Three new ride-on brushcutters have been recently launched by French manufacturer Etesia.

All three models share the distinctive body styling of the highly popular Attila AV98. Starting with the smallest AV88, it has a 16hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine, 88cm cutting width and like the rest of the Attila range, hydrostatic drive. The chassis has a strengthened structure welded tubular chassis for a better driving position, and along with an electric start offers operators a high comfort level. An easily adjusted cutting height along with a rack-andpinion steering system means that Etesia has paid special attention to sound and vibration levels to reduce them to a very low level.

The second is the new shape AV95 which now incorporates front brakes for better control on descents. Power comes from the twin cylinder 18hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine which provides outstanding performance in demanding working conditions and combines reliability for a long life with a 95cm cutting width. The cutting height can easily be adjusted by a centralised lever with five positions from 25mm to 85mm ensuring that any terrain can be conquered.

With a low centre of gravity, plus a long wheel base and heavy-tread tyres, this machine provides greater stability on slopes of up to 30% camber. Etesia's Attila 95 has a welded tubular chassis for extra strength and long life. The heavy duty steel deck has side and rear discharge to ensure speedy and effective site clearance. Now to the last of the three new models which have been launched. The AV98X. ‘X’ means 4 wheel drive. This unit has powerful motors in the rear that also power the front wheels.

Power is supplied by a 23hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine with a 98cm cutting width. Like all Attila models, this new model has a welded tubular chassis for extra strength and a heavy duty steel deck with side and rear discharge to ensure speedy and effective site clearance. An easily adjusted cutting height along with a rack-andpinion steering system means that Etesia has paid special attention to sound and vibration levels to reduce them to a very low level. The new model also has a built in slope indicator for safer driving at all times.