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Kioti enters the zero-turn mower market with 12 models

Kioti Tractor is throwing its hat in the ring when it comes the zero-turn mower market. While the brand has been supplying tractors in the 22 to 110 horsepower range to the U.S. and Canadian markets for more than 30 years now, Kioti announced at this year’s GIE+EXPO its first mower line. The line consists […]

October 22, 2019

Landscaping equipment

John Deere releases new mower, larger deck sizes, upgraded collection system at 2019 GIE

At this year’s GIE+EXPO, John Deere showcased its new Z955R ZTrak zero-turn mower, a new 72-inch deck size on the diesel Z994R ZTrak zero-turn mower and a three-bag material collection system (MCS). The company says the Z955R is equipped with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) engine and is also designed to increase fuel efficiency and […]

October 22, 2019

Business

Hustler Turf launches Super 88 stand-on zero-turn commercial mower

Excel Industries launched the Hustler Turf Super 88 stand-on zero-turn commercial mower at this year’s GIE+EXPO. “(We) added the pivoting wings that can go up and down 15 degrees, which gives (operators) the cut quality of a 54” and the productivity of an 88”,” says Brad Unruh with Hustler Turf and Big Dog Mowers. “Stand-on […]

October 21, 2019

Business

Belgard showcases six options in Collections by Belgard

At this year’s GIE+EXPO, Belgard introduced six complete Collections by Belgard, which feature paver and wall products for outdoor living spaces, walkways, parking areas, retaining walls and driveways. The company says Collections offers outdoor designers and contractors a way to reimagine an outdoor space by combining complementary product offerings that pair with a home’s style […]

October 18, 2019

Business

Mean Green releases autonomous commercial electric zero turn

At this year’s GIE+EXPO, Mean Green Mowers unveiled its new autonomous commercial electric zero-turn mower, also known as ATOM. By partnering with The Kobi Company to create the ATOM, Mean Green says it hoped to develop a safe and affordable, large area robotic mower that could lend a hand to the increasing labor shortage facing […]

October 17, 2019

Business

Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop to conduct tree climbing demos for 2019 GIE+EXPO

New to GIE+EXPO this year, the trade show will feature women-led tree climbing workshops, which are included with registration. The program ‘Climb Trees, Expand Your Horizons’ is presented by Davey Tree in collaboration with The Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop (WTCW), and is sponsored by Stihl with support from Shelter Tree. The WTCW was co-founded by […]

October 8, 2019

Business

Companies unveil new mower options for this year’s GIE+EXPO

With the 2019 GIE+EXPO right around the corner, take a look at a few mowers you can expect to see more of once you hit the expo floor. The trade show is set for Oct. 16-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Briggs & Stratton introduces two new Ferris mowers Briggs & Stratton […]

October 4, 2019

Business

EXPO roundup: Propane Council supports GreenCare for Troops at GIE+EXPO 2019

At this year’s GIE+EXPO, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will give visitors the chance to enter in their equipment trailer giveaway. Those who enter will also have $5 donated on their behalf to Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program. “Propane is an all-American fuel; with the majority of the United States’ supply produced […]

October 1, 2019

Business

Industry roundup: Gator UTVs recalled by John Deere due to crash hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced that John Deere is recalling 19,730 Gator XUV835 utility vehicles, and about 840 were sold in Canada.

September 10, 2019

Business

Industry roundup: LandCare sold to management team

Aurora Resurgence, a private equity firm, has sold LandCare to the company’s management team and a small group of investors, led by Scott Brickman, former CEO of the Brickman Group.

July 30, 2019

Business

Industry roundup: GIE+EXPO to have free parking at the Expo Center

Show organizers of the GIE+EXPO have arranged for free parking for participants during all three days of the trade show. The trade show is set for Oct. 16-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

June 17, 2019

Business

Industry roundup: GIE+EXPO extends show hours, expands education opportunities

GIE+EXPO extends show hours, PERC redesigns website, Project EverGreen holds third annual contest, and Bayer creates new sales region. Discover it all on TLC.

March 1, 2019