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Snow-Clearing Equipment

Selecting the Right Plow for Skid-Steer Use

For a skid-steers or compact track loaders, snow removal professionals generally are looking at a pusher versus a blade to scrape the snow. Here's a few tips on what to consider.

Depending on the surface, it is important to match the equipment to your needs. Either skid steers or compact track loaders will perform comparably in winter.

Liquid De-icing

Choosing Between Use of Rock Salt vs Liquid Deicer is Not as Simple as 'One Size Fits All'

Both rock salt and liquid deicer are important tools for a contractor to have in the winter maintenance toolbox, sometimes alone and sometimes together, depending on conditions.

By blending rock salt with a liquid, in a practice known as pre-wetting, the wet salt will start working faster, especially at colder temperatures

Intelligent Mulcher Technology Simplifies Operation

Mastodon Mulchers Division, Dougherty Forestry Mfg., Ltd. Co.

Smartphone controlled ECU allows easier setup and optimized productivity.

The Mastodon M60-S has a 60-in. cut and utilizes an ECU to shift its 160cc motor for optimum performance.

Choose the Best Land Clearing Option

Dedicated mulchers and land clearing attachments come in many configurations.

For its RT-120 Forestry model, ASV concentrated on the cooling package. It is designed for 100% load, 100% of the time up to 118 degree F ambient temperatures.

Mastodon Model M60-S and M60-C Forestry Mulcher Attachments

Mastodon Mulchers Division, Dougherty Forestry Mfg., Ltd. Co.

Models have a 60-in. cut width and are powered by a 160cc variable piston hydraulic motor controlled by E-TECH Smartdrive.

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Mowing & Maintenance

SaaS is Becoming the Universal Platform for Business

All of these advances have made it much easier for vendors to enable their solutions and manage their own infrastructure as well as the ability to connect efficiently to those vendors.

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Spreader-Sprayers & Equipment

Jacto PJB - Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers

Jacto Incorporated

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Compact Equipment

Select engcon Tiltrotators Coming to John Deere, Hitachi Dealers via Supply Agreement

Customers will be able to purchase select engcon tiltrotators through John Deere construction and compact construction equipment dealers and Hitachi excavator dealers in the U.S. and Canada starting in the second half of 2021.

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Robin Autopilot Acquires Mowbot

Robin Autopilot

Mowbot franchises will offer lawn care services “powered by Robin” with access to all of the products, tools, and resources available through the Robin platform

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Industry Updates

Mower Markets Rising to Keep Tall Grass Short

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

Manufacturers discuss some of the positive trends in the 2021 mower market

The overall outlook for the mower market for 2021 and beyond remains strong among manufacturers.

Mowing & Maintenance

Dispelling the Myths Around Offering Payment Options

Why don’t contractors, including landscape professionals, offer payment options?

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Debris Handling

Checking In On Chainsaw Safety

Chainsaws are powerful piece of equipment designed to be used in a very specific and technical way. If users are not properly trained and protected there is a risk of serious injury.

Training is often overlooked because almost anyone can pick up a chainsaw and start it. Having a robust training program is an important way to keep employees and customers safe.

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