Jill OdomBusinessStihl touts advances in battery-powered landscaping toolsStihl put the spotlight on its latest battery-powered tools during GIE+EXPO, reminding the thousands of landscapers on hand that the machines aren’t just quieter than gasoline-powered tools; they’re also lighter. According to Stihl, this is the year of the blower and the company’s BGA 100 is the lightest, quietest and most powerful blower in Stihl’s […]October 23, 2015BusinessToro talks innovation, new product offerings at GIE+EXPOToro has made several changes to their mowers and introduced a new product to their lineup with landscapers in mind. The first innovation, which the company was promoting at this week’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, is the MyRide suspension system. It’s available on select models of Toro’s Z Master zero-turn mowers. The 3000 Series and […]October 23, 2015BusinessKubota introduces ZTR mowers, UTV at GIE+EXPOKubota announced the addition of seven new products at GIE+EXPO, including two new zero-turn mowers and a four-passenger UTV that can convert to two-passenger in a minute. The zero-turn mowers are the newest addition to the ZD Series. Kubota offers the ZD1000 and ZD1200 in four deck widths: 48, 54, 60 and 70 inches. They […]October 22, 2015BusinessGIE+EXPO: Oregon promotes new products as time, energy saversOregon Cutting Systems is preparing to introduce a new trimmer line cutting system in January, according to company officials, who were on hand to display Oregon’s wares at GIE+EXPO this week. Oregon says its Gator SpeedLoad Cutting System removes the time-consuming process of winding, spooling and cutting line to replace in a trimmer’s head. Instead, […]October 22, 2015BusinessMean Green Mowers adds new backpack productsMean Green Mowers is on a mission and that mission is replacing gas-powered landscaping equipment with their own electric versions. What started in 2008 has seen tremendous growth thanks to air districts in California wanting their lithium-powered electric mowers. In 2015, the company received two South Coast Air Quality Management District contracts in California that […]October 21, 2015BusinessMakita switches to 4-stroke engines in its toolsMakita is starting its 100-year anniversary off with a bang by introducing its tools to 4-stroke engine technology. Many industries have already switched from 2-stroke to 4-stroke engines due to their longer lifespans and fuel efficiency, but Makita is now introducing 4-stroke engines to their outdoor power equipment, such as blowers and trimmers. Along with […]October 21, 2015Design-BuildBan butterfly bushes from butterfly gardensButterfly gardens possess a wide variety of benefits. People have been planting them for years, either with the desire to help out the poor pollinators or to experience the simple joy of watching the backyard become flooded with fluttering wings. Unfortunately, one of the things that has become associated with the idea of butterfly gardens […]October 20, 2015Design-BuildVertical forests: Not towering trees but trees on towersVertical gardens are a well-known concept and so are green roofs, but the new creative concept is “vertical forests.” While most eco-friendly landscaping in urban settings remains trapped in utopian-looking renderings, this set of skyscrapers in Milan has already become a reality. The towers have more than 700 trees and 90 species of plants. Aside […]October 17, 2015BusinessSale of pink snow plows to benefit Breast Cancer CoalitionFor the month of October, Fisher Engineering and SnowEx have partnered for the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness. Limited-edition pink Fisher XV2 V-plows and pink lift-arm kits are being sold. The companies will donate $100 to the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition for each pink plow that is sold and $50 for each pink lift kit […]October 16, 2015BusinessLandscaper taps hydrant for seeding, may face finesA landscaping company is facing potential fines by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for connecting to the East Longmeadow drinking-water supply without the town’s authorization. The out-of-town contractor is being investigated because it connected one of its hydroseeding trucks to a fire hydrant. Town officials say the connection could have caused East Longmeadow’s […]October 15, 2015Previous PagePage 141 of 153Next PageTop StoriesHomeKawasaki Engines to launch new technical training center for dealersCenter will provide a more advanced and immersive educational experience for Kawasaki’s network of more than 7,700 dealers.Home2025 Compact Construction Equipment GuideHomeOTR debuts new non-directional compact tractor tireHomeVermeer debuts two new mini loader attachments for microtrenching jobsHomeKubota launches new RTV-X long bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of hauling
