Staff Report (TLC)BusinessBio-insecticide targets thrips, whiteflies in greenhousesVestaron, a developer of insect-control products derived from naturally occurring peptides, recently introduced Spear-T, a bio-insecticide for the control of thrips and whiteflies in ornamentals and vegetables in greenhouses. Field trials of Spear-T produced results equivalent or superior to conventional chemicals, according to Vestaron. The product is designed to be non-toxic to humans and other […]August 12, 2015BusinessCrysteel targets landscapers with aluminum truck bodyCrysteel says its “Aluminum Landscape” truck body is a perfect fit for landscaping work. The body “combines the strength and durability of the Crysteel Landscape body with the lightweight efficiency of aluminum construction,” the company says, including increased payload capacity, corrosion resistance and lower maintenance costs. The 12-foot Aluminum Landscape body features a ¼-inch floor, […]August 11, 2015BusinessCub Cadet says its snow throwers are ready for worstCub Cadet routinely markets its products to homeowners as well as commercial users and that certainly holds true for the its snow throwers. And while landscaping companies may find plenty of uses for the 1X and 2X models, it’s the Cub Cadet 3X snow thrower that’s really going to get professionals’ attention. The 3X is […]August 10, 2015BusinessDuraClass touts Sidewinder Jr. for snow, ice removalAs landscaping companies begin planning for winter snow and ice removal, DuraClass is pushing hard to attract their attention to its “Sidewinder Jr.” dump body, which was specifically designed for both standard dump use and snow and ice control. The 3-4-yard Sidewinder Jr. is designed for medium-duty truck applications and complements the larger 5-14-yard capacity […]August 10, 2015BusinessStihl touts backpack blower for pros featuring electric startStihl says its BR 450 and BR 450 C-EF backpack blowers are packed with new features to ensure operator comfort and convenience, as well as improvements that make the machines more efficient on the jobsite. For example, the BR 450 C-EF model is the first professional Stihl blower equipped with an integrated instant electric start, […]August 7, 2015BusinessTerex compact equipment donated for lake restoration projectCan-American Enterprises, a Terex distributor headquartered in Canada, has donated the use of its Terex compact construction equipment fleet to the Birch Lake Restoration Project. The 5-acre project site, located ½-mile south of Kelliher, Saskatchewan, will offer visitors a beach, camping, water sports with a boat launch and docks, play structures, bike and hiking trails […]August 6, 2015BusinessEcolawn Applicator introduces new top dressers, spreaderEcolawn Applicator is introducing three new products for landscaping professionals. Since 1994, when landscaper Daniel Cote decided to design a self-propelled top dresser and compost spreader – the product that became the Eco 100 – Ecolawn equipment has become a common sight on landscaping jobs throughout the United States. The popularity of the company’s Eco […]August 6, 2015BusinessKawasaki partners with Hispanic landscaping groupThe Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors USA has partnered with the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), becoming one of the organization’s “Supporting Members.” Kawasaki Engines will help NHLA promote the advancement of Hispanic-Americans as landscape industry professionals and leaders. “Kawasaki is proud to join forces with the NHLA as it broadens efforts to reach out […]August 5, 2015Design-BuildCase Construction Equipment festival to benefit Wounded Warrior ProjectCase Construction Equipment will play host to the “Labor of Love Music Festival” starring country music’s Kip Moore on Labor Day (Sept. 7) in Racine, Wisconsin. The event will be at Racine Festival Park on the city’s waterfront. A donation from the event will be made to Wounded Warrior Project, according to Case Construction Equipment, […]August 5, 2015Class 3-6Boss Snowplow launches HTX Straight-Blade Plow seriesBoss Snowplow has introduced the HTX Straight-Blade Plow series for half-ton and light-duty trucks, SUVs and Jeeps. Available in mild steel, super-slick poly or stainless steel finishes, the HTX Straight-Blade Plow comes in widths of 7 and 7 ½ feet. Built-in mounting locations for plow shoes and snow deflectors make rigging for options easier and […]August 5, 2015Previous PagePage 48 of 59Next PageTop StoriesHomeLoftness debuts auxiliary hydraulic cooler for Kubota SVL97-3 CTLThe cooler delivers 150,000 BTUs per hour to cut heat-related downtime and boost attachment performance for Kubota's new, largest compact track loader.HomeBlue Diamond Attachments expands lineup of parts and accessories for snow removalHomeJCB 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 Loader
