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Terex Launches Next Generation of Skid Steers, CTLs
Featuring more than 100 enhancements from previous models, Terex has launched a line of skid steers and compact track loaders. The Terex Generation 2 machines are available in radial and vertical lift-path patterns with rated operating capacities ranging from 665 to 3,600 pounds.
September 2, 2014
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Landscaper Killed After Getting Pinned Between Dump Truck, Skid Steer
A Delaware landscaper was fatally injured working on a jobsite. The 47-year-old landscaper was standing behind a parked six-wheel dump truck placing a tarp over the truck’s bed when he was struck by a rear of a John Deere skid steer tractor, according to The News Journal.
September 1, 2014
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Customers Begin Road Tests on NextGen F-150
Four lucky truck customers are taking their turn behind the wheel of the all-new F-150. The first of four videos in the “You Test” series went live today. Ford says the series will show how these customers tested the all-new F-150 at BuiltToughTest.com.
September 1, 2014
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3 Ways to Show Employee Appreciation Beyond Giving Time Off
Labor Day is here. Although it was started as way to recognize the achievements of American workers, today it seems to be an excuse to take the day off, indulge in some deep discounts on your favorite websites or take one last trip to the beach or the mountains.
September 1, 2014
Business
Want to Win the Ultimate Game Day Package?
With the kickoff of football this past weekend, TruGreen is getting in the spirit. This season, the company is offering football fans a chance to show off their team spirit to win prizes.
September 1, 2014
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Take a Test Drive with the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Slipping around a slow-moving motorhome on a moderate grade in Oregon’s Coast Range took little more than moving into the passing lane and rolling into the throttle. The Ram 1500’s engine did the rest in short order.
August 29, 2014
Business
RISE Recognizes Mark Schlossberg with 2014 Grassroots Excellence Award
During its 24th annual meeting, RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) recognized Mark Schlossberg, president of Pro-Lawn-Plus, with the 2014 Grassroots Excellence Award.
August 29, 2014
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Country Music Star Kip Moore Dedicates Song to Men, Women in Construction
Country music star Kip Moore has introduced a video dedicated to hard-working men and women in the construction industry. The video can be seen on Case Construction’s website.
August 29, 2014
Business
Tips for reseeding aging lawns
As lawns grow older, they might need to be rejuvenated, replaced, or reseeded to help them survive and perform optimally. Reseeding is an easy way for landscapers to help bring a thinning lawn back to life.
August 29, 2014
Business
[Video] How To Maintain Skid Steers
Follow this daily checklist to keep your equipment out of the shop. Skid steers can be a versatile piece of equipment, but it won’t do you much good if it spends more time with your mechanic than on the jobsite. To keep your machines out of the shop, it’s important to follow a proactive maintenance […]
August 29, 2014
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Vermeer Appoints Third-Generation Jason Andringa to President, CEO
Vermeer Corporation has named Jason Andringa incoming president and CEO, taking over the position from his mother, Mary Vermeer Andringa, and continuing the Vermeer family’s leadership of the company into the third generation.
August 28, 2014
Business
Takeuchi Rolls Out Two Compact Wheel Loaders Designed for Tight Spaces
Takeuchi-US is rolling out two additional compact wheel loaders off its assembly line. Equipped with EPA Final Tier 4 engines, the TW65 Series 2 and TW80 Series 2 feature a compact design that allows the loaders to move in tight spaces.
August 28, 2014
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Landscaper’s Passion for Outdoors Equals Success
For Matt Gilligan, working with the soil is something he wanted to do a long time before he ever launched his own landscaping company. He’d worked different types of jobs – including one for a landscaper and another with dairy farm – and he realized his favorite jobs had him outdoors.
August 28, 2014
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3 ways to extend life of skid steer
You spend good money for your equipment, so don’t you want to get the most out of it? To extend the life of a skid steer, operators should follow these three simple operating tips from Jonathon Ferguson, Terex Construction Americas. 1. Know your surroundings. Operators must constantly be aware of where the skid steer loader […]
August 28, 2014
Business
How to be a better manager
Managing people can be one of the hardest tasks for a landscape business owner. Not only does the owner have to worry about daily issues that arise with crews, but they should also think about how to improve the overall work environment for their employees. Here are 3 management techniques that will help you and […]
August 28, 2014
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Unlikely Suspect Steals Landscaper’s Lunch
A Colorado landscape crew came in contact with a lunch-stealing bear — and his name wasn’t Yogi. While a Front Range Arborists crew was working, a bear climbed through the open window of their truck and ate two of their turkey sandwiches. “That’s kinda the running joke around the shop is that he ate your […]
August 27, 2014
Business
Actor Vin Diesel Puts Twist on ALS ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’
By now most people have heard about the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge”. There have been a variety of videos from landscaping companies, celebrities and national icons dumping ice cold water over their heads and challenging others to dump water and donate.
August 27, 2014
Business
Deere to Layoff More Workers in Iowa
In addition to the 600 employees John Deere laid off last week at four Midwest locations, the company will let go approximately 460 employees at its Waterloo, Iowa facility.
August 27, 2014
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