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Vermeer releases stump cutter with ride-on platform

Vermeer introduced its SC40TX stump cutter, which is the first of its kind to include a ride-on platform and provides operators with improved speed, maneuverability and efficiency, says the company. The stump cutter includes a counter-rotating track undercarriage for enhanced maneuverability, as well as hydraulic ground drive and a cutter wheel. It provides operators the […]

Loftness intros hydraulic oil cooler

Loftness released its Cool Flow hydraulic oil cooler, which is designed for skid-steers. According to Loftness, the Cool Flow greatly reduces the risk of overheating in skid-steers and hydraulically powered attachments when operating in demanding applications and hot work environments. It also includes an automatic thermostat-controller fan that provides adequate cooling to the system. The […]

Terex debuts TC16 and TC29 compact excavators

Terex introduced its TC16 and TC29 compact excavators, which were designed to enhance jobsite productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. According to the company, these machines can complete a wide range of jobs, including trenching, excavating, ground leveling, backfilling, grading, contouring and loading/unloading. These Tier 4 excavators are engineered with load independent flow distribution and can work […]

2014 Lawn Care Forum: LCOs offer cash flow tips

Landscape professionals at Landscape Management‘s 2014 Lawn Care Forum share advice for maintaining a steady cash flow. You’ll hear from the following lawn care operators: • Christopher Noon, Noon Turf Care • Matthew Noon, Noon Turf Care • Kevin Jardine, NexGreen • David Hartzell, New Jersey Best Lawns, Sprinklers and Fencing • Charlie Marshall, Spring-Green […]

Ep. 119: Keeping employees safe and legal

Ron Mondello, a foreign national criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey, discusses how landscape business owners and Hispanic workers can protect themselves in 2015. He also explains changes in and enforcement of immigration law, as well as a concept called “crimmigration.”

Case debuts 580N EP backhoe loader

Case Construction Equipment debuted its 580N EP, the newest edition to its line of Tier 4 Final backhoe loaders. The 580N EP is a lower-horsepower version of the company’s 580N backhoe, but it maintains the same backhoe lift capacity and breakout force with greater fuel efficiency and a maintenance-free Tier 4 Final solution, says Case. […]

Turfco intros T3100 Spreader-Sprayer

Turfco introduced its T3100 Spreader-Sprayer, which features an enhanced spray system, larger capacity tanks, hands-free speed control and accurate hard trim, says the company. The T3100 has up to a 33-gallon spray capacity and the ability to fit through a 36-in. gate. It includes a combined main tank and optional 3-in-1 tank, which acts an […]

Morbark rolls out Boxer 900HD compact utility loader

Morbark rolled out its Boxer 900HD compact utility loader, which features a 35 percent SAE rated operating capacity of 939 lbs. Two years in the making, the 900HD includes an advanced torsional track suspension and an ergonomic cockpit design with dual pattern joystick controls, a spring-cushioned operator platform, front and side padding, an electronic engine […]

Classen adds sod cutter to product line

Classen added its HSC18 Pro Sod Cutter to its product line. Designed for enhanced transport and cutting speeds, the sod cutter comes in 52-in. or 55-in. options, making it the shortest cutter in the industry. The sod cutter includes Hydro-Gear T2 hydrostatic drive and power reverse. It comes available with two engine options: a 5 […]

IrriGreen intros mobile app for irrigation system

IrriGreen introduced its Genius Mobile App for its IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System. The app, compatible with iOS and Android, is designed to enable contractors to manage their IrriGreen systems from any smart phone, says the company. The app offers interactive zone mapping with a visual display of each irrigation zone and the distances of the […]

Ep. 118: Propane: Not just for grills

Jeremy Wishart, deputy director of business development for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), discusses why propane continues to grow in popularity as an alternative fuel source for landscape contractors. According to Wishart, propane gas not only runs cleaner and cheaper than regular gasoline, but helps your engines last longer too. In addition, refilling […]

Profile releases ProGanics Biotic Soil Media

Profile Products released its ProGanics Biotic Soil Media (BSM), which has outperformed other products in the Biotic Soil Amendment category, says the company. ProGanics BSM, made to sustain vegetation in near-impossible conditions, is designed for projects where soils have low organic matter, low nutrient levels and limited biological activity. It contains a blend of renewable, […]

Massey Services names new director of customer care

Massey Services promoted Dana Hill from customer care manager to director of customer care. Hill joined Massey Services’ customer care department as a manager in 2012; she has 32 years of experience in the pest prevention industry. As director of customer care, Hill is responsible for customer service, supporting team members in their customer relations and […]

The Grounds Guys ranks among fastest growing franchises

Franchise Gator slotted The Grounds Guys as one of the fastest growing franchises in 2015, ranking it in third place on its Fastest Growing Franchises list. The franchise research site released this list along with its Franchise Gator Top 100 list in January. “The research that went into the Franchise Gator Top 100 identified two subgroups […]

Knowify offers free trial for landscaping business tools

Knowify, a business management company, is offering its customers a free trial of its landscaping business management tools. According to the company, the tools allow users to run their businesses better, faster and smarter. Using the tools, land care operators can set up one-time or recurring services agreements, as well as schedule crews and invoice […]

Polaris rolls out 2 Brutus UTVs, spreader attachment

Polaris Industries released two new utility vehicles, along with a cargo box utility spreader attachment. The utility vehicles, the Brutus HD PTO and HD PTO Deluxe, are equipped with Tier 4, 24 hp Kohler diesel engines and include three cyclinder overhead cam designs. The vehicles’ indirect injection also delivers smooth power, reduced combustion, and minimal […]

2014 Lawn Care Forum: LCOs offer more employee tips

In the second installment of “employee tips,” landscape professionals at LM’s 2014 Lawn Care Forum share additional advice for attracting and retaining good employees. You’ll hear from the following lawn care operators: • Joshua Anderson, Team Green Lawn • Nathan Brandon, Pure Green • Christopher Noon, Noon Turf Care • Jeff Smith, Lawn Cure of […]

Efco releases DS 2400 H hedge trimmer

Efco released its DS 2400 H shaft hedge trimmer, which is designed to work on tall hedges, plants and bushes, says the company. The trimmer’s cutting system adjusts to 12 positions through 180-degree angles and includes an “Easy On” device composed of a double spring in the starter cover. It also features a driver with […]

Bobcat intros Depth Check system for compact excavators

Bobcat introduced its Depth Check system option for its E32, E32i, E35, E35i, E42, E45, E50 and E55 compact excavators. This grade control system was designed to increase performance, profitability and productivity, says the company. It utilizes three sensors that are connected to the instrument panel inside the cab to track the precise location of […]

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Efficiency tip: Check!

A few small errors in the estimating process can add up to big losses. In 2010, Dave Wright’s installation foremen complained that he was missing details during estimating, which in turn hurt Wright Landscape Services’ efficiency. To address the issue, Wright, president of the Bloomingdale, Ontario-based firm, asked his team to create a site visit […]

Jason Collins, regional sales manager for Turfco, demonstrates its spreader/sprayer at the 2014 LM Lawn Care Forum in Orlando, Fla. Photo: LM

Recommender: Spreader/sprayers

Spreader/sprayers: Which do you use and why? Tom Lynch Branch manager, Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Fort Collins, Colo. “Swingle has used PermaGreen since 2006. We see a 30 percent increase in daily production per technician in residential lawn care … and employees are happy at the end of the day, much less tired and […]

Download: String trimming SafetyWatch

Featured is a PDF version of the February 2015 SafetyWatch on string trimming. See how many safety hazards your employees can identify. Click here to identify the string trimming hazards. Click here to see the list of string trimming hazards.  

SafetyWatch: List of string trimming safety hazards

SafetyWatch list of hazards The list of hazards in this photo includes but is not limited to: -Lack of hearing protection. -Lack of eye protection. -Lack of safety vest. -Operating close to a parked vehicle. What did we miss? We invite you—as employers and workers in the landscape industry—to share your expertise. Email your responses […]

February 2015: Editorial advisory board

What’s one easy way a company can improve cash flow? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “Research every nook and cranny of the business (or hire a professional business analyst/consultant to do it). For instance, how much are you paying to take credit cards? Maybe what you’re paying makes it cost prohibitive to […]

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