EXPO 2001 Products: Part III

Prior to and during the show, Lawn & Landscape Online is covering some of the product offerings to give readers a look at the newest innovations that will be showcased at the annual exposition sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).

Today, find products from the following manufacturers:

• EZ-Trench
• Gehl Co.
• Highway Equipment Co.
• Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA
• Kioti Tractor
• Land Pride

LORIS, S.C. - EZ-Trench will be featuring a variety of trenching and landscape maintenance products at EXPO 2001, including the following:

Groundsaw EZ9000:

The Groundsaw will trench 100 feet in approximately five minutes, according to EZ-Trench. The unit features:

• Round steel blade with replaceable carbide bits;
• On-the-go depth adjustment;
• Trench digging width of 2 ½ inches and depth from 0 inches to 13 inches;
• Progressive small bites cut hard clay soils and roots;
• Dual belt clutch system;
• Pneumatic tires;
• 8-hp Honda or 9-hp Vanguard engine; and
• Lift hook to assist in loading and transporting.

EZ-Bedscaper Model BE300:

The model BE300 is a bed-defining machine with no steering limit to restrict bed shapes. The unit features:

• Weight: 100 pounds;
• Folding handle;
• Caster steering;
• Progressive cutting blade;
• Dual belt drive; and
• 5.5-hp Honda or 5.5-hp Intek Briggs & Stratton engine.

EZ-Cable Installer TP300:

The EZ-Cable Installer installs wire or cable and backfills while digging the trench. TP300 specifications include:

• Folding handle;
• Weight: 80 pounds;
• Round carbide trenching blade;
• Dual belt clutch system;
• Shields and guards shield all moving/cutting parts;
• Pneumatic tires;
• 5.5-hp Honda or 5.5-hp Intek Briggs & Stratton engine;
• Dual cast pulleys;
• Cable reel holder and guides; and
• 4-inch deep cut, allowing cable or wire to be installed 2 to 3 inches deep.

For more information contact EZ-Trench at 843/756-6444 or visit www.eztrench.com.

WEST BEND, Wisc. - Gehl Co. has introduced what it claims to be the world's largest skid loader, the Gehl Model 7800. Powered by a 110-hp turbo diesel engine, the unit has a 3,600 pound SAE operating load rating with a lift height of 11 feet, 10 inches.

"It features vertical-lift linkage," said Kelly Moore, Gehl skid loader product development manager, "which provides consistent forward reach throughout the entire lift cycle."

The unit features the following:

• 3,300 psi system relief pressure;
• 40 gpm high-flow auxiliary hydraulics;
• Standard two-speed drive;
• Travel speeds up to 14 mph;
• Optional ride-control that provides floating load arm action;
• High-back suspension seat;
• Servo-controlled low-effort levers; and
• 360-degree visibility.

In addition to the Model 7800, Gehl also introduced the Model 7600, which shares most of the 7800's features but has a 90-hp diesel engine and 3,150 pound rated operating load.

For more information contact Gehl Co. at 262/334-9461 or visit www.gehl.com.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Highway Equipment Co., manufacturer of Hi-Way deicing spreaders and leaf vacuums, plans to display the new MP pickup-mounted deicing spreader at EXPO 2001.

Replacing the Hi-Way Model P, the MP is a new design that features a new spinner assembly, the patent-pending Screen-N-Store and a new control panel. The Screen-N-Store serves as a material screen that converts into a stand to store the MP during the off season. The new control panel starts and stops the engine and/or conveyor from the cab, and it may be upgraded to include an optional tach/hourmeter that displays engine RPM and accumulated hours of usage.

The MP is available in one of the following three packages:

• Basic Pak: equipped with a 10-hp Tecumseh engine;
• Classic Pak: equipped with a 10.5-hp Briggs & Stratton engine; and
• Pro Pak: equipped with an 11-hp Honda engine.

The MP is available in lengths from 6 feet to 10 feet, may be hydraulically driven and may be constructed of 304 stainless steel for added resistance to corrosion, depending on buyer’s specifications.

For more information contact Highway Equipment Co. at 800/363-1771 or visit www.highwayequipment.com.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The new KEL26A edger from Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA is designed for powerful edging along walkways, driveways and beds.

The unit, which is not available in California, features:

• Kawasaki TH26, 26 cc engine;
• Optimum gear reduction ratio;
• Weighted blade;
• Wide wheel stance to keep the edger balanced;
• Adjustable cutting depth;
• Bob-fender style guard;
• Loop-style handle; and
• Dry weight: just over 11 pounds.

For more information contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA at 616/954-3019 or visit www.kawasaki.com.

WILSON, N.C. - Kioti Tractor has released the DK 35, a tractor with a three-cylinder, four-cycle, water-cooled, 35-hp diesel engine.

The four-wheel drive tractor features:

• Independent front and rear PTO;
• Eight forward and reverse speeds;
• A 2,270-pound lift capacity; and
• Weight: 3,355 pounds.

For more information contact Kioti Tractor at 877/465-4684 or visit www.kiotitractor.com.

SALINA, Kan. - Land Pride will feature its new Accu-Z Mid-Mount Mower at EXPO 2001.

The unit offers:

• Large capacity fuel tank;
• Choice of seats;
• Adjustable steering control;
• Turf type drive tires;
• Kawasaki gas engine;
• 52-inch and 60-inch models;
• Foot operated deck lift with adjustable spring assist;
• Adjustable cutting height in ¼-inch increments;
• Forward speed up to 11 mph and rear speed up to 5 mph;
• Automatic parking brake; and
• 12-gallon fuel capacity.

For more information contact Land Pride at 785/820-8692 or visit www.landpride.com.