[Podcast] E18: Trend Toward Electrification in Compact Construction Equipment

Wally Stegall, Technical Fellow & Director with The Morey Corporation explains the trend toward electrification of compact construction equipment and the impacts on future jobsites

December 30, 2019

On this edition of the Grass Roots Podcast, Wally Stegall, Technical Fellow & Director with The Morey Corporation sits down with guest host Curt Bennink of ForConstructionPros.Com to discuss the trend toward electrification of compact construction equipment and the impacts on future jobsites.

GPS technology permits landscape contractors to track the location of vehicles in their GPS-enabled fleets on a virtual map.

Where the Reporting Meets the Road

You must reap all of the capabilities of your GPS and telematics systems to maximize their full potential.

Finance for Landscaping Business Owners of All Sizes, Part 4

There are many types of budgets available to landscaping business owners. Here’s how to start your budgeting journey.

Green Industry Pros Reveals 2020 Editor's Choice Award Winners

Our Top Picks for Your Trailer in 2020

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[Grass Roots] E 31: Safely purchasing, handling and storing API certified diesel exhaust fluid

Tips to Safely Manage DEF

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[Grass Roots] E 30: Benefits of Skid Steers/CTLs in Landscaping

John Deere gets to the root of landscapers using CTLs and skid steers

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[Grass Roots] E 29: SIMA Director Martin Tirado Explains 2020 Virtual Snow Symposium

SIMA Snow and Ice Symposium Goes Virtual

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[Grass Roots] E 28: Briggs & Stratton’s InfoHub Keeps You Informed

Track both the location and maintenance needs of your landscaping equipment with InfoHub on this episode of the Grass Roots podcast

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[Grass Roots] E 27: GIE+EXPO The Show Must Go On

GIE+EXPO organizers discuss holding the show safely with COVID-19 precautions in place

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[Grass Roots] E 24: Toro Looks to the Horizon

An introduction of Toro's Horizon360 software package that will be in full release at GIE+EXPO 2020

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[PODCAST] E 23: The Focus is You at SiteOne

SiteOne Landscape Supply Takes Steps to Prioritize Employees and Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic

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[Podcast] E 21: Going Green In Texas

SSC Services’ Regional Director of Operations, Phillip Zellner shares insights on how Texas A&M received reaccreditation and the highest 4-star accreditation rating for Best Landscape Management and Operations from the PGMS

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[Podcast] Episode 20: Vermeer Unveils Compact Articulated Loaders in North America

Listen to Vermeer's landscape market manager Brett Newendorp share details of the contract with MultiOne to bring the machines to North America

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COVID-19 and Landscape as Essential Services Update

Andrew Bray, VP of Government Relations at NALP shares an update about our industry as an essential service during the COVID-19 crisis. Visit the coronavirus resource section of the NALP website for the latest resources.

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[Podcast] E17: From Gas to Batteries

Johnny McDonnell, senior vice president of operations for WLE Landscape discusses how the company has taken on a plethora of Greenworks Commercial battery-powered products

[Podcast] E16: How to Grow with Your Landscaping Business

Augusta Lawn Care Services CEO Mike Andes discusses his journey from mowing lawns as a teen to running a multi-million-dollar landscaping company.

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[PODCAST] E15: Bobcat Enters New Machine Category With Small Articulated Loaders

Green Industry Pros Editor Ryan Whisner gets the dirt on Bobcat's small articulated loaders from product manager Marty Miller at GIE+EXPO 2019.

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[PODCAST] E14: Vermeer Launches CTX160 Mini Skid Steer

Green Industry Pros Editor Ryan Whisner gets an overview of the Vermeer's latest machine for the landscape market

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[PODCAST] E12: Kioti Enters the Turf-Care Market With a Line of Zero Turns

KIOTI ZTRs boast an impressive set of features to ensure the same reliability and comfortable performance for operators as the company's tractor and UTV lineups

[Podcast] E11: Vectorworks Adds Heightened Capabilities to Landscape Architecture Software

In this episode of the Grass Roots podcast, Eric Gilbey from Vectorworks discusses the latest features added to the company's 2D 3D CAD BIM landscape architect software

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[PODCAST] E9: Just How Safe Are Commercial Drivers?

Contributing writer Sheena Ingle takes a look at the misperceptions everyday drivers have about commercial drivers with Kevin Aries of Verizon Connect.

[Podcast] E8: ECHO's TM 2000 Robotic Mower Cuts into Commercial Market

Green Industry Pros Editor Ryan Whisner talks with Joe Fahey, Echo’s Vice President of Product Service and Robotics, about what sets the ECHO's robotic TM-2000 mower apart from other commercial robot mowers in the latest edition of Grass Roots.

[Podcast] E7: Future Outlook of Electrification in the Off-highway Equipment Industry

Contributing Editor Becky Schultz speaks with David Venable of Cummins Inc. at ICUEE 2019 about trends and the future electrification in the off-highway industry and compact equipment

[Podcast] Highlights From ICUEE 2019

Contributing Editor Becky Schultz speaks to some of the manufacturers to share highlights at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) 2019.

[Podcast] E6: Vermeer Leadership Talks Disaster Preparedness and New Vacuum Excavator

Contributing Editor Becky Schultz speaks with Jason Andriga and Doug Hundt of Vermeer on getting hit by an F-3 tornado and unveiling new XR2 Vacuum Excavator at ICUEE 2019.

[Podcast] E5: Toro Reflects on Ditch Witch Merger

Toro Group VP, Construction Businesses Rick Rodier joins contributing editor Becky Schultz at ICUEE 2019 for the latest edition of Grass Roots

[Podcast] E4: Tracking Your Fleet Through the Snow

The significance of telematics and fleet management software for contractors

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[Podcast] E1 - Honda HRN Lawn Mower Lineup Enhances the Experience of Mowing

Honda Lawn & Garden Products Marketing Manager Elisha Lipscomb shares highlights of the new Honda HRN mowers that are replacing the popular HRR series