Snow Emergency: Generators & Snow Blowers in Stock
Snowed in? Power out? The Capital Region's been hit hard and Abele Tractor's here for you. We have back-up power Honda generators and Simplicity and Honda snowblowers in stock, ready to go today. Need parts or service for your snowblower? We can help with that too.
Call 518-438-4444 or stop in at 72 Everett Rd in Albany, NY.
Ferris IS 5100Z Zero-Turn Mower Now BioDiesel Approved
The Ferris IS 5100Z powered by a 33.5-hp (model 3013C) Caterpillar diesel engine can now utilize B20 Biodiesel as an acceptable fuel source. The approval follows successful testing performed by Caterpillar. The results of those tests indicated trouble-free operation. The IS 5100Z features an environmentally-friendly sound package designed to absorb and reduce engine noise for improved operator and bystander comfort.
“This announcement is another example of Ferris’ commitment to innovation,” said Bill Shea, Vice President of Sales & Marketing Commercial Products for the Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group. “Now we are able to offer our customers yet another alternative fuel option.”
The IS 5100Z series zero-turn mowers are the flag ship of the Ferris line. Featuring Ferris’ exclusive four-wheel patented suspension technology this system dramatically increases the quality of cut over fixed frame units. The patented technology also translates to higher mowing speeds, increased comfort, productivity and longer mower life. After a long day of mowing on a Ferris you won't feel the same discomfort that you would on a competitive brand mower. The IS 5100Z is available with 72- and 61-inch side and rear-discharge deck options.
Other features of the IS 5100Z include: - Hercules™ cast-iron spindles - iCD Cutting System™ on select models - Adjustable 360-degree anti-scalp rollers - Deluxe high-back seat with adjustable lumbar support - Ergonomic control panel with cup-holder, cell phone pocket, 12-volt outlet and storage compartment - Folding Roll Over Protection System with retractable seatbelt
The Ferris brand is part of the Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden and turf care through its Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Snapper Pro®, Giant-Vac® and Allis-Chalmers® brands. Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on all seven continents.
Abele Tractor & Equipment Co.is your full-service Ferris dealer. In addition to the IS5100Z zero-turn mower, we have the entire Ferris line in stock including the new Ferris Evolution Mower. Low-rate financing and other savings programs are available. Stop by 72 Everett Road in Albany, NY 12205 or call 518-438-4444 today!
TractorAdvisor.com Educates the Do-It-Yourself Property Owner
Today’s rural property owners are much like yesterday’s pioneers – fiercely independent and connected to their land. In a recent Market Directions survey, more than 80% of rural property owners said they do outdoor tasks on their acreage themselves most of the time. But, they often need a tractor to help complete these tasks. For the first-time tractor buyer, the process of choosing the right tractor is often daunting.
To that end, Massey Ferguson has created TractorAdvisor.com for the “do-it-yourself” rural lifestyler. This easy-to-use website is a one-stop source for consumers to learn about tractors, and based on their specific jobs and property type, find their perfect sub-compact, compact or economical utility tractor under 65 horsepower. TractorAdvisor.com features ‘Find Your Tractor Match,’ an exciting tool that guides visitors through a series of simple questions about the jobs they want to tackle on their property. The answers are matched to the specific Massey Ferguson tractors and attachments needed to get those jobs done best. The website helps prepare the soon-to-be tractor owner to visit a local dealer. The results of your research on TractorAdvisor.com can be printed or emailed to use as a base for discussion.
“In these uncertain times, many consumers are empowering themselves to take on the many challenges related to their property,” said Doug Griffin, VP North America Marketing for AGCO. “We know that farmers and rural property owners feel great pride being connected to the land, and we share that passion. The anticipation and exhilaration of driving a tractor, and the economic benefit of doing tasks themselves is a strong incentive to owning one. It is our responsibility to ensure that customers get the right product that provides exceptional value over time. TractorAdvisor.com is the one-stop-shop that enables Massey Ferguson perspective and actual customers to conduct that important research.”
TractorAdvisor.computs users directly into a rural landscape and is full of valuable information that’s key to gaining familiarity with tractors. In the Tractors101 section, consumers can learn tractor terminology and get to know the tractor platform and controls. Handy checklists are available with the top 10 questions to ask when buying a tractor. A printable tractor testdrive checklist is a resource that tractor buyers can use to set their priorities and rank the models they test-drive for easy comparison. The site also features a dealer locator, as well as links to tractor-owner community forums and product reviews, and the relationship with TractorAdvisor.comdoesn’t end with a tractor purchase as the site also provides maintenance tips and how-to guides for common jobs around the acreage and small farm. Whether one’s roots are from the farm or the city, tractoradvisor.com is an effective learning tool for those looking for their first tractor, and it is a solid resource to help existing tractor owners to get the most out of their tractor purchase.
For the rural property owner, a tractor is an investment that delivers real value, useful for mowing and mulching, tilling, hauling, driveway maintenance, stump removal, snow clearing and more. A tractor is vital for those with animals, livestock and larger acreages as well. Selecting the proper tractor for both immediate and long-term needs is essential to not only getting the most value out of the tractor, but critical to ensuring you have the right tractor to give you the most enjoyment in doing the work.
For more information about finding and getting the most from your compact tractor contact your local Massey Ferguson dealer, Abele Tractor & Equipment Co., at 518-438-4444 and 72 Everett Road in Albany, NY. And don't forgot the year-end prices and 0% for 72 months financing on all Massey Ferguson compact and sub-compact tractors.
Don’t get left out in the cold this winter. Reserve your Snow Removal Rental Equipment today before they’re all gone. After the massive snow and ice storms of last winter, reservations are filling up fast.
During the fair, we are offering an exclusive dealer instant rebate coupon which gives you huge discounts on the purchase of any new tractor we have featured. This is in addition to our low Saratoga County Fair pricing and the up to $1,000 in instant rebates from Massey Ferguson. Combine these savings with 0% financing and you’ll win big without emptying your wallet.
Product Spotlight: Massey Ferguson 1600 Series Tractors
After five years of research into the needs and wants of compact tractor owners, and millions of dollars in development, Massey Ferguson® is introducing the 1600 Series compact tractor. With bold new styling and the most comprehensive offering of power, comfort and operator conveniences on the market, these robust new models bring consumers everything they've been waiting for in a compact tractor. Operator-inspired ergonomics, easy access for service, all-steel construction and high-capacity performance top the list.
The MF1600 Series offers six models from 35 to 60 gross engine horsepower, all featuring steel and cast iron construction, 4-wheel drive, a choice of four transmissions, plus rear and mid PTOs. With sleek new styling and 22 different configurations, all with a factory-installed cab option, the 1600 Series will meet the most discriminating personal taste and has the ability to handle any job.
"The MF1600 Series compact tractor was designed to raise the bar across the entire product class," says Steve Barcuch, Product Marketing Manager for compact tractors. "The MF1600 Series has been five years in the making, with that time dedicated to research and development efforts that incorporate the features and conveniences our small property and contractor customers are asking for. Our owners are increasingly spending more and more time on their tractors, so operator comfort and ergonomics are more important than ever before. We've focused our engineering and design efforts specifically to address these needs, and the result is something that consumers recognize the moment they sit on the tractor."
Power under the hood of the MF1600 Series is delivered by an efficient Iseki 3- or 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with clean-air technology that meets Tier IV interim emission standards. Four easy-as-driving-your-car transmission choices include the 8 x 8 SynchroShuttle, the 12 x 12 SynchroShuttle, 12 x 12 DynaQPS™ and a three-range hydrostatic transmission to match the customer’s needs for economy, durability, power and agility. Heavy-duty cast-iron housings and oil-encased bevel gears mean smoother operation and longer life.
Not only does the MF1600 Series have great ability to do more work, the tractors have been carefully designed with innovative and almost luxurious features that make them easier to operate. "The attention to the details was primary in this series", says Barcuch.
Making the tractor the most comfortable in its class are a noticeably larger operator's area; form-hugging, standard deluxe spring-suspension seat; standard large armrests; and a platform which rests on rubber isolation mounts to minimize vibration at the operator's level. The molded rubber floor mat is even thicker than before and covers the entire platform, even under the seat, which provides additional cushioning. Redesigned, right-hand fender-mounted implement controls reduce operator back and arm fatigue by having the controls right where operators need them. Owners will enjoy the uncluttered layout, color-coded controls and easy-to-read gauges. And the wide-open platform makes getting on and off the tractor a breeze.
"The MF1600 Series is a total redesign of our most popular compact series, the MF1500," says Barcuch. "Every nut, every bolt, every nuance of this new generation compact is the result of one pivotal factor — our relentless dedication to understanding what our customers want. That's consistent with Massey Ferguson's 160-year tradition of delivering unprecedented innovations."
Sleek new styling includes four powerful headlights, a contoured hood, generous operator platform, scooped rear fenders and a streamlined profile for the perfect blend of style and function. Standard cab features include front and rear work lights and wipers, dual mirrors and rear auxiliary remote – items that competitive brands frequently offer as optional.
The MF1600 Series also delivers the ultimate in versatility to meet the needs of any job with its convenient joystick control and quick, easy attachment and removal of Massey Ferguson's full line of loaders, backhoes, landscape tools, mowers, tillers, brooms, snow blowers and box blades.
Designed to be the easiest to operate among compacts, these tractors also feature left-side turning brake pedals and right side forward/reverse pedals on the hydrostatic models – allowing smooth tight turns. Independent, push-button PTO also means the rear and mid PTO may be engaged with no clutching or reaching for levers.
Rather than cutting corners, the tractors are built with all-steel hood and fenders instead of plastic, increasing strength, durability and long-term value. Quick access to key service points combined with a gas-lift-assist cylinder to raise the one-piece EZlift hood inevitably leads to more consistent maintenance and longer tractor life.
"In creating this new tractor, we've listened to our customers to create a compact tractor that is the ultimate combination of function and fun – a tractor that puts 'joy' in the work," Barcuch adds. "The MF1600 Series truly delivers an experience like no other."
You can get your new Massey Ferguson 1500 Series compact tractor or GC Series subcompact tractor with 0% financing for 72 months. That's six years no interest! Just think of how much you’ll save. Call 518-438-4444 or stop by 72 Everett Road in Albany, New York today.
Product Spotlight: All-New Honda EU3000i Handi Generator
Honda Power Equipment introduces the all-new EU3000i Handi, an addition to the popular Honda Super Quiet Series of portable generators. The new EU3000i Handi adds increased portability to the fuel efficiency and reliability of Honda's existing EU3000i generator. The lightweight and extremely user-friendly EU3000i Handi provides customers with dependable, portable power for use at home or at remote recreational sites.
The EU3000i Handi increases the breadth of the Honda EU generator Super Quiet Series lineup through enhancements in the areas of noise, size, usability and fuel consumption. Producing 3,000 volt amperes (VA) - or watts - of power, the EU3000i Handi meets a variety of power needs. The new model's ample power output, exceptional fuel efficiency and super quiet operation make it well suited to provide limited home back-up power during a blackout or other power emergency, while its easy operation and extreme portability suit it equally well for a campsite, RV camping and tailgating activities.
Compared to the equally reliable and powerful Honda EU3000i generator, the EU3000i Handi is approximately 45 percent lighter with a dry weight of only 77.6 pounds, a significant reduction in weight for a unit producing the same power output. This weight reduction lends itself to a recoil start system as opposed to a recoil electric start system. A lighter generator is a more portable generator, and the EU3000i Handi now allows customers to more easily take their generator anywhere they need portable power.
In an all-new design for Honda, the EU3000i Handi features built-in wheels, two fixed handles and a folding handle to allow for easy movement of the generator from place to place and from job to job. When one person uses the foldable handle to wheel the generator, its total towing weight is a slight 17.6 pounds - easily manageable by people of all statures. Two people can conveniently carry the EU3000i Handi with the unit's fixed handles, or one person can more easily load and unload the unit from a storage spot using both handles for optimal leverage.
In relation to generator innovation, Honda engineers have employed the latest in Eco-ThrottleTM technology and a high efficiency inverter design in the EU3000i Handi, resulting in very low fuel consumption for a generator of its power output. The EU3000i Handi can operate on one tank of fuel for more than 4 hours, saving owners time and money.
At the heart of the new EU3000i Handi is the reliable and powerful Honda GX160 engine. With the GX160, the Honda EU3000i Handi provides an economical, quiet and efficient powerplant to complement the generator's technology and advanced design. As is the case with all Honda power equipment engines, the GX160 provides reliable, 4-cycle power to the unit. An overhead valve (OHV) system in the GX160 incorporates advanced engine technologies in a compact package. Coupled with the EU3000i Handi's specially designed housing, the generator is able to produce ample power for the job at hand with very little noise. In fact, the EU3000i Handi is the quietest generator in its market segment, producing a mere 56-65 dB of sound while in operation.
"The all-new EU3000i Handi offers our customers more of what they have come to value in all of Honda's portable generators - durability, ease of operation and fuel efficiency," said Honda Power Equipment vice president, Steve Bailey. "In today's unusual economic environment, consumers want products that serve multiple purposes in their busy lives, and the EU3000i Handi meets those needs."
The ASV ST-50rubber tracked utility vehicle is the ideal machine on the jobsite, working your ranch, grooming trails or anything else that needs to be done.
Like the track loaders from ASV, the 50 horsepower (37.3 kW) ST-50 uses proven patented technology that has been the Minnesota-based company’s trademark for the last 25 years.The ST-50’s suspended undercarriage gives it the traction and the flotation to go just about anywhere, and with four torsion axels suspending the undercarriage, the ride is exceptionally smooth for a tracked machine.
The ST-50’s unique undercarriage uses 24 rubber idler wheels that spread the machine’s weight over the entire length and width of its tracks.As a result, the machine’s 4,562 lbs (2069 kg) operating weight is distributed down to only 2.38 lbs. per square inch (16.4 kPa) of ground pressure.That is about half the ground pressure of a person on foot.With such low ground pressure the ST-50can work productively in soft or wet ground conditions which are impenetrable by conventional wheeled utility vehicles.This makes the ST-50 the ideal machine for contractors and companies that need to be productive all year around regardless of weather and ground conditions.
Not only can the ST-50take operators where other utility vehicles cannot go, but it can take go farther.With a 30-gallon fuel capacity, the ST-50runs all day and then some.The ST-50’s towing and hauling capacity will let operators bring all the materials needed for the job. The rear deck is designed to haul whatever is necessary including an optional hydraulic dump box or a four-person personnel carrier.The deck can accommodate a large amount of heavy cargo and a wide range of attachments from other manufacturers.
Unlike other tracked vehicles the ST-50uses a steering wheel for effortless and precise control.A unique Quick Shift pedal provides fast and accurate control of the machines forward/reverse hydrostatic drive system.A certified Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) is standard. Hydrostatic two-speed drive lets operators choose high torque for pulling and hauling, or high speed for faster travel.A console-mounted joystick allows precise control of options like the dump box and snow blade.
The ST-50is designed to have a 5,000 lb. (2268 kg) towing capacity which is significantly larger than any other wheeled utility vehicle on the market.This hauling capacity is due to a combination of special design features, heavy-duty torsion axels, rugged frame, weight distribution and ASV undercarriage technology.The new ST-50has been updated with a more industrial front and rear hitch for any towing and hauling need.
Free Gifts with Ferris IS500Z Mower - Limited Time Offer
Purchase a new Ferris IS500Z mower by May 31st, 2009, and receive a “thank you” gift worth over $125, consisting of a FREE arm rest kit and a FREE hitch kit! The added arm rests increase your riding comfort and the hitch kit is perfect for towing around a garden wagon.
The IS500Z zero-turn mower is bar none the best value in its class! Featuring Ferris´ patented suspension technology the IS 500Z will mow more lawn in less time. The most common feedback I get from new IS500Z owners is about how they’ve cut they’re old mowing time in half! We dare you to find another mower that can compare to the affordability and reliability of the Ferris IS 500Z.
With the deadline quickly approaching, stop in today or call 518-438-4444 to get your free gifts.
Americans truly have a love affair with their land. Today, homeowners are taking pride in caring for their lawn and landscaping; and with affordable tools, more people are doing it themselves. A 2007 National Gardening Association survey showed that 55 million American households do their own lawn care, and 31 million households install their own landscaping. And, buying trends show consumers spent more than $35 billion on lawn and garden products last year.
“I think we are going to see even more growth in these two segments in the next few years,” says Bruce Butterfield, Research Director for the National Gardening Association. “The tightening economy will cause a shift from homeowners hiring lawn and landscaping services to doing the work themselves.”
For the do-it-yourself outdoor enthusiast, yard and landscaping improvements and general maintenance can be daunting tasks. Using the right tools makes a difference in how enjoyable and easy the work will be. In fact, a subcompact tractor is one of the most versatile and agile tools a landowner should purchase. Whether it’s general lawn care, moving mulch, brick or rocks, clearing debris or brush, or building a retaining wall,Massey Ferguson ’s new line of subcompact tractors brings working outdoors to a whole new level in all-around function, comfort, style, convenience and versatility. Massey Ferguson is here to help put “joy” into the work by making it easier.
With over 160 years of experience in tractor innovation from professional farmers to weekend warriors, Massey Ferguson has created a line of subcompact tractors that look, respond and work like traditional full size tractors while still offering the consumer the agility and affordability of a subcompact tractor. Using the range of versatile attachments – mower, rotary broom, loader, backhoe, or snow blower – you can accomplish numerous outdoor with the new subcompact 22.5 hp GC2400 and GC2410 and the 25 hp GC2600 and GC2610 models.
“We know our customers are serious about the work they are doing, including digging ponds, heavy lifting, blowing and sweeping snow, or getting into tight spaces on a job site,” says Chris Box, marketing specialist, Compact & Commercial Equipment for Massey Ferguson . “It’s why we’ve made them even better with new styling and a more user friendly design. The right features make the work easier and more enjoyable.”
The new styling includes an even wider operator platform for added leg room and logically placed controls in addition to its current luxury seat. The brake pedal placement on the left side frees up space for the side-by-side hydrostatic pedals. And, the dash has been reconfigured to offer more and easier to read, illuminated analog functions for tachometer, fuel and engine coolant gauge.
“While other subcompacts look and perform like bigger versions of garden tractors, the GC Series tractors are simply smaller versions of a big tractor. There is a difference, and with these new models, we have made the difference even greater,” Box says.
Life is stressful enough, but time spent working on the land shouldn’t be. As you consider the work you want to do, remember Massey Ferguson and Abele Tractor & Equipment Co.are here to help find the perfect tractor for you.
And remember until June 30, 2009, you can get your new sub-compact tractor with 0% financing for 72 months. That's six years no interest! Call 518-438-4444 or stop by 72 Everett Road in Albany, New York today.
