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Business

How to winterize compact loaders

Whether you'll be using your compact loader this winter or storing it for the season, follow these steps to winterize your loader & protect your investment.

November 24, 2014

Business

Stihl Releases Lithium-Ion Cut-Off, Trimmer

Stihl previewed a variety of lithium-ion battery equipment during Dealer Day at GIE+EXPO. The first ever lithium-ion battery-powered Cutquik, the Stihl TSA230 has no emissions and weighs 8.6 pounds. The new cut-off machine is fueled by a brushless, commercial-grade high torque electric motor. The cut-off machine gives operators up to 20 minutes of performance with […]

October 23, 2014

Business

How To Maintain Battery Life in Trucks

The life of a battery can make or break a productive day for landscapers. There is nothing worse than going to start a truck’s engine just to find out it won’t start because of an unfaithful battery.

January 9, 2014

Business

How To Store Mowers Through Cold Season

Many landscapers are beginning to put away mowers for the season, but forgetting a few key steps could be detrimental in a few months.

December 3, 2013

Landscaping equipment

Mowers of the Future

If a fortuneteller stared into her crystal ball, what would she see in the future for mowers? Hovering decks, reclining seats and engines that purify the air? While none of those features seem to be in the near future, manufacturers are making changes to their equipment that forecast what landscapers could expect to see with new mowers.

July 9, 2013

Business

Stairwell Light Saves Money

Xeleum Lighting has introduced a light specifically designed for stairwells. The Athena Series Stairwell LED Light Fixture can be left for long periods of time. The light will provide 100 percent of light when the space is occupied and dims to a power-saving level of 20 percent when the space is unoccupied.

June 21, 2013

Business

Batteries Included

How today’s battery-operated irrigation controllers are saving the day at sites with and without access to AC power. They’re more common than you may think. We see them in operation on sites like street medians, landscaped roadsides and construction sites without easy access to electrical power, as well as within public landscapes where vandalism is a concern. And, for the most part, we don’t give them a second thought.

April 22, 2013

Landscaping equipment

In the know: Winter operation tips

To help you operate safely and prevent damage to your machines, we've assembled a helpful list of 21 best practices you should remember when starting and using them in cold weather.

December 28, 2012