For Any Dad Who Wants to Master His Great Outdoors: Husqvarna Offers Top Lawn & Garden Father's Day Gift Ideas

Electronics or neckties may be a couple of the more popular gifts for Dad this Father's Day, but for gift ideas that Dad will enjoy AND help improve his outdoor space, Husqvarna, a leading outdoor power equipment manufacturer, is offering its top lawn and garden gift ideas for any Dad who wants to master his great outdoors.

    For the Dad Who Wants Someone (or Something) Else to Do it
    The next generation of lawn mowers is here with the recent launch of
    Husqvarna's Automower 230 ACX. This fully automatic lawn mower takes the
    manual work out of an often tedious chore.
    It is designed for lawns up to 3/4 acre and offers automatic shut-off, a
    backlit control keypad, an anti-theft alarm, plus the neighbors will
    appreciate that it is practically silent. The Automower can be programmed
    by the homeowner to cut the lawn any day(s) of the week, rain or shine. It
    has a cutting time of 90 minutes and will return itself to the charging
    station to recharge for 45 minutes before setting out to cut again.
    Because it operates on electricity, the mower is emissions-free. Three
    pivoting blades ranging in adjustable heights between 1.5-3 inches cut the
    grass cleanly and efficiently. This is sure to be the envy of every Dad in
    the neighborhood. More information is available at www.automower.com.
    Suggested Retail Price: $2,599.95

    For the Dad Who Wants to Be More Organic
    The popularity of organic foods continues to grow. But nothing is more
    organic than growing your own food in your own garden. A mini-tiller or
    cultivator creates a garden area quickly and easily. It also helps with
    the weeding process. Because of its durable, lightweight design (only 25
    pounds) Husqvarna's CT-20 "mini-tiller" is easy to pick up and move to
    different outdoor projects. The handlebar of the CT-20 folds so it can be
    stored easily in the garage or shed. It also features a powerful two-
    horsepower engine.
    Suggested Retail Price: $359.95

    For the Dad Who Wants "Zero"
    For the Dad who has everything and says he really doesn't want anything,
    finding the right gift can be difficult. One idea that blends Dad's joy of
    cutting the grass with the excitement of a sports car can be found with a
    type of lawn mower called a "zero turn." It's called a zero turn because
    it can easily move 360 degrees with the push of one handle and the pull of
    the other. Husqvarna's MZ Series features up to 27 horsepower and 72
    inches of cutting width - that's more than three times the cutting width
    of standard push mowers. Doesn't your hero deserve a zero?
    Suggested Retail Price: starting at $6,099.95

    For the Dad Who Wants to Trim the Hedges AND Trim His Carbon Footprint
    Maybe Dad has aspirations for carving unique designs into the home's
    hedges. Or perhaps he just wants to keep them well-trimmed. Husqvarna's
    new 226HS75 hedge trimmer uses up to 20 percent less fuel and reduces
    emissions by up to 60 percent, helping Dad become more environmentally
    responsible. The single-sided design improves safety and is perfect for
    maintaining large hedge-rows. At just over 12 pounds, it has a lightweight
    feel with heavyweight power.
    Suggested Retail Price: $419.95

    For the Hunting/Fishing/Recreation Dad
    For the outdoorsman Dad, a utility vehicle might be the perfect gift. The
    Husqvarna Utility Vehicle (HUV) is an all-wheel drive "side by side"
    vehicle that offers superior performance in tough conditions. The
    HUV4421GXL features a 23-horsepower Kawasaki commercial gas engine,
    superior traction system and high-capacity suspension that will get Dad
    through all types of terrain as he travels the woodlands on hunting,
    fishing or camping trips. It's also ideal for farms and ranches. These
    new, extended length models provide four seats for Dad to bring his
    friends or family ("are we there yet?"), plus a bed that can haul up to
    800 pounds.
    Suggested Retail Price: HUV4421GXL model $12,999.95

    For the Dad Who Needs to Take it Easy on His Back (and Ears)
    Dad will no longer have to lug a heavy blower around the yard to blow the
    leaves and debris out of the grass, sidewalk and driveway. Husqvarna
    offers a series of backpack blowers that combine low weight with great
    ergonomics. The new Husqvarna 150BT is a lightweight backpack blower that
    features a rigid backpack frame with thick padding, wide contoured
    shoulder straps for a comfortable fit, and a hip belt to reduce stress on
    the back.
    For a backpack blower that produces less noise, the Husqvarna 356BT Quiet
    Backpack Blower is a revolutionary new concept for blowers. Noise
    dampening material within the housing and an innovative exhaust tube
    reduce the decibel rating on the 356BT to an amazing 64 decibels.
    Suggested Retail Price: 150BT $299.95; 356BT $459.95

    For the Dad Who Prepares Ahead
    Entering the summer months, thoughts of fireplaces aren't necessarily top
    of mind, but for Dads that cut firewood, a new chain saw might be the gift
    he's looking for. The all-new Husqvarna 445 and 450 chain saws are
    powerful all-purpose models with a full list of exceptional, pro-style
    features for heavier duty homeowner use. In addition to cutting firewood
    (firewood is often cut over the summer to allow the wood to dry out in
    time for autumn), these chain saws are also ideal for summer storm
    cleanup.
    Standard features include Husqvarna's legendary LowVib(R) technology
    (greatly reduces handle vibration), Air Injection(TM) (helps reduce
    maintenance and improve overall performance), X-TORQ(R) technology
    (reduces fuel consumption up to 20 percent and lowers emissions up to 60
    percent) and side access chain tensioner (for easy chain installation and
    adjustment).
    Suggested Retail Price: 445 starting at $299.95; 450 starting at $349.95

    For the Dad Who Needs a Different Type of Handheld Device
    Handheld electronics are great, but will they keep debris off of your
    property? The Husqvarna 125B handheld blower combines high power with
    state-of-the-art ergonomic design. The blower tube is engineered to be in
    line with the handle, minimizing rotational force on the wrist. The tube
    length is adjustable and it even features "cruise control" for a
    continuous fan speed setting.
    Suggested Retail Price: $149.95

Husqvarna offers Dad additional tips and lawn care resources at www.MasterYourGreatOutdoors.com. The site includes how-to videos and tips on landscaping and operating outdoor power equipment.

All of these products are now available at Husqvarna dealers nationwide.

About Husqvarna

Husqvarna is the world's largest producer of lawn mowers, chainsaws and portable gas-powered garden equipment such as trimmers and blowers. The Group is also a world leader in diamond tools and cutting equipment for the construction and stone industries. Net sales in 2007 were SEK 33.3 billion and the average number of employees was 16,000.

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