Dealer Success Guide - Volume 30

The facts on fuel treatment, new ways to reach and train technicians, and more!

February 17, 2015

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Articles in this volume include:

Dealership relocation leaves nothing to chance in the parts department

New ways to connect with and train service technicians

Propane gaining positive momentum in 2015

The facts on fuel treatment

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

Briggs & Stratton

Performing maintenance ahead of time will ensure crews are ready to go by the time the season rolls around.

How to Maintain Equipment Ahead of Spring Cleanups

Equipment experts explain how to properly maintain equipment ahead of spring cleanups and offer up mulching tips.

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Green Industry Roll Call: Updates from Altoz, LandCare, Ruppert Landscaping and More

The latest news and updates from the people and companies around the green industry, including Altoz, LandCare, Ruppert Landscaping and more.

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Do Spring Cleanups Right

Experts share how landscape pros can optimize their spring cleanups this season.

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A Path to Success: 8 Strategies to Maximize Efficency

Streamline your operations and maximize efficiency in your lawn care and landscape business.

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Updates Bring New Caster-style Wheels to Commercial 30 X-Series Walk-Behind Mower

New caster style front wheels on the Exmark Commercial 30 X-Series walk-behind mower increase maneuverability and reduce operator fatigue.

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Daimler Truck Offers New eCanter Variants on FUSO Brand

The Daimler truck brand FUSO introduced new eCanter variants for construction and gardening/landscaping industries.

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Buffalo Turbine Unveils Zero-Emssions Debris Blower: The Cyclone eKB

The Cyclone eKB by Buffalo Turbine is a zero-emissions, battery-powered turbine debris blower.

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DeWalt Unveils New Outdoor Power Equipment

DeWalt released new products to its growing lineup of outdoor power equipment, including both gas and battery options for mowing, pruning, trimming and more.

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Fleetio Launches New Vendor Portal

Fleetio added a new Vendor Portal for shops that participate in its Maintenance Shop Network. The portal enables providers to more easily manage their marketplace presence, gain real-time access to customer transaction history and more.

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Contractor Profile: Aaron Walls, owner, Purple Walrus Lawn Co., Lewis Park, Ky.

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb sits down with Aaron Walls, owner of Purple Walrus Lawn Co., Lewis Park, Ky., to discuss the name of his company, why he got into the business, his show on Turf's Up Radio and more.

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RoadFlex, Konexial Offer Integrated Fuel Management Solution

RoadFlex and Konexial, providers of fleet technology, teamed up to deliver an advanced, integrated fuel management solution designed to help fleets reduce costs, prevent fraud and optimize operational efficiency.

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Prevent Breakdowns with Proper Mower Maintenance

Neglecting to perform the proper mower maintenance can result in costly repairs and downtime. Here's how to maintain mowers ahead of the season to save time, money and headaches down the road.

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Exmark Unveils its First Autonomous Mower: Turf Tracer with XiQ

Exmark rolled out its first commercial autonomous mower: the Turf Tracer with XiQ.

Nominations Open for Green Industry Pros 2025 Editor's Choice Award

Green Industry Pros has opened submissions for the 2025 Editor's Choice Award. Learn how to submit your product now.

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Strategies for Field Service Businesses to Weather Economic Uncertainty

Check out these four critical strategies to help field service businesses move from economically vulnerable to recession resilient.

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Exmark Updates Lazer Z X-Series Zero-Turn

Exmark launched the next generation of its gas-powered commercial zero-turn mower—the 2025 Lazer Z X-Series—30 years after the launch of the original Lazer Z.

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Equip Expo Unveils 2025 Keynote Speaker

Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole will serve as the keynote speaker at Equip Exposition, held Oct. 21-24 2025.

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Fifty Green Industry Acronyms to Know

Unlock the language of the green industry with this quick-reference guide to essential acronyms.

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Call2Recycle, OPEI, Toro and Others Join Forces on Battery Recycling Program

Call2Recycle, a consumer battery stewardship and collection program, has partnered with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, the Power Tool Institute and participating manufacturers, including The Toro Co., on a new battery collection program.

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Updates from RC Mowers, Loftness and More: Green Industry Roll Call

RC Mowers named Richard Lukas, Ph.D., as its new autonomous engineering director. WorkWave added Robbie Hobbs as chief product officer. Loftness appointed Josh South as CEO. See more on these updates.

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Equip Expo 2025 Offering Early-Bird Pricing

Registration for Equip Expo, which will be held Oct. 21-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), is only $25 through May 31. When the show opens in October, a single registration is $120.

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The Benefits of Dual-Powered Propane Engines for Contractors

With many light-duty equipment applications for these versatile machines, residential, commercial and landscape contractors can find new ways to save money and improve performance.

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Greenzie Updates Software to 4.0

Greenzie released its fourth annual major software upgrade or 4.0.

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Seppi M. Unveils H3 Direct Mulcher

Seppi M. released the H3 direct mulcher, offering high efficiency with lower hydraulic power requirements, along with increased operational safety and flexibility for excavators.

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2025 State of the Green Industry: Q+As with Industry Experts

Industry representatives lay it all out when it comes to the current state of the landscape industry.

Coming Soon: Mower Madness 2025!

Ladies and gentlemen, start your.... mowers! For the fifth year in a row, Green Industry Pros will be putting on its annual Mower Madness competition on social media channels. The matchups begin March 17. Learn how to play here.

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Echo Highlights 4 New Products

Echo released four new products now available for purchase.