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Business

John Deere, Michelin Unveil X Tweel Turf Airless Radial Tire for ZTrak 900 Series

At an unveiling at Churchill Downs during the 2014 GIE+EXPO tradeshow in Louisville, Kentucky, John Deere and Michelin Tweel Technologies unveiled the Michelin X Tweel Turf for commercial ZTrak mowers.

October 22, 2014

Business

Top 10 New Models Financed in August

Financed new construction equipment sales rise 11 percent in August compared to a year ago.

October 10, 2014

Business

9 Things to Know About DEF

“Why does it have to be this way? Why are we having to do one more thing?” Those are typically the first questions customers ask Heath Watton, regional manager for Southeastern Equipment, Cambridge, Ohio, when they’re told about Tier 4 Final engines and the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) they need to operate.

September 22, 2014

Business

[Photos] Volunteers Come Together to Renovate Constitution Gardens

More than 80 volunteers from John Deere, Finch Services, the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), OPEI, National Hispanic Landscape Alliance and the Irrigation Association volunteered more than 250 hours of labor to maintain the areas around the National Mall.

September 15, 2014

Business

NHLA, Industry Groups to Beautify National Mall’s Constitution Gardens

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance will be participating in a Day of Service initiative this Friday. The initiative will be on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and is hosted by the Trust for the National Mall.

September 10, 2014

Landscaping equipment

Machines to Help Clear Ice & Snow this Season

Are you ready for the winter season? Preparing for snow is the first step to get ready, so start planning by checking out these snow removal machines.

September 5, 2014

Compact equipment

Trim, Dig & Protect Valuables with these Machines, Tools

Working hard and staying safe on jobsites are two priorities for landscapers. These machines and tools can help crewmembers be productive and safe at the same time.

September 2, 2014

Business

Deere to Layoff More Workers in Iowa

In addition to the 600 employees John Deere laid off last week at four Midwest locations, the company will let go approximately 460 employees at its Waterloo, Iowa facility.

August 27, 2014

Business

Deere Updates 5M Utility Tractor Lineup

John Deere has made a few changes to its 5M model lineup. The updates include the addition of aftertreatment systems to meet Final Tier 4 compliance, as well as other comfort, convenience and performance features.

August 25, 2014

Design-Build

Unique UTV Could Takes Jobsites by Storm

While the most important pieces of equipment on the jobsite are definitely the machines moving all the dirt, a lot of contractors need a vehicle that allows them to move across that dirt, especially on larger jobsites. The typical solution to that problem is either driving around in your pickup or investing in a UTV. And as we saw with John Deere’s “Midnight Black” special edition of the Gator, UTVs can be as tame or as sinister as you need them to be.

August 25, 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

Business

Deere to Layoff 600 Midwest Factory Workers

Deere & Company is placing 600 employees on an indefinite layoff at four Midwest locations. The company will be reducing the size of its manufacturing workforce at some agricultural equipment factories in response to current market demand for its products.

August 18, 2014