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Tomorrow’s landscape professionals test skid steer, trailering skills

Friday was “game day” at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC), which included a skid steer operation sponsored by Caterpillar.

March 18, 2016

Judges watch closely Friday morning as a competitor attempts to pick up a pallet containing a bucket of water before completing a series of tasks. Photo: Jill Odom

Chevrolet unveils 2016 Silverado 1500, 2500 Z71 Midnight Editions

Although Chevy has released several special edition pickups in the last few years, the automaker says its Midnight Edition trucks, introduced on the 2015 Silverado 1500, have been especially successful.

March 11, 2016

Given its name, there’s no surprise the most distinctive feature of the truck is its all-black exterior. Photo: Chevrolet

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Harper Industries introduces DewEze 1000 Series flatbed

Harper Industries -- known for serving agricultural customers -- says the DewEze 1000 Series flatbed was designed exclusively for the NTEA work truck market.

March 11, 2016

A corrosion-resistant, polyurethane coating comes standard on the new flatbed deck. Photo: Harper Industries Inc.

SnowEx streamlines controls of its Bulk Pro spreaders

SnowEx Snow and Ice Control Equipment says its new Bulk Pro spreaders are equipped with updated controls to enhance functionality & provide more flexible installation.

March 8, 2016

The Bulk Pro SP-1875, shown here, has a spread width of up to 40 feet. Photo: SnowEx

Ford unveils 2017 F-Series chassis cab Super Duty trucks

Ford unveiled the 2017 Ford F-Series chassis cab trucks at a pre-Work Truck Show event in Indianapolis, citing improvements amounting to its most capable chassis cab lineup yet.

March 4, 2016

Weight savings from the all-aluminum cab were reinvested into the truck’s frame, which is 95-percent high-strength steel. Photo: Ford Motor Co.

Western touts enhancements of its Tornado poly hopper spreader

Western Products, a manufacturer of snow removal & ice control equipment, has updated its Tornado poly hopper spreader with Western’s “Fleet Flex” electrical system and more.

March 3, 2016

Western Products says more details about its Tornado updates will be available in May. Photo: Western Products

A wild Ford F-150 diesel prototype has appeared

Nothing screams hello in traffic like a new aluminum F-150 with black polka dots. Especially one that sounds like a diesel. After seeing a few photos of a similar diesel-toting prototype back in December, a recently released video, first seen on Car and Driver, features a Ford F-150 moving through traffic in Detroit making some interesting […]

February 26, 2016

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Blackout: Chevrolet introduces 2016 Silverado Realtree edition

While it’s a bit more reserved than the Realtree Bone Collector concept we saw at SEMA last year, Chevrolet has unveiled a special edition Silverado with camouflage.

February 19, 2016

A 6.2-liter V8 producing 420 horsepower and 460 ft.-lbs. of torque is available. Photo: Chevrolet

Ram reveals 2017 Power Wagon: Rebel styling, Hemi power

Dodge Ram has unveiled its 2017 Power Wagon. Click here to read the story on Total Landscape Care.

February 15, 2016

Ram has updated the look of the Power Wagon using the grille design of the 1500 Rebel. Photo: Ram Trucks

2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X attempts to counter F-150 Raptor

It’s not quite as compelling as the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Trail Boss, but GMC has taken the wraps off an off-road trim of its own in the 2016 Sierra All Terrain X. GMC already offered an “All Terrain” package, but has released this All Terrain X trim with several upgrades, though most of them are […]

February 12, 2016

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Rugby Manufacturing introduces new trailer hoists at NATM

Rugby Manufacturing chose this week’s National Association of Trailer Manufacturers show in Las Vegas to introduce two new trailer hoists, the TB-12 and TB-14. The scissor hoists are designed for 10- to 16-foot trailers with capacities ranging from 6.9 tons to 15.7 tons. Based in Rugby, North Dakota, the manufacturer says the TB-12 and TB-14 […]

February 12, 2016

Each of the new trailer hoists produces weight savings of nearly 100 pounds, the manufacturer says. Photo: Rugby Manufacturing

Nissan’s Titan Warrior concept vehicle: Style rules

Just a month after launching the 2016 Titan XD, it’s first Titan refresh in more than a decade, Nissan unveiled a concept version of the pickup -- the Warrior.

February 5, 2016

You can’t fault the Titan Warrior concept vehicle for styling, which Nissan calls ‘Modern Armor.’ Photo: Nissan

Ford seeks blue-collar buyers’ insights on Super Duty trucks

Ford’s marketing department has worked really hard to make its F-Series pickups synonymous with blue-collar work, & it was evident in the first commercial for 2015.

February 1, 2016

Ford wants to know how you use your Super Duty, such as this Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch Crew Cab 4×4. Photo: Ford Motor Co.

Ford brings Auto Start-Stop engine feature to more F-150 models

Auto Start-Stop, first available on the 2015 Ford F-150, and initially only on models equipped with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, will now be available on 2017 models.

January 29, 2016

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Much-needed Maine landscapers head to Delaware in Jonas’ wake

As Maine was spared the worst part of winter storm Jonas’ wrath, a crew of six landscapers from Goodall Landscaping was able to lend a hand in Delaware.

January 27, 2016

Goodall Landscaping was able to send 3 trucks and 6 employees to help out in Delaware. Photo: Goodall Landscaping

Sheriff’s fiery post leads to recovery of landscape trucks

Oconee County, Georgia Sheriff Scott Berry's fiery Facebook post on three stolen box trucks & six zero-turn mowers led to a timely and surprising recovery.

January 22, 2016

The trucks were hot-wired by the thieves, resulting in electrical damage to the engines.

Rigid Industries offers RDS grille for latest Ford F-150s

Rigid Industries LED Lighting is offering their RDS-Series Grille kit for the 2015 and 2016 Ford F-150, featuring laser-cut stainless steel construction

January 21, 2016

The kit matches the curvature of your original grille and no cutting is necessary. Photo: Rigid Industries

Gasoline’s not alone: CNG down to 39 cents per gallon

Confirmation came on Friday that a 7-Eleven in Oklahoma was selling compressed natural gas at 39 cents per gas gallon equivalent (or “gge”), the lowest since 2009.

January 18, 2016

CNG prices have been dropping across the country following the renewal of a federal alternative fuel tax credit.

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New Holland debuts new fully integrated telematics and fleet management platform

This digital platform marks the next generation of telematics and fleet management technology to enhance operators’, fleet managers’ and owners’ abilities to conveniently and effectively track and manage their connected machines.

John Deere's new 2026 Gator GX Crew Electric has fold-down rear seats for additional cargo space.

Deere goes all-electric with new 2-seater and 4-seater GX Gator UTVs

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KIOTI strengthens equipment portfolio

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Bobcat to showcase full equipment lineup at Equip Expo

Attendees at Utility Expo 2025 try the new 26 P-Tier (foreground) and 17 P-Tier (background) compact excavators.

Deere redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier mini excavators with more power, versatility

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.

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