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Landscaping equipment

Bobcat introduces CTL undercarriage improvements

Bobcat has made improvements to many models of their compact track loaders. Click to read Total Landscape Care and find out all the details of the improvements.

December 7, 2015

Additional ground clearance at the center of the undercarriage improves the compact track loader’s ability to move through mud, sand and other soft soil more easily, according to the manufacturer.

Construction begins on Kubota’s new U.S. headquarters

Click here to read more about Kubota Tractor breaking ground on their new headquarters. Follow Total Landscape Care for the latest in the landscape industry.

December 7, 2015

Kubota Tractor executives and public officials in Texas break ground for the new headquarters of Kubota’s U.S. operations.

Caterpillar’s big bucket, snow push ready for winter

Caterpillar has come out with a few new tools to help landscapers with the snow removal process. Click here to read about the latest from Caterpillar.

December 7, 2015

Photo: Caterpillar

Subaru looks to rev engine sales with new distributors

Subaru Industrial Power Products has added five new companies to its distributor network in an effort to broaden access to its standalone engines and replacement parts in 13 states. The five new distributors – Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, LL Johnson Distributing, RBI Corp., Total Energy Systems, and Golden Eagle Distributing – will offer both […]

December 4, 2015

This EX21 engine from Subaru Industrial Power Products is among several models from the industrial air-cooled market line that are now available from five new distributors.

Stihl introduces new chainsaw for professional arborists

Stihl says its new MS 201 T C-M chainsaw was designed specifically for tree-service professionals. The company touts the integration of its “M-Tronic” engine management system into the new top-handle saw, claiming the system improves fuel efficiency while ensuring the machine automatically adjusts to conditions such as altitude and temperature. “Whether at the top of […]

December 4, 2015

Stihl says the engine’s efficiency not only reduces emissions but also cuts down the frequency with which arborists have to come down from a tree for refueling.

GMC unveils 2016 Sierra Denali Ultimate, leaving no option unticked

As competitors like Ram, Ford and Nissan have begun to focus more and more on cramming their pickups full of technology and other luxury features like heated leather seats, luxe truck trend setter GMC has no doubt felt a bit of added pressure. Even in its announcement of the latest Sierra Denali, GMC says that […]

December 3, 2015

Photo: Equipment World

OPEI offers reminders on fuel handling in off-season

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) knows this is the time of year that both professional landscapers and homeowners are putting away much of their lawn-care equipment for the season. Whatever fuel is remaining in lawn mowers and other seasonal outdoor power equipment should be removed before that long winter nap, the organization says. “Proper […]

December 3, 2015

OPEI – look before you pump

Snowplow trucks tend to have hard, short lives

They’re some of the hardest working trucks on the road and they don’t last very long. Snowplow trucks work hard clearing streets of the freezing impediments and hazards of snow, sleet and ice. And these heavy-duty workhorses often fall victim to their own treatment. The snow-melting salt they spread regularly on thousands of miles of […]

December 2, 2015

This new Freightliner 108SD snowplow truck, owned by the city of Springfield, Missouri, is parked in a storage area city workers have dubbed the salt dome.

Nearly half of fatal falls involve ladder accidents

For anyone who has seen “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” recalling Clark Griswold’s shenanigans on a ladder as he tries to decorate his house is bound to prompt a grin. However, ladder safety isn’t something to joke about. In fact, it’s still a leading cause of unintentional injury mortality nationwide. In the past decade, 43 percent […]

December 1, 2015

For anyone who has seen National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation,” recalling Clark Griswold’s shenanigans on a ladder as he tries to decorate his house is bound to prompt a grin. However, ladder safety isn’t something to joke about. In fact, it’s still a leading cause of unintentional injury mortality nationwide. In the past decade, 43 percent of fatal falls have involved a ladder, according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The three most common causes of ladder accidents are using the wrong ladder, using a ladder in poor condition, or using a ladder improperly. So here are some tips to pass along to your employees this holiday season, whether they’re stringing lights or pruning trees later on in winter. Select the right type It is important to use a ladder that is tall enough that it does not require the user to stand on the top three rungs, whether it’s a straight or extension ladder. The ladder also needs to be able to bear the amount of weight that will be on it. Don’t forget that the total weight is the user and whatever tools are being taken up. Ladders are typically made of fiberglass, aluminum or and wood. Aluminum should not be used around electricity or corrosive or flammable materials. Fiberglass and dry wooden ladders are safe around electricity. Inspect first Inspecting a ladder may seem like a waste of time if it was fine the last time you used it, but taking the time to do so could save you from an injury or worse. Ensure there is no slippery or sticky material on the rungs, steps or feet. Check for cracks, splits, dents, frayed rope and the like, and make sure the spreaders are in working order. Any time a ladder has fallen, been dropped or struck by something, it should be examined for possible damage. Defective or unsafe ladders should be removed from use immediately and labeled as such; they should not be used with a temporary fix. Use ladders properly When setting up a ladder, it should be placed 1 foot from the wall for every 4 feet between the base and the support point. Extension ladders need to extend 3 feet beyond the support point. When climbing a ladder, it is important to have slip-resistant shoes. Also, remember to wipe off any mud or slippery substances from shoe soles. Maintain three points of contact at all times by either keeping two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the ladder when climbing. Keep your body centered on the ladder. Be sure not to lean too far in either direction; if something is out of reach, get down and move the ladder. Avoid working on a ladder when the weather is windy. Finally, when placing a ladder on frozen surfaces, ensure the safety feet are deep in the ground. Use a claw hammer to dig 2 to 3 inches deep into the surface and place the feet in the hole. If the ladder is on an unstable surface, secure it either on the top or bottom to prevent displacement.

Woods positions compact backhoes as ideal for landscapers

Woods, a manufacturer of a variety of landscaping equipment and attachments, says it BH65 and BH75 “Groundbreaker” backhoes are a logical choice for professional landscapers because of their size and capabilities. Both models feature a curved boom design which, according to Woods, enables them to reach over obstacles while allowing superior visibility for the operator […]

December 1, 2015

The curved boom of the BH65 “Groundbreaker” backhoe improves visibility for the operator, the manufacturer says.

Toro adds options for it riding trencher product line

Toro has introduced three new attachments for its riding trencher line. They include a direct drive trencher, which is available on the RT600, as well as a combo mount system and a sliding offset feature, both of which are available on the RT600 and RT1200. In addition, Toro says it now offers two options of […]

November 30, 2015

The RT1200, seen here, can accommodate two of the three new trencher options from Toro.

Landscaping equipment

Caterpillar brings lag-free remote control to skid steers, loaders

RemoteTask – now available on Cat D Series skid steers, compact track and multi terrain loaders – allows operators to remotely control these machines with precision using a “belly box” control system. While remote controls are not new to skid steers, Caterpillar claims its system, developed with autonomous vehicle provider TORC Robotics, offers increased precision. […]

November 30, 2015

Cat’s RemoteTask remote control can be used in demolition, protecting operators from flying debris. The system will be available in January.

ANBO says it will design blade for your machine, your job

ANBO Manufacturing already courts a broad market for its grapples, blades and add-on attachments – a fact made clear by the multitude of sizes, shapes and functions of its product offerings. Now, though, the company is taking another step to ensure its name will be in the mix when snow-removal companies go shopping: ANBO has […]

November 30, 2015

Blades can be custom made in lengths ranging from 3 feet to 24 feet.

Transport crew in style with Toyota’s Tundrasine limo

During the SEMA show we saw a lot of rather complicated concepts. Whether it was Toyota’s minivan-meets-Tacoma “UTV” concept, Honda’s next-gen Ridgeline racer tease or Nissan’s land-speed record racing Titan, truck makers go to great lengths to impress attendees of the show. But one of the more impressive concept trucks at the show this year […]

November 28, 2015

With leather interior and a 5.7-liter V8, this Toyota Tundrasine was among many eye-catching concepts on view at the recent SEMA show. Photo: Equipment World

Case joins public-private partnership to enhance wildlife refuge

Case Construction Equipment, the National Wildlife Refuge Association, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Team Rubicon worked together to provide equipment operator training and erosion abatement at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in Los Fresnos, Texas. The project achieved two primary goals: certifying equipment operators with Team Rubicon to work on national wildlife […]

November 27, 2015

Case Construction Equipment provided six machines for the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Project. Photo: Case Construction Equipment

Rain Bird introduces mobile-ready update of its IQ Platform

Rain Bird says its IQ Platform for central control of irrigation systems can now be used with smartphones and tablets to meet the industry’s growing demand for mobile-compatible water management tools. The mobile update enables irrigation professionals to manage systems from their smartphones and tablets using IQ-Cloud v. 3.0, the company says, noting there are no recurring […]

November 27, 2015

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Critical features to consider when choosing a snow pusher

As the days shorten and the temperatures drop, snowy and icy weather can’t be far behind. When preparing for the long months ahead, snow and ice removal service providers can avoid the winter blues and keep their budgets out of the red by choosing the right pusher with the most beneficial features for their business […]

November 27, 2015

Gasoline prices continue to trend lower despite holiday travel

U.S. retail regular-grade gasoline prices continue to decline, averaging $2.09 per gallon as of November 23, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), an arm of the U.S. Department of Energy. That’s 73 cents lower than this time last year and the lowest heading into a Thanksgiving holiday weekend since 2008. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday […]

November 25, 2015

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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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