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| Web URL(s): | http://grounds-mag.com/equipment/grounds_maintenance_cutting_edge_2/index.html
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Weber, M. |
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| Title: | Cutting edge |
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| Source: | Grounds Maintenance. Vol. 41, No. 5, MAY 2006, p. 12-14, 17-18, 24. |
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| Publishing Information: | Overland Park, KS: Intertec Publishing Corporation |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Costs; Cost efficiency; Mowers; Turfgrass industry trends; Economic impacts; Power sources; Zero-turn-radius mowers; Engineering; Equipment design
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the increase in fuel prices and its potential "effect on the new equipment many manufacturers have introduced in 2006...While power and productivity are still important criteria among grounds maintenance crews, managers have understandably placed a higher emphasis on the efficiency of the new equipment they purchase." Profiles gasoline engines with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), explaining that they "can offer greater fuel efficiency than traditional carbureted engines." Mentions that "propane is another alternative that a number of manufacturers have tapped into as a way to combat escalating fuel costs." Also profiles Lastec, stating that "Lastec has stepped into the commercial landscape market with an innovative line of articulating deck zero-turn mowers." Notes that "Turfco has introduced a...tractor-mounted overseeder that introduces articulation to the seeder category for the first time." Details Exmark's release of a "high-capacity Triton cutting platform for its 2006 zero-turn riders," suggesting that "the benefit of deeper cutting decks is primarily one of increased capacity for grass clippings." Also discusses hand-held equipment, stating that "tightening EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] emissions regulations have led to the development of lightweight 4-stroke engines that can be operated at any angle." Concludes that "while increasing fuel efficiency has become a high priority for those purchasing new equipment, it's clear that there are many other factors influencing manufacturers." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebars, "Technology short on glamour, long on results", p. 18
Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Weber, M. 2006. Cutting edge. Grounds Maint. 41(5):p. 12-14, 17-18, 24. |
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