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www.landscapeirrigation.com Landscape and Irrigation April 2017 17 SPECIAL FEATURE The Toro GrandStand® delivers the speed and comfort to help you do more, faster. Cushioned suspension keeps operators fresh while traction and stability keep them working. And it's now even better with all-new upgrades for higher productivity with lower maintenance. TORO.COM/GRANDSTAND STAND-ON MOWERS GRANDSTAND ® GRANDSTAND STAND-ON MOWERS O er ends May 31, 2017 Only at participating dealers *O• manufacturer's suggested promotional price. For landscapers who want a little more horsepower, the crossover category provides a variety of options, including models that boast speeds over 45 mph. The four-wheel- drive, heavy-duty XUV825i is the most popular John Deere model on the market today, featuring a 16-cubic foot cargo box that can convert to a flatbed and has numerous attachment options and storage. For landscapers looking for the most bang for their buck, the 28-mph XUV560 provides a durable workhorse that will help them tackle tough jobs. The XUV560 is equipped with several features, including an ergonomic operator station, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel-drive, and provides operators an affordable solution for their fleets. — Mark Davey, marketing manager, Gator utility vehicles, John Deere Kubota's latest utility vehicle introduction is the RTV-X1140, featuring the innovative K-Vertible cargo conversion system, which transforms the vehicle from two passengers and a large cargo bed to four passengers and a cargo bed. Featuring sophisticated technology, the RTV-X1140 offers an impressive array of comfort and performance features with tilt steering, simple inline shifting, lockable storage and a long-travel four- wheel independent suspension that enhances handling in most off-road conditions. The new five-point ROPS design increases RTV-X1140's legendary workhorse characteristics, allowing for more cargo volume and side loading. RTV-X1140 also comes standard with hydraulic dump bed. — Rajesh Joshi, Kubota product marketing director, turf We have a wide variety of Ranger UTV models that offer features such as turf mode for driving on sensitive terrain such as grass, dumping cargo boxes, seats for one to five passengers and different power options including gas, diesel and electric. — Donna Beadle, Polaris spokesperson L&I: What trends are you seeing in the market overall with regard to UTV design, manufacture and sales? We continue to see the UTV market grow and innovate. We believe that the UTV is not yet completely developed and will continue to grow in the next few years. Consumers are finding new ways to do more, better with their UTVs. They are being used for work, for play, for life. — Eric Hall, marketing director, American LandMaster PHOTO PROVIDED BY POLARIS