature cut quality . High-torque deck motors feature 9-inch-diameter cast-aluminum spindle housings with blade retainers for maximum durability . sportsfieldmanagementonline . com August 2023 | SportsField Management
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