Williesha Morris (TLC)BusinessJohn Deere’s three new crawler dozers feature upgrades including blade shakeThe John Deere 550K, 650K and 700K crawler dozers have been upgraded to meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards. Other features have been upgraded as well, including the electro-hydraulic control feature A larger hydraulic pump is standard with the 550K and 650K. The motors have been upgraded to a variable displacement design for pushing power and […]March 16, 2015Design-BuildNetherlands landscaping firm creates colorful playgrounds divided into age groupsIt’s Friday the 13th, so hopefully today hasn’t been really strange. I’ve been looking forward to today, because I wanted to share unusual landscape designs with you. Today’s are from Carve Landscape Architecture in the Netherlands. Carve’s designers are inspired by hills, valleys and mountains. They specialize in parks and playgrounds that are designed to be […]March 13, 2015BusinessGrand Funk Railroad, Kellie Pickler headline 2015 GIE’s free concert seriesThe Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE) is still eight months away, but preparations for this year have begun, including the free concert schedule. Here’s the list of performances that will be held at the 4th Street Live venue in Louisville, Kentucky. Wednesday, Oct. 21 8 p.m.: From Paris – Perform different genres of music from Beyonce […]March 13, 2015BusinessPLANET Student Career Days combine job hunting with competition, educationInstead of spending time relaxing with family and friends, Justin Morgan’s meeting companies, networking and competing with hundreds of students in landscaping events during his spring break. He’s one of 850 students from 65 different landscape and horticultural programs at this week’s Student Career Days, headed by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) at North Carolina […]March 13, 2015BusinessMichelin’s tire tubes built with a one-piece, seamless designMichelin designed its new line of tire tubes to prevent splitting or puncture after installation. The tubes are 100-percent butyl rubber with an airtight seal to protect the tire from corrosive liquid ballast and serve as a replica of the inner lining of the tire to extend its life. The tubes are constructed with a single piece […]March 13, 2015BusinessFive FAQs on Facebook business pages v. paid advertisingThe reliability of the Facebook business page as a marketing tool has been questioned in the past several years. Advertising has become a key part of Facebook’s business model, and it seems they’re rewarding their advertisers more than those who have a free page. This week Facebook announced they’re removing deactivated accounts from the “like” counts […]March 12, 2015BusinessTerex GEN2 skid steer loaders include new R260s and V350sTerex Generation 2 (GEN 2) line has two more skid steer loaders – the R260S and the V350s. The 74-horsepower Tier 4 Final turbocharged diesel engine has variable flow hydraulics. They offer 10.5 inches of ground clearance and a 24-degree angle of departure for varying terrain. Mechanical-faced axle seals prevent debris from entering. The Loegering F- […]March 12, 2015BusinessHow to use references to gain new clientsGetting references is a tried-and-true job search tactic. Ask former co-workers and bosses for their contact info and attach it to a resume. When it comes to your landscaping business, obtaining references is similar to the ones you need for getting hired. There are a few more important elements to add for winning over potential […]March 11, 2015BusinessHustler Turf’s new FasTrak SDX mower features larger tires, upgraded seatHustler Turf Equipment has released the FasTrak SDX mower. It features a Kawasaki FX engine with a remote canister air cleaner. The SDX has a Hydro-Gear ZT 3400 transmission and an upgraded, custom operator seat for isolation to minimize jolts and vibration. Cutting widths are 48 inches, 54 inches and 60 inches. The heights are […]March 11, 2015BusinessAeroFarms’ $30 million vertical garden set for construction in New JerseyThe world’s largest indoor vertical farm will be created in Newark, New Jersey for $30 million. The former industrial site will also serve as the global headquarters for farming and tech company AeroFarms. The vertical farm will incorporate aeroponics, a soil-free method of planting with no pesticides. This new site will provide access to locally-grown produce […]March 11, 2015Previous PagePage 4 of 11Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentFirstgreen launches new Rockeat line of remote-control electric skid steersThe cabin-less Rockeat 700 and 1200 can work in tight, hazardous areas with their low clearance, 360-degree cameras and remote operation.Equip ExpositionEquip Expo anounces summer giveawayEquipmentClub Car's Urban UTV: An alternative to full-size trucks or vans on jobsitesEquipmentRanger Design unveils new pickup cap, rack, toolboxes for tradespeopleEquipmentSunseeker unveils the Orion X7