Track trencher creates straighter trenches
The 1824TK track-mounted trencher from Barreto Manufacturing has a 238-square-inch footprint, giving operators more traction to create straighter trenches. It also offers improved flotation on unstable soil. The trencher’s safety clutch can cut hydraulic power to the track drive and digging chain without killing the engine. The 1824TK also features a set and go cruise control and an easy access design for maintenance.

Lights and sounds enhance retaining walls
RisiLight and RisiSounds are designed for use with Pisa2 retaining wall units. Both features are easily installed by switching out an individual wall unit. RisiLight illuminates walkways, steps or terraces, while RisiSounds provides music or an intercom system. Lights and speakers feature high-strength fiberglass housing and acrylic faceplates that are textured and color-matched with existing Pisa2 wall units.

Redesigned gardening gloves feature more economical material
Bionic’s new pair of gardening gloves, the Bionic Blooms, features a spandex backside and tough goatskin palm. Using these materials instead of the sheepskin and leather design of the Classic model makes the Blooms more affordable. Blooms still include Bionic’s anatomical pad system, which improves grip strength, reduces hand fatigue, and helps reduce calluses and blisters.

Utility-class excavator tackles multiple jobs
Hitachi’s ZX120-3 utility-class excavator handles a variety of jobs from digging basements to placing pipe. Powered by a 93-horsepower Isuzu engine, the Zaxis 120-3 includes three power modes, two travel modes and one work mode. The machine features an HIOS III hydraulic system and can be towed behind a dump truck.

Roundup’s next generation of herbicide
Roundup’s newest herbicide, Roundup Promax will be available in 2009. Made to control a broad spectrum of weeds, the product features a new formula containing a potassium salt solution that uses a smaller molecule. With the higher concentration, one gallon of Roundup Promax contains the glyphosate-acid equivalent of six quarts of Roundup Pro. The new formula also guarantees Promax is rainfast in 30 minutes.

New rhododendron hybrid from Briggs
Briggs Nursery released its new hybrids for 2009. Included in the line-up is the Rhododendron ‘Trocadero.’ A Hachmann hybrid crossing ‘Torero’ and ‘Erato,’ this plant can grow to 7 feet tall in 10 years. ‘Trocadero’ flowers late in the season in June or August, showing off its true red color. This rhododendron is cold hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 5.

Maintain peak performance of air filters
Outerwears designs pre-filters for use with existing air filters. The new water repellent pre-filter, item number 20-2409-01, works with the John Deere air filter AM 108184. Created with Terra-Flo, the pre-filters allow efficient operation of equipment while reducing the number of air filter replacements during a season.

A graceful option for pathway lighting
Altec Lighting’s graceful goose neck spun copper unit, series 9130, features low voltage, which makes it a less obtrusive and energy-saving option for lighting garden pathways. Available in two heights, the 23-inch light is used for normal lighting and the 33-inch light is well suited for mature gardens. Light specifics include a 1/2-inch copper pipe and a 4-inch by 4-inch deep head diameter.