RIDERS WILL BE IMPRESSED WITH THE PERFORMANCE

shocks enabling the rider to change settings to suit differing loads and terrains. The Grizzly is also the only model in its class featuring four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, for improved braking performance and overall control,” Mr Palmer says.

The intelligent On-Command® drive system features a convenient push-button control that switches seamlessly and instantaneously from 2WD, 4WD or 4WD with Diff-lock and back, to optimise performance in changing terrain and weather conditions.

“The anniversary edition comes with one of the highest standard specifications in its cate-gory and features a front-mounted WARN VRX 25 winch. With a carrying capacity of 140kg and able to tow 600kg, it has one of the highest carrying capacities of any ATV in the UK,” he says. For added comfort, the new Grizzly is equipped with Electronic Power Steering (EPS) that offers the best balance of rider assistance and positive feedback. The light steering and precise handling enhance rider comfort, confidence and control.

The multi-function digital instruments feature a fuel gauge, speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, hour meter, clock, 4WD/ Diff-lock status, transmission gear selector and EPS warning light. Three separate storage compartments offer plenty of secure space for tools and equipment.

The Grizzly is also fitted with a heavy-duty brush guard, front bash plate, over fenders and hand-protectors for increased rider and vehicle protection.

“This is a special editiona nd riders who have enjoyed the Grizzly for the last 25 years will be impressed with the performance and specification. It will also be an at-tractive proposition for those who have never experienced the power and versatility of the Grizzly. It is a landmark in Yamaha’s ATV history,” he concludes.

Rain Bird has introduced the ESP-LXME 2 and ESP-LXME 2 PRO modular irrigation controllers. As an upgrade to first generation of this popular range for commercial applications, these new traditionally wired models offer additional features and user benefits with the focus on water conservation, flexibility and simplicity in use. They are compatible with Rain Bird’s IQ4 Cloud irrigation management system.

Designed for new and rerofit installations, the ESP-LXME 2 controller is fully modular and allows the user to customise irrigation station capacity from 12 to 48 stations. 40 independent irrigation programs can be set with up to10 starts per program, providing high flexibility for users in irrigation scheduling. A large backlit LCD screen with an easy navigation soft key user interface enables programming to be carried out simply and quickly.

Water management features with the ESP-LXME 2 include FloManager which manages demand to maximise use of water and shorten total watering times. The SimulStation capability allows up to five stations to be programmed to operate at the same time. For further conservation of water, Cycle + Soak by station and a rain delay feature are included as well as a weather sensor that can be programmed by station to prevent or pause watering. Program Day Cycles include customised days of the week, odd and even dates and repeat cycles. Seasonal adjustments to account for rainfall can also be programmed.

With the ESP-LXME 2 PRO model, additional flow sensing capability includes FloWatch which protects against high and low water flow conditions and LearnFlow which intuitively learns flow rates based on real time usage. It also supports an additional booster pump through a second Master Valve or Pump Start output.

Thanks to the modularity of the controller, the ESP-LXME 2 can also be upgraded to the PRO version by installing the PRO Smart Module. This gives the user access to these additional flow management capabilities.

Users of the existing first generation ESP-LXME controller with 12 station modules can also upgrade to ESP-LXME 2 by swapping the front panel.

With IQ4-Cloud compatibility through the Pro Smart IQ Connection Module, a full suite of remote irrigation management and reporting tools are available. These cover, for example, detailed analysis of irrigation times, total water usage and other performance data that can be created and shared. Automated alarms, e-mail alerts and text notifications will help to identify issues on-site.

For more information, contact Peter Longman, Northern Landscape Area Manager, Rain Bird Europe. plongman@ rainbird.eu www.rainbird.eu