New Products

VAST Composite Permeable Pavers
The pitch: Reduce rain runoff into storm drains and decrease stormwater pollutants by infiltrating rainwater on building sites.

The target: Design/build contractors.

Specs:

• Tested infiltration rate of more than 450 inches per hour.
• Slip-resistant.
• Maintain a precise 0.275-inch space between pavers.

Contact: www.vastpavers.com

Rain Bird LIMR Wireless Remote
The pitch: Gives contractors the ability to activate their customers’ controller devices without having to physically access their controllers.

The target: Irrigation contractors.

Specs:

• Consists of a receiver and a handheld transmitter with an LCD screen and key pad.
• Receiver relays information sent by the contractor through the remote device.
• Virtually eliminates the need for two-person service calls.

Contact: www.rainbird.com

Bobcat T870
The pitch: The largest compact track loader the company has ever manufactured.

The target: Any green industry company.

Specs:

• The 10,008-pound S850 has a rated operating capacity (ROC) of 3,875 pounds.
• Higher horsepower than any of Bobcat’s current loader models.
• New cab forward design with improved visibility and more space.
• Higher lift capacities and reach.

Contact: www.bobcat.com

Orbit/Evergreen FG 5400 Series outdoor lighting
The pitch: 3-watt LED light source that produces the same brightness as a standard 20-watt lamp.

The target: Lighting contractors.

Specs:

• Delivers up to 50,000 hours of performance.
• Constructed from injection-molded PBT composite for durable performance in challenging soil and weather conditions.
• A range of beam options are available.

Contact: www.orbitelectric.com

The Power Rake
The pitch: Gives contractors a fast and convenient solution that dethatches, rakes and scalps in a single tool.

The target: Lawn care operators and maintenance companies.

Specs:

• Nylon lines brush grass to rake leaves, grass clippings and lawn debris.
• Dethatches when the nylon lines are set a quarter inch above the soil.
• Scalps the lawn in preparation for reseeding.

Contact: For sale at ACE Hardware, www.amazon.com and other home improvement stores.

John Deere 2011 Crossover Utility Vehicles
The pitch: Packed with advanced features that deliver balance between work and recreation.

The target: Any green industry company.

Specs:

• The 825i boasts 50 horsepower and is the highest powered engine in its class.
• 812-cc inline three-cylinder engine features dual overhead cams and electronic fuel injection.
• Low-end torque for handling the toughest tasks, trails and terrain.

Contact: www.deere.com