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Pickup Tailgate Thefts on the Rise
A trend in pickup thefts is on the rise at an alarming rate, and it might not be a trend that you would expect. A recent nationwide tally of tailgate theft insurance claims rose 18 percent from 2011 to 2012, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the number of thefts has grown every year since 2008.
August 19, 2014
Business
Is it Time to Invest in New Backhoe Models?
Sister magazine’s 2013 Equipment World Spec Guide had 10 new models of backhoes in the 14-foot and greater categories. This year, there’s only one new model.
August 19, 2014
Landscaping equipment
First Look at Bobcat’s E32, E35 Compact Excavators
Bobcat released two Tier 4-compliant compact excavators, the E32 and E35, in Bismarck, North Dakota, at the new Acceleration Center last week. With a forward-mount instrumentation system, the excavators have the same instrumentation available in Bobcat loaders. The E32 and E35 models have 33.5-horsepower engines, without using a diesel particulate filter (DPF). “There’s no DPF […]
August 18, 2014
Business
Troy-Bilt Intros Leaf Blower Designed to Maximize Air Volume, Harness Speed
Troy-Bilt introduced a leaf blower with an engineered airflow that moves leaves and debris in a controlled way. The Jet features a mixed-flow fan design that simultaneously maximizes air volume, (measured in cubic feet per minute or cfm) and harnesses speed (measured in miles per hour or mph).
August 15, 2014
Business
How to prevent injury from pesticide spray drift
Take a look at precautions employees should take when working with chemicals.
August 15, 2014
Business
Industry Pros Confident with 2015 F-150′s Aluminum Durability
Even though the 2015 F-150 first appeared to the world from under a silk sheet, Ford’s unveiling of what could be its most important vehicle in quite some time didn’t hold much in the way of surprises.
August 14, 2014
Business
15 Steps to Double Your Super-Duty’s Driving Range
Most owners of heavy-duty pickups in landscaping choose a diesel package over gas because it provides the best power for pulling trailers and hauling loads while delivering good fuel economy.
August 14, 2014
Business
Keen Utility Intros Fall Line of Safety Work Boots
Keen Utility continues its approach to providing safety work boots that also appeal to outdoor enthusiasts with an active lifestyle with the Braddock work boot, part of Keen’s new fall line.
August 12, 2014
Business
Sales for Financed Used Construction Equipment Drops for Third Month
According to the latest numbers from Equipment Data Associates, the number of financed used construction equipment sold dropped in June for the third month in a row, showing a 10 percent drop from May (7,089 units compared to May’s 7,900 units), and a 7 percent drop from June, 2013.
August 11, 2014
Business
Best Time to Buy New Trucks for Your Fleets
The next couple of Sundays might be good days to go kick the tires on that new pickup you’ve been eyeing, retail pricing data suggests. Consumers looking to save on a new car or truck should do their shopping in August, according to the analysts at TrueCar. New car and truck prices during the past five years in August have averaged $29,296 – $169 lower than any other month.
August 8, 2014
Business
How To Maximize Fuel Economy
Chasing the MPG rainbow: Getting to that pot of gold of improved fuel economy takes more than wishful thinking if you want to cash in at the end of the year.
August 8, 2014
Business
Bobcat Redefines Office Space with Acceleration Center
Taking cues from several tech companies, including Microsoft, Google and Sundog, Bobcat opened its $28 million Acceleration Center in Bismarck Tuesday, designed to promote “chance encounters” among its employees and create a facility unique in the construction equipment business.
August 7, 2014
Business
Adjust Landscape Lighting On-the-Go with vPro Solid State Transformer App
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting unveiled an app to help operators adjust lighting at the touch of a button. The vPro Solid State Transformer smartphone app is a LightFair International Innovation Award finalist and features a lightweight, stainless steel design.
August 7, 2014
Business
PERC Donates $76,000 Worth of Propane Equipment to Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway, a unit of the National Park Service, has advanced its sustainability efforts with help from the Propane Education & Research Council. PERC donated propane-powered equipment totaling more than $76,000 and includes three Ventrac compact tractor mowers with attachments and two Generac portable generators.
August 6, 2014
Business
Deere Releases Two Special Edition Midnight Black Utility Vehicles
John Deere introduced two special edition Gator utility vehicles to its lineup. The Midnight Black XUV825i and Midnight Black RSX850i are highlighted by a custom matte black paint scheme with charcoal gray graphics.
August 6, 2014
Landscaping equipment
What’s New with ZTR Mowers?
From EFI engines and propane to new standard comfort features, zero-turn radius (ZTR) mowers continue to evolve to meet landscapers’ needs. “Product refinement is currently trending,” says Nick Minas, product manager, John Deere. “Whether it’s fuel efficiency or ride comfort, manufacturers are tweaking their line-ups to better meet customer demands.”
August 6, 2014
Business
Terex Redesigns XT Pro Series Tree Trimmer Trucks
Terex has introduced the redesigned Terex XT Pro Series Tree Trimmer trucks for tree care professionals. The XT Pro Series trimmers now include a longitudinal hydraulic lift options to provide up to 75 feet (22.9 m) of working height and upper boom articulation of 250 degrees, and 125 degrees of lower boom articulation.
August 5, 2014
Business
Top 5 compact excavator maintenance issues
Don’t let their smaller size fool you: Compact excavators require the same amount of maintenance as their larger counterparts. Without the proper maintenance, these machines won’t be as productive on the jobsite and can run up your O&O costs. Here are 5 compact excavator maintenance issues from Lee Shirey, regional service manager at Hyundai Construction […]
August 5, 2014
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