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The following are products recently introduced to the rental market, as well as models which have undergone significant changes.

Mustang Joystick Control Option for Skid Steers
Mustang has added a new control option to its mid-sized skid steers. The new dual joystick pilot controls for models 2076 and 2086 will boost operator productivity by combining ease of use, precision and additional functionality. Designed to be intuitive for the operator, the Mustang joystick controls operate drive functions with the left joystick and loader lift/tilt functions with the right joystick. Push buttons on the controls offer additional functions.

Hitachi C10RB Jobsite Table Saw
Hitachi Power Tools announces its new 10-in. professional-grade jobsite table saw with stand, the C10RB, featuring a 15-amp motor that produces 4,000 rpm. With an oversized aluminum table top for extra support and 24 1/2 inches of ripping capacity to the right and 10 in. to the left, this new saw provides professionals with a capable, portable tool that's economically priced. Saw comes equipped with a 10-in. 36-tooth carbide-tipped saw blade.

PRX50 Stump Machine from US Praxis
US Praxis introduces the Ultra-Portable 5-hp Stump Machine that weighs 103 lbs. and includes folding handle for easy transportation. In transport position it measures only 22 in. wide, 50 in. long and 29 in. tall. Powered by a 5.5-hp Honda GX160 engine, the PRX50 cuts from from 10 in. above ground to 10 in. below with a recommended maximum diameter cut of 24 in. Model features replaceable carbide-tipped "Quadrublades" that deliver high productivity with their unique patented design. Blade replacement takes less than 10 minutes.

E-Z Trench SG-65 Woodchuck Stump Grinder
E-Z Trench's new stump grinder breaks away from traditional vertical cutting blades and uses a horizontal carbide blade. This design makes grinding stumps or cutting brush easier because it cuts against the wood grain. The Woodchuck weighs only 160 lbs. and is compact enough to transport in an SUV or pickup truck. A Honda GX200 6.5-hp engine coupled with a transmission that is in oil provides ample power and protection for the Woodchuck. There are no belts to maintain because the transmission is coupled to a 50-hp rated right-angle gearbox with a chain/sprocket coupler.