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Product roundup: devices to save trailer space, rainwater

Earth & Turf Attachments has introduced a ballast box for compact tractors that fits both quick hitch systems and category I three-point hitches. The Ballast Box is 24 inches wide, 20 inches high and 16.5 inches deep. Its overall height to the top link connection is 29 inches. Capacity is 4.75 cubic feet and its weight […]

November 16, 2015

Gravely unveils redesigned Pro-Turn 200 and 400 ZTR mowers

Gravely says its Pro-Turn 200 and 400 series zero-turn-radius mowers have been redesigned from the inside out and now boast “smarter components,” a smoother ride and more intuitive controls. Gravely introduced a constant-belt tensioning system to the market with the launch of the new Pro-Turn 200 and 400 units. By maintaining constant belt tension, the […]

November 13, 2015

Like other machines that were part of the redesign, this Gravely Pro-Turn 460 now features custom-made seats to complement its mechanical improvements. Photo: Gravely

TruGreen expands irrigation system repair, maintenance services

TruGreen, which lays claim to being the nation’s largest lawn-care company, is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new irrigation system maintenance and repair business. TruGreen Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance services will include winterization, system openings and general repairs. The company says those services are currently available in select cities in Florida, Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas […]

November 13, 2015

Citing steady growth, Ruppert Landscape adds to corporate staff

Ruppert Landscape announced this week the addition of four people to the staff of its corporate headquarters in Laytonsville, Maryland, attributing the move to steady growth. The company employs about 1,100 people – more than 400 in Maryland alone, including its headquarters and three other operations there – and has branches along the East Coast […]

November 13, 2015

Morbark reveals new stump grinder model MXG50

News from Morbark on its stump grinder lines. New models and new improvements they have made recently to their landscaping equipment.

November 12, 2015

The combination of power and compactness will make the MXG50 a significant source of new business for some landscapers, Morbark says. Photo: Morbark

Critics examine short-lived heyday of Turf Terminators

A CBS Los Angeles investigative reporter has discovered a possible link between turf-removal company Turf Terminators and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. In April, Garcetti praised Turf Terminators during his State of the City address saying that they were “an L.A. company that leverages rebates to replace water-guzzling lawns with beautiful water-wise plants – like […]

November 12, 2015

Mayor Eric Garsetti’s motives are now being questioned as to why he mention Turf Terminators in his speech. Photo: lamayor.org

Case offers advice on snow-removal equipment, features

Properly outfitting construction equipment for work in winter’s harsh conditions can protect it, lower your total cost of ownership and ensure a safe environment for both employees and machines. Backhoe loaders Backhoe loaders provide great torque, which allows them to handle extreme conditions and heavy, wet snow with ease. They work with a variety of […]

November 12, 2015

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Landscaping industry’s service to veterans blossoms in winter

The landscaping industry, Project Evergreen, & Toro give back to those who gave so much to our country by helping disabled military veterans with landscaping.

November 11, 2015

A “before” photograph from one of the more recent examples of Project EverGreen’s year-round efforts to facilitate the donation of landscaping services to wounded and disabled veterans and their families. (See the “after” shot below.)

Floratine’s new partnership aimed at developing sports turf products

Floratine Products Group, which makes foliar and soil-based turf nutritional products, has entered a partnership with Growing Innovations, a consulting firm specializing in natural grass management, to develop new products and services specifically for the sports turf industry. Floratine Products said the collaboration will capitalize on its product development and manufacturing capabilities and Growing Innovations’ […]

November 11, 2015

The new partnership between the producer and consultant targets customers who manage natural grass sports fields.

Takeuchi realigns service department, shifts managers

Compact construction equipment maker Takeuchi-US has realigned its service department, a move the company says is designed to ensure Takeuchi provides the best possible technical service and warranty support to customers. As part of the changes, Tom Reichling assumes the Northwest regional service manager position, Gary Bryan moves to service support manager, and Joe Topia […]

November 11, 2015

Stihl dealers raise $67,000-plus for Resurrecting Lives Foundation

On behalf of the more than 8,500 Stihl dealers nationwide, the outdoor power equipment maker recently presented a check for $67,000 to the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, a nonprofit focused on raising money to assist veterans with traumatic brain injuries. “This donation is the single largest contribution our foundation has ever received and will make a […]

November 11, 2015

The donation from Stihl dealers was presented recently to several members of the Resurrecting Lives Foundation board of directors.

Ohio, North Carolina prepare for green industry tradeshows

The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) says registration is open for its Cents 2016 Marketplace & University, which is set for Jan. 11-13 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. In North Carolina, meanwhile, organizers of the Green & Growin’ 16 annual education conference and marketplace are hard at work in Greensboro. Education events are […]

November 10, 2015

Visitors to Green and Growin’ look over distributors’ wares at a previous tradeshow in Greensboro, North Carolina.

SolaRight Lighting eyes Northwest with Cascadia Sales Group deal

SolaRight Lighting, maker of the first patented, construction-grade LED solar paver tiles and street safety markers, announced this week it will now be represented by Cascadia Sales Group, a Portland, Oregon-based manufacturers representative. SolaRight says Cascadia will cover sales to the green industry and parks and recreation customers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Northern […]

November 10, 2015

Although this particular job goes back a few years, it’s a good example of a residential landscape application using SolaRight Lighting’s products. Photo: SolaRight Lighting

Vestaron’s Spear line of bioinsecticides receives industry award

Vestaron’s bioinsecticide technology won a top award at a recent international biopesticide industry conference in Basel, Switzerland, the company announced, noting that its product entry was chosen unanimously by the judges over 12 other companies’ submissions. Presented at the ABIM Congress, the inaugural Bernard Blum Award for Novel Biocontrol Solutions, was created to recognize innovations […]

November 10, 2015

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Porous Pave gains traction on big municipal job in Florida

Porous Pave points to its recently completed job at two city parks in Sunrise, Florida, to demonstrate its pour-in-place surfacing material is the right choice for government customers committed to environmentally friendly building materials. Visitors walk and bicycle through the new parks, Cypress Preserve and Oak Hammock, on 8-foot-wide permeable paths surfaced with Porous Pave […]

November 9, 2015

Bike and walking paths at the two parks in Sunrise, Florida, were surfaced with Porous Pave XL.

Cadman launches 1000 Series mini irrigation water reels

Cadman Power Equipment is introducing a line of mini irrigation travelers, or water reels. The company says its experience in designing and manufacturing large travelers for agricultural settings was put to good use in developing the new products, ensuring the smaller versions are engineered to be rugged as well as sleek. “From wastewater disposal to […]

November 9, 2015

The “iWater” Mini controller is visible on the side of the traveler.

With EnviroGard kits, mower engines converted to use propane

EnviroGard has been working with John Deere dealers to train their technicians on the use of EnviroGard kits to convert mower engines to propane fuel. Available conversions now include 21 John Deere ZTrak zero-turn mowers, seven John Deere QuikTrak stand-on mowers and eight John Deere commercial walk-behind mowers. Conversions will be available through John Deere dealers […]

November 9, 2015

Several models of John Deere mowers can be converted. EnviroGard set up a training program for John Deere dealers’ service technicians.

Fuel stabilizer wins dealer award as ethanol concerns persist

Gold Eagle, maker of Sta-Bil 360-Degrees fuel stabilizer, has received the Power Equipment Trade (PET) Dealers Choice Award in the accessory/attachment category for the fuel-treatment product. The Chicago-based manufacturer launched its Sta-Bil line earlier this year. “The Power Equipment Trade Dealer’s Choice Award is one of the most sought-after awards in the power equipment industry […]

November 9, 2015

Promising protection against ethanol damage, fuel stabilizers are growing more popular.

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A Sherpa – on tracks! Z40T, Z50T stand-on mini track loaders unveiled

When wheels won't cut it, the new Z40T and Z50T deliver up to 25 horsepower and 2,006 pounds of breakout force in a 38-inch-wide footprint.

Mulligan Inside Looking At Winter Backyard

TurfMutt Foundation encourages homeowners to use winter days wisely

The SharpGrade GF110 grader blade attachment.

SharpGrade debuts 3 new grader blade attachments at World of Concrete 2026

Toro

Toro introduces the all-new Workman LTX utility vehicle

Snow Care For Troops Infographic

Project EverGreen celebrates SnowCare for Troops Awareness Month

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

Attachments Idea Book Cover