INNOVATIONS facturing . The company changeover to the new engine is already in place .
The 163cc , 4.3-hp . GXV160 supplies more than enough power to keep the XT5 churning day in , day out . The large-capacity , 1.5-gallon gas tank allows for longer use between fills . It runs on regular unleaded pump gasoline . The OHV engine is built for high-output , fuel-efficient operation , while also delivering quiet , reliable performance .
Highly maneuverable and user friendly , the XT5 ’ s hydrostatic controls make it one of the smoothest walk-behind commercial aerators available . It steers , reverses and performs — all without lifting its tines .
Operators can turn and reverse direction with the XT5 while keeping the tines in motion , thanks to the hydrostatic drive system coupled to Turfco ’ s patented , steerable aerator technology . Turning with tines to the ground reduces operator fatigue and improves productivity .
The XT5 also features Easy- Change tines , dramatically reducing the amount of time required to change tines . Patent-pending tine wheels enhance steering and increase hill-holding stability . A removable tine cover helps speed up tine changing and cleaning .
The XT5 also advances aerator durability with a low-profile design and rugged , unibody steel frame . Instead of belts , the XT5 uses drive chains that are covered and located outside of the frame for long-lasting , trouble-free operation .
Western Products unveils new mid-duty plow and drop spreaders for UTVs
Western Products announced three new products to its line of non-truck equipment : the Western Impact mid-duty UTV straight blade plow and the Drop 250 and Drop 600 drop spreaders .
“ These new products for mid-duty UTVs and tractors are something we ’ ve been excited to share with our fleet owners for a long time ,” said Tyler Jones , product manager of non-truck snow and ice control products for Western Products . “ UTVs are agile and less expensive than other snow and ice service vehicles . When equipped with purpose-built products , UTVs can dominate sidewalk work and keep crews warm , safe , and inside a protected environment .”
The Impact mid-duty UTV plow features hydraulic positioning and a lightweight design that provides power , speed and precision for a tailored snow removal solution for mid-duty recreational utility vehicles . The 5 ’ 6 ” and 6 ’ 0 ” widths fit sidewalks perfectly , and high-strength components ensure commercial durability . The patent-pending Sway-Frame design allows the blade to shift from side to side , keeping the blade in line with the wheel track when angling . Fully hydraulic blade control allows the operator to quickly make the necessary blade adjustments — up / down and angle — from inside the cab for fast and efficient winter cleanup .
The all-new 2.5-cubic-foot and 6.0-cubic-foot drop spreaders — built from laser-cut stainless steel and constructed with high-strength rivets — provide a spread width of 30 , 33 or 36 inches in a drop pattern , so the salt stays precisely where the vehicle drives . The stainless-steel drop spreaders come standard with three mounting systems to fit most UTVs , compact tractors , or wheel loaders . They are designed to make quick work of sidewalks , walking paths and other paved surfaces where truck equipment can ’ t easily gain access . Variable-speed control allows the operator to precisely match the material delivery rate to the conditions . The free-flowing material delivery system ensures a consistent amount of material flows into the spreader trough . Once the job is complete , the entire trough drops open for fast and easy material clean-out . SFM sportsfieldmanagementonline . com September 2021 | SportsField Management
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