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Get Equipped: Small Engine And Handheld Equipment
Take a look at this assortment of small engine and handheld equipment that can add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. STIHL BGA 86 Blower The STIHL BGA 86 handheld blower delivers powerful, lightweight battery-power for pros. With 50% more blowing force than previously, you have the power you need to tackle wet and dry leaves. The BGA 86 is equipped with a brushless motor for quiet operation, yielding less noise emission. A well-balanced design and optimized controls create easy usage for both right- and left-handers. With the variable speed trigger, you can conveniently choose blower speed. A number of upgraded features include: Certified as Zero Emission Equipment (ZEE) as set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB); a retaining latch to prevent unintentional starts; a built-in hanging slot; and rubberized soft-touch handle. EGO LB7654 EGO’s LB7654 blower is a powerful handheld blower. This well-balanced tool is perfect for crews looking for all the power of a gas handheld blower but without the noise, fumes, and maintenance. Powered by EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium battery, its high efficiency brushless motor starts at the push of a button and delivers up to 765CFM/200 mph of power to clear lawn and garden debris. The blower comes with a 56V 5ah battery that will power the tool for an average of 90 minutes. Recharge time with the included charger is 100 minutes. Since all EGO batteries fit and run any EGO tool, it’s easy to swap batteries during the day for endless ...
Get Equipped: Small Engine & Handheld Equipment
Here are some of the latest Small Engine & Handheld Equipment introductions! Companies also exhibiting at GIE+EXPO, held October 20-22 in Louisville, KY, include Booth numbers. For more Get Equipped product introductions, including other GIE exhibitors, see GIE+EXPO Preview, Snow & Ice Management and Spreader, Sprayer & Seed Equipment. 525DEPS MADSAW™ From Husqvarna The MADSAW™ professional pole saw is designed with operator safety in mind, as it’s the first and only dielectric gas-powered pole saw individually tested to meet the OSHA standard for electric power generation, transmission, and distribution (OSHA 1910.269). (MAD is a commonly used industry term, an acronym for OSHA’s Minimal Approach Distances.) The MADSAW™ offers insulation to prevent electrical conductivity and extreme versatility with the ability to be operated aloft in a bucket, in-tree, as well as on the ground. Two available lengths make it easier for operators to access hard-to-reach areas. Additionally, the MADSAW™ provides innovative storability; a purposefully designed dielectric midsection can disconnect from the cutting head and powerhead, giving the operator the option to store the tool safely, in multiple locations within a utility or arborist truck. Visit Booth #9094 or #11094 Indoors or #7800D Outdoors at GIE+EXPO. CS-4910 Chainsaw From ECHO ECHO’s CS-4910 is the lightest 50 cc chainsaw of its class, weighing jut 10.4 pounds (without bar and chain). It also features 22% more power than its predecessor, the CS-490. Ideal for landscapers, the CS-4910 chainsaw can handle a wide variety of tasks, such as tree felling, limbing, firewood cutting, storm clean-up, ...
Get Equipped: Small Engine & Handheld Equipment
Take a look at these four small engine & handheld equipment products that can improve your professional lawn care services. Commercial Cordless Series by EGO The EGO Commercial Cordless Series is a new line of battery powered outdoor power equipment that features an advanced backpack battery. It delivers the power of professional gas equipment, all day run time, and industry best recharging time; making this a groundbreaking innovation and a true gas alternative for landscaping professionals. The Series features a commercial grade 15″ String Trimmer; 600 CFM Blower; and a 25.5″ Hedge Trimmer. All tools are powered by the battery backpack and every EGO tool is backward compatible with the Power + line-up previously sold at Home Depot and Professional Outdoor Power Equipment Dealers around the country. 535LST Trimmer from Husqvarna The Husqvarna 535LST is a trimmer in the versatile 35cc class, built for tough commercial use. Top class performance is provided through its raw powered X-Torq® engine, unique ergonomics, and excellent durability. This powerful trimmer with bevel gear is designed to withstand high torques. The machine has a robust construction with durable components and is easy to maintain—delivering trouble-free usage. The patented X-Torq® engine delivers more power and less fuel consumption and exhaust emissions compared to a conventional engine. View the new Husqvarna Z400 Series of zero-turn mowers here. BGA 200 Blower from STIHL The BGA 200 is the most powerful, dedicated handheld blower in the STIHL range. Part of the STIHL AP Series of battery products, the BGA ...
Rotary Small Engine Maintenance Kits
Rotary Corporation, supplier of aftermarket outdoor power equipment parts, features maintenance and overhaul kits for lawn mowers and other small engines. These are among more than 300 new items in the company’s 2019 catalog. Available for many popular brands, including Briggs & Stratton, Kawasaki, and Kohler, Rotary maintenance kits feature up to 10 items. These include an air filter, pre-filter, oil filter, fuel filter, hose clamps, spark plugs, and oil. They are a quick and easy way to keep engines performing at maximum efficiency before, during, and after the season. Overhaul kits from Rotary are available for a variety of small engines including Briggs & Stratton, Clinton, Kohler, and Tecumseh models. These kits feature all the parts commonly required to rebuild engines, including oil seals, intake and exhaust valves, a gasket set, piston assembly, and connecting rod. Rotary offers more than 9,500 parts, tools, and accessories for outdoor power equipment. For example: Rotary has a complete line of commercial-strength air, fuel, and oil filters for mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and golf carts. These are designed to protect engines under tough conditions while ensuring maximum efficiency and peak performance. Rotary has introduced a variety of belts. Replacements for Exmark, John Deere, Toro, and Scag mowers, plus AYP, MTD, and Murray snow throwers are all available. Nearly 3,000 different belts are offered for outdoor power equipment. These include heavy-duty belts reinforced with high-strength aramid fiber and two-ply construction.
They are engineered to meet rigid operating standards with excellent resistance to heat, oil, and ...
