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Field Guide
Field Guide: New products – September 2008
September 16, 2008 |
Compact tractor series from Kioti
Kioti’s CK27 compact tractor series features two models, the CK27 and the CK27 HST. Both come standard with a telescopic three-point hitch, joystick control loader, foldable ROPS, tilt steering, wet disc brakes and hydraulic steering. Models are powered by a 28-horsepower Daedong diesel engine.
Rain Bird adds new pump station to line
Rain Bird’s D-Series variable frequency drive pump station was created for applications that do not need a fully programmable logic controller or a liquid-cooled electrical panel. The D-Series pump station provides reliable delivery of water at a specified pressure and flow rate and includes a backlit, tri-color, monochrome touch screen.
Highlight landscape installations with brass path light
The Craftsman-styled solid brass path light, Model B110, from Orbit/Evergreen includes a JC B-Pin 20 watt lamp and GS-10 heavy-duty ground stake to illuminate walkways and outdoor entertainment areas. The 12-volt fixture comes in three finishes: antique brass, antique bronze and aged green. Model B110 is 245⁄8-inches high.
Spread and spray with the Z-Max
The Z-Spray Z-Max from L.T. Rich can carry 300 pounds of fertilizer and 50 gallons of liquid. The Z-Max has a 200-pound hopper system, two 50-pound rear fertilizer trays and two 25-gallon tanks. Equipped with a 4.0 gpm pump and five Hypro air injection-course tips, it can spray up to 200,000 square feet per fill in widths from two to 10 feet.
High-performance hydraulic oil for tough mowing conditions
Exmark’s Premium Hydraulic Oil was created specifically for demanding commercial mowing conditions. The hydraulic oil is designed to offer thermal stability, shear resistance under heavy loads and anti-wear protection. The product can be used with any of Exmark’s hydraulic systems.
Diagnose vehicle problems with code reader
The PocketScan Plus CP9410 from Actron is an OBDII code reader that informs a vehicle’s operator of the severity of an illuminated check engine light. PocketScan Plus can also erase trouble codes and reset the check engine light. The device provides four urgency indicators to diagnose problems.
‘No strings attached’ trimmer blades
SharperBlade’s weed whacker and brush cutter blades are maintenance-free blades that cut weeds and trim grass without needing repairs. Without the traditional method of using nylon string, jobs can be completed faster and easier. If the self-sharpening blades come in contact with unseen obstacles, they are designed to flex over the objects.
Backhoe attachment for skid steers
Blue Diamond Attachments’ new backhoe attachment for skid steers weighs 550 pounds and features an I-Beam-style boom and 20-inch stroke cylinder. Buckets are available in 12, 18 and 24 inches. The backhoe attachment is eight feet long from the mount plate to the tip of its heavy-duty No. 230 cast teeth.


