New Products

Earth & Turf Grading Plane
The pitch: Earth & Turf Products developed its grading plane with a 60-in. grading width for small compact tractors.

• 280 lbs. weight for compatibility with small compacts, 35 hp and under.
• Dual, angled blade design for smooth leveling.
• Bolt-on, reversible cutting edges for long service life.
• Category I three-point hitch.

For more information: www.earthandturf.com

JCB 1CX backhoe loader
The pitch: JCB upgraded its 1CX product, the smallest member of its backhoe loader family, with a new appearance, longer loader arms and a power management system.

• The 1CX has been updated with a revised cab roof trim, improved working lights and sturdy electrical switchgear.
• The new optional loader arms are 4 in. longer to provide easier loading of site dump trucks.
• At the rear, an extending dipper option adds up to 20 in. to the digging envelope, taking maximum dig depth to 10 ft.

For more information: www.jcb.com

Curtis Industries Cab System
The pitch: Curtis Industries has introduced another new cab system for the Massey Ferguson line of compact tractors.

• The new WorkPro cab system for the 1526 series soft sided version includes zippered side windows that roll back for optimum ventilation.
• Durable vinyl doors are pin-hinged for easier removal. 
• Also available is a snap-in soft rear curtain option, which is required for backhoe use.

For more information: www.curtisind.com

SePRO Preferal Biological Insecticide
The pitch: SePRO’s new Preferal Biological Insecticide contains blastospores of a naturally-occurring strain of the fungus Isaria fumosoroseus, which has demonstrated control of whitefly, aphid, thrips and spider mites.

• Preferal is formulated as a water dispersible granule that is mixed with water and applied as a spray.
• Spores of Preferal then attach and penetrate the cuticle of targeted insect pests. The fungus grows inside the insect, causing its death.
• Under favorable environmental conditions, the fungus will emerge from killed insects to re-release more viable spores to sustain further infections in other insects.

For more information: www.sepro.com

Cyber-Rain XCI Cloud product
The pitch: Cyber-Rain has extended the functionality of its XCI Cloud product.

• XCI Cloud allows managers of commercial and residential properties to manage an unlimited number of sites and controllers from any Internet-connected computer – and even through their smartphones.
• Cyber-Rain central irrigation control systems automatically adjust watering schedules based on weather information.
• Other updates include, the addition of odd-even water scheduling, full integration with BlackBerry mobile devices alongside its existing iPhone functionality and GPS site and controller location information.

For more information: www.cyber-rain.com

PlantHaven Lucky Lantern Abutilon Red
The pitch: Lucky Lantern Abutilon Red (‘NUABRED’) is the latest addition to the Lucky Lantern series of new compact generic dwarf abutilons.

• They have a tight rounded habit, providing support for the outward faced bell shaped flowers.
• Needs one pinch of the central stem, which will establish the bushy habit, and no further pinching is required.
• Has a quick finish time, from a 72-cell pack to a quart planted in spring, takes just 6-8 weeks.

For more information: www.planthaven.com

STRATTEC Bolt Padlocks
The pitch: STRATTEC Security upgraded its Padlock 2.0 featuring BOLT Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology.

• BOLT’s Padlock 2.0 features a new design with a spring-loaded, chrome-plated 5/16-in. diameter hardened steel shackle inside a crush-resistant body shell.
• The Padlock 2.0 also includes an automotive-grade, stainless steel lock shutter that keeps out weather and debris.
• Designed for commercial and industrial applications, it features improved performance thanks to its double ball bearing locking mechanism.

For more information: www.boltlock.com

Case CX470C Excavator
The pitch: Case Construction Equipment’s CX470C full-sized excavator is the newest in the Case C Series excavator line that features increased fuel efficiency, productivity and improved serviceability and operator comfort, while achieving Tier 4 Interim certification.   

• The new Case CX470C excavator replaces the company’s CX470B model and features Tier 4 Interim-certified cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) technology that burns cleaner.
• The CX470C, rated at 362-net hp is available in Long Undercarriage (LC), Retractable Undercarriage (RTC) and Mass Excavator (MEX) models.
• Operating weights ranging from 105,300 - 108,600 lbs.
• The CX470C models are roughly 1,100 lbs. heavier than the previous model for improved capacity.

For more information: www.casece.com