INNOVATIONS
Hilltip SnowStriker VTR snowplows
Hilltip SnowStriker VTR snowplows are designed for compact tractors and loaders featuring a heavy-duty box construction to withstand harsh winter conditions .
Available in six models ranging from 5.5 to 8.6 feet wide , VTR snowplows have a curved , powder-coated snow blade to create an optimal snow-rolling effect . The blades are made of high-strength steel , helping to make the plows light , yet durable .
An adjustable , two-segment cutting edge with trip springs offers plow protection . Additionally , the plow provides superior coverage because the segments compress independently when obstacles are hit . The cutting edges are available in polyurethane or high-strength steel .
VTR snowplows also have an adjustable attack angle that allows operators to adapt to different plowing surfaces and weather conditions . Additionally , the blade tilts and oscillates up to six degrees when plowing on uneven ground , producing a cleaner scrape .
A variety of custom mounts are available , including a three-point hitch , multi-car / multi-mobile plate or custom mounting plate with hooks . The v-plows are equipped with double-acting hydraulic cylinders for added versatility .
Options include LED edge markers , a poly snow deflector , plow shoe kits and electric valve . The plows come standard in the color gray , but are also available in orange for improved visibility .
Z Turf Equipment Z-Aerate 50 aerator
Z Turf Equipment introduced the new Z-Aerate 50 standon aerator . With the ability to aerate up to four acres per hour while simultaneously applying granular material , the Z- Aerate 50 improves productivity .
Z Turf Equipment Product Manager Jonathan Guarneri said the Z-Aerate 50 is a larger , more powerful version of the company ’ s earlier Z-Aerate 40 model .
“ Our customers had extremely positive feedback about the performance and durability of our Z-Aerate 40 ,” Guarneri said . “ For the Z-Aerate 50 we kept the great things customers loved but added more power and a 10-inch wider aeration width to maximize productivity on virtually any property .”
The 50-inch , 12-row tine head uses positive down pressure and a full-floating design to pull plugs with a consistent core depth of up to 3.5-inches . A precision depth adjustment system enables core depth to be adjusted in . 25-inch increments . Plus , the split-reel design enables the Z-Aerate 50 to easily maneuver around trees , flowerbeds and other landscape features with the tines in the ground .
The Z-Aerate 50 is powered by a twin-cylinder 25-hp . Kohler Command Pro engine . The intuitive controls and zero-turn maneuverability offer increased efficiency , while the independent high-torque pumps and wheel motors deliver ground speeds of up to 10 mph forward , 5 mph reverse . An 8-gallon fuel cell provides increased runtime between fill-ups .
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