Williesha Morris (TLC)Business(Video) Toro adds Dingo TX 1000 compact utility loader to lineupSay hello to Toro’s new compact utility loader, the Dingo TX 1000. It features a rated operating capacity of more than 1,000 pounds. The narrow-track model weight-to-power ratio is 2,610 pounds, and the wide track is 2,790 pounds. The loader’s engine puts out 24 gross horsepower at 2,600 rpm with its Kubota 1305 liquid-cooled diesel […]February 24, 2015Landscaping equipmentClassen intros HSC18 Pro Sod Cutter at New Orleans’ Rental ShowClassen introduced a simpler sod cutter system at Monday’s Rental Show in New Orleans. The HSC18 Pro Sod Cutter is designed to be a simpler experience for transporting and cutting sod. There are two size options for the HSC18 – 52 inch and 55 inch. The cutting blade, located in the bottom center, clocks in at […]February 24, 2015BusinessAltoz unveils site now optimized for mobile devicesMinnesota-based zero-turn mower manufacturer Altoz has revamped their website to better cater to landscapers on the move. The new Altoz.com features a 360-degree view of the Altoz ZTR and has a responsive design, making it friendlier for mobile and tablet devices. The more interactive site includes a large imagery, the company’s origins and product features, as well as […]February 24, 2015Design-BuildWatch a Utah field morph into a winter wonderlandTwenty million pounds of ice each year are destined to have a more beautiful purpose, not simply melting away and causing trouble. Featured on Good Morning America in 2013, Ice Castles, created by the Christensen family in Utah, is getting more attention thanks to a time-lapse video posted this month on Roadtrippers.com. The video condenses […]February 24, 2015Landscaping equipmentMorbark to begin production on Boxer 900HD mini skid steer in AprilFirst introduced at the TCI Expo in Connecticut, Morbark’s Boxer 900HD will be showcased at the ARA Rental Show this week in New Orleans. Set to start rolling off the production line in April, the Boxer 900HD has been in development for two years. Here are some key features of the 900HD: 35 percent SAE […]February 23, 2015Business(Video) 2015 Ford F-150 now includes a snow-plow prep kitThe 2015 Ford F-150 now has an optional snow-plow prep kit, the first among light-duty trucks, according to the manufacturer. The option is $50 (plow not included) with the 5.0-liter, V-8 model. Regular, SuperCab and SuperCrew have this available addition. Watch it in action in the video below:February 23, 2015BusinessToro’s Van Cline to present workshop at PLANET’s 2015 Student Career DaysThe Toro Company’s Van Cline, Ph.D, a chief agronomist, will present a workshop focusing on environmentally friendly business practices at PLANET’s 2015 Student Career Days. Toro will be one of several companies participating in the 39th annual Professional Landcare Network career days March 12-15. Students interested in horticulture and landscaping will attend the event, which will be […]February 23, 2015BusinessMcDugald-Steele finishes a 22,000-plant vertical wall at a Houston H-E-B storeA Houston, Texas grocer dabbled in the landscaping business to create living wall art. Landscaping firm McDugald-Steele finished the design of a 22,000-plant vertical garden, one of the largest in the area. The garden is on the west wall of an H-E-B store, is 14 feet tall and covers more than 3,500 square feet. Six […]February 23, 2015BusinessFX Luminaire’s Luxor ZDC creates thousands of color lighting options for projectsFX Luminaire’s Luxor ZDC creates 30,000 color possibilities with a swipe of the finger. The lighting product has the same zoning and dimming options as the ZD. Custom colors can be created to match vegetation and architecture, and a wireless app, featuring a touch-operated color-wheel configuration, is available. Current ZD users can upgrade to the ZDC […]February 20, 2015BusinessReport shows landscapers see growth in 2014, expect even more through 2015The third annual Green Industry Benchmark Report has been released, and it shows some encouraging findings, including major growth in 2014 and new hires this year. The two-month long survey, completed by HindSite Software, gathers the opinions of hundreds of owners and managers in the green industry business, including landscapers. The study shows attracting and keeping good […]February 20, 2015Previous PagePage 9 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
