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Operating Trucks & Trailers
Neglecting proper trailer attachment is a common mistake with disastrous consequences. The accident: While en route to a jobsite, a landscaping trailer detaches from the truck pulling it. The tongue of the trailer spins around and crashes through the windshield of a car in oncoming traffic, severely injuring the driver.
December 13, 2012
Compact equipment
Edge Out Competition
From big skid steers to bright lights, these new products will help you edge out your competition.
December 12, 2012
Landscaping equipment
Winterize mowers now to prevent problems in spring
Winterize mowers now to prevent problems in Spring and be ready to roll when the time comes.
December 11, 2012
Safety
Safety watch: Preventing ladder falls
Icy conditions mandate extra precautions. The accident: A 43-year-old contractor positions an extension ladder diagonally across the inside corner of the house’s roof. The ladder’s safety feet are in an up position on the frozen soil.
December 7, 2012
Safety
Spraying Chemicals
Follow product labels and use caution to minimize risks. The accident: A 27-year-old landscape worker is spraying insecticide at a residential estate when a breeze picks up. Seemingly each time he turns his back to the wind, it changes direction and a cloud of the chemical washes over his face and bare arms.
November 29, 2012
Safety
Compact Excavators
The accident: A 39-year-old company owner is grading a slope next to a home using a compact excavator. The machine is facing uphill when it rolls back, ejecting the operator – who isn’t wearing a seat belt – and pinning him between the excavator and house. His assistant calls for help, and freeing the man takes firefighters 12 minutes. His torso is crushed and is pronounced dead at the hospital.
November 28, 2012
Landscaping equipment
Plan for snow removal
Don’t wait until the first flake ot snow falls to prepare your crew and fleet. As you crank up the AC for one of the hottest summers on record, snow may be the furthest thing from your mind. But with only a few months until snow-removal season begins, it’s not too soon to map out your plans and dust off your equipment.
November 28, 2012
Landscaping equipment
Snow Removal
Plow through your next winter project with these heavy-duty products. Stay warm. With a premium grand cab, Kubota Tractor’s RTV100 has an air conditioner, heater and defroster. The utility vehicle packs power with a three-cylinder, 24.8-horsepower Kubota diesel engine.
November 28, 2012
Compact equipment
Power Up
New battery-, solar-, diesel- and hydraulic-powered equipment for your fleet. Get Rid of Geese: Whether you’re maintaining a golf course or commercial retention pond, Canada geese can leave a mess and be a nuisance.
November 28, 2012
Safety
Safety watch: Don’t get pinned
Being pinned between the bucket/lift arms and frame of the machine accounts for about 70 % of fatal skid steer accidents. This post explores how to avoid this.
November 21, 2012
Compact equipment
Hydrate Plants
For turf, productivity and ground clearing, check out these new products. Reduce the overall watering requirements of plants, shrubs, trees, turf and agriculture with Ecologel Solutions’ Hydretain ES Plus Granular QD.
November 21, 2012
Business
GMC and Chevrolet Bi-Fuel Pickup Production Begins
Production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Ind., and the pickups are available for order by fleet and retail customers through Chevrolet and GMC dealers.
November 14, 2012
Business
John Deere Introduces New HX6 and HX7 Rotary Cutters
To provide customers with more finely chopped vegetation and easier maintenance, John Deere introduces the HX6 and HX7 Rotary Cutters. These machines offer new features such as a deeper cutting chamber and double-deck design that improve overall performance. These two rotary cutters replace the JD609 and JD709 machines and deliver heavy-duty mowing performance whether it’s for after-harvest crop leveling or roadside grooming.
November 8, 2012
Business
Green Machines
A Finnish company that formerly provided Gehl compact loaders to the U.S. market is now here under its own banner. Avant Tecno USA opened an office in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, this May and used the recent GIE+Expo to introduce eight models, all in green.
November 8, 2012
Business
Bobcat Launches New Loaders
The Bobcat Company has introduced seven new medium-sized machines. The 500 frame-size skid-steer and compact track loaders have seen upgrades in increased visibility, a more comfortable cab and easier serviceability.
November 6, 2012
Business
Ditch Witch unveils SK750/SK755 compact tool carriers
Ditch Witch used the GIE+Expo last week to debut its SK750 and SK755 compact tool carriers. Replacing the SK650, the units feature a high-drive track system with bolt-on sprockets and wide track rollers, plus heavier bushings, all designed for longer track life.
November 5, 2012
Safety
Heat Exhaustion
October 31, 2012
Safety
Safety watch: Transporting equipment
Properly securing cargo during every trip and driving responsibly will reduce accident risks and protect your business.
October 16, 2012
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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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