Equipment: Page 116

Landscaping equipment

Honda poised to introduce new products for landscapers

Honda, maker of lawn-care equipment, snow blowers, & a few other items landscapers use regularly, puts power in the engine of every product, especially lawn mowers.

August 1, 2015

GM unveils diesel 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon

Nearly two years after unveiling the redesigned Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon and announcing the midsize pickups would eventually gain a diesel option, General Motors has released all the details about the Duramax engine that will power the latest models. With these new 2016 models, Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon buyers will have the option of upgrading to […]

July 31, 2015

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Polaris adds more power to its new models of the Ranger

The No. 1 selling UTV, Polaris Ranger, comes in two-seat, full-size & crew-seating configurations, adding 2 new full-size and 2 new two-seat vehicles for 2016.

July 29, 2015

The new Ranger 570 Full-Size retails for $9,999. It has a 60-inch wide three-seat chassis and a rear-mounted 44 horsepower ProStar 570 engine. Photo: Polaris

Government to keep buying landscaping equipment

Market researchers are predicting a robust year for sales of landscaping equipment to government entities. Onvia, a Seattle-based company that provides businesses with information to help them secure government contracts, counts at least $109 million in leads for planned government purchases of mowers, grounds-maintenance equipment, utility vehicles and related machines for 2015. The firm says […]

July 29, 2015

The government is predicted to spend $109 million on purchases of mowers, grounds-maintenance equipment, utility vehicles and related machines for 2015. Photo: OPEI

Average national gas prices fall for 12 consecutive days

The average price of gas fell 12 days in a row and that’s the longest consecutive decline since January. Drivers are paying the lowest July prices since 2009.

July 28, 2015

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First 2016 Ram 3500 rolls off the line

The first 2016 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, a Mega Cab Laramie Longhorn, has rolled off the line at FCA’s Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant. The truck features 900 lb.-ft. of torque. All 2016 Ram 3500 dually configurations with a 6.7-liter Cummins and Aisin transmission have the capability to tow 30,000 pounds or more. The 2016 Ram 3500 Reg Cab 2WD […]

July 27, 2015

Landscape worker, 23, killed when mower overturns

A 23-year-old landscaping worker was killed in Hebron, Kentucky, on Friday, July 23, when the riding mower he was using rolled over on him. The man was mowing common property of the Thornwilde subdivision and worked for T.R. Gear Landscaping, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said he was mowing a steep embankment […]

July 27, 2015

The man was declared dead at the scene after the mower rolled over on him. Photo: Mike Buckingham

Faulty chute deflector leads to recall of Simplicity mowers

Briggs & Stratton has recalled about 2,800 Simplicity-branded zero-turn mowers and garden tractors due to potential failures of the chute deflector. The chute deflector is intended to prevent projectiles from being ejected. No injuries related to the deflector problem have been reported as yet. Zero-turn riding mowers, garden tractors and mower deck attachments that range […]

July 27, 2015

If you believe your mower or tractor is one of the units that has been recalled, look in these locations to find your model number. Photo: Briggs & Stratton

Equipment positioning critical when towing with pickup

One of the biggest mistakes pickup owners make in towing is exceeding the truck’s hitch tongue weight. This leads to overloading the truck’s rear suspension, creating significant handling, braking and potentially serious business liability issues. Moving a piece of equipment, such as a 9,000-pound Bobcat compact loader, six inches forward or back on a tandem-axle […]

July 24, 2015

Load placement key to keeping within factory towing guidelines for a safe tow.

Diesel cheaper than gas for first time in six years

The average retail price for diesel fuel dropped below the average retail price of gasoline on July 13, the first time that’s happened since August 2009. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s July Short-Term Energy Outlook, diesel’s retail price per gallon is expected to fall to an average of $2.86 in July 2015, two […]

July 23, 2015

Source: EIA, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update

California city moves closer to ban on gas-powered blowers

Three out of five council members from Sonoma County, California, have indicated they favor banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in town and a partial ban on the use of electric blowers in residential neighborhoods. The council, which decided not to outlaw leaf blowers two years ago, is revisiting the issue after residents concerned […]

July 23, 2015

Residents in Sonoma County, California, are concerned about the health hazards leaf blowers cause. Photo: Derrick Knight

Landscaping equipment

New Holland touts upgrades to backhoe, skid-steer lines

With upgrades to its backhoe and skid steer product lines, New Holland Construction’s machines now all feature Tier 4 Final emissions-compliant engines. Upgrading the engines gave New Holland the opportunity to restyle the lineup, while ensuring customer-driven features such as simplified maintenance and operator comfort are addressed, said Paul Wade, marketing manager, at an event […]

July 21, 2015

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Southeastern Equipment adds sales representatives, service manager

Southeastern Equipment has named TJ Gleason as sales representative at the Perrysburg, Ohio branch. His responsibilities include selling the equipment lines that the branch represents, which include Case, Kobelco, Eager Beaver Trailers, Gradall and more. Prior to joining Southeastern, Gleason worked as shop manager in his family’s construction business for more than eight years. ___________________________________________________________________________________ […]

July 21, 2015

Fire-resistant landscapes feature variety of plants

Out West there are a number of areas where fire danger is especially high this year, and landscapers can help clients protect their homes by planting materials that deter fire. “No plant is fireproof,” Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University’s (OSU) Extension Service, told the Lake Oswego Review. “But some are considered fire-resistant.” […]

July 17, 2015

Your landscaping workers need water, rest and shade

Summer temperatures are high and rising, so it’s important to take the threat of heat-related illnesses seriously. And while that’s true for everyone, it’s especially important for landscapers, who spend their days doing strenuous work in the hot sun. By knowing the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion – and making sure your coworkers […]

July 16, 2015

This map shows locations of heat-related fatalities among outdoor workers between 2008 and 2014. It is not an exhaustive list of all worker fatalities from heat exposure during this time period. It includes only those fatalities that involve workers who are covered by either the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Federal OSHA) or a State OSHA plan.

Kawasaki adds Mule PRO-FX to 2016 UTV models

Single-row-seat model brings with it a class-leading cargo bed for even greater utility, dependability and comfort. Utility side-by-side users in the construction, utility, municipalities, oil/gas and landscaping businesses now have a single bench-seat variant of the Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT called the PRO-FX for the 2016 model year. The new single-row PRO-FX gains a larger steel […]

July 15, 2015

The 2016 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX is the new single-row seating model with larger bed for increased hauling capacity. Photo: Kawasaki

Vermeer targets landscapers with FT100’s mulcher attachment

Vermeer helps landscapers with its new FT100 model with above-ground mulcher attachment. Click to read more about the new models specs and features.

July 15, 2015

The compact forestry tractor’s hydraulic system optimizes horsepower to the mulcher attachment. Photo: Vermeer.com

RZ Industries pitches latest filtration mask to landscapers

In the busiest season for landscapers – not to mention the hottest and (usually) driest – it may be a good time to check out RZ Industries’ M2-Mesh Air Filtration Mask. Recently introduced by the Minnesota company, the M2-Mesh contains a HEPA, or high-efficiency particulate air, filtration system. The company touts the following advantages of […]

July 15, 2015

The M2-Mesh Air Filtration Mask is lighter than RZ’s neoprene mask. Photo: RZ Industries

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Generac Generator Label Removed

Weather it better: Outdoor power equipment helps clean up after storms

WeatherItBetter.com offers checklist, safety tips for home and business owners.

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Gifts your landscape employees will love

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Sneak peek: Kubota’s upcoming largest compact track loader, the SVL110-3

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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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