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Cat, Kubota machines top list of financed compact excavators
Here’s a snapshot of current sales trends on new and used compact excavators, based on data gathered from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service. Marcia Gruver Doyle is the editorial director for Randall-Reilly’s construction division.
April 9, 2015
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Pickup truck showdown: We compare the 2015 V-6 1/2-tons
Hood-to-hood: How the 2015 Ford, GM and Ram 1500 V6s compare Bench racers are always talking numbers and comparing which of the various nameplate’s newest models is the “best.” So we teamed up with Cars.com/Pickuptrucks.com to see how six 2015 1/2-ton V-6 pickups compare when subjected to track testing. The acceleration and braking tests were conducted […]
April 9, 2015
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Communities seek to limit use of loud landscaping equipment
As spring is welcomed in communities across the country, landscapers are ramping up their businesses. But the din of landscape equipment – from skid steers to leaf blowers – is the focus of some homeowners’ chagrin. In response, some communities have enacted restrictions or outright bans on landscaping equipment. In Scarsdale, New York, engine-driven power […]
April 8, 2015
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Ergodyne tackles heat stress with new dry evaporative cooling vest
Ergodyne is tackling heat stress prevention with its new dry evaporative cooling vest, the latest addition to the company’s Chill-Its cooling line. Using a dry evaporative technology, the vest is designed to keep workers cool and dry throughout the summer. The vest has an inner lining and an outer shell combined with mesh material on […]
April 7, 2015
Ergodyne’s new dry evaporative cooling vest is part of the company’s Chill-Its line, which includes evaporative, absorptive and hydration products.
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Coolbox is the digital Swiss Army Knife of toolboxes: USB charging, Bluetooth speakers, much more
If Apple had designed a toolbox, the Coolbox would be it. For starters it has: two USB ports to charge your phone or other devices; 40-watt Bluetooth speakers to play your favorite work tunes; a retractable 12-foot extension cord and a three-way splitter so you can plug in additional tools; a 20 volt internal lithium ion […]
April 7, 2015
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How to keep spreaders and sprayers in tip-top shape
Spreaders and sprayers are the workhorses of lawn care, but even they occasionally need some TLC. Find out more information here at Total Landscape Care.
April 6, 2015
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Review: Landoll LT1220 trailer
Moving a skid-steer, mini-excavator or numerous other pieces of equipment from shop to jobsite and back is just part of the daily routine for a lot of contractors. Having the right trailer for such tasks is just as important as the task itself because the safe transport of equipment, and the well-being of the person doing the […]
April 6, 2015
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Get your mowers ready to roll
You did exactly what you were supposed to do last fall when winterizing your equipment. Or maybe not. A busy season or early snow may have kept you from accomplishing what you should have to put your mowers away for a long winter’s nap. That’s why it’s even more important to perform maintenance now before […]
April 1, 2015
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How we did it: Mulching cedar and mesquite grubbing
Here’s how one Texas company tackles an ongoing problem in their area and gain a lot of clients as a result.  The Problem: Invasive species like cedar (ashe juniper) and mesquite overgrowing in large areas, such as ranches in states like Texas and Oklahoma “Cedar trees just guzzle down water (up to 35 gallons a […]
March 27, 2015
Photos: Cedar Eaters of Texas
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Morbark ChipSafe Operator Safety Shield for brush chippers use sensing zones
Morbark’s ChipSafe Operator Safety Shield is now available for two of its smaller Beever brush chippers, the M6R and M8D. The M6R and M8D are 6- to 12-inch capacity brush chippers. There’s a retrofit field kit for current model chippers with 6 to 18-inch capacity also available. This system includes mounted plates on the sides […]
March 26, 2015
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Three new Caterpillar wheel loaders focus on customization
Caterpillar has expanded its compact wheel loader line by three, launching the 906M, 907M and 908M with several ways to customize the machines for particular applications. The loaders are powered by a 75-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Cat C3.3B engine. Options include a high-speed configuration, ride control system and high-flow hydraulics. The single-plan coolers use a […]
March 26, 2015
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New Dixie Chopper zero-turn mowers have enhanced air flow system
Dixie Chopper has introduced two new electronic fuel-injected zero turn mowers for their commercial line. The 3160EFI has a 31-horsepower, 824-cc Kohler Command PRO EFI engine to reach a ground speed of 12 mph and a mowing capacity of 5.4 acres per hour. The 33-horsepower, 824-cc XCaliber 3366EFI has a ground speed of 13 mph […]
March 25, 2015
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Newest Fastway ball mount made with aircraft-grade aluminum
Fastway has added a new pin-style ball mount to its Flash E series and can be used for towing multiple trailers. The mount is made with polished, aircraft-grade aluminum for corrosion resistance. It features adjustable heights and dual hitch balls for trailer change-overs. The E mount has a max tongue weight of 1,000 pounds and […]
March 24, 2015
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Club Car UVs and LSVs now have optional solar charging panels
Solar charging panels are now available for Club Car vehicles, including the Carryall utility vehicle (UV) and the Villager low-speed vehicles (LSV). These are 48-volt electric vehicles and can use solar power with the 100-watt charging panel system. Under testing, the system generated 29 percent of the total energy needed to drive eight miles per day. According […]
March 24, 2015
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SnowEx’ new truck-mounted snowplow line features driver-side attachment system
The Automatixx power-assisted attachment system is SnowEx’s newest feature for snowplow hookup. This will be a standard feature on their new line of truck-mounted plows. The attachment process can be completed from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The wiring harness is plugged into the truck, then the operator activates power-assist switches that pull up […]
March 24, 2015
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Ram releases 2,000 limited edition sport pickups (PHOTOS)
Ram has taken the wraps off a couple of new pickups that won’t be around for very long. These new 2015 Ram 1500 Sport models will be limited to a production run of 1,000 each and come in two shades: Ignition Orange and all-black. Ram says the black model is very similar to the 1500 […]
March 23, 2015
2015 Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport Crew Cab 4x4
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Westin’s new overhead truck rack fits Ford Supers from 1999 to now
For those in the landscaping industry who own Ford Super Duties, there’s a new way to manage rooftop cargo: Westin Automotive’s Commercial Overhead Truck Rack. The new roof-top cargo rack is designed to fit 1999-newer F250/350/450 in both long- and short-bed models. Westin’s Overhead Truck Rack is made of 2” textured black round tube and features […]
March 20, 2015
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Fecon’s Stumpex attachment removes most stumps in 90 seconds
When a land clearing contractor brought what eventually became the Stumpex attachment to Fecon, the concept still needed a lot of work to make it commercially viable. “We started working together and added some features that turned out to be very effective,” says Denis Goldbach, Fecon’s vice president. Fecon says the slow rotation, high […]
March 19, 2015
A sped-up look at the Stumpex in action. You can watch a real-time video below.
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