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Field Guide
Field Guide – May 2009
May 01, 2009 |
Mower broom helps with ‘spring cleaning’
The MCT broom attachment for outfront mowers helps prepare yards for spring by cleaning up grass and leaf debris. MB Companies’ broom attachment features a 30-degree hydraulic angle change, a 25-inch brush diameter and 4- or 5-foot broom widths. Attachments are recommended for outfront mowers with mechanically driven mower decks with less than 25 horsepower.
New walk-behind mower from Ferris
The Ferris HydroDrive walk-behind mower features a 16-horsepower Vanguard engine with 48-inch cutting width. The mower has a dual path hydrostatic transmission system, and each drive wheel is individually fan-cooled and filtered. The dual hydro fluid reservoirs protect each hydro-system from contamination. Operators can set speed with the cruise control bar, and cutting height is adjustable between 11⁄2 and 41⁄2 inches.
Straight blade plows for skid steers
Daniels Plows has three smaller-size straight blade plows compatible with skid steers. With one plow, operators can push and stack snow, eliminating a need for multiple pieces of equipment. Available in 10-, 12- and 14-inch widths, the plows are standard with a double-acting cylinder with maximum stroke at 35 degrees, cushioning valve, two-pin mounting plate for skid steers, swivel plate and pivoting backing plate.
Kubota adds new zero-turn mower
Kubota expands its ZD line with the ZD323, a 23-horsepower full-size zero-turn mower. The ZD323 is equipped with a 60-inch Pro-Commercial deck with a 61/2-inch-deep design. Its maximum operating speed is 9.3 mph. The mower features a high-back deluxe suspension seat, an adjustable front axle that can switch from rigid to oscillating, a hands-free parking brake and hydraulic deck lift.


