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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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Milwaukee Tool Releases 2 New Head Trimmers

Milwaukee Tool unveiled two new trimmers: the M18 Fuel Pole Articulating Hedge Trimmer and the M18 Fuel Extended Pole Articulating Hedge Trimmer.

K&D Landscaping has trained crews on the best techniques for operating battery-powered equipment.

Forward to the Future

How one landscape company’s use of technology is giving it a head start on tomorrow, today.

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Oregon Tool Highlights TerraMax Trimmer Line

Oregon Tool released its TerraMax trimmer line, designed to last longer in harsh terrain.

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Oregon Discusses New Products at Equip Expo

ICYMI: Carissa Gingras of Oregon Tool chats with GIP's Nikki Lawson on updates to the Gator Mulching Blades, the new TerraMax Trimmer Line and the SpeedCut Nano at Equip Expo 2024.

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Stihl Introduces HSA 140 R/T and 150 R/T Hedge Trimmers at Equip Expo

Stihl added the all-new HSA 140 R/T and HSA 150 R/T hedge trimmers, engineered to provide professional-level versatility and performance.

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Greenworks Commercial to Unveil 2025 Optimus Lineup

Greenworks Commercial will roll out out its 2025 Optimus lineup with ground-breaking models at Equip Expo 2024.

Green industry pros should ensure any generator cords are the right length to operate the generator a safe distance from the building.

Top 7 Tips for Readying Outdoor Power Equipment for Winter

Prepping equipment ahead of time for seasonal changes can save landscape pros time, money and future headaches.

Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton presented Harold Redman, President and CEO of ECHO Inc., with the Green Business Award at ECHO's Power-On-Athon.

Echo's Power-On-Athon Highlights Efficiency, Safety, Quality

Get the inside scoop on the latest products Echo unveiled at its 2024 media event.

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RedMax Reveals EBZ9000 and EBZ9000-RH Commercial Blowers

RedMax unveiled the EBZ9000 and EBZ9000-RH blowers, packing 56 newtons of blow force into an efficient, lightweight frame built for commercial users.

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Makita Unveils 2 Kits For 18V LXT Couple Shaft Power Head System

Makita has released two kits for the 18V LXT Couple Shaft Power Head system that include multiple attachments.

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Kress Commercial Intros Portable Charging Option: CyberTank Lite DC-DC

Kress Commercial released a more portable charging option: the CyberTank Lite DC-DC charging system powered by the new Kress Commercial 60 V CyberLite Charger and Kress Commercial CyberCapsule.

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Milwaukee Tool Unveils New Outdoor Power Equipment at Pipeline

Milwaukee Tool showcased a variety of new outdoor power equipment at the 2024 Pipeline event.

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Echo Unveils PB-5810 Gas-Powered Backpack Blower

Echo introduced the PB-5810 gas-powered backpack blower, designed for both commercial and homeowner use.

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TTI, parent company of Milwaukee Tool, Names New CEO

Techtronic Industries Co. (TTI), parent company of Milwaukee Tool, promoted Steve Richman to CEO.

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Rotary Corp. Showcases Copperhead Vortex Trimmer Line

Rotary is offering a wide assortment of Copperhead Trimmer Line including the Vortex brand plus diamond cut, quad-tex, premium quad and precut varieties that are guaranteed for quality and performance.

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The TURN: More About Mowers

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb and founder of Turf's Up Radio News Darren Gruner discuss all landscape pros need to know about mowers this season.

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Contractor Profile: Johny Crooks, Owner, Blades of Grass Lawn Care

Johny Crooks, owner of Blades of Grass Lawn Care in Savannah, Ga., discusses how he got into the business, his favorite parts of the landscape industry, his YouTube channel and much more.

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Top 8 Mistakes When Using Outdoor Power Equipment

Here's a list of what landscape contractors should avoid doing when operating outdoor power equipment.

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Makita Adds New 40V String Trimmer and Brush Cutter

Makita introduced the new 40V max XGT 18-Inch Dual Rotation, High Torque String Trimmer (GRU07) and 40V max XGT Brush Cutter (GRU06) to its lineup.

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Stihl Showcases Mowers, Blowers and More at Ride & Drive Event

Stihl showed off brand-new gas- and battery-powered products and discussed programs available to contractors considering switching to battery/electric.

Taking the time to perform maintenance now can save on costly downtime later in the season.

Equipment Maintenance To-Do's

Landscape pros shed light on how preventive maintenance can prevent costly breakdowns and downtime down the road.

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Stihl Releases New Battery-Powered Trimmers

Stihl added new battery-powered trimmer options for landscape pros: the FSA 200 and FSA 200 R.

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Monthly Musings: What's Your Take on Battery Power?

For this segment of Monthly Musings, Green Industry Pros wants to know if you're looking into battery-powered equipment and why or why not.

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Echo Releases 3-Battery Port Backpack Blower

Echo has introduced its DPB-5800T, a three-battery port backpack blower.

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Rotary Offers Full Line of Copperhead Chainsaw Bars and Chain

Rotary is offering a complete line of professional-grade Copperhead chainsaw bars and chain, plus a variety of repair parts and accessories.

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The Importance of Maintaining Lawn Equipment

Lawn care equipment might not be the first thing you think of as weather warms up, but the extra effort you put in now can help prevent problems from popping up when the grass does.

It's important to properly inspect equipment to check for visible wear and damage.

Prepare Handheld Power Equipment for Spring

Here are several items landscape pros can perform to ensure that their tools are ready for the tough season ahead.

Spring Equipment Safety

7 Top Safety Tips for Outdoor Power Equipment

Before you use a mower, trimmer, blower, power washer, chainsaw, pruner, portable generator or other piece of outdoor power equipment this season, it’s important to be up to date on handling and safety procedures. Here's how.

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Milwaukee Tool Unveils M18 Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears

Milwaukee Tool released the M18 Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears, providing fast, clean pruning, eliminating the need for manual pulling.

Everthrive found that using battery-powered equipment became a selling point for its clients.

Project Profile: Ahead of the Curve

A look at how one California company tackles an ongoing maintenance project using battery-powered equipment.