Tools for the job

A number of big players released new and improved equipment.

Avant Tecno USA Avant 760i
The Avant 760i is a multi-purpose loader, which is the company’s largest machine.
• It features the Kohler KDI 57 hp/225 Nm diesel engine.
• The 760i has a lifting height of 122 inches and a tipping load of 3100 lbs.
• It can reach a max speed of 18.5 mph.
 

CASE TR310 Alpha Series
CASE Construction Equipment introduces the new Tier 4 Final TR310 Alpha Series compact track loader (CTL).
• The new TR310 features wider tracks (15.75 inches), a greater overall width (74.3 inches) and lower ground pressure (5.0 psi) than other medium-frame CTLs in the CASE lineup.
• The new TR310 weighs in at 8,800 pounds with a rated operating capacity of 3,100 pounds and a bucket breakout force of 8,680 pounds.
• The machine’s 74 HP, 232 foot-pounds of torque and increased hydraulic flow (standard: 24.2 gallons-per-minute (gpm); high-flow: 32.4 gpm) make it ideal for landscaping, residential construction and agricultural applications.
 

Efco Split Boom DS 2400 D
Efco’s DS 2400 D features a 21.7cc 1.2 HP engine and digital ignition to protect from over speeding.
• The DS 2400 D has the option of the following attachments: articulating pole saw, articulating hedge trimmer, trimmer/brushcutter, power blower and 30 in shaft extension.
• The 7 spline steel draft offers power transfer.
• The digital ignition allows for an easier start and continued performance under load or at idle.

Grasshopper Expanded V Series
Grasshopper introduced two new mower models – 125V and 225V – that were designed to offer commercial features and durability at an economical price.
• Specifications include a 747cc Kohler Confidant engine with 3-year engine manufacturer warranty,
• Fully hydraulic integrated pump-and-wheel-motor drive with greater weight bearing capacity to accommodate high-capacity grass collectors.
• 5.5-inch, extra-deep cutting decks.

Greenworks Pro cordless outdoor tools
The company’s cordless outdoor tools combine brushless motor technology with 80 Volt Lithium Ion batteries.
• The line features a chain saw, blower, string trimmer, snow throw, walk-behind mower, hedge trimmer.
• In addition to the 80V batteries, the entire family of tools also includes 40V, 24V and 20V battery-powered equipment, a full corded line, and reel mowers.
• The company is also offering additional 80V fuel pack options to provide extended run-times.

Takeuchi-US has expanded its line of compact track loaders with the introduction of the new TL8, which replaces the TL230 Series 2.
• Features a radial lift loader design, weighs approximately 8,345 pounds, and has a tip load of 6,020 pounds.
• The TL8 is powered by a 74.3 horsepower turbocharged engine that meets EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.
• Double reduction planetary drives provide traction forces of over 9,100lbs.

Toro Steering Wheel Z
Toro’s Steering Wheel Z is a combination of a tractor and zero-turn mower.
• It features the controls and hillside stability of a tractor.
• It also features the maneuverability and time savings of a zero-turn mower.
• The Steering Wheel Z comes with Toro’s Smart Park, which automatically shuts off the deck and applies the parking brake when you get out of the seat.