Williesha Morris (TLC)BusinessConstruction industry report shows overall growth, 9 percent growth in residentialThe latest report from construction management consulting firm FMI shows an increase of 9 percent in the residential construction put in place (CPIP). The overall construction rate has increased by 8 percent, which FMI believes is a sign of an economy recovering from the recession. Randy Giggard, managing director of FMI’s research services, said this […]March 26, 2015BusinessThree new Caterpillar wheel loaders focus on customizationCaterpillar has expanded its compact wheel loader line by three, launching the 906M, 907M and 908M with several ways to customize the machines for particular applications. The loaders are powered by a 75-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Cat C3.3B engine. Options include a high-speed configuration, ride control system and high-flow hydraulics. The single-plan coolers use a […]March 26, 2015BusinessNew Dixie Chopper zero-turn mowers have enhanced air flow systemDixie Chopper has introduced two new electronic fuel-injected zero turn mowers for their commercial line. The 3160EFI has a 31-horsepower, 824-cc Kohler Command PRO EFI engine to reach a ground speed of 12 mph and a mowing capacity of 5.4 acres per hour. The 33-horsepower, 824-cc XCaliber 3366EFI has a ground speed of 13 mph […]March 25, 2015BusinessNewest Fastway ball mount made with aircraft-grade aluminumFastway has added a new pin-style ball mount to its Flash E series and can be used for towing multiple trailers. The mount is made with polished, aircraft-grade aluminum for corrosion resistance. It features adjustable heights and dual hitch balls for trailer change-overs. The E mount has a max tongue weight of 1,000 pounds and […]March 24, 2015BusinessClub Car UVs and LSVs now have optional solar charging panelsSolar charging panels are now available for Club Car vehicles, including the Carryall utility vehicle (UV) and the Villager low-speed vehicles (LSV). These are 48-volt electric vehicles and can use solar power with the 100-watt charging panel system. Under testing, the system generated 29 percent of the total energy needed to drive eight miles per day. According […]March 24, 2015BusinessSnowEx’ new truck-mounted snowplow line features driver-side attachment systemThe Automatixx power-assisted attachment system is SnowEx’s newest feature for snowplow hookup. This will be a standard feature on their new line of truck-mounted plows. The attachment process can be completed from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The wiring harness is plugged into the truck, then the operator activates power-assist switches that pull up […]March 24, 2015BusinessHow to save money, gain expertise with better irrigationWorld Water Day was March 22, which brings attention to the water crisis in the U.S. and around the world. Landscapers can contribute to water conservation in honor of the day and to increase your clientel. Warren Gorowitz, vice-president of sustainability at Ewing Irrigation in Phoenix, Arizona, outlined several tips for the landscaping community to […]March 23, 2015BusinessRam gearing up for world-record pickup paradeRam is turning to its truck owners in an effort to break a world record for the largest parade of pickup trucks. Ram has 500 truck slots available for the “Ram Truck Round-up” parade taking place Saturday, April 18, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Ram truck owners must reserve their place. A $50 deposit for each ACM […]March 20, 2015BusinessNASA scientist predicts California has one year left of waterJay Famiglietti, a senior water scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Library, used NASA satellites to assess that California only has one year left of water storage in a recent editorial for the Los Angeles Times. This dire announcement propelled the situation back into the local and national spotlight. “We’re not just up a creek […]March 19, 2015BusinessNew ECHO PB-580 blower includes operator support controls, vibration reductionThe PB-580 is ECHO’s newest backpack blower. It has a 58.2 cc two-stroke engine with 510 CFM air volume and 215 miles per hour air speed. It weighs 22.6 pounds with tube throttle configuration or 22.9 pounds with hip throttle. The ECHO PB-580 has a padded backrest, full back support with adjustable shoulder straps and […]March 19, 2015Previous PagePage 2 of 11Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentLegend reveals BedBoss: “First-of-its-kind” floor for pickup bedsThe structural bed floor for half-ton trucks requires no drilling and can be removed in less than 10 minutes, the company says.BusinessGreenCare for Troops launches 2nd annual “You Move, We Mow” ChallengeEquipmentVolvo to offer straight-boom EC18 electric mini excavatorEquipmentExmark launches its first autonomous commercial mowerDesign-BuildHardscape North America 2025 registration opens with special spring pricing
