Manufacturers are continually developing new products and further enhancing their offerings to provide landscapers with solutions that will best fit their equipment designs and end use customer needs.
Each week we’ll provide an overview of the some of the latest products which have entered the landscaping equipment market to help you find what you need for your next project.
Turfco T5000 Spreader/Sprayer
Turfco released the T5000 Spreader/Sprayer built with a 60-gal.lon sprayer and 325-lb spreader capacity. The spreader/sprayer is coupled with a 22-hp engine delivering speeds up to 7 mph.
“The T5000 builds on the heritage of the hardworking T3100, so that between the two machines, business owners can cover all their properties, large and small. Now your operators can move from one machine to the next, reducing training time and helping businesses grow profitably, making their staff more productive,” said George Kinkead, president, Turfco in the company’s press release introducing the spreader/sprayer.
Features of the Turfco T5000 Spreader/Sprayer include:
- Steering wheel drive system
- Two-nozzle boomless spray system, spray width of 10 ft.
- Optional 3-In-1 tank
- Hydraulic spreader provides infinite control up to 25 ft. wide
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The T5000 has a hydraulic spreader that provides inifinite control up to 25 ft. wide.Turfco
Kubota U55-5 Reduced Tailswing Compact Excavator
Kubota Tractor introduced the U55-5 reduced tailswing compact excavator designed for a wide range of jobs with a spacious cabin and advanced technology. The U55-5 is available in canopy or cab models, has 47.6 hp, a digging depth of 11 ft. 11 in. and a maximum dump height of 13 ft. 2 in.
Per the company’s press release introducing the excavator, the U55-5 features a redesigned cabin that includes a double adjustable seat and greater head and foot space. The cab was designed to reduce noise and help protect the operator’s ears. The floor plate is also thicker to reduce noise, the metal sash bars overhead were removed and a felt ceiling was installed to reduce noise and vibration; the cab pillars are thinner, further reducing vibration and noise.
Features of the U55-5 Reduced Tailswing Compact Excavator include:
- Thinner cab pillars further reduce vibration and noise
- Large full-color LCD screen provides all operational information
- Optional rear-view camera and keyless start with 10 user passwords for customized control
Learn more about the U55-5 Reduced Tailswing Compact Excavator
The U55-5 has a redesigned cabin that features a double adjustable seat and greater head and foot space.Kubota Tractor Corporation
Scag SFC30 Walk-Behind Mower
Scag released the SFC30 walk-behind mower that is powered by a Kohler Command Pro CV224 engine. With the CV224 engine, the mower offers efficiency and reliability of power. Per the company’s press release announcing the release of the mower, the SFC30 is designed with a blade brake clutch that allows for operators to disengage the cutter blades without turning off the mower.
Features of the Scag SFC30 Walk-Behind Mower include:
- Blade brake clutch, allows operator to disengage blades without shutting off the machine
- Cutting heights 1.5-5 in. with adjustment pin from the top for easy changes
- Kohler’s Clean-Change System for easy oil changes and convenient engine oil drain
- 1-year commercial /3-year or 500-hour non-commercial limited warranty against manufacturing defects
Learn more about the Scag SFC30 Walk-Behind Mower
The SFC30 has cutting heights of 1.5 to 5 inches in .25 inch increments.Scag
ECHO PB-9010 Backpack Blower
ECHO launched the ECHO PB-9010 Backpack Blower designed to tackle the tough applications. The PB-9010 is part of ECHO’s X Series lineup and is ideal for heavy debris cleanup and clearing large open areas such as fall clean-up, clearing large parking lots or stadiums and quick clean-ups after mowing.
“The amount of air the PB-9010 moves is nothing short of amazing. Its class-leading 79.9 cc professional-grade 2-stroke engine allows it to produce 1,110 CFM of air volume at a speed of 220 MPH at the nozzle, which equates to 48 N of blowing performance,” said Jason Wilk, product manager, ECHO Incorporated in the company’s press release announcing the launch of the backpack blower.
Features of the ECHO PB-9010 Backpack Blower include:
- 91 mm (3.6 in.) diameter blower pipes
- 2-stage commercial air filtration system with heavy duty pleated paper air filter
- Tool-less air filter access
- Large 83.8 fl oz (0.65 gal.) fuel tank
Learn more about the ECHO PB-9010 Backpack Blower
The PB-9010 backpack blower has a 2-stage commercial air filtration system with heavy duty pleated paper air filter.ECHO
Cub Cadet Pro X 636
Cub Cadet announced the updates to the PRO X series with the Pro X 636 stand-on mower. This mower includes a versatile deck size for landscapers to maneuver around small spaces. It also includes the same features of other Cub Cadet stand-on mowers such as, the same deck lift, and adjustable pads and transmission.
“We spent more than two years designing our PRO X series, each version of the unit tweaked and updated based on direct feedback from professionals in the field,” said Aaron Griffith, national sales manager for Cub Cadet in the company’s press release announcing the update to the PRO X series.
Features of the Pro X 636 mower include:
- Commercial-grade 18.5 hp Kawasaki FS600V (603cc) engine
- 36-inch 10-gauge steel commercial deck shell with top bottom and side reinforcements
- Standard 21-inch tires for more ground clearance to easily back over curbs
Learn more about the Cub Cadet Pro X 636 stand-on mower
The PRO X 636 is equipped with 36-in., 10-gauge steel commercial deck shell with top bottom and side reinforcementsCub Cadet
