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21-year-old crewmember dies after UTV rolls over on slope
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania worker was killed after a utility vehicle ran over him at a worksite. According to OSHA, the crewmember was operating the UTV on a 20-degree hill, which allowed it to roll over and fatally injure the employee.
December 30, 2014
Business
(Infographic) 15 insights about green industry buyers
To gain better insight to who is buying your landscaping services, HindSite Software put together an infographic based on the Green Industry Buyer Report.
December 30, 2014
Business
What machines you missed at the industry’s biggest show
Missed this year’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky? Don’t worry. Catch up on the latest pieces of equipment with this list.
December 30, 2014
Business
6 tips to better manage your landscaping business
Whether you’ve got a team of five or 500, when you manage a landscaping business, there’s a lot to remember. From overseeing a crew to navigating business challenges, you have many tasks to juggle — and that’s why finding ways to better manage your operations is so important. So with that in mind, here are six of the top tips to try:
December 29, 2014
Business
TruGreen donates $125,000 to charities through Lawn Stars program
TruGreen has given back in a big way through the company’s Lawn Stars program. The company has donated more than $125,000 to several local and national charities through the program.
December 29, 2014
Business
How to better understand pickup truck weight ratings
If you haul or tow heavy loads as a part of your business (and who in the construction trades doesn’t?) there are various numbers that you need to pay attention to and realize that no suspension upgrades to your vehicle will change these numbers.
December 29, 2014
Business
PLANET to announce new name, brand in February 2015
In February, PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, will be announcing a new name and branding initiative.
December 26, 2014
Business
(PHOTOS) Christmas lights photo contest submissions
TLC has wrapped up another photo contest, and this one was all about Christmas lighting projects. Here are our submissions for this year:
December 26, 2014
Business
Terex, Manitex International complete skid steer, compact track loader joint venture
The joint venture between Terex and Manitex International has been completed, making Manitex the majority owner of ASV.
December 26, 2014
Business
How to buy the right battery for your pickup
It’s almost as cold in the shop as it is outside. A crew is waiting at the jobsite, and you have a million things to get done before quitting time.
December 26, 2014
Business
3M intros hard hat incorporating protective eyewear
Wearing safety glasses with a hard hat can sometimes be a pain. As soon as you’ve got the hard hat adjusted just right, adding a pair of glasses can start the adjustments all over again.
December 23, 2014
Business
Cat Auction Services, IronPlanet announce merger
Online equipment marketplace IronPlanet and the Caterpillar dealer channel for used equipment sales, Cat Auction Services, have announced a merger.
December 23, 2014
Business
How to properly prep lawn equipment for winter
Just as cars require preparation for the winter months, lawn mowers and other lawn equipment do too. To increase the usable life and efficiency of lawn equipment, winterizing is essential. However, you do not necessarily need to take your equipment to a service shop. This step-by-step process explains how to winterize lawn equipment. Winterizing involves […]
December 23, 2014
Business
Part Two: Landscapers discuss how and when to start the exit strategy process
One topic that is often not talked about enough is how and when landscapers need to start creating an exit strategy. This subject matter brings us to part two in our series from our roundtable discussion with our 2015 Landscaper of the Year finalists.
December 22, 2014
Business
Cat appoints new VP after 37-year veteran retires
Caterpillar has announced the retirement of Vice President Jim Johnson and has also appointed Raymond Chan as his replacement.
December 22, 2014
Business
Review: Don’t judge a book by its cover; Ram’s 1500 Tradesman diesel proves true in driving test
Ram’s base-model Tradesman is a stripper for sure. Basic white body with steel wheels. Vinyl seat and floor mats. Crank widows and push-down door locks. Black steel bumpers.
December 19, 2014
Business
Why landscapers should steer clear of embankments and steep slopes
The Accident: A lawn maintenance employee is operating a ZTR mower to mulch leaves. When the bag is full on the mower, he rides the mower 20 feet to a levee to dump the bag of leaves. He is backing up near the edge of the levee when the mower slides 10 to 15 feet into the river. The employee drowns.
December 19, 2014
Business
Ditch Witch’s MR90 mud recycler designed to mix, recycle drilling fluid on jobsites
To help keep jobsites cleaner, Ditch Witch has released the MR90 mud recycler, a self-contained unit that can mix and recycle drilling fluid or “mud” and handle spoils.
December 19, 2014
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