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Patriotic kit sales help kids of deceased service members
Western Products, manufacturer of Western snow and ice-control equipment, released a limited edition lift-arm kit to help the children of deceased US service members.
July 8, 2015
Business
Subsite Electronics introduces redesigned, mobile-friendly website
Subsite Electronics is introducing its new mobile-friendly website, which the company says was redesigned based on customer input. The new site provides landscapers as well as utility, pipeline and other underground construction professionals easy access to information regarding Subsite Electronics’ selection of “Underground Awareness” products for enhanced jobsite safety and productivity. Among landscape contractors, the […]
July 8, 2015
Business
E15 affects landscapers’ equipment, everyone’s environment
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to take up an appellate court decision that upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s effort to expand the current ethanol blend in gasoline from 10 percent (called E10) to 15 percent (E15). That wasn’t welcome news to several automakers, fuel companies, car enthusiasts, and especially outdoor power equipment manufacturers, […]
July 6, 2015
Business
Rugby: New HD Rancher Body perfect for landscapers
Rugby Manufacturing says its new HD Rancher Body is ideal for professional landscapers, as well as heavy-duty construction and oil-field operations. A wholly owned subsidiary of Truck Bodies & Equipment, Rugby says the HD Rancher Body was designed for maximum durability and offers a number of enhancements from previous models, including an upgraded three-sixteenth inch […]
July 3, 2015
Class 3-6
Ford’s turbo’d half-ton delivers what landscapers need
Twenty-two miles per gallon, zero to 60 in under seven seconds and 5 tons of towing capacity are nothing to sneeze at when you’re talking about a V6-powered, full-size pickup. When you consider that the body is aluminum, it’s easy to see why the 2015 Ford F-150 is the talk of Work Truck Town. The 13th […]
July 3, 2015
Business
Deere won’t extend product alliance with Wright Manufacturing
John Deere announced this week it will not extend its current commercial mower design and manufacturing arrangement with Wright Manufacturing beyond May 2016. The alliance began in August 2012, enabling Deere to bring industry-leading technology and designs to the market and allowing Wright Manufacturing to enhance its manufacturing and quality processes. Deere said it remains […]
July 2, 2015
Business
Exmark says its suspended operator platform reduces bumps
With the goal of maximizing productivity through increased operator comfort, Exmark’s Lazer Z mowers now come with a suspended operator platform. Suspended operator platforms reduce bumps and vibration while driving. A factory-installed upgrade available on 2015 Lazer Z E-Series and Lazer Z X-Series machines, the suspended operator platform utilizes coil-over hydraulic dampers to significantly reduce […]
July 1, 2015
Business
In 6 states, landscapers pay more for gasoline starting today
Landscape professionals in several states will begin paying more for gasoline today, as a flurry of tax legislation enacted earlier this year goes into effect. Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Nebraska, Rhode Island and Vermont are all experiencing some bump in the state gas taxes collected. Idaho’s increase is the highest, at 7 cents per gallon, with […]
July 1, 2015
Landscaping equipment
Vermeer’s PTX40 service plow handles irrigation installations
Tackle irrigation installations with Vermeer’s walk-beside service plow, which fits in tight spaces. The PTX40 service plow has an optional forward-mounted trencher and boring attachment, and features a remote control that allows the operator to view the machine from a variety of angles. The unit has a minimum 40.2-inch width and is 84.8 inches long, […]
June 30, 2015
Business
Stihl President Fred Whyte to retire after 44 years with the company
Stihl President Fred Whyte will retire at the end of this year after 44 years with the company, 23 as president. Under Whyte’s tenure, the company experienced record growth, becoming America’s No. 1-selling brand of gasoline-powered, handheld outdoor power equipment. Bjoern Fischer, currently Stihl vice president of finance, will assume the duties of president on Jan. […]
June 30, 2015
Class 3-6
2015 Buyer’s Guide: Service trucks
What matters when spec’ing out service trucks Trucks equipped with a utility body bring the shop to the jobsite. Short and simple. What isn’t as simple for first-time buyers is putting that initial service or utility body package together. That aspect can be as complicated as one wants to make it depending on the specific […]
June 26, 2015
Business
Hyundai Construction Equipment appoints marketing manager
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has named Corey Rogers as the company’s marketing manager. Rogers, who had worked with Hyundai previously as product development and sales training manager, rejoins the company from a position as a regional manager in Latin America for a crane manufacturer. In his new role, Rogers will lead all brand and product […]
June 26, 2015
Business
JCB North America honored for environmental awareness
The Savannah, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce has awarded JCB North America the 2015 Environmental Awareness Award. Recognizing businesses that excel in areas that include environmental awareness, community involvement, safety and international business, the award is given to a company that demonstrates outstanding performance in efforts to continuously improve environmental quality. Through a partnership with environmental […]
June 26, 2015
Business
Wisconsin’s Douglas Dynamics stays high on top-workplace list
Douglas Dynamics, a manufacturer of vehicle attachments and equipment, has been named one of the top 100 workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Named for the sixth consecutive year, Douglas Dynamics is one of only 24 companies to be ranked on the list every year since it was first published. Ranked seventh […]
June 25, 2015
Business
Outlook for lawn-care equipment market assessed in new report
An Irish market research firm has just added a new market report for 2015-2019, highlighting landscaping powerhouses like John Deere, Husqvarna, MTD Products.
June 25, 2015
Landscaping equipment
Deere’s 210L/EP tractor loaders feature control, cab improvements
Following the release of the company’s six latest backhoes in April, John Deere has expanded the L-Series lineup with two tractor loaders. And though the new 210L and 210L EP share quite a bit in common with the L-Series backhoes, Deere’s marketing manager for backhoes and tractor loaders, Brian Hennings, says “these machines aren’t just […]
June 24, 2015
Business
Paladin Attachments keeps pushing growth in South America
Following up on its move into Brazil last year, Paladin Attachments, a manufacturer of couplers and attachments for the landscaping, construction, aggregate and other industries, is looking to boost its business in South America with the introduction of a new Portuguese-language website. The company says its new site features a modern design with improved functionality […]
June 24, 2015
Business
Don’t pass up the earplugs; hearing loss can be prevented
Mowers, blowers, mixers and more, landscapers are exposed to a lot of noise. Loud sounds can result in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), which can be caused by both a sudden, or “impact,” sound as well as long-term exposure to noise. Protecting your hearing is important, because once the hair cells in the inner ear are […]
June 23, 2015
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