INNOVATIONS
All the Kubota SZ Series mowers are equipped with Kawasaki FX and FT Electronic Fuel Injection ( EFI ) commercial engines and hydro-gear transmissions .
Turfco ’ s new TurnAer XT10 stand-on aerator
Turfco introduced the new XT10 , which replaces the TurnAer XT8 . The XT10 is engineered to continue driving the productivity of riding aerators with upgrades that increase reliability and durability .
With its zero-turn agility , optional 60-pound seeder attachment and patent-pending Auto Depth Control tine-setting capacity , the XT10 packs a lot of punch . A 23-hp . engine gives it plenty of power , with a top aerating speed of 7 mph and 30-inch aerating width — capable of covering two acres of turf per hour . The optional drop seeder attachment allows operators to increase productivity by up to 50 percent and seed and aerate at the same time . The XT10 enhancements include the following :
Brawnier axles are bigger , 34 percent stronger , and rigorously tested against extreme conditions .
New semi-pneumatic front caster wheels make flat tires a thing of the past . Enhanced tine wheels . Upgraded electronic foot-controlled tine switch . Optimized weight distribution for better handling and better aeration .
The XT10 features drive chains located outside the aeration area so that soil and debris will not clog up the system . The Auto Depth Control function adapts automatically to changing ground conditions so that operators can pre-set the depth once and achieve uniform consistency across every job .
Kawasaki adds two ethanol-free KTECH products
Kawasaki Motors Corp ., U . S . A . Engines Division is launching two rigorously tested , ethanol-free fuel products specifically optimized for outdoor power equipment applications . The introduction of these two additions to Kawasaki ’ s Signature Series family of products includes KTECH Blend Pre-
Mixed 2-Cycle Fuel + Oil and KTECH Ethanol-Free 4-Cycle Fuel .
The KTECH Pre-Mixed 2-Cycle Fuel + Oil product is engineered to avoid the inherent issues attached to pump fuel that is formulated for the transportation industry . It is available in quart , one-gallon and five-gallon cans , as well as 54-gallon drums .
This new entry in the KTECH product line provides easy starts , lower maintenance , and takes all the guesswork out of the oil and fuel mix for two-cycle equipment .
Kawasaki ’ s KTECH development and engineering teams have focused on delivering a stable mixture that will last two years in a tank and five years in a sealed container . This fuel-oil premix offers the solution for easy start and run applications at sea level or higher altitude , in cold , dry , humid , or hot weather , and after sitting for up to a several years .
The new unleaded KTECH Ethanol-Free 4-Cycle Fuel is formulated for long life durability of 4-cycle small engines , and 2-cycle when mixed with oil to engine manufacturer specifications . This new fuel can aid in reducing costly repairs , equipment downtime , and user aggravation .
This new KTECH 4-Cycle Fuel passes warranty requirements for all manufacturers of 4-cycle and 2-cycle ( when mixed with 2-cycle oil to manufacturer specifications ) engines .
An added benefit to these new offerings from Kawasaki ’ s KTECH is the relative actual size of their one-gallon containers — Kawasaki ’ s measures a full 128-ounce capacity , while many others now market one-gallon containers that have only 110 ounces of liquid . SFM
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