The newest additions to Honda''s GC engines series are the 6-hp., horizontal-shaft GC190 (pictured) powercraftprodrillpress and 6.5-hp., vertical-shaft GCV190 models. These higher hp. engines are designed specifically for premium, high-volume, residential power equipment and are now available through Honda Engine distributors nationwide. Both shaft configurations also are supplied to other power equipment manufacturers on an original equipment basis. As with other overhead cam (OHC) engines in the GC series, a combination of the world''s first internal timing belt and uniblock construction creates a lighter and more compact package than any other model in the class, delivering an unparalleled power-to-weight ratio. Simple construction also minimizes the powercraftprodrillpress number of moving parts, making the engines reliable and easy to operate. The internal components have been strengthened powercraftprodrillpress through the use of a stronger piston pin, larger connecting rod, larger rod journal and redesigned oil control ring. The GC190 and GCV190 engines meet or exceed all 2006 CARB and EPA emission requirements. After successfully launching powercraftprodrillpress its vertical-shaft, liquid-cooled Aegis engines at EXPO 99, Kohler introduced horizontal-shaft counterparts at EXPO 2000. Kobler will produce 3 models rated at 17-, 20-, and 23-hp. with full production on the 23-hp. model starting in spring 2001. With the addition of Kohler Aegis in both vertical- and horizontal-shaft configurations, Kohler can now provide OEMs and end users with a full range of 4-stroke, twin-cylinder engines from 17 to 26 hp. Honda Engines has added two new higher horsepower models to its GC series of four-stroke gasoline engines. The 6 hp GC19O and the vertical shaft 6.5 hp GC Vi 90 engines are designed specifically for premium residential power equipment applications. The two new engines join Honda Engine''s 4 hp GC135/GCV135 and the 5 hp GC160/GCV160 engines in the product range.

In the compact backhoes, a much higher percentage of machines are coming from overseas suppliers. Terramite is the leading supplier in this category, and it produces its machines in West Virginia. Nebraska''s Allmand Bros. is another strong domestic supplier. Three other smaller suppliers -- Dig-It, Waldon and Ingersoll Equipment (not to be confused with Ingersoll-Rand) -- also manufacture in the US. The three top suppliers -- Terramite, Kubota and Allmand Bros. account for over 80 percent of the machines sold annually The other five companies in the market fight for the balance of what is left, although that will likely change soon in my opinion.

The 1895 is based on the design of our new 1890 No-Till Air Drill, with two ranks of openers on 10-inch spacing. But the 1895 incorporates a third rank on 20-inch spacing, positioned to place fertilizer lower in the ground and on a separate band from the seed. This separation means fertilizer won''t damage the seed, but newly emerged plants have nutrients available right in the root zone. Team the 1895 with a three-tank 1910 Commodity Air Cart, and you''re puffing seed and pop-up fertilizer through the rear ranks, and high rate fertilizer through the front.

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