New Equipment Review

LC/DBM HorsePower - October 2011
This month when attending a trade show, you'll get the opportunity to check out some new exhibitor equipment. With the fall season in full swing, pay close attention to maintenance equipment. For your convenience the equipment has been arranged by cost.

Turbo Technologies
Model No.: HM-500-T
Engine: 13 HP Honda
Tires: Trailer optional
Accessories: Hose Reel Options
Special Features: Bowie Gear Pump, Front Platform with Turret Gun standard!
Warranty: 1 year, prorated 20 year warranty on tank!
Cost: $8,995

Earth & Turf Products
Model No.: 100SP Self-Propelled, Walking Topdresser
Capacity: Struck-level of 10 cubic feet
Engine: 10.5 HP Briggs & Stratton
Accessories: 18-9.5-8 drive tires - easy on the turf; 13-6.5-6 steering tires - sure-footed control; hydrostatic drive - for positive traction and ultimate flexibility; 30'' brush expeller - for even spread distribution.
Special Features: A four-wheel stance increases stability on more hilly lawns, and hydrostatic drive makes this topdresser user friendly.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $6,897

Turf Teq
Model No.: 1305 Power Edger
Horsepower: 13 HP
Engine: Honda GXV390, 3250 rpm hi idle speed
Drives: Engine-mounted clutch/brake for safe operation; heavy duty bevel gearbox and sealed bearings for long life
Frames: Heavy formed-tube mainframe, heavy gauge steel structural members; 18'' x 6.5'' heavy 4-ply lugged drive tires
Transmission: Turf Torq?EUR??,,????'?????< Special Features: 3 functions (bed opening, bed grooming and trenching)
Warranty: 1 year machine, 3 years engine
Cost: $3,450 to $5,000, depending on specifications

Little Wonder
Model No.: Hydro Brush Cutter BRC-24
Engine: Honda GXV390cc
Deck: 28-inch cutter deck with reversible 24-inch cutter blade offers height adjustments from 3.25 - 4.75'' with the power to cut sapling growth up to two inches thick
Speed: Infinitely variable, up to 4.2 mph forward with powered reverse up to 2.3 mph
Tires: Dual 16'' flat resistant foam filled urethane tires are standard
Special Features: Hydro-Gear T2 hydrostatic transaxle for instantly variable speed in forward and reverse; solid linkage controls - 3/8'' solid rods (not wearable cables) connect operator controls to the transmission, mower deck and park brake; speed control dialer allows the user to set a maximum speed.
Warranty: 2 years commercial
Cost: $2,999

SnowBear Limited
Model No.: WinterWolf Pro 8826APBYS
Dimensions: 88'' x 26''
Weight: 290 lbs.
Lift System: 12v quick connect Actuator with 2,000 lbs. dynamic load capacity
Special Features: Reversible non-marking polyurethane scraper, reinforced 88'' blade and winch arms with actuator lift system. Custom bolt-on mounting bracket, non-marking polyurethane scraper.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $2,499.99

EasyPro Pond Products
Model No.: TM13500
Engine: 1.5 HP
Volts/Amps: 115/12
Maximum Head: 34 feet
Special Features: Up to 13,500 GPH flow, 3'' outlets, 30' power cord, thermal overload protection, oil-free design (ideal for fish ponds),
top quality double mechanical seals.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $1,268.79

SnowEx
Model No.: SL-80 Electric-Powered Push Sprayer
Weight: 60 lbs.
Dimensions: 48'' L x 28'' W x 31'' H
Capacity: 12 gallons
Spraying Width: 36'' to 48''
Spraying Material: Any de-icing liquid
Battery: 12V 7.5 amp hour, 120 gallons per charge
Pump: .89 gpm open flow @60 psi
Frame: Powder-coated steel or stainless steel
Accessories: Adjustable-height boomless nozzle, which sprays most salt brine and liquid ice melters up to 48 inches wide. The units also come with an adjustable spray wand for spot-spraying applications.
Special Features: Inline filtration in the tank and large pneumatic tires for easy pushing over snow and ice.
Warranty: 2 year limited
Cost: $749.99

Myron L Company
Model No.: PT1 Conductivity/TDS/Salinity Pen
Range: 1 - 9999 μS or ppm (0.0010 - 9.999 ppt salinity)
Accuracy: plus or minus 1 percent of READING plus or minus .2 percent at calibration point
Special Features: Ability to select from three different solution types that model the characteristics of the most commonly encountered types of water; proprietary temperature compensation and TDS conversion algorithms; highly stable microprocessor-based circuitry; user-intuitive design; waterproof housing.
Accessories: Standard Solutions for calibration: KCL-1800, 442-3000
(2027 ppm NaCl).
Warranty: Excep the battery, 1 year.
Cost: $157

Berkshire Products
Model No.: #2C Earthwings Tree Anchor
Cable Size: Standard galvanized 3/32 x 20''
Dimensions: 3/8'' x 2 1/2''
Accessories: Driver
Special Features: Tree anchor is a low cost alternative when planting trees that are smaller than 3'' caliper. It comes with 20'' cable attached and has a holding power of 250 lbs. Although the design is different from the other Earthwings, it is easy to drive and install.
Warranty: Customer satisfaction guaranteed. If not satisfied, return for full refund.
Cost: As low as 94 cents each