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54 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • NOVEMBER 2014
LANDSCAPING & TURF MANAGEMENT
Clark has expanded its range of electric
burden carriers and utility vehicles
with the addition of the ‘Goat’, a new
model with raised suspension for higher
clearance and improved performance on
non-sealed surfaces.
The Goat features extra height, rough-
terrain tyres and brush guard. As with the
rest of the Clark Burden Carrier range, the
Goat is available in either a two or four
seat configuration, each with a cargo tray.
They are powered by a 100%AC motor for
quiet, efficient and dependable operation,
with rear disc brakes and leaf spring/gas
shock front and rear suspension.
The Goat is assembled alongside the
Clark CB (Cargo Box) and FB (Flatbed)
range in Lexington, Kentucky USA. The
range is designed to cater for any number
of applications, moving both people and
stock in warehouses or factories, resorts,
Clark expands its electric utility vehicle range
Toro has added new models to its line
of Z Master Professional Series mowers
including the Toro Z Master Professional
5000 Series EFI Rear Discharge; the Toro
Z Master Professional 6000 Series EFI
with E-Gov and Toro Horizon Technology,
and the Toro Z Master Commercial 3000
Series 60 inch.
The new Toro Z Master Professional 5000
Series has two models with rear discharge
decks. Featuring 747cc Kohler Command
Pro EFI engine, Toro’s Turbo Force
cutting deck with durable 7-gauge steel,
robust cast iron spindle housings, and
high-strength steel blades, the Toro rear
discharge mowers are available in 60 inch
and 72 inch cutting widths.
The decks are designed with two blades
rotating clockwise and one blade rotating
counter-clockwise to spread clippings
evenly through the rear discharge port.
These new rear discharge mowers
promote enhanced productivity in taller
grass and weed conditions. Cleanup time
is quicker since clippings are contained
within the path of the mower, Toro said.
“Rear discharge design is not new to
Toro,” Patric Soussan, Senior Sales
Manager Consumer & Professional
Equipment said.
“We have been manufacturing rear
discharge mowers for years on our larger
New models for Z Master Mowers
commercial Groundsmaster mowers, but
we feel there is a growing need for these
mowers in the Z Master product line.”
Toro has also introduced new Horizon
Technology on selected Z Master
Professional 6000 electronic fuel
injected (EFI) with electronic governor
(E-Gov) models. Horizon Technology
is an intelligence platform enhancing
performance in a range of mowing
conditions, increasing fuel efficiency
compared to carbureted models.
It allows the operator to select from
three different performance modes based
on mowing conditions. In ‘max mode’
the operator has maximum power and
performance for the most demanding
conditions. An ‘economy mode’ increases
fuel efficiency in normal mowing
conditions, while reducing the unit’s
overall emissions, noise and machine wear.
When cutting in wet conditions the ‘low
mode’ helps reduce deck packing.
“Reducing fuel consumption and
emissions without sacrificing performance
is a challenge contractors face today,”
Patric said.
“Our Horizon Technology achieves an
optimum balance between power and
performance. We’ve also provided an easy
way for operators to make adjustments
based on mowing conditions. “
The Horizon platform tracks engine
temperature and oil pressure. If the
mower is not performing properly, the
operator will receive a visual warning of
critical system issues and the mower will
go into ‘safe transport’ mode to reduce
the risk of damage to the machine.
Toro Z Master Professional 6000 mowers
combine Kohler EFI engines with an
electronic governor, which helps maintain
more consistent blade tip speed and
reduces governor droop.
The upgraded Toro Z Master Commercial
3000 Series 60 inch offers the perfect
blend of performance, durability and
value. This model features Toro’s
exclusive Turbo Force cutting deck and
12cc unitised pump and wheel motor
transmissions, which are equipped with
cooling fans.
The mowers come with the industry’s
toughest spindle assemblies. A stout cast
iron housing with a massive base and six
mounting bolts absorbs impact loads and
distributes them across a broader area of
the deck shell.
The precision blades resist flexing to
provide a flat crisp cut. High-strength,
heat-treated alloy steel survives impacts
and provides resistance to the rapid wear
associated with abrasive conditions.
Visit:
nurseries,
hospitals, airports,
events or private
properties.
Clark electric
burden carriers
and utility
vehicles are
part of the Clark
range of materials
handling
equipment,
including gas and
diesel forklifts,
three and four
wheel electric
forklifts, electric
reach trucks, and
tow tractors. The
complete Clark range is available from
Clark Equipment branches and dealers
throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Contact: 02 9477 8444 or visit:
The Goat features extra height, rough-terrain tyres and brush guard