Amy Materson (TLC)BusinessBobcat adds to M-Series lineup with Tier 4-compliant S740 skid steerBobcat’s newest 700 frame-size skid steer, the 74-horsepower S740, is also the company’s first Tier 4-compliant model in that size class. The S740 doesn’t require a diesel particulate filter, selective catalytic reduction or diesel exhaust fluid. The non-DPF solution was achieved through the use of a diesel oxidation catalyst that reacts with engine exhaust upon […]June 18, 2015Design-BuildTurf-covered car provides unique marketing for landscaping firmAdam Vickers was interested in marketing opportunities for his Queenstown, New Zealand-based landscaping firm, Squareyard, which offers a range of services that include landscape architecture and urban design for residential and commercial clients. When looking into newspaper ads, he quickly discovered ad rates weren’t to his liking, and hit upon an alternative approach that would […]June 4, 2015BusinessBuyers Products XD Series underbody aluminum tool boxes keep tools secure and drySecure tools and other equipment with Buyers Products XD Series underbody aluminum tool boxes, which feature heavy-duty components for security and strength. The two-door barn style boxes are construction from 1/8-inch-thick aluminum, with an extruded aluminum front frame that boosts durability. The extrusion has a rain gutter that helps channel water away from the inside […]June 3, 2015Class 3-6XL Specialized Trailers’ XL 80 HDG simplifies transporting lightweight equipmentTransport lighter equipment efficiently with XL Specialized Trailers’ lightweight XL 80 low-profile hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer. Rated at 80,000 pounds overall and 80,000 pounds in 10 feet concentrated, the XL 80 has an 11-foot-long hydraulic gooseneck and a design that offers a front-loading advantage. A five-position ratchet style variable ride height enables adjusting the neck […]June 3, 2015Landscaping equipmentGot a tough landclearing job? Check out these attachmentsWhen it comes to land clearing, you need more brute force to accomplish the task than what can be done with the typical landscaping attachment. Here are some work tools to consider when the job requires clearing trees, brush, rocks and stumps: ___________________________________________________________________________________ TOOTH CUTTING TECHNOLOGY ENSURES HIGH PERFORMANCE Loftness’ Carbide Cutter G3 mulching head […]June 2, 2015BusinessKeen Utility offers men’s and women’s sizes in its hot weather work shoeKeen Utility has tweaked its Atlanta Cool work shoe just in time for warm weather. Now available in both men’s and women’s sizes, the shoe provides breathable comfort in an athletic style silhouette. Composed of waterproof Nubuck leather, the Atlanta Cool has mesh inserts and a mesh liner to ensure the shoe’s upper is ventilated. […]May 26, 2015BusinessConfidence in the equipment financing market declines slightly; execs rate economy as “fair”Confidence in the equipment finance market declined slightly from April to May, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation’s Monthly Confidence Index. The foundation, a non-profit that conducts research on the equipment leasing and finance industry, reported a 67.5 index, which is slightly lower than the April index of 70.7. The index is determined […]May 25, 2015BusinessOSHA teams with National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention for “Don’t Fry Day”As outdoor temperatures begin to rise, so does the chance of illnesses related to working outside. Heat stress and overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause deadly effects – both in the short and long run. OSHA, which has long led a campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers, has teamed up with […]May 22, 2015BusinessClean diesel during long term storage with Parker Hannifin’s Filter CaddyBoost equipment uptime and remove harmful contaminants with the CLEANDiesel Filter Caddy from Parker Hannifin. Designed for generator tanks and small bulk storage tanks up to 2,000 gallons, the Filter Caddy, used to clean fuel in long-term storage in small tanks, is self-contained and portable with the ability to be moved by a single person […]May 11, 2015Compact equipmentBobcat’s 3600, 3650 utility vehicles feature hydrostatic drive, attachmentsBobcat’s Model Year 15 lineup of utility vehicles now features two new hydrostatic drive models, the 3600 and 3650. The UTV’s have the same 24-horsepower Kohler diesel engine that powers the existing MY15 3400 and 3400XL models; however, the 3650 in particular improves upon the versatility of the product line by having the ability to […]May 7, 2015Previous PagePage 2 of 11Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentRanger Design unveils new pickup cap, rack, toolboxes for tradespeopleThe new accessories are designed to be an all-in-one solution for tradespeople who work from their pickups.EquipmentSunseeker unveils the Orion X7ProductsTigerTough expands into UTV seat coversBusinessBoeing's outgoing CEO exits Caterpillar's boardDesign-BuildHardscape North America 2024 registration opens
