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EPA reports record mpg for pickups, better GHG performance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported this month that 2014 model year light trucks reached a record average for fuel efficiency.
December 31, 2015
EPA says U.S. standards have spurred technology improvements that ultimately will save American families who purchase a new model year 2025 vehicle more than $8,000 in lifetime fuel costs. Graphic: AAA
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Second-hand truck leads to first class business
A used oil tanker truck marked the humble beginnings of Hess Corporation in 1933, and a toy truck -- given as a token of loyalty -- has become its calling card.
December 30, 2015
A used oil tanker truck marked the humble beginnings of Hess Corporation in 1933.
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10 tips to ensure winter driving safety this season
The keys to being a good winter driver include adjusting vehicle speed for the conditions, running the proper tires and pressure, and balancing the trailered load.
December 30, 2015
winter driving – pixabay
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Ariens names Ginger King president of specialty brands unit
Ariens Co. has named Ginger King president of its Ariens Specialty Brands (ASB) business unit. ASB is a distributor of specialty equipment, supplies and gear, serving niche outdoor segments through direct marketing.
December 30, 2015
Ginger King
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Snow removal and de-icing: Tips for crews, clients
If snow removal is one of the services you offer, now is the time to remind your employees of how to safely clear walkways and often-used paths for customers.
December 30, 2015
snowy walkway
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JCB gets into the spirit of the season at special ceremony
JCB North America purchased Christmas presents for each child at the Lady Bamford Center and presented them in grandiose fashion, via Santa, Mrs. Claus and a holiday sleigh.
December 29, 2015
The Lady Bamford Center serves preschool-age children, offering priority admission to children from homeless and low-income families. (Click to enlarge.) Photo: JCB
Class 3-6
Honda provides peek at Ridgeline ahead of January unveiling
SEMA attendees got a preview of the new design of the Honda Ridgeline pickup last month, the Japanese automaker plans a full reveal of the truck in January.
December 29, 2015
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Takeuchi promotes managers to oversee parts, warehouse
Compact equipment maker Takeuchi-US has announced two management promotions, one in the parts department and the other in the manufacturer's parts warehouse.
December 29, 2015
Cameron Wilson
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Remote-controlled robot takes mower, snow-plow attachments
Would you spend a couple of grand on a small, battery-powered robot, even if it does come with mowing and snow-plow attachments? Evatech sure hopes so.
December 29, 2015
The Evatech MAGA robot is the part of this setup that has the larger wheels and silver device on top. Here, it’s connected to the mower attachment. Photo: Evatech
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Trends in outdoor lighting: LEDs rule the landscape
Landscape lighting is a security enhancement, & the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) projects that by 2020 more than 75% of outdoor luminaire shipments will be LEDs.
December 28, 2015
In addition to its aesthetic contribution to design, landscape lighting also enhances security in both residential and commercial settings, as this job by McKay Landscape Lighting illustrates. McKay has offices in Omaha, Nebraska, where the photos here were shot, as well as Des Moines, Iowa. Photo: McKay Landscape Lighting
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Stihl wins awards from retailers, workforce service agencies
North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has honored Stihl Inc. as one of its 2015 Channel Partnership Award winners for building a strong workforce.
December 28, 2015
STIHL RGB
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Altoz’ parent company distributes $1.26 million in employee bonuses
Central Boiler, parent company of Altoz and maker of zero-turn mowers, announced that all 231 of its employees will receive bonuses this year -- at 1.26 million
December 28, 2015
Altoz boasts that its prices for commercial mowers used by landscape contractors are comparable to high-end machines purchased by homeowners. Photo: Altoz
Safety
Mujjo makes premium gloves with touchscreen capabilities
Mujjo gloves are designed to keep your digits from freezing yet still allow you to use the touchscreens on your phone or tablet without having to remove a glove.
December 26, 2015
Launched by Mujjo around Thanksgiving, the company’s Leather Touchscreen Gloves enable you to use not only fingers but the palm of your hand to move a screen. Photo: Mujjo
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GMC pickups rank among best for highest resale value
GMC's pickup trucks have been ranked among Kelly Blue Book's top 10 for resale value. Read more on Total Landscape Care by clicking here.
December 25, 2015
Pictured here is a 2015 midsize GMC Canyon, which has a payload of at least 1,450 pounds. Photo: GMC
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Bobcat and Doosan help NDSU dedicate new facility
Bobcat and Doosan help dedicate a new facility at North Dakota State University. Click here to read what improvements the school has done.
December 25, 2015
The Bobcat Co. and Doosan executive team joined North Dakota State University to dedicate its new STEM Classroom and Lab Building, which will support studies in science, technology, engineering and math. Photo: Bobcat Co.
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Compact wheel loader fastest growing compact machine in North America
The compact wheel loader is seeing huge growth and it is now seen as the fast growing compact machine in North America. Read more on the story by clicking here.
December 25, 2015
While sales of compact wheel loaders are growing faster than other compact machines in North America, their share of the 2015 market here pales in comparison to Europe and Japan. Photo: Caterpillar
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Earth & Turf Products crafts snow plows to fit John Deere loaders
Earth & Turf Products LLC has introduced snow plows for compact tractor loaders, with quick-attach mounts for 100, 200 & 300 CX John Deere loaders.
December 24, 2015
The company offers a variety of snow plows engineered to fit small and midsize tractors. Photo: Earth & Turf Products
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Oregon: Trimmer-line system cuts replacement time to seconds
Trimmer & equipment maker Oregon has cut trimmer line replacement time to seconds. Click to read Total Landscape Care's article about the new model from Oregon.
December 23, 2015
Oregon says its proprietary trimmer line comes pre-wound in small, self-contained disks for easy transport and fast loading. Photo: Oregon
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