Upgraded mid-mount ZTR
Wright Manufacturing’s Stander ZK is an upgrade to its traditional Stander and includes features like a low center of gravity for greater stability and a shorter overall length for maneuverability. Improvements to the ZK include greater fuel capacity and ground speeds – up to 14 miles per hour. ZK models have deck widths of 52 to 61 inches and engine options up to 31 horsepower.

Leatherman pruner features professional tools
The new Leatherman Genus pruner features a rotating handle that stores a full set of professional tools. By pushing a button and flipping the handle, a knife, Phillips screwdriver, sprinkler head adjustment tool/flat screwdriver, bottle opener and aggressive saw appear. Also included is a diamond-coated and wood/metal file that can be used as an open-end wrench for adjusting the pruner nut.

Pretty in pink hybrids
Terra Nova Nurseries has created the Echinacea purpurea ‘Pink Poodle,’ a coneflower with 4-inch-wide flower heads. The fragrant, bright pink flowers feature strong, well-branched stems, growing up to 32 inches tall. The ‘Pink Poodle’ can grow in Hardiness Zones 4-9, needs full sun, and will attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Wheel loaders run cooler and faster
Repowered with 3.2-liter Tier III engines and new cooling packages, the Case 21E, 121E, 221E and 321E compact wheel loaders deliver between 54 and 82 net horsepower. The cooling packages on these loaders are located at the rear of the machine for better air flow and more convenient service. The E series loaders come with the standard skid-steer compatible coupler and accept more than 75 attachments.

Control erosion with a hybrid system
The HY-750-HE from Turbo Technologies is a hybrid hydroseeding system that combines paddle and jet agitation. The 750-gallon poly tank and dual 13-horsepower Honda engines allow the system to handle heavy slurries of paper, blends or wood mulch. The HY-750-HE can seed 10,000 square feet per load and comes standard with spray platform and turret gun.

Soil conditioner reduces irrigation
RootGel is an absorbent soil conditioner designed to increase the water holding capacity of soils and potting mixes, which in turn reduces the frequency of irrigation up to 50 percent. It also helps reduce the leaching of nutrients. Compatible with all types of equipment, RootGel can be sprayed topically to reach under turf’s thatch layer, and it encourages plant growth in hot and dry conditions.

Upgraded compact track loaders from Mustang
Mustang revised three CTL models to meet Tier III engine emissions regulations and added a fourth to the new line. These models – the MTL312, MTL316, MTL320 and MTL325 – feature faster ground speeds, up to 7.5 miles per hour, and increased horsepower ranging from 66 to 92. The new standard foot throttle helps with fuel efficiency, and additional control handle switches give operators more power at their fingertips.

Remove debris with grooming attachments
Groom ‘N’ Sweep broom attachments from TurfEx can be used to remove debris and groom lawns or sports fields. Two models are available, the GB60 with a 60-inch-long mainframe and the GB72 with a 72-inch-long mainframe. Designed to mount on most service vehicles, both units feature eight polypropylene brush rows capable of handling wet or dry material in forward and reverse.