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Tips on selecting the right work boots

Aside from brand, style and price, there are a number of different factors to consider when looking at work boots for yourself and your team. Here are some tips from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the Pedorthic Footwear Association. Get the right fit. It may seem like a time-wasting step, but getting a […]

March 5, 2015

SnowEx releases 20 new products in plow line

SnowEx Snow and Ice Control Equipment has introduced 20 new products in time for the last blasts of winter. The product line includes hinged-blade and straight-blade models, UTV plows and box plows. The plows have low alloy steel components and multiple angle base channels designed to prevent twisting and add torsional strength. Other features include hydraulic […]

March 5, 2015

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Gear Keeper retractable lanyards tether your tools safely

It’s a bummer when you are high up on a beam or roof and your tape measure falls to the ground. It’s a lot more of a bummer when it hits somebody. Gear Keeper’s TL-1 3015 integrated elastic webbing has a short (33-inch) retraction length and a long extension (51 inches) so it doesn’t get […]

March 4, 2015

Fisher’s HDX straight-blade snowplow available in April

Fisher’s HDX straight blade snowplow, a combo of the HD Series and XBLADE plows, will be available in April 2015. This stainless steel snowplow has an adjustable attack angle suited to the operator’s needs. It can be set to 55 degrees for unpaved or gravel surfaces and heavy snow scooping. It can be set to 75 degrees for […]

March 4, 2015

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TC16 and TC29 are newest Terex compact excavators

Two new compact excavators are on the market: the TC16 and the TC29 from Terex. The excavators have Tier 4 Final Mitsubishi diesel engines with load independent flow distribution (LUDV). The LUDV distributes hydraulic power proportionally. They also include an auto-idling system, Knickmatic boom system for working alongside structures and treads intended for larger surface […]

March 3, 2015

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Ryan has redesigned the Ren-O-Thin power rake

The Ryan Ren-O-Thin power rake has undergone some design changes and is now available. There’s an on/off optional seed box with a capacity of 0.76 cubic feet. The rake also has transport mode for crossing surfaces. The folding handle has been redesigned with two different height positions. The rake can be used from one inch above […]

March 3, 2015

Cub Cadet mowers now feature Briggs & Stratton’s electric starter engines

Cub Cadet mowers now include Briggs & Stratton’s InStart electric starter engines. The lithium-ion technology, combined with a proprietary starting system, is designed to fully charge in one hour, up to 75 starts, with a longer lasting battery. With the 10 minute rapid restart option, the charge should hold for 20 starts. The engine requires no […]

March 2, 2015

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Hitachi releases new compact excavators ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5

Hitachi has released the ZX17U-5 and the ZX26U-5 compact excavators. They are the smallest in the Hitachi line, but both excavators have a range of features to boost efficiency and productivity, including a variable width undercarriage and foldable blade on the ZX17U-5, and a swing boom and foldable travel pedals on the ZX26U-5. Both Dash-5 machines […]

March 2, 2015

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Pasadena, California unveils first “green-zone” park in the U.S.

South Pasadena, California has the first “green zone” city park in the United States. All of the landscaping equipment is battery-electric, so they’re 100 percent gas and emissions free. American Green Zone Alliance founder Dan Mabe spent two years working with the city and manufacturers such as Stihl and Mean Green Mowers. Stihl […]

March 2, 2015

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Vermeer’s new SC40TX stump cutter includes stand-on platform (Photos)

The new SC40TX stump cutter from Vermeer features a stand-on platform instead of the traditional self-propelled design. Landscapers can select one of two dedicated positions when operating the machine. Vermeer says the platform will not only improve operator comfort, but also allow them to maneuver the cutter faster and tackle more difficult terrain. With a hydraulic ground drive and […]

March 2, 2015

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Global Sales Group releases EZ oil drain valve

Global Sales Group has made the EZ oil drain valve available in stainless steel. The valve is used in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tanks. The EZ valve is available in many thread sizes and uses a ball valve design. A new feature is the lock nut, which allows more precise positioning when installing. The stainless steel version of the […]

February 27, 2015

Turfco’s T3100 spreader and sprayer provides 33-gallon capacity, increased spray area

The T3100 spreader and sprayer from Turfco is the latest addition to the company’s lineup and includes an optional 3-in-1 tank, bringing the spray capacity up to 33 gallons. The 3-in-1 acts as an auxiliary tank, so two separate liquids can be sprayed without changing equipment. The spray area is increased from 72,000 square feet […]

February 26, 2015

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Vermeer unveils CTX50 mini skid steer designed for renters

Vermeer has designed a mini skid steer, the CTX50, particularly for landscaping renters. The vertical lift arms allow for a lift height of 72 inches. The CTX50 has a 600-pound ISO-rated operating capacity and a 1,715-pound tipping capacity. The Kohler Command Pro electronic fuel-injected gasoline engine generates 25 horsepower and has a four-pump hydraulic system. Two […]

February 26, 2015

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Toro, Topcon plan GPS-guided sprayer for summer 2015

Toro and Topcon Positioning Group are partnering up to develop a GPS-guided sprayer, scheduled for release this summer. The project will start with the Toro Multi Pro 5800 and move to other sprayers in the future. This partnership will expand Toro’s TopNetlive network, a subscription-based service offering real-time GIS mapping and other correction data using the […]

February 26, 2015

(Photos) Deere releases 17G, 26G compact excavators

In a continuation of the G-Series upgrades that started in 2013, John Deere has released the 26G and 17G compact excavators, showing off the 26G at The Rental Show this week. Deere will start production of new units in March. While directed toward the rental market, the straightforward machine, which is the second smallest compact […]

February 26, 2015

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7 tips on how to finance equipment this spring

Spring is right around the corner, and landscapers are taking a second look at their fleets to make sure they’re ready for the busy season. One thing to consider is financing or leasing equipment to help manage a fleet and cash flow. Here are seven tips for financing equipment from John Deere: Identify your equipment […]

February 26, 2015

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DitchWitch releases MV800 vacuum excavator to help on jobsites

The MV800 is the latest piece of equipment from Ditch Witch. The vacuum excavator is designed for horizontal directional drilling cleanup. It features a 31-horsepower Briggs & Stratton Vanguard gas engine, with an electric start and remote air-intake filter. The filtration system includes an integrated carryover chamber for preventing contaminants from reaching the blower. There’s an […]

February 25, 2015

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Case unveils 580N EP, part of new Tier-4 Final backhoe line

Case Construction Equipment has added Tier-4 Final backhoes to their line, including the lower-horsepower version of the 580N backhoe – the 580N EP. The 580N EP uses Case’s particulate matter catalyst – a combination of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and a high-efficiency flow-through filter. Introduced at the Rental Show in New Orleans, the 74-horsepower […]

February 25, 2015

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