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Landscaper dies in wood-chipper mishap; safety information
A landscaper who was killed when he fell into a wood chipper on Oct. 8 has finally been identified by police as Nicholas M. Reardon, 72, owner of Landscape Unlimited in Stonington, Connecticut. Reardon was working on some farm property when he was apparently sucked into the wood chipper. Police and other first-responders made it […]
October 14, 2015
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Toro Dingo TX 1000 can handle 20-plus attachments
Toro has introduced the Dingo TX 1000 loader, which joins the tracked compact utility category with an operating capacity of more than 1,000 pounds. When the loader arms are fully extended, the hinge pin measures 81 inches from the ground, enabling the TX 1000 to reach over the side of dumpsters and one-ton trucks. Also […]
October 14, 2015
Photo: Toro
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Toyota Tacoma is top ‘Mid-size Pickup’ at Texas event
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma was named the Mid-size Pickup Truck of Texas at the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) annual Texas Truck Rodeo event. After two days of on and off-road driving at Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, Texas, journalists voted for their favorite pickup trucks, SUVs and CUVs in 17 categories. This year, 69 […]
October 14, 2015
The 2016 Tacoma produces 278 horsepower, an increase of 42 horsepower over the previous generation.
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Equal-i-zer marks 70 years of keeping trailer loads steady
This month Progress Manufacturing Inc., maker of the Equal-i-zer Sway Control Hitch, celebrates the product’s 70th anniversary, kicking off the occasion by moving into its new building in Provo, Utah. “With top-quality materials and family-focused employees, it’s easy to provide a lifetime warranty on each hitch,” said Rich Elliott, the company’s vice president of sales […]
October 13, 2015
A shot of Progress Manufacturing’s new headquarters in Provo, Utah. The company has produced the Equal-i-zer trailer hitch throughout its history.
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Stihl’s 2015 Tour des Trees kicks off this month in Florida
The 2015 Stihl “Tour des Trees” kicks off from Orlando on Oct. 25 and heads west, stopping overnight in Ruskin, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers Beach, Everglades City and Miami and visiting dozens of other communities along the way. The annual event raises money, educates the public about the importance of urban trees and includes […]
October 13, 2015
The annual fundraising event is in its 23rd year and has raised more than $7 million for tree-related research.
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Arborists, check out Zero Emission Equipment’s Zee Crane
While wandering around the N Lot at this year’s ICUEE equipment show, a bright-green grouping of carry-deck cranes stood out from the scores of white bucket trucks and other utility equipment. I made my way over and quickly saw a sign touting the machines, branded with the name “Zee” (Zero Emission Equipment), as the “ONLY […]
October 12, 2015
If it’s an over-the-top investment for many tree-care specialists, large operations – especially those in California – might want to take a look at the quiet Zee Crane.
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Winter Services wins SIMA Safety Award, cited for growth
Winter Services Inc. has been named a winner of the Snow and Ice Management Association’s 2015 Safety Award. This is the fourth consecutive year the West Allis, Wisconsin-based company has taken home the national award from SIMA. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Business Journal has recognized Winter Services as one of the fastest-growing companies in southeastern Wisconsin […]
October 9, 2015
Winter Services has been putting up impressive growth numbers while being among the safest operators in its industry.
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New Holland says power, stability packed into smaller C Series
New Holland says its C Series compact wheel loaders are “completely new,” with a more compact design, including reduced machine length and width, as well as a lower overall height. The loaders are also more stable, New Holland says in a news release, “with more built-in comfort and convenience.” Each of the four New Holland […]
October 9, 2015
The loaders are now more compact than earlier models, while the redesigned cab is roomy and comfortable, New Holland says.
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Kohler turns Polaris UTV into ‘ultimate construction vehicle’
Kohler Engines had some new electronic fuel injection engines to show off at ICUEE, but those weren’t the only hardware it brought to the recent tradeshow. The company also brought what it called the “ultimate construction vehicle,” a Polaris utility task vehicle (UTV) outfitted with a host of Kohler products. Kohler explained this thing’s fully […]
October 9, 2015
Kohler Engines’ displays at a recent tradeshow included this Mad Max-inspired Polaris UTV. Photo: Kohler Engines
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John Deere to showcase airless Michelins on Z900 Series ZTrak
You knew John Deere’s GIE+EXPO showcase would include a dandy or two. The company has served the landscaping industry a long time, so it’s no surprise one of its offerings at the tradeshow, which previews Oct. 21 with “Dealer Day” and opens to all Oct. 22-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, involves its […]
October 8, 2015
John Deere declares that the Michelin X Tweel Turf, a tire that never needs air yet boasts three times the wear life of a pneumatic tire, represents the “next revolution” in commercial mowing.
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Bob-Cat inks exclusive 2-year deal with OTR Wheel Engineering
Bob-Cat’s 2016 Predator-Pro and ProCat models will be equipped with special tires designed specifically for zero-turn lawnmowers by OTR Wheel Engineering. Bob-Cat announced this week it has entered an exclusive, two-year partnership with OTR Wheel Engineering and will make the “Zero T” tires standard on the two popular commercial mowers. According to Bob-Cat, a Schiller […]
October 8, 2015
OTR Wheel Engineering’s “Zero-T” tires are designed specifically for zero-turn mowers.
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Landscaper dies in fall from tree; links to safety information
A landscaper died Tuesday in Quogue, New York, after falling from a tree. The man’s identity has not been released, police say, because they are still trying to contact his family in Guatemala, according to The Southampton Press. The worker fell from the tree shortly after noon and the police were notified. The man’s employer, […]
October 7, 2015
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Survey: Most pickup owners see no difference in Chevy, GMC
General Motors bills its GMC brand as the company’s premium, professional-grade truck, but consumers don’t appear to know (or care about) the difference. “Despite GMC trucks’ being generally more luxurious than Chevrolet trucks, as well as GMC’s ‘Professional Grade’ ad campaign, it seems consumers believe in Chevrolet a bit more strongly than GMC,” says Jason […]
October 6, 2015
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Compact loader avoids skid-steer ruts with articulated steering
The NMC 2850 articulated compact loader can be a jack of all trades for landscapers thanks to its 2,850-pound lift capacity. Powered by a Kubota 84.5-horsepower turbo diesel engine, the NMC 2850 has front and rear powered axles with 45 percent limited slip for traction. The operator controls are straightforward, with one joystick for bucket […]
October 6, 2015
NMC’s articulated compact loaders are commonly used in tree care and landscaping operations.
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New technology promises de-icing done right
What started as one man’s college class project has turned into a company that promises economic and environmental benefits for those in the snow-removal business. Andrew Jaccoma, founder of Sensible Spreader Technologies, originally came up with his product in 2012 while working towards his MBA at the University of New Hampshire. His tool is designed […]
October 5, 2015
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Hellwig introduces new air suspension kits for light trucks
Hellwig Products has a new line of HD Air Suspension kits designed specifically for light trucks used for heavy tow/haul applications. Designed for ride comfort while loaded and unloaded, these suspension kits are designed for a factory height vehicle, but Hellwig has spacer kits to allow these bags to fit lifted vehicles. Use a P/N 4828 […]
October 2, 2015
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Geith’s new tilting coupler boasts of safety first
Designed for use with excavators and backhoe loaders weighing between 6 and 26 tons, the new Geith tilting coupler allows operators to position the bucket or attachment more precisely without having to reposition the machine, the manufacturer says. The tilting coupler provides up to 180 degrees of side-to-side rotation, depending on the model. Featuring four […]
October 1, 2015
The design enables operators to pick up and change attachments from the cabs of their machines.
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GPS leads police to stolen landscaping equipment
A Florida landscaping company was able to track more than $80,000 worth of stolen equipment to Miami, thanks to the GPS unit installed in the truck the thieves commandeered. At about 7 p.m. this past Sunday, video surveillance showed a group of men breaking into ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design. The intruders cut a hole […]
October 1, 2015
The stolen equipment was found and returned thanks to a GPS in the stolen truck. Photo: Fox13News.com
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