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Altoz Introduces The TSX 561 i Mower
The all-new Altoz TSX 561 i secures the difficult terrain jobs others can’t mow safely, by combining the fast maneuverability of a stand-on mower, with the unmatched steep terrain mowing capability of an Altoz track system. The operator command center of an Altoz TSX is ergonomically correct with fully-adjustable hand rests, coil spring-over gas shock rider platform with optimally placed and adjustable lean pad. The low center of gravity platform allows ample room for foot positioning while side-mounted foot stands provide secure footing and increased control while mowing off-camber terrain. Operator efficiency will add value to the bottom line when reclaiming steep slopes, low lands, soft and wet areas and rough and technical terrain quickly, confidently and safely. Best suited for commercial cutters, city utility departments, government entities, and multi-acre home owners, the TSX’s compact chassis, with clear sightlines, can make quick work while maintaining water retention ponds, lake and river banks, parks, road right-of-ways, ditches and reclaiming abandon lots. The 29.5 horsepower Kawasaki FX850V-EFI engine has an integrated electronic throttle control helping power through those tough mowing conditions. And Kawasaki’s multi-port EFI fuel management system continually adjusts power to load, keeping blade tip speed constant and ground speed steady – Getting more done in less time with maximum fuel economy. Other standard TSX features include a right hand side 8.5 gallon fuel tank, SmarTrac™ Pro control, solid state PTO switch, keyless push-to-start ignition switch and the patented SoftStart clutch control decreases mechanical wear and significantly increases belt life. High-performance ...
Made In America: Homegrown Power Behind Turf Care
In 1830, when the first known patent application for a lawnmower was submitted, it couldn’t have been imagined how far that piece of equipment would evolve. Such evolution is not limited to mowers, however—and extends to virtually all aspects of turf care and landscape maintenance today. That first lawnmower patent was submitted by Edwin Budding, a mechanic in Britain. But the ingenuity around that piece of equipment and the vast number of innovative products that we’ve seen developed since spans the globe. The internationally-recognized turfgrass scientist, Dr. James B Beard, says, “It is evident that for many, many hundreds of years, man has been willing to invest time and money in improving turfgrasses to achieve better functional, recreational, and aesthetic benefits. Why? Basically, turfgrasses were developed by modern civilizations in order to enhance the quality of life of humans. The more technically advanced a civilization, the more widely turfgrasses are used.” What’s more, he adds, “Grasses have effectively functioned in protecting our environment for centuries.” In “The Evolution of Turfgrass Sod,” Dr. Beard shared his extensive research into the story of the lawn’s role in fulfilling these functions. As Beard reported, “The first mechanical lawn mower was invented by Edwin Beard Budding in 1830. Invention of an effective mechanical mowing device allowed more extensive use of mowed turfgrass areas as part of ornamental gardens and larger recreational areas such as parks, the latter allowed less affluent persons to enjoy mowed lawns.” By 1890, the mass production of mechanical mowers at ...
