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Landscaping equipment

The Future of Propane in Trucks

Pickup gas engine technology is advancing rapidly with both turbocharging and direct-fuel injection being applied to increase both power and fuel economy. A prime example of this new direction is Ford’s EcoBoost line of engines; small displacement, high-output configurations that deliver excellent fuel economy when lightly loaded.

April 29, 2014

Business

Deere Adds Mulch On Demand to Select Stand-On Mowers

Previously only available in the ZTrak line, John Deere’s Mulch On Demand (MOD) mower deck is now on select QuikTrak stand-on commercial mowers: the 652R MOD and 652R EFI MOD models. The John Deere Mulch On Demand deck allows an operator to switch between mulching and side discharging without leaving the mower. The QuikTrak MOD […]

April 18, 2014

Business

Little Beaver’s Geotechnical Drill Designed to Battle Tough Soils

Little Beaver is making a landscaper’s job a little easier when it comes to testing soils. The company has introduced the Lone Star LS T1 Geotechnical Drill, which is designed for standard penetration tests (SPT) and sampling through tough soils.

April 2, 2014

Compact equipment

New Lawn Maintenance Equipment & Products

Treat, cut and maintain lawns with these products and machines. Dump in truck The Grasshopper Company expanded its PowerVac collection system with the HighLift 15B. The collector can be emptied from a raised position by flipping a switch. With a 72-inch vertical emptying height, the HighLift features a 15-cubic-foot capacity and a tapered bottom that […]

April 1, 2014

Business

Vermeer Brush Chipper Designed to Help Fuel Efficiency

Vermeer is getting landscapers ready for the spring season by adding a brush chipper to its lineup. The BC1000XL features a diesel engine and has a Tier 4 Final Deutz engine option with DVERT diesel oxidation Catalyst (DOC) technology.

March 12, 2014

Business

Takeuchi Intros CTL, Compact Excavators at ConExpo

Takeuchi took center stage at ConExpo last week after it introduced six machines at its booth, including four compact excavators and a compact track loader.

March 11, 2014

Business

Chicago Pneumatic Brings 185 CFM Air Compressor to North America

Chicago Pneumatic has brought its 185 CFM portable air compressor to North America.

March 11, 2014

Business

Deere Engines to be Offered with Telematics

What do you do for an encore when Tier 4 Final is an established part of of the engine business? For John Deere Power Systems, the answer is telematics.

March 7, 2014

Business

Bomag Intros Vibratory Tamper Line

Bomag has introduced a line of vibratory tampers to include a wider range of models for landscapers.

February 25, 2014

Business

Toro Unveils Utility Vehicle with Automatic Transmission

Toro has unveiled the Workman HDX Auto, a utility vehicle with an automatic transmission. The vehicle features SpeedContr’l, which helps maintain proper ground speed and engine speed when using topdressers and sprayers.

February 20, 2014

Business

Blossman to Provide Propane Gas Mower Conversion Kit

With propane making a name for itself in the landscaping industry, Blossman Services’ Small Engine Division will begin designing and manufacturing an engine-specific propane gas mower conversion kit to meet EPA certification standards.

February 14, 2014

Business

Tier-4 Toolcats Feature Traction Control System

Bobcat Company has moved one step closer in becoming Tier 4 compliant. The company has introduced the Tier-4 compliant 5600 and 5610 Toolcat utility work machines that incorporate a non-diesel particulate filter (DPF) engine solution.

February 11, 2014