Dillon StewartNov 10, 2023
We look at what was hot in equipment at the industry’s largest trade show. The 2016 GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America, held Oct. 19-21 in…
Phil HarwoodNov 10, 2023
In an effort to practice what I preach, I took a few minutes out to reflect on my GIE+EXPO 2016 experience and, specifically, to identify…
Marisa PalmieriNov 10, 2023
The landscape industry’s largest trade show, GIE+EXPO, got even larger this year. There were 230 new exhibitors —a good sign assuming they all have done…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
James Dutton, commercial mowing and product marketing manager for John Deere, gives an inside look at the new products and programs coming from the company…
Jim Cross, marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton, stopped by the LM booth to talk about the newest addition to the Briggs & Stratton portfolio,…
GIE+EXPO organizers are calling the event a success, despite a few weather-related snafus. The 2016 GIE+EXPO, held Oct. 19-21 at the Kentucky Expo Center (KEC)…
Marv Mathwig, product manager for Stihl, stops by the Landscape Management booth to give a sneak peek at some of the newest products coming out…
As part of 2016 Hardscape North America (HNA), 15 landscape contractors were recognized as this year’s HNA Hardscape Project Award winners. In addition to the 15…
Moving into the UTV market, Hustler Turf debuted its Maximum Duty Vehicle (MDV) at 2016 GIE+EXPO. The MDV is available in a standard bed model…
New Holland Construction unveiled its most powerful skid-steer loader to date, the L234, as well as updates to its 200 series compact-track loaders. Replacing the…
Taking its formal step into the green industry at 2016 GIE+EXPO, Libertyville-Ill.-based outdoor power equipment manufacturer Yardmax showcased a Power Wheelbarrow, log splitters and a…
Greenworks Commercial entered into a distribution partnership with SiteOne Landscape Supply. The partnership includes nationwide distribution of Greenworks Commercial tools in SiteOne locations across the…
Expanding its MM4 4-stroke engine power equipment portfolio—comprising of blowers, concrete power cutters, trimmers, edgers, telescoping pole pruners and couple shafted products—Makita debuted two new landscape-specific…
Dixie Chopper rolled out a new zero-turn mower series, named the BlackHawk. Comprising 11 models, both the BlackHawk and BlackHawk HP come standard with a foot-operated…
Fisher Barton Blades launched a new line of self-sharpening lawn mower blades. The LaserEdge features Fisher Barton’s EverSharp technology, which allows the hardened steel blade…
Ditch Witch released two new mini skid-steers, the SK600 and SK1050. Designed for small-scale landscape and irrigation jobs, the Ditch Witch SK600 mini skid-steer is…
On the heels of unveiling its TRX tracked zero-turn mower, Altoz rolled out its XP HD zero-turn mower at the 2016 GIE+EXPO. Available with 27, 28,…
Nature Safe released its highest concentrated organic fertilizer to date, named 15-0-1 Hi-Sol Organic Nitrogen, at 2016 GIE+EXPO. Listed with the Organic Materials Review Institute, the…
At the 2016 GIE+EXPO, LandOpt launched a new Associate Program exclusively for small landscape contractors. The Associate Program is grounded in e-learning, allowing contractors to learn…
Husqvarna rolled out a number of updates to its battery- and gas-powered handhelds, as well as redesigned accessories at 2016 GIE+EXPO. The latest additions to its…
Caterpillar rolled out several new products at the 2016 GIE+EXPO, including the 304.5E2 XTC mini hydraulic excavator and a Straight Snow Push. The 304.5E2 XTC is…
Kubota Tractor Corp. released the most powerful addition of its ZD-Series with the ZD1500, comprising three models: a side-discharge 72-inch mower, a rear-discharge 72-inch mower and…
Kubota Tractor Corp. released its new Z400-Series zero-turn commercial mower line. The Z400-Series includes three models. The Z411KW-48, Z421KW-54 and Z421KWT-60 are available with 48-,…
LM is reporting live from GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 19-21. The trade show includes product demonstrations, press conferences and educational sessions, as well…
