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Get Equipped: Tree Care Equipment
Take a look at this assortment of tree care equipment that can improve your professional lawn care and landscaping services. The XCU08Z From Makita Makita is meeting the demand for cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 18V X2 LXT® (36V) Cordless 14″ Top Handle Chain Saw, Tool Only (model XCU08Z). With zero emissions, lower noise, and less maintenance than gas-powered chain saws, the XCU08Z is a solution for cutting and trimming applications. The compact top-handle design makes it ideal for the professional tree care industry. Powered by two 18V LXT® batteries (sold separately) for maximum power, speed, and run-time, the XCU08Z is easy to start by simply loading the 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Batteries and powering on. The XCU08Z has a variable speed trigger and high chain speed (0-3,940 FPM) for increased cutting speed, with torque boost mode for cutting dense material. Other features include adjustable automatic chain lubrication, built-on lock-off lever to help prevent the chain from accidentally engaging, an electric brake for maximum productivity, and more. TreeDiaper® From Zynnovation TreeDiaper is a patented, multifunctional plant protection system featuring: slow-releasing irrigation; auto-recharging with rain or snow precipitation; salt damage mitigation; weed control; and extreme weather protections. Pellets inside the tree diaper absorb rain or irrigation water; then slowly release water back to the plant when needed, while reducing runoff. In a 2013 field trial on road median trees, those with TreeDiaper lived, while those with watering bags died. Additionally, a ...
ECHO Bear Cat® Chippers
Unleash the Power™ and Make Felled Trees Disappear When trees went down at a local park, the ECHO Bear Cat® CH922DH Chipper was there to clean up the mess. Crews were impressed with how easy the Chipper was to operate, while powerfully reducing the trees to chips! There isn’t much that can stand up to the ECHO Bear Cat 9-inch Chipper, powered by an electric start 2.2L Kubota diesel engine. Based on a solid 4-inch “C” channel frame with torsion axle suspension, this Chipper makes branches and trees up to 9 inches in diameter disappear. The CH922DH features a dynamically-balanced 30 x 1.25 inch thick rotor that weighs 275 pounds and produces tremendous chipping power. Plus, the CH922DH features a Digital Display Controller (DDC) hydraulic feed system with a variable speed feed roller with instant reverse, making operation a breeze. The DDC features: Movable Digital TFT screen for easy viewing, even in bright sunlight conditions Soft-key menu selection buttons for simple user navigation Pre-programmed maintenance schedule reminders Hydraulic system diagnostic capabilities Troubleshooting screens to provide in-field help Pre-programmed with English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Norwegian, Russian and Chinese Tested in the most extreme conditions to ensure longevity The Chippers’ hydraulic feed system is electronically controlled. If the rotor speed drops below optimal operational RPM range, the controller pauses the feed roller to allow the rotor to regain speed, and then restarts feeding once optimal rotor RPM is achieved. This efficient AutoFeed function allows for less fatigue on wear parts and maximizes ...
21.0 DR Wood Chipper Shredder
The 21.0 self-feeding, electric start DR Wood Chipper Shredder (SKU: CS27050BEN) from DR Power Equipment is a complete yard and garden cleanup machine. It devours branches and shreds yard waste. Highway towing is standard so users can take it anywhere the work is. The 21.0 Chipper Shredder’s shredding action is the result of 48 free-swinging hammers that reduce lighter materials 20:1, pulverizing leaves, sticks, and other yard and garden waste into a fine mulch that users can compost or till into soil. The shredder hopper opening is 20″x 18″, big enough to accept multiple stalks up to 1.5″ thick along with side branches and leaves. And its 9″ x 13″ side chipper chute will demolish branches up to 5″ in diameter. The 21.0 DR Wood Chipper Shredder Comes with a ball hitch and fenders so it’s road-ready at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. It can also be used with an ATV, UTV, or riding mower for easy transport around properties. Big, pneumatic 16.5″ tires glide smoothly from job site to job site. A large vertically oriented hopper, a precisely-angled heavy-duty chipping knife, and a powerful air channel work together to pull branches into the chipping hopper and blast wood chips out the discharge. Most materials will self-feed, so once a branch is dropped in the user can move on to get the next one. The 21.0 DR Wood Chipper Shredder weighs 645 pounds and comes standard with road towing equipment: a ball hitch, tow bar, and fenders. ...
