Equipment: Page 104

2017 Ridgeline boasts largest bed in midsize segment

Honda formally presented the 2017 Honda Ridgeline to the world at this week’s North American Auto Show in Detroit, & the 2017 model looks like a real truck.

January 12, 2016

As promised, the 2017 Ridgeline looks more like a real truck than its predecessor, and Honda says the ’17 production model is tough as well as sleek. Photo: Honda

Mini grapple pitched as right tool for landscape cleanup

Worksaver Inc. has introduced the CTMG-48s mini grapple for sub-compact tractors. The attachment is designed for handling debris, tree prunings, and more.

January 11, 2016

Worksaver says its new mini grapple was designed to work with “universal” quick attach systems. Photo: Worksaver Inc.

Occupational safety group pushes for quieter equipment

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) new initiative Buy Quiet is aimed at reducing hearing loss through the use of quieter equipment.

January 8, 2016

Pickup snow tires go tread-to-tread in icy competition

Bridgestone’s Winter Driving School is renowned for educating and honing drivers -- of all skill levels -- faced with piloting vehicles over snowy roads.

January 8, 2016

JCB marks production of its 100,000th compact excavator

This week, JCB produced a 24,250-pound 100C-1 – its 100,000th compact excavator – which is now one of 22 models in the company’s compact excavator line.

January 8, 2016

Celebrating the production milestone at JCB’s Savannah, Georgia, operation are, from left: Buta Atwal, managing director of compact products; Ian Gillott, general manager of compact products; Paul Mellor, assembly technician; Dave Thacker, paint sprayer; Mark Bentley, maintenance fitter; Gary Ratcliffe, fitter; and welder Melvin Sims. Photo: JCB

USPS honors iconic pickups with Forever Stamps

This year the USPS will honor the 1938 International Harvester D-2, the 1948 Ford F-1, the 1953 Chevrolet and the 1965 Ford F-100 in a book of Forever Stamps.

January 8, 2016

Don’t let crews laugh off the necessity of protective gear

For landscapers, though, using the right personal protective equipment (PPE) can go a long way toward mitigating the danger -- and OSHA requires it of employers.

January 7, 2016

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Bob-Cat CRZ mowers updated; 48-inch deck available

Bob-Cat mowers announced several updates of its CRZ 52-inch zero-turn mower and said the company will now offer the CRZ with a 48-inch deck for $3,999.

January 7, 2016

The updated Bob-Cat CRZ mower has a new seat and rear bumper, among other tweaks. Photo: Schiller Grounds Care

Ford F-150: 30 years of evolution boost product, price

A lot can change in 30 years, even for the best selling pickup. The 2016 F-150 has nearly double the horsepower and 50 percent more torque than the 1986 model.

January 7, 2016

The Ford F-150 has been the nation’s top-selling pickup for more than three decades. Photo: BlueSpringsFordParts.com

Landscaper’s building destroyed when grinder sparks blaze

An accidental fire started at Lake State Lawn, Landscaping & Snow Removal in Eaton Rapids Township, Michigan burned the business -- and equipment -- to the ground.

January 6, 2016

After a fire extinguisher failed to put out the blaze, firefighters came to the rescue and put it out after 90 minutes.

Corona touts shovel’s place in landscaper’s toolbox

Corona Clipper, acquired 15 years ago by Spanish hand-tool manufacturer Corporación Patricio Echeverría, is still making tools, and breaks through the hardest of soils.

January 6, 2016

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Caterpillar found guilty of stealing quick-coupler trade secrets

Caterpillar has been ordered to pay Miller UK Ltd. nearly $74 million after being found guilty by a federal court in Chicago of stealing trade secrets.

January 5, 2016

Caterpillar makes 20 models of couplers for excavators and mini excavators, including this Mechanical Dual Lock Coupler-5 ton. Photo: Caterpillar

Stihl’s Whyte named sole director, chairman of U.S. subsidiary

Retired president of Stihl, Inc., Fred J. Whyte, will stay on as chairman and sole director of the Virginia Beach, Virginia-based company.

January 5, 2016

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Landscaping equipment

FasTrac attachment turns skid steer into concrete mixer

Western Material & Design has introduced a concrete mixer attachment for skid steers in two models, both powered by hydraulic motors.

January 4, 2016

Because the attachment weighs less than 750 pounds, it won’t surpass a skid steer’s lifting capacity even when the mixer is full, the manufacturer says. Photo: Western Material & Design

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Company touts hover mower as unique but practical tool

California Trimmer, which has been around since the mid-1930s and is now based in Auburn, Washington, doesn’t just make reel mowers – machines one doesn’t see very often these days – but also specializes in mowers that hover. As the name implies, California Trimmer’s RC190 Hover Mower floats on a cushion of air and glides […]

January 2, 2016

A landscaping company might choose to have only one hover mower on hand, but the product does seem to be a good fit for some applications. (Click to enlarge.) Photo: California Trimmer

Keeping ourselves mobile in winter: Bad news for plants

Plants near roadways get easily damaged during the winter due to the ways we de-ice our roadways. Here are some tips to prevent damage. Click here to read.

January 1, 2016

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GM recalls certain 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon pickups

GM has recalled some of their 2016 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks. Click to read more on the story.

January 1, 2016

Pictured here is Chevrolet’s 2016 Colorado Duramax TurboDiesel. The recall affects trucks built between Aug. 25 and Sept. 24, 2015.

Ford uses wide range of equipment to test 2017 Super Duty trucks

Ford's engineers have come up with multiple test for their trucks. The 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks will go through these rigorous tests. Click to read more.

January 1, 2016

Landscape contractors will be glad to know a spreader was among several pieces of equipment used to test the pickup’s toughness. Photo: Ford

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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.

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