INNOVATIONS
Ferris expands stand-on blower line with new FB1000 Hurricane
Ferris , a brand of Briggs & Stratton , is adding to its line of stand-on blowers with a new compact offering , the FB1000 Hurricane . The new unit is the perfect addition for any crew looking to expand its operations to get more done faster than ever before .
While the 35.5-inch overall width of the FB1000 is compact , it does not sacrifice power . Its Vanguard V-Twin engine delivers 18hp . of reliable power . Coupled with a large horizontal impeller , the stand-on blower can provide 3,500 cfm and 150-plus mph of hands-free debris cleaning power at ground speeds of up to eight mph .
Other features of the FB1000 include :
Patented foot-driven airflow direction control allows operators to keep their hands on the operating controls and maintain productivity .
A fold-up operator platform is isolated from bumps through polymer platform bumpers making for a more comfortable operating experience .
The 20 x 8-8 drive tires optimize stability and traction , while the flat-free front caster tires deliver reliable performance on all types of terrain .
Ergonomic steering controls and simple choke and throttle controls , plus a key-operated start , make the FB1000 intuitive to operate .
The FB1000 Hurricane is available through local Ferris Dealers with an MSRP of just over $ 9,000 . It joins Ferris Mowers ’ two other larger stand-on blowers in the Hurricane line , the FB2000 and FB3000 , as well as a complete line of spreader / sprayers and commercial lawnmowers .
Hilltip tailgate-mounted Spray- Striker 65 TR and 90 UTV liquid de-icing sprayers
Hilltip announced its new SprayStriker 65 TR and 90 UTV systems . These tailgate-mounted de-icing sprayers are designed for compact tractors , loaders and UTVs , and allow smaller vehicles to take advantage of Hilltip ’ s Spray- Striker technology when spraying pedestrian paths , walkways and other hard-to-reach areas .
The SprayStriker 65 TR and 90 UTV sprayers are powered by 7-gpm , 12V pumps designed for de-icing liquids . They feature high-quality polyethylene tanks and zinc-based , powder-coated mild steel bodies . For more options , they can be equipped with 40-foot hose reels ; in-cabin controlled side nozzles to increase spray width ; and 2.6-foot , 4-foot or 6.5-foot spray bars .
An Android smartphone comes standard with the SprayStriker 65 TR and 90 UTV sprayers , preloaded with the Hilltip StrikeSmart app . Through the app , users can customize spreading sessions according to the situation . Automatic GPS speed control will adjust the liquid flow ( gal / 1,000 sq . ft .) based on vehicle speed , or users can manually set a fixed speed through the app . In addition , the app collects and saves essential spreading data .
For maximum control and observation of an equipment fleet , all SprayStriker brine sprayers come standard with Hilltip ’ s exclusive HTrack tracking software . This allows for complete remote tracking and management of all sprayers from a computer , tablet or smartphone . One can monitor treatment routes , vehicle speed , GPS location and material usage in real-time .
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