Tag: heavy equipment

Business

Bobcat CEO: “We’re reinventing ourselves” with more products, focus on technology

When Scott Park took the reins of Doosan Bobcat in 2013, the company was still in the process of recovering from the 2008 economic downturn.

September 25, 2019

Business

Diving in: The importance of CDLs, GVW and loading penalties

Throughout your time in the green industry, you or members of your crew have asked when a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is and isn’t necessary. Along with knowing when a CDL is required, it’s also important to understand gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross vehicle rating (GVR). Take a look at what you need […]

May 30, 2019

Business

Tornado rips through Vermeer factory in Iowa

Multiple factories in the Pella, Iowa area were severely damaged by the tornado that hit the area July 19th, 2018. The Vermeer Factory was hit the hardest.

July 20, 2018

Business

Minnesota landscape contractor charged with four counts of vehicular homicide

a Landscaper allegedly had an unsecured 1,100LB boulder fly over an oncoming car, killing 2 ladies in Twin Cities suburb.

July 16, 2018

Business

How to adjust CTL track tension

Check out our video of how to properly adjust a compact track loader's track tension! Our guide takes you through each step of this process. Details here on Total Landscape Care!

March 6, 2018

Business

How to protect heavy equipment from theft during the holidays

The National Equipment Register has provided a few tips aimed at theft prevention since equipment thefts tend to increase in December and January. More here!

December 22, 2017

Business

Bollinger B1 is an AWD, electric, modular truck that is both pickup and SUV

New York-based Bollinger is marketing the B1 as a back-to-basics utilitarian sports utility truck, or SUT. Details here on Total Landscape Care!

August 4, 2017

Business

Landscaping Roundup: 18 attachments for raking, leveling, mowing, mulching and more

Take a look at some of the landscaping attachments that can make work of the jobsite much easier. Read more on Total Landscape Care.

July 5, 2017

Business

EquipmentWatch names 2017 winners of Highest Retained Value Award

EquipmentWatch announced the winners of the Highest Retained Value Award. It is a heavy equipment DB that offers intelligence on to users. Read more on TLC!

February 27, 2017

Business

Caterpillar’s new flat-floor buckets perform light grading tasks

Designed for the Cat M and K Series small wheel loaders, flat-floor buckets are general purpose buckets that incorporate a long floor and rear cutting edge to aid light grading or back-dragging tasks. The flat-floor bucket is one of Cat’s Performance Series buckets, which feature curved side bars to promote an aggressive cut and better […]

November 24, 2016

Business

IronPlanet now offering instant financing on equipment purchases

Online equipment seller IronPlanet has introduced an instant financing option customers can choose before or after making a bid or purchase. Click to read more.

July 15, 2016

Design-Build

Redi-Rock points to concrete blocks’ aesthetic, structural versatility

Redi-Rock sells air-entrained, wet cast concrete blocks that are often described as 1-ton Lego blocks. Click to find out how they rival traditional hardscaping stones.

April 7, 2016