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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ryan introduces Lawnaire ZTS, its first stand-on aerator

Ryan, a Schiller Grounds Care company that manufactures turf-renovation equipment, has introduced its first stand-on aerator, the Lawnaire ZTS, loaded with plenty of features.

January 26, 2016

Features of the Lawnaire ZTS include a shock-absorbing operator platform, an aeration depth stop, and a rapid hydraulic tine lift.

Group honors inventor of stand-on mower, Bill Wright

Bill Wright, inventor of the stand-on lawn mower, will receive a 2016 Maryland International Business Leadership Award, sponsored by the World Trade Center Institute.

January 25, 2016

Bill Wright feature crop picture

Landscaping equipment

Toro stand-on mower now takes snow-plow attachments

Toro is introducing two new models of its GrandStand stand-on mowers that can be equipped with a Boss snow-plow attachment, making it easier on users in the winter.

January 25, 2016

Toro’s GrandStand ‘Multi Force’ is shown here with a Boss snow-plow attachment.

Wood-splitting attachment catching on in U.S., distributor says

The German-made Black Splitter S2X 800, a wood-splitting hydraulic attachment, is catching on with landscapers that sell firewood as an off-season revenue source.

January 25, 2016

Maryland Landscape Supply owner Ethan Langrill uses the Black Splitter S2X 800 to split a log at the firm’s Ellicott City location.

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.

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Echo demonstrates new battery-powered landscaping equipment at 2026 Power-On-Athon outdoor event

Total Landscape Care's coverage moving to EquipmentWorld.com

On Oct. 1, Fusable will cease production of Total Landscape Care as a stand-alone website and newsletter and will migrate the brand’s existing coverage of the landscaping industry to sister brand Equipment World.

Man operating green and yellow John Deere lawn mower on residential property with brick house and trees

John Deere refines Z700 ZTrak Mower lineup

Red and white zero-turn radius lawn mower displayed on green grass field with trees in background

Kress expands autonomous mowing lineup with new 60-inch Voyager

Two people in purple shirts holding a black and white dog at an equip 2025 event

The TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026

Blue tracked skid steer loader clearing brush in autumn forest

Vanquish vegetation: Brush cutters for skid steers and compact track loaders

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

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