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Safety
Safety watch: Avoid eye injuries
Wearing the right personal protective equipment can reduce jobsite injuries. Find out more here at Total Landscape Care!
May 17, 2013
Business
Plant Food Features Fewer Salts, Lower EC
BioSafe Systems has released BioSafe Plant Food for the professional landscape market. BioSafe Plant Food (10–4–3) provides N–P–K, calcium, magnesium, plus micronutrients for healthier, higher quality plants.
May 16, 2013
Business
Vans & Power Sources Evolve as Industry Rebounds
More than 10,000 work-truck industry pros headed to Indianapolis, Indiana, March 6-8 to see the 500,000 square feet of new equipment, vans and trucks at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) 2013 Work Truck Show. Jack Roberts, executive trucks editor, walked the floor, tested new equipment and got a feel for where things are headed. Here are his five main takeaways.
May 14, 2013
Business
5 Most-Asked Questions When Buying Work Trucks
What’s the real cost of ownership for a medium-duty work truck? What does the truck brand say about your business?
May 13, 2013
Business
Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Options for Landscape Projects
Being eco-friendly and having options may seem impossible. However, Energy Efficient & Eco Solutions has come up with several options for landscapers to help build and install sustainable projects for clients.
May 9, 2013
Business
Toro Power Broom Delivers 200 RPM
Toro has introduced a 36” Power Broom for commercial landscape contractors. The rotary broom features a Kohler 208CC Command Pro Multi Season engine and delivers 200 RPM to the broom head.
May 8, 2013
Business
Drip Repair & Expansion Kit to Help Maintain Drip Irrigation Systems
Rain Bird has released a Drip Repair and Expansion Kit to help maintain and expand an existing drip irrigation system.
May 8, 2013
Landscaping equipment
Do Outdoor Living Right
Pave the way to beautiful outdoor living with new products and equipment. All-Purpose Pavers: The Keystone Paving Country Manor system combines the rustic appearance of hand-laid stone with unmatched design versatility. Textured on three sides and using a pin-connection system, each unit has the flexibility to be used in multiple positions. With this design consideration, Country Manor is designed for everything from traditional retaining walls to unique outdoor living elements.
May 7, 2013
Business
Ford to Add 2,000 Jobs to Kansas City Assembly Plant
Ford has announced that it is adding more than 2,000 jobs at its Kansas City Assembly Plant, according to our sister publication, Equipment World magazine. The additional jobs will be to produce the Transit work van and to keep up with the demand for its F-150 pickup.
May 6, 2013
Compact equipment
Get Your Hands on These New Tools
A simple hand tool can make a big difference when on a job site, so check out these useful and productive hand tools this season.
May 6, 2013
Business
Hydrometer to Help Monitor Flow Rates
Netafim USA is offering hydrometers, a water-saving device made to monitor irrigation flow rates on commercial and institutional sites. The device is made up of four functions including built-in master valve, water meter, flow sensor and a pressure-regulating valve.
May 3, 2013
Business
Trailer Catches Fire, Sending One to Hospital
One landscaping trailer caught fire this week near Salem, Massachusetts. The blaze sent one person to the hospital with second and third degree burns.
May 2, 2013
Landscaping equipment
Stand-on vs. ZTR mowers
Offering maintenance service requires a well-oiled business: tracking schedules, the weather, crews and clients. And a large part of the job relies on the equipment. To make sure you’re optimizing your mowers, use them in the right applications and know their strengths and weaknesses.
May 2, 2013
Class 3-6
Are 1/2-Ton Diesels Worth the Price?
When Ram announced this past February they will be the first manufacturer to offer a diesel in post-2000 ½-ton pickups, I smiled with anticipation. The 2014 Ram 1500 Fiat V-6 diesel finally opens the door that all of the Big Three had planned on opening back in 2010. At that time, as we all know, the economy tanked and vehicle sales, as well as plans for 1/2-ton diesels, took the hit.
May 1, 2013
Business
Michelin Introduces Air-Less Tires for Skid Steers
Michelin is attempting to change the way people think about skid steer tires. Our sister publication, Equipment World magazine, recently visited Michelin’s Technology Center in Greenville, South Carolina where the company introduced the Michelin X-Tweel SSL for skid-steer loaders.
May 1, 2013
Business
LiuGong Debuts Skid Steer at Bauma
LiuGong has introduced a new machine to the skid steer market. At bauma in Munich, Germany this year, LiuGong premiered the 375B radial-lift skid steer. The new machine features metal and glass with an 865kg capacity. Curved corners provide a wider view of the worksite with a solid “corner-to-corner” view of any attachment.
April 30, 2013
Business
Product to Help Keep Radiators Clean, Operators Cool
ProManPTO has introduced the “Cool Minder” Automatic Fan Reverser for ATVs, UTVs, zero turns and ride-one mowers. The Cool Minder can take the place of the radiator fan. When the vehicle’s cooling fan starts, the Cool Minder is programmed to automatically reverse the fans direction for several seconds to remove debris and dust from the radiator.
April 29, 2013
Business
Special Equipment Calls for Special Trailers
Finding the right truck or trailer is always a challenging task for any landscapers. However, have you ever run into a problem like traveling with an 80,000-pound machine? Stafford, Virginia’s Lane Construction ran into this problem while trying to move its Roadtec Shuttle Buggy to pave interstates.
April 29, 2013
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