Tom Jackson (TLC)Tom Jackson is the executive editor of Equipment World magazine and has been writing about construction and related fields for 26 years. A 1979 graduate from the University of Alabama, Jackson is also a U.S. Army veteran and a father of two.Business9 Things to Know About DEF“Why does it have to be this way? Why are we having to do one more thing?” Those are typically the first questions customers ask Heath Watton, regional manager for Southeastern Equipment, Cambridge, Ohio, when they’re told about Tier 4 Final engines and the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) they need to operate.September 22, 2014BusinessThumbDogs Lets Landscapers Use Phones, Tablets Even in the ColdWith winter getting closer, the gloves will soon come out, but that doesn’t mean you have to take them off to operate your tablet or smartphone in the field.September 12, 2014Design-BuildWhat Fast-Food Chains Can Teach LandscapersOne of America’s unique talents is a genius for logistics. We practically invented the concept and have put it to use doing more work in less time with better results in everything from overnight deliveries to fast food.August 7, 2014BusinessA Look Back: John Deere’s Corporate Headquarters Turns 50In 1958 Deere & Company’s board of directors approved a radical and forward thinking design for it’s new Administrative Center, now the company’s world headquarters and one of the Midwest’s top architectural landmarks.August 4, 2014BusinessHow To Make a Career in LandscapingIn the previous installments of this series I wrote about what it takes to survive your first week and month as a newbie. Assuming you survived and have proven to be a dependable employee, here’s some final advice on how to make a career in landscaping.July 17, 2014Business10 tips to using binders safelyIf you are towing a trailer you’re probably using chains, and if you are hauling equipment on that trailer you are using chain binders – or at least you should be.June 11, 2014BusinessLoader ShowdownSkid steer loaders vs. Compact Wheel Loaders: Which is the better buy?May 9, 2014BusinessLiuGong Unveils Curved Skid Steer Design to Improve Visibility, ControlAt the ConExpo trade show in Las Vegas, Chinese manufacturer LiuGong introduced its new skid steer design.March 18, 2014BusinessCummins CorePlus Motor-Generator Designed to Provide Hybrid-Like BenefitsIf anything, ConExpo has been the first construction trade show in a decade where Tier 4 Interim and Tier 4 Final are no longer news.March 7, 2014BusinessDeere Engines to be Offered with TelematicsWhat 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, 2014Previous PagePage 4 of 9Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentCASE upsizes equipment for landscaping teams geared toward growthAn all-new mini excavator, a full-sized wheel loader, upgraded compact wheel loaders, and new options for rough-terrain forklifts give landscapers more ways to grow their business.EquipmentGMC’s 2024 electric Sierra Denali set to hit dealerships in summerEquipmentExmark introduces Quest V-Series electric zero-turn mowerBusinessBartlett Tree Experts announces new arboretum, research labEquipmentFirstgreen launches new Rockeat line of remote-control electric skid steers