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How to mow on slopes safely
A typical day of mowing could turn deadly at one wrong turn The accident: A 43-year-old temporary service worker is part of a five-person crew performing maintenance at an interstate highway rest stop. The worker begins to mow along a bank bordering one of the rest stop’s parking lots. A 15-foot-high bank with a 35-degree […]
January 12, 2015
Business
Chevy releases Custom Sport special edition Silverado for 2015 (PHOTOS)
Chevrolet has released a Custom Sport special edition Silverado for the 2015 model year, paying homage to one of its most iconic pickups. “The Custom Sport special edition was inspired by Chevy Custom Sport Trucks of the late 1960s,” says Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet Trucks marketing director. “Those CST models added a touch of elegance to […]
January 9, 2015
Business
Polaris Ranger diesels get deluxe treatment in 2015
2015 Ranger Diesel HST & Ranger Diesel HST Deluxe The three-passenger 2015 Ranger Diesel HST and Ranger Diesel HST Deluxe have received some upgrades for 2015. Those include diesel power with a hydrostatic transmission, hydraulic power steering, a treadle pedal and multi-link coil over De Dion rear suspension. Deluxe models also come with the Lock & Ride Pro-Fit cab system complete with climate control […]
January 9, 2015
Landscaping equipment
Want to win a L-Series tractor from Kubota?
Kubota Tractor Corporation is giving away an L-Series tractor to one lucky winner. The giveaway is in conjunction with its 2015 Keepin’ It Country with Alan Jackson L-Series Sweepstakes. The giveaway will coincide with the company’s sponsorship of Jackson’s 25th Anniversary National Concert Tour by the same name. Contestants may enter by scanning QR codes at […]
January 8, 2015
Business
Exmark unveils 708cc, 452cc engines for zero-turn mowers
Specifically designed for Exmark zero-turn mower applications, Exmark unveiled two Exmark-branded engines. The single- and twin-cylinder engines feature overhead value designs to decrease fuel consumption and emissions, as well as reduce engine-operating temperature. Engineers enhanced features such as cast iron cylinder liners, oversized crankshaft bearings and triple-ring pistons. Exmark also includes a QR code on […]
January 8, 2015
Business
Hunter Industries releases rotator designed to conserve water, prevent runoff
Hunter Industries has released the MP800SR360, a short radius version of its MP Rotator. The MP800SR360 features rotating streams of water applied at a slower rate to conserve water and prevent runoff. The MP800SR360 reaches radius settings from 6 feet to 12 feet, and the precipitation rate remains matched across all arc and radius setting […]
January 8, 2015
Business
Gas prices to remain below $3 for nation, saving $97 billion during 2015
Landscapers would have to be living under a rock to not notice the marquee at gas stations today. The word is out – gas is cheap, but for how long? GasBuddy has forecasted what they believe will happen based on inputs and different impacts and scenarios on production, supply and demand. What to expect from […]
January 7, 2015
Business
Top benefits of using compact track loaders on jobsites
The versatility that comes with a compact track loader is making it one of the fastest-growing products in the equipment industry. Adding a compact track loader — and the right attachments — to your fleet can allow your company to find more work throughout the year.
January 6, 2015
Business
2015 Chevy Silverado finishes first in Light-Duty Challenge
6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 with 8-speed transmission outperforms the competition The 2015 Silverado 1500 with the available 6.2L Ecotec3 V-8 and 8-speed automatic transmission finished first in the 2015 PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge, the website announced. A team of five PickupTrucks.com truck experts put five new light-duty pickups through a full week of testing, including performance, payload […]
January 6, 2015
Business
John Deere rolls out Tier 4 Final 244K, 324K compact wheel loaders
Adding to its heavy-lifting lineup, John Deere has unveiled the 244K and 324K compact wheel loaders. Both machines are equipped with a Final Tier 4 diesel engine with a two-speed transmission. Additionally, the machines hit top speeds of 19 mph and 17 mph, respectively. Low- and high-speed ranges provide variable travel speeds from standstill to […]
January 6, 2015
Business
Ford features construction industry for 2015 F-150 marketing campaign
In what Ford is calling its biggest truck marketing campaign ever, the automaker is prominently featuring construction work in three new ads for the 2015 F-150.
January 5, 2015
Business
Camoplast Solideal intros three pneumatic skid steer tires to Solideal SKS tire lines
Creating more variety for skid steer operators, Camoplast Solideal introduced three tires to its Solideal SKS tire lines. The new Premium Solideal SKS tire line-up includes: Solideal SKS 732 A pneumatic skid steer tire that is set for a long life and traction in soft soils and off-road service Solideal SKS 775 A severe-duty pneumatic […]
January 5, 2015
Business
Land Pride rolls out end-of-year equipment with rotary cutters, quick hitch system
Land Pride wrapped up the year strong with three introductions off its assembly line. First off the line is the RC2515, a 15-foot version of the 12-foot medium-duty Rotary Cutter. The Land Pride gearboxes feature a 1-5/8-inch output shaft and lower bearings. The gearboxes are driven by a constant velocity Cat, four main driveline and Cat, […]
January 2, 2015
Compact equipment
Innovative equipment releases close out the year
We’ve reached the end of 2014, and to close out the year, here are some innovative piece of equipment you won’t want to miss.
January 2, 2015
Business
2015 Ford F-150 VelociRaptor 5L V8 to produce 600+ horsepower
Ford’s F-150 Raptor 4×4 turned out to be such a success for the automaker that at one point it had to ramp up production by nearly 70 percent just to meet demand. Pretty impressive for a pickup with a base price of $44,000.
January 2, 2015
Business
What machines you missed at the industry’s biggest show
Missed this year’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky? Don’t worry. Catch up on the latest pieces of equipment with this list.
December 30, 2014
Business
How to better understand pickup truck weight ratings
If you haul or tow heavy loads as a part of your business (and who in the construction trades doesn’t?) there are various numbers that you need to pay attention to and realize that no suspension upgrades to your vehicle will change these numbers.
December 29, 2014
Class 3-6
Vehicle body wraps can pay big dividends
While many landscaping company owners cringe at the thought of spending between $2,500 and $5,000 to have a vehicle wrapped with creative art advertising their business, it’s a good investment.
December 26, 2014
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