Staff Report (TLC)BusinessIA adds ‘Drought Summit’ to its annual show lineupThe Irrigation Association (IA) announced this week it will play host to a “Drought Summit” in conjunction with its 2015 Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Long Beach, California. The education conference is set for Nov. 9-13, while dates for the show are Nov. 11-12. The Drought Summit is scheduled for Nov. 13 from 8:30 […]September 2, 2015BusinessCase donates 580N backhoe to community collegeStudents in both the construction and agriculture programs of Southeastern Community College in Iowa will benefit from the donation of a Case 580N backhoe loader to the school by CNH Industrial and Case Construction Equipment’s plant in Burlington, Iowa. Case is a brand of CNH Industrial. The college’s Construction Technology and Agriculture programs will use […]September 1, 2015BusinessLandscaper praises German-made wood splitterThe U.S. distributor of the Black Splitter S2X 800, a German-made hydraulic wood-splitting attachment, says the tool enables an operator to handle and split large timber with the precision of a surgeon without leaving the cab of a construction machine. Marlton, New Jersey-based Atlantic Excavator Attachments is the first distributor to introduce the Black Splitter […]September 1, 2015BusinessEvatech: It only takes one finger to operate 22T mowerEvatech, a manufacturer of remote-controlled mowers, has introduced a new model, the “Hybrid Goat 22T.” Evatech’s machines are designed to handle mowing on steep slopes and other difficult terrain. The 22T is a tracked mower engineered to “perform tasks where it is too risky or uncomfortable for humans,” a company spokesman says. Evatech says its […]August 31, 2015BusinessLeitner launches new cargo system for light-duty trucksLeitner Designs, a company based in Mission Viejo, California, has introduced a patent-pending rack system for light-duty trucks that may catch landscapers’ attention. Called the “Active Cargo System,” or ACS, the product makes it possible to carry large items above the roof line, while its center load bar can be adjusted to make room for […]August 28, 2015BusinessTerex adds R265T to its Generation 2 loader lineupFeaturing a 74-horsepower Tier 4 Final diesel engine with variable flow hydraulics, the new 2,650-pound-rated operating capacity Terex R265T compact track loader is the newest member of the Terex Generation 2 loader machines. Boasting a machine width of only 70 inches, the R265T radial lift path compact track loader can maneuver and operate in confined […]August 28, 2015BusinessFisher Engineering introduces HD2 straight-blade plowThe new Fisher HD2 straight-blade snowplow is constructed using high-strength, powder-coated steel and features Fisher Engineering’s trip-edge design with a ½-inch high carbon steel cutting edge, 10 vertical steel reinforcement ribs and custom-built hydraulics. The snowplow has an extensive line of optional accessories, including trip-edge blade wings, a back-drag edge, deflectors, a heavy-duty lift ram, […]August 27, 2015BusinessCrysteel tailgate spreader works with any traditional tailgateCrysteel Manufacturing dump bodies have additional functionality when integrated with Crysteel’s stainless steel tailgate spreader, which is designed to spread deicing materials. Corrosion resistant stainless steel reinforces durability in even the toughest environments. Crysteel’s industry exclusive, patent-pending trough eliminates all flat surfaces, preventing material hang-ups. Available with a 6- or 9-inch auger, the tailgate spreader […]August 27, 2015BusinessHouzz acquires GardenWeb from NBCUniversalHouzz, a website devoted to home remodeling and design, including landscaping, has bought GardenWeb from NBCUniversal, a source of home and gardening advice on the Internet since its founding in 1995. Terms of the deal – the first acquisition by Houzz – were not disclosed. The addition of GardenWeb gives Houzz users access to more […]August 26, 2015BusinessJCB says 280 Skid Steer Loader ready for winterWith a 2,800-pound operating capacity and an 84-horsepower engine, JCB’s 280 Skid Steer Loader is a large-platform machine that can handle big landscaping projects. At this time of year, though, as the growing season winds down, JCB is busy reminding its landscaping customers the 280 is also ready for anything Old Man Winter may throw […]August 26, 2015Previous PagePage 45 of 59Next PageTop StoriesHomeBlue Diamond Attachments expands lineup of parts and accessories for snow removalThe Blue Diamond Attachments Parts and Accessories division announces an expanded line of replacement work tool wear parts solutions for the snow removal industry.HomeJCB unleashes its most powerful teleskid & compact track loader: The 4TS and 400THomeThe newest innovation in drip irrigation prevents cloggingHome“A handy, light machine” – Test run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini LoaderHomeJohn Deere launches Operations Center PRO Service
