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Remote-controlled mower billed as safer option for uneven terrain
Landscape crews are tackling the steep, uneven terrain along Interstate 77 in South Carolina with the help of a 2,500-pound, remote-controlled robotic mower that can operate in hard-to-reach places, such as underneath billboards. The $80,000 piece of equipment is owned by Dixie Lawn Service of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, which contracts with the South Carolina […]
June 19, 2015
Business
Fuel economy: Real-world mpg vs. the EPA’s window sticker
AAA report shows 80 percent of new vehicle owners getting better MPG than expected; EPA making more testing changes About a third of the new trucks we’ve tested during the past couple years have delivered better real-world highway fuel numbers than the EPA window stickers showed. According to a fact sheet just released by AAA, we aren’t the […]
June 19, 2015
Business
Bobcat adds to M-Series lineup with Tier 4-compliant S740 skid steer
Bobcat’s newest 700 frame-size skid steer, the 74-horsepower S740, is also the company’s first Tier 4-compliant model in that size class. The S740 doesn’t require a diesel particulate filter, selective catalytic reduction or diesel exhaust fluid. The non-DPF solution was achieved through the use of a diesel oxidation catalyst that reacts with engine exhaust upon […]
June 18, 2015
Landscaping equipment
Volvo compact excavator drops fuel use with new engine, auto idle
Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced its latest compact excavator, featuring an engine update and a new automatic idling system. The new EC20D is powered by a Volvo D0.9A Tier 4 Final engine, pushing 16.3 horsepower and boosting fuel efficiency by 10 percent when the machine is also equipped the optional auto engine shutdown feature. Further […]
June 18, 2015
Business
Deere launches TractorPlus app for compact utility tractor operators
John Deere has introduced the “TractorPlus” application to provide customers with easy access to information about Deere’s 3E, 3R, 4M and 4R compact utility tractors. Intended to serve as a quick reference tool, the TractorPlus application offers a variety of features for convenience while working: Tractor Setup – provides a step-by-step guide for setting up […]
June 17, 2015
Business
Bob-Cat mowers on parade in company’s new virtual showroom
Bob-Cat has launched a new website to showcase its mowers. Based in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, Bob-Cat says the site’s homepage offers improved navigation and a large, scrolling deck featuring highlights of the company’s latest news, products and purchasing options. In a new release on the launch, the company says bobcatturf.com also offers users a simplified […]
June 16, 2015
Business
Bad to the bark: Carlton stump cutter boasts turbo-charged engine
With a 99-horsepower, turbo-charged Kubota diesel engine, the Carlton SP8018TRX stump cutter is designed for high production in both clearing and large residential removal applications. The model’s two-stage cutter head drive also accounts for its substantial cutting power. The Carlton “Razor Cutting System” offers a low-profile holder design coupled with large-faced carbide teeth. According to […]
June 16, 2015
Business
Toro touts new suspension system for select Z Master mowers
Toro has introduced a new suspension system for some of its Z Master zero-turn mowers. Called “MyRide,” the system features a fully suspended operator platform that delivers 3.6 inches of travel and isolates the operator from the rest of the machine. Toro says the design reduces impacts, bumps and vibrations for a more comfortable ride. […]
June 12, 2015
Class 3-6
Chevrolet Colorado Z71’s power, economy, comfort outweigh lack of burst
Not everyone who works in landscaping needs a one-ton dually, or even a 1/2-ton pickup. Many just need an efficient, reliable pickup as a mode of transportation that can be used once in a while to tow a trailer with enough payload to handle lighter duty work and recreational tasks. And there are also those who like to park […]
June 12, 2015
Business
‘PowerDrive’ system from Holder Tractors wins German technology award
German designer and manufacturer Max Holder, owner of North American distributor Holder Tractors of Canada, has been chosen to receive an Industriepreis award for 2015 in the category of drive and fluid technology for its “PowerDrive” system. The Industriepreis award is judged by an independent panel of professors, industry experts, trade journalists and scientists and […]
June 11, 2015
Business
Landscapers have front-row seat as ethanol fight rages on
Landscaping companies may not have a direct stake in the fight over the ethanol content in gasoline, but equipment manufacturers are right in the middle of it.
June 11, 2015
Class 3-6
BAK’s Revolver X2 aluminum tonneau cover reduces wind drag
Protect tools and improve fuel economy with BAK’s all-new aluminum hard rolling tonneau cover Keeping tools and other items secure in the pickup bed is made easy with the Revolver X2, an aluminum hard rolling tonneau cover from BAK. Featuring tough security, mechanical locking rails, a flush low-profile design and simple one-handed operation, the cover […]
June 10, 2015
Business
Komatsu’s new log loader features robust engine, wireless technology
Komatsu America says its Forest Machine Business Division’s new PC210LL-10 log loader boasts of a more environmentally friendly engine that also increases horsepower by 7 percent, lowers fuel consumption by 10 percent and is EPA Tier 4 Interim certified. The newest addition to Komatsu’s Dash-10 series of log loaders has a flywheel horsepower of 158 […]
June 8, 2015
Business
Stihl boasts landscapers will be more efficient using multitasking tool
Stihl is targeting landscapers with its new KM 94 R KombiMotor, which weighs in at only 8.8 pounds but, according to the company, delivers plenty of power through its 24-cc, two-stroke engine. The multitasking tool works with all 14 attachments in the Stihl KombiSystem line, which includes implements designed for cutting, trimming, clearing and more. […]
June 5, 2015
Landscaping equipment
Yamaha rolls out 2016 utility ATVs and side-by-sides
KODIAK AND GRIZZLY GET MORE POWER, NEW LOOKS AND NEW SUSPENSIONS Business owners who need four-wheel-drives to traverse rugged terrain where traditional pickups can’t tread will find Yamaha’s 2016 ATVs and side-by-sides of interest. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Yamaha is using 2016 as the year to make a big push forward in what it offers […]
June 5, 2015
Class 3-6
Graham targets small to midsize landscapers with 300-gallon sprayer
Graham Spray Equipment is putting the word out about a skid sprayer designed specifically for small to midsize lawn-care companies and sole proprietorships.
June 4, 2015
Business
Buyers Products XD Series underbody aluminum tool boxes keep tools secure and dry
Secure tools and other equipment with Buyers Products XD Series underbody aluminum tool boxes, which feature heavy-duty components for security and strength. The two-door barn style boxes are construction from 1/8-inch-thick aluminum, with an extruded aluminum front frame that boosts durability. The extrusion has a rain gutter that helps channel water away from the inside […]
June 3, 2015
Class 3-6
XL Specialized Trailers’ XL 80 HDG simplifies transporting lightweight equipment
Transport lighter equipment efficiently with XL Specialized Trailers’ lightweight XL 80 low-profile hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer. Rated at 80,000 pounds overall and 80,000 pounds in 10 feet concentrated, the XL 80 has an 11-foot-long hydraulic gooseneck and a design that offers a front-loading advantage. A five-position ratchet style variable ride height enables adjusting the neck […]
June 3, 2015
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