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Husqvarna launches new forestry, tree care chainsaws

Husqvarna launched a line of chainsaws including two new 70cc saws, two redesigned 50cc saws, a gas-powered tree care saw, some new equipment essentials and expanded its line of X-Cut chainsaw chains.

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David J. Frank Landscape Contracting hires new COO

David J. Frank Landscape Contracting, Germantown, WI, hired John Joestgen as its chief operating officer (COO), a newly created role.

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Morbark introduces Rayco T415

Morbark debuted the Rayco T415 forestry machine. The T415 allows customers to change between a Predator forestry mower/mulcher head and a Hydra-Stumper stump cutter attachment. Powered by a 415-hp CAT C9.3B diesel Tier 4 Final engine, the T415 has a closed-loop hydrostatic system to power the mulcher or cutter head, sending 140 gallons per minute […]

Irrigation Association introduces new format for show presentations

The Irrigation Association (IA) will expand its technical program and irrigation seminars during the 2019 Irrigation Show and Education Conference in Las Vegas. The new format will allow additional opportunities, while keeping the traditional technical program presentation format available in 2019. New opportunities for presenters include the following: Choose from a 30-, 60- or 90-minute […]

SafetyWatch: Wide-area mowing preparation

When operating a wide-area mower, keep in mind these key items to help ensure the job is performed safely and smoothly.

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Avant Tecno debuts new compact loader 800 series

Avant Tecno introduced its new 800 series of compact loaders which are expected to be in production fall 2019.

PBI-Gordon to intro Union Fungicide SC

PBI-Gordon Corp. is developing Union Fungicide SC, formulated to provide turf disease control.

Ecologel, Arborjet sponsor GreenCare for Troops

Arborjet and Ecologel Solutions are 2019 silver sponsors of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program.

Hunter introduces web-based management for ICC2 controllers

Hunter Industries introduced Centralus, a new irrigation management platform with web-based control for new and existing ICC2 dial-based controllers.

Target Specialty Products launches Turf Fuel Root Down

Turf Fuel Root Down is a product for turf professionals to strengthen plants, fight sodium and bicarbonates and enhance turf color. Launched by Target Specialty Products, the product will be available in February 2019. The Root Down 18-0-0 is a combination of acidified nitrogen, micronutrients and a strategic amount of surfactant. It is designed to […]

Curtis Industries unveils its Fast-Cast 600 spreader

Curtis Industries released the Fast-Cast 600 spreader, designed to fit the bed length and weight restrictions of most UTVs. The Fast-Cast 600 is ideal for bagged ice melt and rock salt on applications such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and bike paths, according to the company. It can also be used with a 50/50 salt […]

Milwaukee Tool launches interchangeable tank system, backpack sprayer

Milwaukee Tool debuted the M18 Switch Tank. The M18 Switch Tank is an interchangeable sprayer and water supply system, which includes an interchangeable 4-gallon backpack sprayer. The tank’s powered base provides power to the backpack sprayer and has a frame with wide straps for comfort during extended spraying applications. “Through its unique interchangeable tank system […]

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LM Gallery: January 2019

Check out a few of the places where the LM team made its rounds recently.

A Look Back: January 1969 products

My, how times have changed. The January 1969 issue of Weeds, Trees and Turf (Landscape Management’s name from 1964-1987) featured new products “designed for the vegetation care industry.” This section included nine products, such as a trailer-type sprayer, a trencher for installing irrigation systems, a dry fertilizer spreader, a mower and a soil shredder. Whereas now […]

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BrightView acquires California Bay Area company

BrightView kicked off 2019 by announcing the acquisition of Emerald Landscape Company, Inc., a commercial landscaping firm located in California’s Bay Area.

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Isuzu reports 4th consecutive record-breaking year

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. broke multiple sales records in 2018, setting a new benchmark for sales for the fourth year in a row.

John Deere releases multiple new angle, pickup brooms

John Deere updated its line of Worksite Pro attachments with three new angle and five new pickup brooms. The BA72C, BA84C and BA96C angle brooms and the BP72C, BP84C, BR60C, BR72C and BR84C pickup brooms were designed for cleanup in turf, snow and construction applications. Like John Deere’s other Worksite Pro attachments, these angle brooms […]

WAC Landscape Lighting intros new underwater light

WAC Landscape Lighting introduced the new LED Underwater Spot. Designed for illuminating ponds, fountains and other wet environments with an underwater depth of up to 3 feet, the Underwater Spot is the latest addition to the WAC family of landscape accent luminaires. It features cast brass construction with a machined brass thumb screw. IP68-rated for […]

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SiteOne launches e-commerce website for quick ordering

SiteOne Landscape Supply launched a mobile-friendly e-commerce website that allows customers to place orders from anywhere, any time.

Case intros new motor graders

Case Construction Equipment introduced C Series motor graders including the 836C and 856C. The two models are available in standard and all wheel drive (AWD) configurations. The series is ideal for grading solutions for municipalities, small- to midsize site prep, road maintenance and general construction, Case said. The standard models include an Ergopower transmission and […]

EGO introduces weatherproof, battery-powered commercial series

EGO unveiled a new line of commercial battery-powered equipment. The line includes a 15-inch string trimmer, 600 CFM blower and 25.5-inch hedge trimmer, all powered by a 56-volt backpack battery. “Landscapers work in tough conditions. Their tools are exposed to the elements daily, especially rain, dirt and dust,” said Sarah Hohman, brand manager for EGO. “Research […]

Wright Manufacturing rolls out new stand-on mower

Wright Manufacturing introduced a series of basic stand-on mowers. With prices starting at $5,500, the Stander B is designed for entry level or part-time landscapers. Available with a floating 48-inch or 52-inch deck, the new model also includes a step-off stopping feature. Additional features include Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 transmissions and a Kawasaki FS651 engine.

Michelin expands Tweel Turf, UTV lines

Michelin North America is adding to its Tweel airless radial portfolio on its Turf and UTV lines. New Turf products include: 24-inch Turf size for zero-turn radius (ZTR) mowers with 5-4.5-inch bolt-pattern hubs; 26-inch Turf size for ZTR mowers with 5-4.5-inch bolt-pattern hubs; and 13-inch ZTR caster design with improved performance and stability. “Michelin is […]

Kubota enters stand-on mower segment, adds EFI to Z700 mowers

Kubota Tractor Corp. entered the stand-on mower segment and introduced three new models with electronic fuel injection (EFI) to the Z700 family of gasoline zero-turn mowers at this year’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. The SZ Series stand-ons will be available at Kubota dealerships in January, and the new EFI models will be shipping to dealers […]

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