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DeWalt says its battery-powered products match gas counterparts
Dewalt is a key player in professional landscaping, and ups the ante with a new battery-powered backpack leaf blower and chainsaw tough enough for big jobs.
October 26, 2015
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First drive: 2016 Ram 3500’s big Cummins power, towing impress
It wasn’t too long ago that if you needed to tow a 30,000-pound payload, you needed a Class 5 or 6 truck to get the job done. Today, all you need is a Ram 3500 pickup truck. The truck maker invited Equipment World out to its test track in Chelsea, Michigan, to give its 2016 […]
October 26, 2015
Business
Stihl touts advances in battery-powered landscaping tools
Stihl 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, 2015
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Toro talks innovation, new product offerings at GIE+EXPO
Toro 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, 2015
Business
2015 GIE+EXPO attendance will break last year’s record
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) – majority partner in GIE+EXPO – is sure this year’s landscaping industry tradeshow will surpass 2014’s record-setting event.
October 22, 2015
Business
Kubota introduces ZTR mowers, UTV at GIE+EXPO
Kubota 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, 2015
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GIE+EXPO: Oregon promotes new products as time, energy savers
Oregon 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, 2015
Business
Jacobsen launches 9 products at biggest GIE+EXPO ever
Jacobsen, owner of Dixie Chopper, launched 9 new products spotlight the "Professional Series," including zero-turn lawn mowers and UTVs at the largest ever GIE+EXPO.
October 22, 2015
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Mean Green Mowers adds new backpack products
Mean 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, 2015
Business
Makita switches to 4-stroke engines in its tools
Makita 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, 2015
Business
Weed Man USA franchisor nurtures relationships at GIE
A senior executive of the Weed Man USA franchisor doesn't just spend her time recruiting new franchisees at the GIE+EXPO trade show, she nurtures the existing relationships.
October 21, 2015
Business
2015 GIE+EXPO set to eclipse last year’s record-setter
With nearly 200 new exhibitors, more extensive participation from previous exhibitors, a 14-percent increase in pre-registered attendees and exceptionally high registrations for dealer and contractor-education programs, it appears this week’s GIE+EXPO – co-located with Hardscape North America (HNA) – is on track to blow out last year’s record-setting event. The annual tradeshow opens with “Dealer […]
October 20, 2015
Business
Polaris donates 4 UTVs, attachments to Salvation Army
Polaris Industries has donated four utility task vehicles to the Salvation Army – and not for the first time – to help the organization assist people in the wake of natural disasters. The latest donation includes a combination of Ranger, Hippo, Brutus and M1400 vehicles, a variety of front attachments, as well as a set […]
October 20, 2015
Business
Bayer CropScience packing GIE+EXPO with experts
The Environmental Science division of Bayer CropScience will have plenty of experts on hand during GIE+EXPO, whether you’re interested in turf, plants or even the bees that help plants thrive. The annual tradeshow begins with “Dealer Day” on Wednesday, then opens to all on Thursday and Friday. It will be held at the Kentucky Exposition […]
October 20, 2015
Business
Safety watch: Transporting your compact loader
Transporting a compact loader may seem like a simple task; however, moving compact equipment from one jobsite to another involves several steps that you and your employees do not want to overlook. Using the steps below and following your owner’s manual will help you and your employees properly transport your compact loader to your next […]
October 19, 2015
Business
Briggs & Stratton introduces Vanguard Big Block EFI
Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power is targeting landscape contractors with its new Vanguard air-cooled V-twin Big Block EFI engine, touting its power and durability, along with the fuel efficiency of a closed-loop electronic fuel injection system. “Since Vanguard pioneered the Big Block engine category in turf in 2005, they have been famous for delivering big […]
October 19, 2015
Business
Signature Control Systems touts new micro-irrigation line
Signature Control Systems says its new micro-irrigation product line features “pressure-compensating technology.” By maintaining uniform water-flow rates through all pressures, the company says, its micro-irrigation products ensure water is used more efficiently when irrigating shrubs, lawns, container plants and flowerbeds. The products are also more effective in targeting specific plants, according to Signature Control Systems, […]
October 19, 2015
Business
Compact equipment maker Terex names new CEO
Terex Corp. has named John L. Garrison Jr. as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Nov. 2. He replaces Ronald M. DeFeo, who will continue to serve as executive chairman of the company through Dec. 31. DeFeo also will serve as a consultant for Terex through the end of next year. Garrison will […]
October 19, 2015
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