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Business

DuraClass touts Sidewinder Jr. for snow, ice removal

As landscaping companies begin planning for winter snow and ice removal, DuraClass is pushing hard to attract their attention to its “Sidewinder Jr.” dump body, which was specifically designed for both standard dump use and snow and ice control. The 3-4-yard Sidewinder Jr. is designed for medium-duty truck applications and complements the larger 5-14-yard capacity […]

August 10, 2015

Business

Prepare now to have prosperous snow-removal season

With the heat of the sun beating down on you, it’s hard to think ahead to the months of freezing temperatures and heavy snows. But it’s now, while last year’s clients and potential new ones are thinking about snow-removal contracts, that you should be gearing up for snow-removal season. In locations that get hit with […]

August 5, 2015

Business

Landscapers use Plowz & Mowz to find new customers, jobs

A new computer application that delivers on-demand snow plowing and lawn mowing services is not only changing the way homeowners find and schedule these services but also how landscapers connect to the customers who need them. Developed by former college roommates Wills Mahoney and Andrew Englander, Plowz & Mowz was launched in 2014 in Syracuse, […]

July 8, 2015

Compact equipment

Bobcat’s 3600, 3650 utility vehicles feature hydrostatic drive, attachments

Bobcat’s Model Year 15 lineup of utility vehicles now features two new hydrostatic drive models, the 3600 and 3650. The UTV’s have the same 24-horsepower Kohler diesel engine that powers the existing MY15 3400 and 3400XL models; however, the 3650 in particular improves upon the versatility of the product line by having the ability to […]

May 7, 2015

Business

Western’s Pro-Flo and Low-Pro tailgate spreaders feature 12-volt motors, range of accessories

Western Products unveiled three new tailgate spreaders to their line — the Pro-Flo 900, the Pro-Flo 525 and the Low-Pro 300W — at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 900 and the 525 have a corrosion-free hopper for de-icing, two instant-start 12-volt electric motors and an upgraded dual variable-speed control for operations to change […]

March 11, 2015

Business

Polaris unveils Brutus HDPTO, HDPTO Deluxe for snow removal

The BRUTUS HDPTO and HDPTO Deluxe models roll out with a new Tier 4 compliant, 24 horsepower Kohler diesel engine and cargo box utility spreader package among other upgrades.

February 17, 2015

Design-Build

Plowing snow at the touch of a button

As Juno makes her way over the Northeast dumping truckloads of snow along the way, snowplows are taking to the streets to clear the way. But some landscapers are getting some help when it comes to setting up their snowplow service with clients. One New York landscaper, J and R Lawn and Landscape, decided to […]

January 30, 2015

Design-Build

Making the most of downtime during the winter

While some landscapers are busy plowing driveways and clearing paths from snow and ice, others might be sitting and praying for an early spring.

December 18, 2014

Design-Build

Are you a winner?

Today is the last day to enter to win one of seven poly scoop shovels from A.M. Leonard.

December 17, 2014

Compact equipment

Equipment to help clear snow, debris & weeds from jobsites

Get going faster by adding these machines to your lineup to help clear jobsites quicker. Kubota entered the skid steer market with the SSV 65 an SSV 75 vertical-lift models. Available next summer, the skid steers have sliding front doors, allowing the operator to enter/exit regardless of the loader position for difficult situations. The skid steers both have Tier 4 Final engines, and two-speed travel comes standard. Read more information and watch a video walk around.

December 9, 2014

Business

How to use snow blowers safely this winter

Winter is on its way, and that has never been more apparent as temperatures across the United States plunge all over. The Farmer’s Almanac says this winter could see below-normal temperatures for most of the nation, which is starting to be the case since everyone’s November is feeling a little too much like January.

November 14, 2014

Business

What Toro Acquiring Boss Means for You

For those running Boss equipment, you might have noticed a slight change in ownership in the headlines lately. The Toro Company recently acquired the Boss Professional Snow and Ice management business.

November 12, 2014