EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

BILLY GOAT ’ S HURRICANE STAND-ON BLOWER The compact P2000 zero-turn stand-on blower with 3,500 cfm and 150-plus-mph air velocity has a patented Dual Deflector Air Flow System , allowing the operator to change the angle of air flow for deeper , more efficient

cleaning . And a patent-pending Directional

Air Discharge Foot Pedal permits the operator to quickly transition air output from the left to the right side when turning . Add zeroturn maneuverability and 36- inch gate clearance , and this machine makes for fast and

ECHO EFORCE 56V BATTERY SYSTEM

easy cleanup on or off the field

Echo Incorporated ’ s eFORCE 56V battery system includes 10 products , two batteries and two chargers . This line of Echo outdoor products is available at major retail locations and more than 6,000 independent Echo lawn care dealers across the United States . This new generation of battery-powered Echo eFORCE lawn equipment offers long usage times , power for dense / tough jobs , quiet operation , easy starts and maneuverability , cost efficiency and simple maintenance . The new Echo eFORCE battery-powered cordless lineup includes :

Handheld blower ( 550 cfm ) Chain saws ( 12 ” top-handle and 18 ” rear-handle ) String trimmers ( 16 ” and 17 ”) Self-propelled 3-in-1 lawn mower ( 21 ”) Hedge trimmers ( 22 ”) Brushcutter ( 17 ”) Pro Attachment Series trimmers ( 16 ” with 14 attachments and 17 ” with 15 attachments ) Batteries ( 2.5Ah and 5.0Ah ) Chargers ( standard and rapid )

HONDA POWER EQUIPMENT VERSATTACH MULTI- PURPOSE SYSTEM Featuring two powerhead options and six different attachments , the Honda VersAttach Multi-Purpose System combines the power and reliability of Honda 4-stroke engines with a robust lineup of tools to fit a wide range of needs . The Honda VersAttach System offers two powerhead models : the UMC425 , powered by a Honda GX25 mini 4-stroke engine , and the UMC435 , powered by a GX35 mini 4-stroke engine . The design of the Honda mini 4-stroke engine provides for full , 360-degree operation , allowing the VersAttach to be used — and stored — upright , sideways or even upside down , and eliminates the need to mix fuel and oil , saving the operator valuable time , money , and frustration of trying to get the right fuel / oil mixture . Each model can be paired with an optional interchangeable edger , line trimmer , blower , hedge trimmer , pruner and cultivator that fit quickly and securely into the attachment shaft by way of Honda ’ s SureLoc joint locking system , saving time and effort for the user .

HUSQVARNA 580 BACKPACK BLOWER Providing 15-percent more blowing force than its predecessor , the Husqvarna 580 backpack blower boasts best-in-class support with cushioned straps , ventilated back pad and hip belt that reduce fatigue and provide all-day comfort . With a fuel tank capacity of 89.7 fluid ounces , the 580 allows more running time . More running time in between refueling and

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