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Landscapers steamed over blower restrictions in New Jersey town
New Jersey landscapers have been issued summons to municipal court over a leaf blower ban, stemming from complaints by a citizen known only as “Batman”.
November 5, 2015
Business
Association of Equipment Manufacturers honors JCB North America
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) this week honored JCB North America with its “Pillar of the Industry Award” as part of AEM’s annual “I Make America” initiative. To be eligible for the award, a member company must demonstrate its involvement in the local community and willingness to take action on state and national issues […]
November 5, 2015
Business
Gas prices drop below $2 per gallon at stations in 41 states
Drivers can find at least one station selling gasoline for less than $2 per gallon in 41 states, while eight states have average prices below $2 per gallon, according to AAA. Today’s national average price of gasoline is $2.20 per gallon, which is the lowest average for this day since 2004,” AAA spokesperson Avery Ash […]
November 4, 2015
Business
Cub Cadet introduces new commercial line: Pro Z 100 Series
Cub Cadet says it worked with professional contractors to engineer its latest commercial equipment, the Pro Z 100 Series mowers, which are expected to be available in the spring of 2016. The new mower has a fully reinforced frame and a three-position rollover protective structure (ROPS) with spring-loaded locks and an automotive-grade corrosion defense system. […]
November 4, 2015
Business
Snow-removal volunteers needed for disabled, deployed military
Project EverGreen’s National SnowCare for Troops Awareness Week is coming up Nov. 8-14. The program is in its sixth season of snow and ice removal for military families. SnowCare for Troops provides free snow and ice removal for both wounded and disabled veterans and families of deployed military members. Project EverGreen works with Boss Snowplows […]
November 3, 2015
Business
Ditch Witch intros SK752 mini loader with 10% boost to lift
Mini skid steers are becoming quite the interesting segment of compact equipment. Just a few weeks ago at the ICUEE show, we saw Toro unveil the TX 1000, a mini skid with a rated capacity of 1,000 pounds as the company attempts to lure away customers of traditional skid steers with a nimbler machine that […]
November 3, 2015
Business
Husqvarna bringing wireless technology to landscaping tools
Husqvarna has been working on it Fleet Services by developing a new fleet management software system which features a touch screen keypad.
November 2, 2015
Business
PERC showcases propane-powered landscaping equipment
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) bent lots of ears at the green industry’s largest tradeshow last week, telling professional landscape contractors at GIE+EXPO how propane-fueled equipment can lower their costs of doing business. The trade group’s booth at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville featured a wide variety of propane-powered equipment. “Propane equipment […]
October 30, 2015
Business
UTV-maker Intimidator Group touts new 800cc gasoline engine
Intimidator Group, spun off from Bad Boy Inc. a couple of years ago and now owned by the co-founder of that company, Robert Foster, and his wife, Becky, chose to spotlight its newest engine during GIE+EXPO this year. The 65-horsepower, 800cc gasoline engine, which Intimidator says will be available in December, supports speeds of up […]
October 30, 2015
Business
Young company making UTVs launches Spartan ZTR mower line
Intimidator Group, maker of UTVs, is launching a new line of zero-turn mowers. Their new line is designed to solve common problems of zero-turn mowers.
October 30, 2015
Business
Nissan Titan and SEMA collaboration results in one tricked out truck
A retrofitted 2016 Nissan Titan XD that was the result of an extensive collaboration and record-breaking measurement session will be showcased next week at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. “The Titan will be front and center in the Grand Lobby of the SEMA show,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president […]
October 30, 2015
Business
Landscaper fights OSHA fine after worker dies in accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a citation against Perry’s Maintenance after one of the company’s employees was killed in a landscaping accident. On June 6, the employee was trimming weeds while a coworker was operating a riding mower. A rock shot out from the mower and struck the victim in the back […]
October 29, 2015
Landscaping equipment
Grasshopper spotlights 100V Series, celebrates dealer award
Grasshopper had several of its big machines on the floor at GIE+EXPO last week, telling landscapers stopping by the booth that its 100V Series mowers will be equipped with 61-inch cutting decks for 2016. That will make the 100V machines capable of mowing 4.5 acres per hour, according to Grasshopper, which describes the V […]
October 29, 2015
Business
With Ikon XL, Ariens courts residential lawn-maintenance providers
Although its snow-removal equipment includes a line of commercial products, most of Ariens’ mowers target retail consumers. But, at last week’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, the company introduced the Ikon XL – an upgrade of its Ikon X zero-turn-radius mower – clearly hoping to catch the eye of professional landscapers. Ariens says it’s targeting the […]
October 29, 2015
Business
Gravely harkens back 100 years in offering 2-wheel Pro-QXT Tractor
While Gravely has long been known for manufacturing two-wheel tractors, the new Pro-QXT Tractor the company introduced at GIE+Expo last week is a tad different from its predecessors. The compact, walk-behind tractor accommodates multiple attachments. It’s designed for maintaining commercial, industrial and government facilities in urban environments. The heavy-duty Pro-QXT, built for commercial use, has […]
October 28, 2015
Business
Avant Tecno attachment designed for all types of artificial turf
Avant Tecno USA revealed its 760i Tier 4 Final loader at last year’s GIE+EXPO, following up at this year’s event with the company’s new Artificial Turf Maintenance & Cleaning Solution. Avant says the new attachment is appropriate for cleaning any sports surface with artificial turf. The ATA 1200 can be used on any model of […]
October 28, 2015
Business
Caterpillar offers new mulching heads for professional landscapers
For those delving into the forestry mulching business, Caterpillar has added two new mulching heads to its collection of work tools. The Standard Flow C Series mulching head HM115 is designed for brush clearing and features a new pushbar that helps maneuver the tree placement when laying them on the ground. Meanwhile, the High Flow […]
October 28, 2015
Business
Dixie Chopper offers Silver Eagle ZTR mower with 72-inch ‘Elite X’ deck
Dixie Chopper saw major changes at the 2015 GIE+EXPO after its acquisition by Jacobsen, where the booth and traffic at the annual event exceeded everyone's expectations.
October 28, 2015
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