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Exmark Stand-On Spreader Sprayer wins engineering award

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named the Exmark Stand-On Spreader Sprayer winner of a 2016 AE50 award, to be presented this week.

February 8, 2016

Exmark says the sprayer spreader’s design incorporates feedback from its professional turf-care customers. Photo: Exmark

Takeuchi-US names managers for parts, customer support

Compact equipment maker Takeuchi-US has appointed Bethany Klitzke national parts manager, while Scott Utzman has taken on the newly created role of customer support manager.

February 8, 2016

Bethany Klitzke.Takeuchi

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

Bob-Cat commercial mowers boast significant updates

Bob-Cat’s commercial zero-turn mowers, the Predator-Pro and ProCat, have undergone several updates, and are now equipped with new Zero-T drive tires.

February 5, 2016

The Predator-Pro, shown here, is one of the Bob-Cat models targeted to professional landscape contractors. Photo: Bob-Cat

SIMA-LMN deal will boost training for snow professionals

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) & the Landscape Management Network (LMN) have entered a new agreement broadening their previous collaboration on training.

February 5, 2016

John Deere: 5 tips on caring for your equipment in winter

John Deere wants to be the first to remind you that spring is around the corner and offers 5 tips for ensuring you’ll be ready for the first mow of 2016.

February 4, 2016

Kawasaki expands engine division’s U.S. distribution network

The engine division of Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., is expanding its relationship with UPS logistics this month with a full-service warehouse in Dallas.

February 4, 2016

The new Dallas warehouse will stock more than 5,000 units of merchandise. Photo: Kawasaki

Landscaping equipment

Kubota kicks off 2016 with new tractor-loader-backhoe models

Kubota is starting 2016 with a flourish, using this week’s World of Concrete tradeshow in Las Vegas to introduce 2 new models in its tractor-loader-backhoe (TLB) segment.

February 2, 2016

The M62 has a 14-foot maximum digging depth, a 17-percent improvement over the previous model. Photo: Kubota Tractor Corp.

IA’s ‘Drought Summit’ eyes greater use of existing technology

The Irrigation Association (IA) today published its report and recommendations stemming from the organization’s Nov. 13 “Drought Summit” in California. Offering no panaceas, the IA report does point to the potential for existing water-efficient technologies to have a much greater impact on water shortages. Broadening the adoption of those enhanced technologies and systems, the IA […]

February 2, 2016

Two new U.S. distributors to offer Italy’s efco power equipment

Comet USA has recently signed on two new distributors for its outdoor power equipment brand, “efco.” The new distributors are Power Equipment Co. & WCS Distributing.

February 1, 2016

Efco equipment is backed by warranties of five years for consumers and two years for professional users. Photo: Comet USA

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.

AEM produces new safety manual for brush chippers

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has produced a new brush chipper safety manual that outlines safe equipment operation, start-up & shutdown guidelines & more.

January 29, 2016

Brush Chipper Safety Manual

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

2017 Ford Raptor - Equipment World

NALP to recognize nation’s safest landscape contractors

Landscapers interested in entering in the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Safety Recognition Awards Program have until May 2, 2016.

January 28, 2016

John Deere expands UTV options for landscape contractors

John Deere’s “Gator” utility vehicle family is growing, as the company introduces the XUV590i and XUV590i S4 Crossover, designed for landscape contractors.

January 28, 2016

Both the XUV590i and the XUV590i S4 (seen here) feature class-leading ergonomics and legroom for the operator and passengers, Deere says. Photo: John Deere

Landscaping equipment

Takeuchi-US brings vertical-lift capability to CTL lineup

Takeuchi has introduced a new track loader, the TL12V2. According to the compact equipment maker, it's also the largest vertical-lift track loader in the industry.

January 27, 2016

Takeuchi-US says the cab of the new TL12V2 is larger than earlier models’ and features an overhead-door design for improved entry and egress. Photo: Takeuchi-US

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

Kentucky DOT worker killed plowing snow as Jonas continued

According to Clarksville Now, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet worker Christopher Adams was plowing snow early Saturday when his vehicle had slid off the road.

January 27, 2016

The longtime highway department worker, who died sometime after 6 a.m. Saturday, had been plowing since midnight, with Jonas under way. He was 44.

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The 2026 Supercharged Yenko/SC Silverado 2500/3500 Heavy-Duty Off-Road boasts a 1,000-horsepower engine.

2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado get supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVE

The new specialty, limited-edition pickups bring more than twice the horsepower of the standard factory models' V8 option.

My27 1 Series Cu Ts 4

John Deere unveils redesigned 1 Series Compact Utility Tractors for 2027

Equip Expo

Housing blocks open for Equip Exposition 2026

Takeuchi claims it produced the world's first 360-degree slew compact excavator in 1971, the TB1000, shown above. The compact excavator, however, didn't catch on in the U.S. until 20 or so years later, despite American manufacturer P&H's S-20 Stik-Clam, which came out in 1965.

Getting the max out of the mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026

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New Holland completely redesigns T7 Tractors with more power, comfort

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