Williesha Morris (TLC)Design-BuildMake room for the ‘Ketchup ‘n’ Fries’ plantCould this be my dream plant? Well, French fries have been my favorite food since I could barely see over a kitchen counter. I cook fresh rarely, but the “TomTato, the Grafted Ketchup ‘n’ Fries plant,” may encourage me to do it more often – at least when I have a craving for fries. The […]February 27, 2015BusinessGlobal Sales Group releases EZ oil drain valveGlobal Sales Group has made the EZ oil drain valve available in stainless steel. The valve is used in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tanks. The EZ valve is available in many thread sizes and uses a ball valve design. A new feature is the lock nut, which allows more precise positioning when installing. The stainless steel version of the […]February 27, 2015BusinessTurfco’s T3100 spreader and sprayer provides 33-gallon capacity, increased spray areaThe T3100 spreader and sprayer from Turfco is the latest addition to the company’s lineup and includes an optional 3-in-1 tank, bringing the spray capacity up to 33 gallons. The 3-in-1 acts as an auxiliary tank, so two separate liquids can be sprayed without changing equipment. The spray area is increased from 72,000 square feet […]February 26, 2015BusinessVermeer unveils CTX50 mini skid steer designed for rentersVermeer has designed a mini skid steer, the CTX50, particularly for landscaping renters. The vertical lift arms allow for a lift height of 72 inches. The CTX50 has a 600-pound ISO-rated operating capacity and a 1,715-pound tipping capacity. The Kohler Command Pro electronic fuel-injected gasoline engine generates 25 horsepower and has a four-pump hydraulic system. Two […]February 26, 2015BusinessToro, Topcon plan GPS-guided sprayer for summer 2015Toro and Topcon Positioning Group are partnering up to develop a GPS-guided sprayer, scheduled for release this summer. The project will start with the Toro Multi Pro 5800 and move to other sprayers in the future. This partnership will expand Toro’s TopNetlive network, a subscription-based service offering real-time GIS mapping and other correction data using the […]February 26, 2015BusinessDitchWitch releases MV800 vacuum excavator to help on jobsitesThe MV800 is the latest piece of equipment from Ditch Witch. The vacuum excavator is designed for horizontal directional drilling cleanup. It features a 31-horsepower Briggs & Stratton Vanguard gas engine, with an electric start and remote air-intake filter. The filtration system includes an integrated carryover chamber for preventing contaminants from reaching the blower. There’s an […]February 25, 2015BusinessCase unveils 580N EP, part of new Tier-4 Final backhoe lineCase Construction Equipment has added Tier-4 Final backhoes to their line, including the lower-horsepower version of the 580N backhoe – the 580N EP. The 580N EP uses Case’s particulate matter catalyst – a combination of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and a high-efficiency flow-through filter. Introduced at the Rental Show in New Orleans, the 74-horsepower […]February 25, 2015Design-BuildLandscaping can bring happiness, even for the homeless in L.A.A 75-foot median strip in Los Angeles, California near Atwater Village has a diligent caretaker. Not a gardening club or government entity. It’s Jeff Harmes, a 46-year-old Colorado native who’s been homeless since he was a teenager. Los Angeles Times reporter Steve Lopez spoke with him about his personal beautification project and his life. Harmes’ past was […]February 25, 2015BusinessHow to dethatch, aerate lawns this springIf you’ve had issues with thatch or compacted soil on site, here are some basic tips and advice on dethatching and aeration.February 25, 2015BusinessToro adds several mowers to equipment rental lineupAdding to its aerators, seeders and power rake dethatcher, Toro is now including a variety of mowers to its rental lineup. Below are the included mowers: 22-inch walk-behind mowers – Personal Pace, and Personal Pace with the integrated Blade Stop System 21-inch commercial walk-behind mowers 30-inch TurfMaster 36-inch T-Bar floating deck gear drive mid-size walk-behind […]February 25, 2015Previous PagePage 8 of 11Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentKawasaki unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle lineupThese UTVs with up to 1-ton of towing come in single- or two-row and gas and diesel variations for moving people and tools across jobsites.AttachmentsAgri-Fab releases new Zero Turn Electric SpreaderEquipmentNew Holland's next-gen W100D compact wheel loader gets new cab, controlsAttachmentsDigga overhauls X-Series heavy-duty 4-in-1 bucket for skid steers, CTLsEquipmentStruck mini dozers make a comeback with all-new lineup
