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16 April 2017 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com SPECIAL FEATURE Improved operator and passenger comfort is another quality feature of Bobcat utility vehicles. The MY17 models include a raised bar that covers the arm and shoulder — and allows for easier entry and exit. An updated Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) cross brace was added to reduce noise in addition to full rollover protection to protect operators and passengers. Bobcat also added a larger 8-ply radial constructed mud tire for better off-road performance and increased ground clearance on the 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles. The 26-inch-tall mud tire has a tread, making it ideal for landscape professionals and grounds maintenance managers working in mud and dirt. When working on turf, a turf tire option is available, which provides superior floatation to reduce the impact on a jobsite. Specific to the 3650 is the Multi-Attachment X-Change (M.A.X.) system and standard auxiliary hydraulics, providing integration and versatility not found on ordinary utility vehicles. The 3650 has the capability of powering front-mounted PTO- driven attachments, including an angle broom, mower and snowblower. Non-PTO attachments — bucket, grapple, pallet fork and snow blade, and snow V-blade — can also be powered by the 3650. — Chris Austinson, utility vehicle product specialist, Bobcat Company The new Challenger Series 550 and 750 utility vehicles were built to get the job done with 500-pound bed capacity, 1,200-pound towing capacity, and a 3,500-pound standard winch. Standard front and rear hitch receivers offer flexibility for towing and maneuvering trailers or mounting accessories. Three-way adjustable shocks, 12-inch ground clearance, and off-road tires mean these vehicles can go wherever the work is. While it's not a new product for 2017, the Volunteer WT utility vehicle was designed to handle any task. It has an oversized pallet-capable dump bed with a 1,200-pound capacity, electric lift bed with hinged and removable sides. — Tom Mielke, utility vehicle product manager, Cub Cadet Cushman had one goal in mind when we recently launched the new truck-inspired line of Hauler utility vehicles — build a vehicle that helps to effortlessly cut your task list down to size. Cushman engineered a practical UTV with more payload, a larger bed, and affordable accessories to let you do more. The new Hauler series includes the Hauler 1200, Hauler 1200X, Hauler PRO and the Hauler PRO-X. The new Hauler comes equipped with a sound-dampening 12-cubic-foot roto- molded polyethylene bed, and can be upgraded to a 15-cubic-foot aluminum bed for extra space. The standard poly bed includes integrated divider slots to allow for increased organization and customizable bed storage. The aluminum bed features an L-track bed system that also allows for bed customization, and can accommodate hooks and brackets for convenient tie-down locations and space-saving accessories. These models, available with either a gas or 72V AC electric powertrain, can be customized to fit the task at hand with the addition of a lineup of affordable accessories. — Raven Honsaker, director of product strategy and development for Textron Specialized Vehicles (Cushman) John Deere offers a wide range of utility vehicles to meet the needs of professional landscape contractors. From the traditional work series line, including the HPX, TE, TH, TS and TX models, to the crossover offerings, John Deere has a model that can tackle any job. The work series models are ideal for landscaping jobs, providing the reliability and productivity landscapers need to tackle each day. With speeds ranging up to 25 mph, the work series models provide landscapers with the cargo space needed to carry tools and materials. The Gator HPX 4x4 is the fastest work utility vehicle in the Gator lineup with a top speed of 25 mph, but it's also the most terrain capable with true four-wheel drive and a dual-range CVT transmission. TORO.COM/ZMASTER When you can't be out making money, you're losing it. So choose the mowers that pay o with longer life, fewer repairs and less downtime. Toro® Z Master mowers deliver outstanding quality of cut, commercial-grade durability and comfort to help you get more done every day. ZERO-TURN MOWERS Z MASTER ® ON SELEC T Z MASTER MOWERS O er ends May 31, 2017 Only at participating dealers *O manufacturer's suggested promotional price.