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Landscaping equipment
First Look at Bobcat’s E32, E35 Compact Excavators
Bobcat released two Tier 4-compliant compact excavators, the E32 and E35, in Bismarck, North Dakota, at the new Acceleration Center last week. With a forward-mount instrumentation system, the excavators have the same instrumentation available in Bobcat loaders. The E32 and E35 models have 33.5-horsepower engines, without using a diesel particulate filter (DPF). “There’s no DPF […]
August 18, 2014
E35_Building_a_Retaining_Wall_with_Extended_Arm TLC
Business
Top 5 compact excavator maintenance issues
Don’t let their smaller size fool you: Compact excavators require the same amount of maintenance as their larger counterparts. Without the proper maintenance, these machines won’t be as productive on the jobsite and can run up your O&O costs. Here are 5 compact excavator maintenance issues from Lee Shirey, regional service manager at Hyundai Construction […]
August 5, 2014
Hyundai
Business
Case Intros Skid Steer Snow Removal Package
Case Construction Equipment has released a new Snow Removal Package for the SR250 that optimizes the machine for snow removal applications (also available on the SV300 – making it available in both vertical and radial designs). The 90-horsepower SR250 from Case Construction Equipment offers a rated operating capacity of 2,500 pounds (2,700 pounds with optional […]
July 22, 2014
Case SR250
Business
Three ways to keep your mower out of the shop
Proper maintenance throughout the mowing season should be a top priority for landscape contractors.
July 7, 2014
Lawn-Mower-Repair
Business
Deere Introduces 1500 Series TerrainCut Front Mowers
John Deere added five models to its line of front-mount mowers with the new 1500 Series TerrainCut: 1550, 1570, 1575, 1580 and 1585.  The mowers have either 24.2-horsepower (1550) or 37.4-horsepower Final Tier 4 engines. All of the 1500 TerrainCut models can be equipped with a 60- or 72-inch 7-Iron Pro side-discharge deck or a […]
July 2, 2014
John Deere 1575 Front Mower
Business
Landscapers Share Business Strategies at John Deere Event
Last week, landscapers from across the country and Canada flew to Cary, North Carolina, to operate and learn more about John Deere equipment and services, as well as share how they run their businesses. After a tour of the 335,325-square-foot factory, the landscapers enjoyed some ride-and-drive time on mowers, tractors, excavators, compact track loaders and […]
June 23, 2014
Deere Roundtable TLC
Design-Build
Fun Friday Photos
The weekend’s almost here, so sit back, relax and get a good laugh out of these crazy photos — from a man who loves mowing a little too much to planking contractors.
June 20, 2014
When his hair grows, does the mower tattoo cut it? I’m sure you all love mowing, but how did this guy think tattooing Homer Simpson with a mower on his head was a good idea?
Design-Build
Are Equipment Amusement Parks on the Rise?
All across the country, people are laying down cash to do what contractors do everyday: operate equipment. There currently are three construction equipment-experience venues, and if some venue operators realize their plans, several others may open in the next few years.
May 1, 2014
A patron at Big Toy Playground attempts to use a backhoe bucket to remove a basketball from a cone. Credit: Big Toy Playground
Design-Build
[Video] Caterpillar Equipment Plays Jenga
What’s more fun than playing a game of Jenga with friends? Try moving 600-pound blocks with a Caterpillar excavator, telehandler and compact track loader. (This is one time I definitely wouldn’t want to be a spotter.) Watch the video below to see which machine wins. [youtube DWc8dUl7Xfo#t=42 nolink]
April 17, 2014
Caterpillar Jenga
Compact equipment
New Lawn Maintenance Equipment & Products
Treat, cut and maintain lawns with these products and machines. Dump in truck The Grasshopper Company expanded its PowerVac collection system with the HighLift 15B. The collector can be emptied from a raised position by flipping a switch. With a 72-inch vertical emptying height, the HighLift features a 15-cubic-foot capacity and a tapered bottom that […]
April 1, 2014
Grasshopper
Landscaping equipment
John Deere Intros 6 Compact Utility Tractors
John Deere showcased its 4M and 4R Series compact utility tractors during a dealer ride-and-drive event in Orlando, Florida, Tuesday. The models will be available starting in April. The line includes six models – 4044M, 4052M, 4066M, 4044R, 4052R and 4066R – and the Tier 4 Final engines range from 43 to 66 horsepower on […]
February 25, 2014
The 4R compact utility tractor, the premium option, features hitch assist, cruise control and an optional enclosed cab.
Compact equipment
Compact Equipment Roundup
Whether you need to fit into tight jobsites or transport lighter equipment, here are compact machines that fit the bill.
February 4, 2014
Hyundai
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