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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
Business
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
Business
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
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
Business
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
Safety
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
Business
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
Class 3-6
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
Business
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
Business
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
Landscaping equipment
Mower powered by pedaling makes its debut in the U.K.
Granted, very few landscapers need to find a way to fit more exercise into their schedules. But, just in case you’ve been spending more time behind a desk than behind a mower, consider the Grazor, a pedal-powered lawn mower based on a tricycle design. Created by London-based design agency Seymourpowell, the bike has five gears […]
July 14, 2015
Business
Season’s gasoline prices moving to lowest level in six years
Whether you’re buying it to move your crew from point A to point B or to run your equipment once you get there, you’re going to buy gasoline. There’s no living without it in the landscaping business. But the government has some good news to share this summer: Chances are, you’re paying less for gasoline […]
July 14, 2015
Business
John Deere: Don’t let the heat compromise mowing safety
Message to landscaping professionals across the country, John Deere spokesman talks about safety while operating your mower in tricky landscapes.
July 13, 2015
Business
Fire interrupts, but doesn’t destroy, landscaper’s new business
An Arizona landscaper is getting help from clients and friends to rebuild his business after his truck and equipment were destroyed by fire late last month. Dennis Hernandez told the Ahwatukee Foothills News he loaded his still-hot tools into the bed of his truck, where there were also some dry leaves and a gasoline tank. […]
July 10, 2015
Business
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute chooses leaders
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) elected its 2015-16 officers and directors during the organization’s recent annual meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here’s a rundown of the new leadership: OPEI Chairman: Lee Sowell, president of outdoor products with Techtronic Industries Power Equipment. “I am proud to be part of the outdoor power equipment industry, […]
July 10, 2015
Class 3-6
Here’s one way to grab landscaping clients’ attention
Related story here. Some folks don’t see the point in a small truck. They’ve got things to do, people and things to carry and can’t abide a four-foot bed thank you very much. But even the most utility-mindful truck fan couldn’t dislike the Bugtruck, or at least want to know what it’s like to cram […]
July 10, 2015
Business
Federal agency wants plastic gas cans to have flame arrestors
The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to see flame-arrestor safety devices added to plastic gasoline cans. A statement from the agency says the CPSC “is calling on the industry to regain the momentum that was lost in years past by designing their products to include this safety technology.” According to KSTP-TV, the ABC affiliate serving Minneapolis-St. […]
July 9, 2015
Business
Manufacturer of off-road tires, tracks becomes Camso
Camoplast Solideal, the Canadian manufacturer of tires, tracks and track systems for off-road vehicles, has changed its name to Camso. The fast-growing company, which has seen sales rise from about $95 million to more than $1 billion in the past seven years, says it’s now the second-largest maker of specialty tires and tracks for off-road […]
July 9, 2015
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