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Protect yourself: Avoid Lyme disease by avoiding ticks
May is Lyme disease awareness month, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports there are approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease in the United States every year. Although it’s not realistic for professional landscapers to simply “avoid direct contact with ticks,” as the CDC recommends, there are precautions you can take to protect yourself. […]
April 20, 2015
Business
Los Angeles mayor credits rebate program for reduced water usage
Part of California Governor Jerry Brown’s April 1 mandate for the state to reduce its water use by 25 percent was a call for the removal of 50 million square feet of lawn, or about 1,150 football fields. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said the city is well on its way to helping reach that […]
April 17, 2015
Business
Terex’s new compact wheel loaders available in four sizes for range of jobs
Handle a range of specialized tasks with Terex’s new compact wheel loaders, which feature Tier 4 Final Deutz engines. A full range of attachments that include sweepers, snow blades and salt spreaders ensure the line is suitable for a variety of applications. The lineup include four models with a range of features that boost efficiency […]
April 17, 2015
Business
Shindaiwa’s EB600RT backpack blower delivers quiet power
Designed with operator comfort in mind, Shindaiwa‘s EB600RT backpack blower features a padded backrest, adjustable shoulder straps and vented back pad that circulates air in hot weather. A four-point vibration reduction system reduces operator fatigue, while a new grip design is easier on user hands during all day use. Powerful and quiet, the EB600RT backpack blower has […]
April 17, 2015
Landscaping equipment
Bob-Cat debuts first stand-on mower
Bob-Cat, a manufacturer of commercial-quality turf mowers, has introduced its first stand-on mower, the QuickCat. Featuring an ergonomic design that places the platform close to the drive axles, the QuickCat reduces vibration and rider fatigue to provide commercial operators with all-day comfort, stability and performance. Stand-on mowers are ideal for tight, smaller spaces where the […]
April 16, 2015
Class 3-6
King Ranch Super Duty: Ford’s premium work truck
2015 F-350 Crew Cab is rich in both features and performance; a stately ride for business or pleasure Look around any jobsite where there’s dirt being moved, sod is being laid and shrubs and trees are being planted, and more often than not you’ll see at least one Ford Super Duty among the trucks parked […]
April 15, 2015
Business
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
Class 3-6
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Class 3-6
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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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