READER'S CHOICE - HOTTEST PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR |
In this special section, we showcase our readers’ top product picks from the past year - products selected using reader inquiry tools. All of the featured products in this section ran in Lawn & Landscape and/or our Web site (www.lawnandlandscape.com) within the past year. The top five or 10 products in each category are ranked according to reader inquiry totals. Products listed as OtherFavorites ranked below the Top 10. If you have a new product you’d like to see in Lawn & Landscape magazine, please send information about the product and a photo to Product Editor, 4012 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44113 or nwisniewski@gie.net. |
1. WRIGHT MFG. - Grass Gobbler Turbo 10
• High-capacity grass-catching system designed to fit all Wright Stander, Sentar and Velke models
• Three intake venturis and perforated steel panels function as a simple venturi system, lifting grass away from the walls
• Increased velocity results in tighter packing of the grass and eliminates the need for expensive PTO fans and ductwork
• The curved front directs grass to the back of the catcher, keeping it from clogging the mower
2. BLUEBIRD - V260Z Collection System
• Designed for zero-turning radius mowers without collection systems
• Requires little assembly
• Available in a custom hitch, boot and front weight bar to fit most models
• Compact and narrow for easy manueverability and stability
• Large inlet hose reduces clogging while filling two 30-gallon containers
• Four engine options available
3. SELBRO - Out-front Rotary Mower Attachment
• Popular debris blower attachment for out-front rotary mowers
• Allows right and left discharge with foot or hand control
• Has high output with smooth, quiet operation
• Incorporates the zero-turning radius capabilities of your mower
• Built rugged for the professional
4. SCAG - Clam Shell Grass Catcher
• Allows you to conveniently dump the high-capacity hopper without leaving your seat
• Compact, verticle-mounted blower takes up less space than the discharge chute
• Auto-sweep arm engages every time the dump lever is pulled, clearing the hopper of debris
• Dump lever can be set on either side
5. TORO DFS Vac Collection System
• PTO-driven vacuum bagger
• Delivers powerful vacuum suction to rapidly draw debris into the hopper
• Top-mounted design protects fan from sand, debris and impact-related damage
• Impact-resistant, high-strength polyurethane hopper and tube are puncture- and wear-resistant
• Quick-attach bagger design allows easy conversion from bagging to side discharge in minutes
6. BLUEBIRD - Clamshell 533CV
• Combines vacuuming and chipper-shredding operations into one powerful unit
• Four-blade impeller with 16 free swinging flails reduces collected material into a finely ground mulch
• Two 4-inch, high-carbide chipping blades
• Devours limbs up to 2 inches in length
7. HUSTLER - BAC-VAC
• Has a 9-bushel, fiberglass hopper for rust resistance
• Hopper dumps right from the driver’s seat
• Plastic cover on the door serves to protect the unit and property from impact damage and houses the air outlet that directs air flow down and away from the operator for greater comfort
• Blower and hopper are easy on/easy off in just a few seconds with no tools
• Can be used on the 52-, 60- or 72-inch models of the Hustler Z or Super Z
8. GRASSHOPPER - Multipurpose Dozer Blades for Mowers
• For all Grasshopper zero-turning radius, front-mount power units
• 48- and 60-inch blades move dirt, sand, gravel, snow and ice
• Adjustable blades allow operation straight ahead or 25 degrees to the left or right
• Easy-to-use control lever permits pre-set height adjustment
• Uses self-contained hydraulic system for lift and variable left-to-right angling
9. HUSTLER - Grass Catcher System
• Easy on/easy off for greater flexibility
• Affordable
• Durable, heavy-duty construction
• Fabric bags are easy to remove and replace when dumping
• Available in two- and three-bag models
• Low-profile design does not restrict the operator’s rear view
10. JRCO - Hooker Soft Plug Aerator Attachment
• Offers zero-turning radius maneuverability
• Tine rotors utilize the forward force of the mower to make holes up to 3 inches deep
• Pulls loose plugs of soil, eliminating messy hard cores and soil compaction
• Aerates 1.5 acres per hour at 5 mph
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