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Business

U.S. home construction bodes well for landscaping market

The start of construction on homes in the U.S. rebounded in November with gains in both single-family & apartment construction, despite the cost of labor and lots.

December 18, 2015

Business

7 tips on how to finance equipment this spring

Spring is right around the corner, and landscapers are taking a second look at their fleets to make sure they’re ready for the busy season. One thing to consider is financing or leasing equipment to help manage a fleet and cash flow. Here are seven tips for financing equipment from John Deere: Identify your equipment […]

February 26, 2015

Business

Why CTL sales are up and how to get the most out of yours

According to Equipment Data Associates numbers, compact track loaders accounted for roughly 20 percent of all financed equipment in 2014 by number of units. That’s a huge share. We asked our sources what they thought was driving these numbers. Did customers have a newfound appreciation for the inherent advantages – greater stability, lower ground pressure, […]

February 11, 2015

Design-Build

Will technology make workers obsolete?

The question seems silly, but the answer could be all too real for some landscapers. Technology is on the fast track of not only improving jobsites, but it could also be taking away jobs. Several manufacturers are working with companies to develop wireless controllers to operate large pieces of construction equipment. This is not necessarily […]

February 10, 2015

Business

Case intros skid steers, CTLs with SCR technology at World of Concrete (Photos)

As World of Concrete kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada today, manufacturers are unveiling a variety of machines on the floor, including Case Construction Equipment. In addition to the introduction of two skid steers, the company also released Tier 4 Final skid steers and CTLs with SCL technology. SR240 and SV280 These two Tier 4 […]

February 3, 2015

Business

Bobcat releases Depth Check system for compact excavators

Bobcat compact excavator owners can now monitor operations better with the introduction of the Bobcat Depth Check system option, a grade control system. The system is available for E32, E32i, E35, E35i, E42, E45, E50 and E55 models, with either standard or long-arm iterations. The system is a kit that uses three sensors – one […]

February 3, 2015

Design-Build

Live from World of Concrete: Get ready for in-depth updates, coverage

World of Concrete kicks off today in Las Vegas, Nevada, and we have a team of editors ready to cover the latest and greatest in construction equipment. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. with exhibits, education seminars and much more for attendees. The week-long tradeshow will feature indoor and outdoor exhibits, products and technologies, demonstrations […]

February 3, 2015

Business

Aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 put to test with sledgehammer

From the outset, quite a few folks have questioned the durability of the 2015 Ford F-150’s aluminum body. That was obviously something we wanted to ask folks in our industry about to which they replied with the exact opposite response. The construction professionals we talked to said years of experience with aluminum dump truck bodies had […]

January 28, 2015

Business

How to stay balanced while towing heavy equipment

Placing equipment in the right location on the trailer is critical to keeping within factory towing guidelines for tongue-weight. One of the biggest mistakes pickup owners make in towing is exceeding the truck’s hitch tongue weight. This leads to overloading the truck’s rear suspension, creating significant handling, braking and potentially serious business liability issues. Moving […]

January 26, 2015

Business

Deere to layoff 910 ag workers, add 220 construction jobs

John Deere announced it will layoff 910 employees across five agricultural equipment factories in Iowa and Illinois as the company cuts costs in response to an ongoing global farming slowdown. The heavy equipment manufacturer said it would layoff 565 from three plants in Waterloo, Iowa, as well as 300 in Ankeny, Iowa and 45 at its […]

January 26, 2015

Business

Maintenance 101: How to maintain UTVs through winter weather

UTV uptime all about reading owner’s manual and having a plan. Winter wreaks havoc on the rolling stock you use for work, whether it’s the truck that tows the trailer, the trailer that hauls the equipment or the equipment itself. Landscapers typically take time to care for their trucks and equipment when it comes to regular […]

January 23, 2015

Business

John Deere creates App Center for equipment users

John Deere has introduced the John Deere App Center, a mobile app designed for John Deere equipment users. The John Deere App Center provides users the ability to search and find apps most useful to their business and operations. Users will also be able to share the apps on social media and provide feedback to […]

January 21, 2015