Excel Sets Personal Production Volume Record

In the eighth month of fiscal year 2014, Excel’s production volume has reached a level that was equal to the entire previous fiscal year.

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Excel Industries, manufacturer of commercial and residential lawn care equipment under the Hustler Turf Equipment and Big Dog Mower Company brands, has seen a great increase in production volume for its current fiscal year. In the eighth month of fiscal year 2014, the manufacturer’s production volume by unit has reached a level that was equal to the entire previous fiscal year. Excel ‘s workforce also continues to grow. They currently employ 550 individuals, including temporary employees, compared to 450 in March 2013.

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Hustler Turf Equipment

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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Concert Lineup Unveiled for 2023 Equip Exposition

There will be three nights of concerts at OPEI's 2023 Equip Expo, including Third Eye Blind.

More Vacuum, Better Airflow and a Cleaner Cut With Bobcat Zero-Turn Mowers

More Vacuum, Better Airflow and a Cleaner Cut With Bobcat Zero-Turn Mowers

Built for demanding commercial applications, AirFX decks, available on select Bobcat mowers, deliver an unparalleled quality of cut.

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Battle of the Mowers

Mower manufacturers provide the inside scoop on how to match the mower to the application and offer a look at the updates in each category.

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Ego Commercial Adds Walk-Behind Commercial Mower

Ego Commercial released its first walk-behind mower for landscaping pros: the LMX5300SP Commercial 22-Inch Aluminum Deck Lawn Mower.

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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.

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Fleet Electrification Planning and Cost Analysis

How landscape companies can best analyze the cost of converting to electrified fleets.

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Monthly Musings: What Mowers Landscape Pros Prefer

In the spirit of the mowing season coming into full swing, Green Industry Pros asked readers what type of mower they prefer and why. Here's what they said.

As you shift from snow clearing to mowing and mulching tasks, ensuring your equipment is in top shape is essential.

12 Ways to Ready Lawn & Landscaping Equipment for Spring

To avoid disruptions and delays, it’s essential to maintain and stock up on those parts that take the greatest abuse to minimize downtime and avoid operational interruptions.

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Yakta Unveils YXR Lineup of Zero-Turns

Yakta, sister company of Arrowquip, has released a full range of its range of zero-turn mowers, including the YXR 710, YXR 610 and YXR 410, with the YXR 910 soon to follow.

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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.

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Let the Mower Madness Games Begin!

Just in time for March Madness, Green Industry Pros is kicking off Mower Madness: Battle of the Mowers, a virtual social media event modeled after the NCAA Basketball March Madness Tournament. The bracket will be announced Sunday, March 17.

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Greenzie Launches 3.0 Software

Greenzie, an autonomous software provider, released its 3.0 software, designed and developed leveraging direct customer feedback from the 2023 mowing season.

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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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Exmark Expands Vertex Series with 2 New Mowers

Exmark added to its lineup of stand-on mowers with the larger Vertex X-Series and compact Vertex E-Series, joining Exmark’s existing Vertex S-Series and electric Vertex V-Series models for 2024.

A robot that uses artificial intelligence can mow yards, as well as perform the edging, trimming and leaf blowing.

Electric Sheep Rolls Out Verdie Robot for Outdoor Services

Electric Sheep, a San Francisco-based robotics startup, launched the Verdie robot for outdoor lawn services maintenance using its proprietary AI and robotics software.

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.

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Monthly Musings: What's Your Preferred Type of Mower?

In this monthly installment of Monthly Musings, Green Industry Pros wants to know what type of mower you prefer and why.

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Woods Equipment Rolls Out Batwing BW15 Series

Woods Equipment will debut the new Batwing BW15 Series, a redesigned and improved flex-wing rotary cutter line.

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Rotary Highlights Small-Engine Fuel Stabilizers, Treatment Additives in 2024 Catalog

In its 2024 master catalog, Rotary offers a complete line of small-engine fuel stabilizers and treatment additives, including STA-BIL, Ethanol Shield, Mechanic in a Bottle, Sea Foam, B3C, Helix and premixed VP Fuels.

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PERC Releases Safety Guide For Propane-Powered Commercial Mowers

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) posted a new safety guide, “Propane Safety for Commercial Mowers” ahead of key training months.

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OTR Unveils TR-34 Turf Tire

The tread-to-void ratio on the TR-34 tire promotes even pressure distribution throughout the contact patch, which reduces the risk of turf damage and soil compaction, according to the company.

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Vanguard Debuts New Motors and Motor Controllers

Vanguard unveiled its MVG Series of motors and MC Series of motor controllers.

How To Winterize Your Landscaping Tools

Winterize Your Landscaping Tools

An expert from Sod Solutions emphasizes the importance of winterizing work tools, provides a checklist of supplies you’ll need and offers step-by-step instructions on how to protect your lawn care tools from the harsh winter elements.

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Dana Rolls Out Technology for Electric ZTRs

Dana unveiled a new solution for electric zero-turn mowers featuring compact, high-efficiency Spicer Torque-Hub drives and Dana TM4 motors.

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The Future of AI and Outdoor Maintenance Technology

An expert in autonomous mowing discusses why robotic mowing can improve efficiencies, reduce dependency on human labor and eliminate waste.

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Greenworks Adds New Self-Propelled Mower

Greenworks Commercial recently unveiled its new 82V 22-Inch Self-propelled Commercial Mower.