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Ford turns attention to working on hybrid F-150

Ford has done some pretty impressive engineering with its EcoBoost V6 engines. Though many shook their heads at the automaker’s decision to turn its focus from the V8 toward creating a more powerful V6 in the name of fuel economy, the risk has largely paid off. Even the 2.7-liter EcoBoost packs some very V8-like power all the while propelling the 2015 F-150 to the title of most fuel efficient gas-powered full-size truck on the market. (With some help from that lighter aluminum body, of course.)

December 12, 2014

Long-term financing on vehicles could cost landscapers thousands

Long-term financing your next truck may sound like a good way to keep monthly costs down. But in the long run it’s costing your company thousands of dollars just to get an extra year on a loan for a $30,000 truck.

December 12, 2014

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How 3- to 4-ton compact excavators can be the right size for the right job

Three- to 4-ton compact excavators seem to be just the right size. “Positioned in the middle of the compact range, these machines go where bigger machines cannot and dig and lift what smaller units are unable to do,” says Jake Jeffords of JCB.

December 11, 2014

Caterpillar builds world’s tallest sand castle in latest Built For It trial

Caterpillar got to play in the sand, but this was no ordinary sandbox found in a client’s backyard. In fact, the company did much more than just play in the sand – it built the Guinness World Record-setting tallest sand castle as part of its latest Built For It trials.

December 11, 2014

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The latest on winches, hitches and couplers (PHOTOS)

Whether you need a new winch, hitch, or hitch accessories, there were plenty of new products to choose from at the2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this year.

December 11, 2014

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Hot service bodies: 2015’s newest offerings (PHOTOS)

Landscapers and mechanics share a commonality when it comes to the work trucks they depend upon at a jobsite: they must have the tools and parts onboard to do the tasks at hand.

December 10, 2014

Compact equipment

Equipment to help clear snow, debris & weeds from jobsites

Get going faster by adding these machines to your lineup to help clear jobsites quicker. Kubota entered the skid steer market with the SSV 65 an SSV 75 vertical-lift models. Available next summer, the skid steers have sliding front doors, allowing the operator to enter/exit regardless of the loader position for difficult situations. The skid steers both have Tier 4 Final engines, and two-speed travel comes standard. Read more information and watch a video walk around.

December 9, 2014

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Why fuel prices continue to drop

During the past couple months fuel prices across the country have been dropping at a significant rate, bringing smiles to business owners across the country.

December 9, 2014

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Skid Steers No. 1 Item Among $300 Million in Stolen Equipment in 2013

Nearly $300 million worth of construction and other heavy equipment was stolen in 2013 with only 21 percent of it recovered, according to the latest theft report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the National Equipment Register.

December 8, 2014

Westport Looks to Propane with Acquisition of Prins Autogassystemen

Westport WiNG Power system is a bi-fuel CNG system currently offered on Ford’s F-450 and F-550 trucks. The acquisition of Prins could bring a propane bi-fuel system soon.

December 5, 2014

Service Body Installation Tips

Choosing the right service body design for your particular landscaping company’s needs is the biggest hurdle when setting up a work truck.

December 5, 2014

Properly placed LED flood/work lights and warning strobes are essentials on a well-equipped service body.

Nissan Gives First Look at Next-Gen Titan Through ‘Truckumentary’ Teaser

Nissan has been generating quite a bit of buzz around its next-generation Titan pickup. Though the pickup has grown a bit stale over the years, Nissan’s refresh to the full-size pickup, with a 5.0-liter Cummins V8, will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January. And recently a certain gooseneck trailer at the Los Angeles Auto Show got a few folks excited about the new Titan’s towing capabilities.

December 3, 2014

5 ways to dig trenches properly

How hard can it be to dig a trench? Get the proper utility clearances, map the route, ensure jobsite safety and start digging. But there are other elements to consider. Sure, you’ve got a full-size conventional excavator, but would it make more sense to bring in a rubber-tired backhoe loader versus a steel-tracked excavator? Will a compact track loader help eliminate the cleanup required on a finished yard versus a skid steer or a backhoe? Is the bulk of the trenching work in backyards versus wide-open spaces?

December 3, 2014

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Customers React to 2015 Ford F-150 Aluminum-Bodied Pickup

There was a whole lot of tire kicking (and panel tapping and tailgate popping) going on when Ford’s 2015 F-150 consumer test drive tour rolled into Little Rock recently.

December 2, 2014

New Financed Construction Equipment Sees Increase in Sales for October

The number of financed new units of construction equipment sold or leased in October increased by 16 percent compared with September, according to Equipment Data Associates, which tracks financed construction equipment activity.

December 2, 2014

Top 5 Loader Attachments

Compact loaders are great for getting work done on the jobsite, and they are even more efficient when paired with the right attachment. Here are five of the top attachments landscapers can use with their loaders, according to Gregg Warfel, Terex Construction Americas. 1. Augers. They offer landscapers a quick and efficient way to dig […]

December 2, 2014

Terex Top Attachments

Keen Utility Unveils Foot Gear Made for Winter Weather

Winter is fast approaching and that means it’s time to bring out the winter weather attire. The Sheridan boot from Keen Utility features a thermal heat shield foodbed together with 600 g Keen.Warm insulation.

December 1, 2014

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Wintec Building Services Adds Pink Case Wheel Loader to Snow Removal Lineup

Wintec Building Services in Winnipeg, Manitoba is making people look twice. The company recently purchased a pink Case Construction Equipment 621F wheel loader.

November 28, 2014

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Fred Haskett to host planning and budgeting seminar

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Sneak peek: Kubota’s upcoming largest compact track loader, the SVL110-3

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The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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