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OSHA hits Pennsylvania landscaper with $42,000 fine

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a fine of $42,000 against Lancaster, PA landscaping company The Ground Guys after eight safety violations.

February 8, 2016

John Deere broadens 2016 commercial mowing lineup

John Deere is introducing a new zero-turn mower and expanding an existing product line, with the new Z960M and expanded Z970R ZTrak mowers, both powerful and affordable.

January 15, 2016

The new Z960M has a 31-horsepower engine and is available with 60 and 72-inch decks. Photo: John Deere

Bob-Cat CRZ mowers updated; 48-inch deck available

Bob-Cat mowers announced several updates of its CRZ 52-inch zero-turn mower and said the company will now offer the CRZ with a 48-inch deck for $3,999.

January 7, 2016

The updated Bob-Cat CRZ mower has a new seat and rear bumper, among other tweaks. Photo: Schiller Grounds Care

Gravely unveils redesigned Pro-Turn 200 and 400 ZTR mowers

Gravely says its Pro-Turn 200 and 400 series zero-turn-radius mowers have been redesigned from the inside out and now boast “smarter components,” a smoother ride and more intuitive controls. Gravely introduced a constant-belt tensioning system to the market with the launch of the new Pro-Turn 200 and 400 units. By maintaining constant belt tension, the […]

November 13, 2015

Like other machines that were part of the redesign, this Gravely Pro-Turn 460 now features custom-made seats to complement its mechanical improvements. Photo: Gravely

Cub Cadet introduces new commercial line: Pro Z 100 Series

Cub Cadet says it worked with professional contractors to engineer its latest commercial equipment, the Pro Z 100 Series mowers, which are expected to be available in the spring of 2016. The new mower has a fully reinforced frame and a three-position rollover protective structure (ROPS) with spring-loaded locks and an automotive-grade corrosion defense system. […]

November 4, 2015

Cub Cadet’s new line of commercial mowers is expected to be available at dealers by springtime. Photo: Cub Cadet

Young company making UTVs launches Spartan ZTR mower line

Intimidator Group, maker of UTVs, is launching a new line of zero-turn mowers. Their new line is designed to solve common problems of zero-turn mowers.

October 30, 2015

Spartan’s zero-turn mowers were designed with muscle cars from the ’60s and ’70s in mind. Photo: Spartan Mowers

Landscaping equipment

Grasshopper spotlights 100V Series, celebrates dealer award

Grasshopper had several of its big machines on the floor at GIE+EXPO last week, telling landscapers stopping by the booth that its 100V Series mowers will be equipped with 61-inch cutting decks for 2016. That will make the 100V machines capable of mowing 4.5 acres per hour, according to Grasshopper, which describes the V […]

October 29, 2015

This 126V is the company’s most powerful 100V Series mower. The model offers cutting widths up to 61 inches. Photo: Grasshopper

With Ikon XL, Ariens courts residential lawn-maintenance providers

Although its snow-removal equipment includes a line of commercial products, most of Ariens’ mowers target retail consumers. But, at last week’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, the company introduced the Ikon XL – an upgrade of its Ikon X zero-turn-radius mower – clearly hoping to catch the eye of professional landscapers. Ariens says it’s targeting the […]

October 29, 2015

The Ikon XL has a single steel frame with joints that are welded rather than bolted, increasing both the mower’s stability and durability, according to the manufacturer. Photo: Ariens

Kubota introduces ZTR mowers, UTV at GIE+EXPO

Kubota announced the addition of seven new products at GIE+EXPO, including two new zero-turn mowers and a four-passenger UTV that can convert to two-passenger in a minute. The zero-turn mowers are the newest addition to the ZD Series. Kubota offers the ZD1000 and ZD1200 in four deck widths: 48, 54, 60 and 70 inches. They […]

October 22, 2015

Kubota says its newest zero-turn mowers were designed with performance, comfort and ease of use in mind. Photo: Kubota

John Deere to showcase airless Michelins on Z900 Series ZTrak

You knew John Deere’s GIE+EXPO showcase would include a dandy or two. The company has served the landscaping industry a long time, so it’s no surprise one of its offerings at the tradeshow, which previews Oct. 21 with “Dealer Day” and opens to all Oct. 22-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, involves its […]

October 8, 2015

John Deere declares that the Michelin X Tweel Turf, a tire that never needs air yet boasts three times the wear life of a pneumatic tire, represents the “next revolution” in commercial mowing. Photo: John Deere

Exmark announces winners of its video contest

Exmark has announced the winners of its Take Back Your Weekends video contest. The unique user-generated contest received entries from across the country depicting how people would take back their weekends if they had more free time. Walt Arnett, a Virginia resident, won the grand prize, an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series commercial zero-turn mower valued […]

September 29, 2015

Walt Arnett is in the driver’s seat, with his Dad smiling alongside him, as Exmark representatives deliver his grand prize, the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower valued at more than $12,000. Photo: Exmark

Country Clipper honors Boettcher Supply as top distributor

Zero-turn-mower manufacturer Country Clipper recently recognized Boettcher Supply of Beloit, Kansas, as its 2015 Distributor of the Year. In addition to Kansas, Boettcher Supply serves dealers in Colorado, Nebraska and Missouri. The award recognizes Boettcher for exceptional sales growth, new dealer development, dealer service and training, and excellence in meeting customer needs. “We are excited […]

September 24, 2015

Pictured, from left, are Ian Gilworth, Country Clipper territory manager; Jay Eck and Galen Pahls, both of Boettcher Supply; Carl Shivvers, president of Country Clipper; and Blaine Fields, Country Clipper’s national sales manager.

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