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Business

Deere Intros Z997R Diesel Mower

After the big release of their partnership with Michelin to offer tweel tires on their ZTrak mowers during GIE+EXPO, John Deere also introduced a new diesel mower: the Z997R. The Z997R features a 37.4-horsepower Final Tier 4 diesel engine. It is available with a 60-inch or 72-inch 7-Iron Pro side-discharge deck, a 60-inch 7-Iron PRO […]

October 23, 2014

Business

Hustler Adds Push-Button Deck Lift to Mowers

Hustler Turf Equipment showcased its Raptor Flip-Up technology at GIE+EXPO. The Raptor has a push-button deck lift that raises in 22 seconds without removing the deck belt. The Flip-Up is powered by a Kawasaki FR Premium engine, has a heavy-duty fabricated deck and features an automatic brake system. Hustler first unveiled the technology during its […]

October 23, 2014

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

Cub Cadet Becomes Official Mower of Madison Square Park Conservancy

Cub Cadet has partnered with the Madison Square Park Conservancy by becoming the official riding mower of the grounds.

October 16, 2014

Business

PERC Donates Propane-Powered Equipment to Yellowstone National Park

With the help of donations from the Propane Education & Research Council, Yellowstone National Park is reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions. PERC’s donation included a propane-powered Exmark zero-turn mower, 11 mower cylinders, three Generac portable generators, one Generac standby generator and a 12-cylinder capacity storage cage.

October 14, 2014

Design-Build

Community Supports Landscaper After Equipment’s Stolen

We’ve all, unfortunately, read about landscapers having their equipment stolen. But here’s one thief story with a good twist. Detroit landscaper John Idziak had his $3,000 Toro mower stolen, along with his trailer, reports Channel 7 in Detroit. While that has become so common it rarely makes the news, what happened after the station shared […]

October 8, 2014

Design-Build

Woman Pulls Gun on Landscaper Over Noise

No one likes to be woken up early in the morning – I know I’m not a fan of it. While it’s a bit of an inconvenience, I would hope most people wouldn’t handle it like this Florida woman. Gina Briggs allegedly threatened to kill a lawn maintenance worker after he made too much noise […]

September 15, 2014

Design-Build

Man Invents Self-Fueled Mower

The top expense for most landscapers is fuel: But what if you had a self-fueled mower? That’s exactly what Jason Force created, according to MyFoxPhilly.com. Force invented the E-Mow — the world’s first self-fueled lawn mower. The mower uses a vortex dryer to remove water from the clippings and then heats and pressurizes them to create […]

August 26, 2014

Business

Man Stabs Landscaper Over Grass Clippings

A 70-year-old man is accused of stabbing a 19-year-old landscaper because he got grass clippings on his truck.

August 25, 2014

Design-Build

Man to Mow for 24 Hours Straight

Ever feel like you’ve been mowing all day? That’s exactly what one guy will be doing on Aug. 19. A Dixie Chopper employee in London, Ohio, is going to try and beat the Guinness World Record for the most acreage mowed by an individual in 24 hours. He’ll start in the afternoon and use a […]

August 14, 2014

Design-Build

[Video] Push Mower Transformed into Ingenious Riding Mower

Tired of pushing your mower and want to have more fun cutting the grass? This guy did, so he decided to do something about it. What do you think about his mower invention? [youtube 6fkep3HMfRo nolink]

August 4, 2014

Business

4 Ways to Keep Lawns Looking Green

Summer heat can be a landscaper’s worst enemy. The intense heat waves can leave lawns brown and unhealthy. However, The Grounds Guys have put together a few tips to help landscapers keep lawns looking green and healthy.

July 30, 2014