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Alternative Fuels
OPEI Rolls Out Ethanol Education Campaign - GIE+EXPO 2013 Video
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)
Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), explains why OPEI's new ethanol education campaign is so important as higher volumes of ethanol-blended fuel such as E15 begin finding their way to market.
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Industry Updates
Lithium Ion Chainsaws on Display in Husqvarna Booth at GIE+EXPO
Husqvarna
Each chainsaw is equipped with a high-capacity Li-Ion 36 V battery that offers the performance of a gasoline powered engine with a cleaner and quieter experience.
Several new battery-powered products were on display in Husqvarna’s booth at GIE+EXPO.
Industry Updates
EarthWise Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment - GIE+EXPO 2013 Video
EarthWise by Great States Corporation
Kim Liechty of Indiana-based EarthWise talks about the company's expanding line of battery-powered lawn equipment designed for landscape contractors and other end-users.
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Toro Unveils New Z Masters, Titans, Fold-up Mower at GIE+EXPO
The Toro Company
At GIE+EXPO 2013, Toro unveiled two new Z Masters, five new Titans and a new fold-up walk mower, along with a couple of new snow products.
Toro's new Recycler mower with SmartStow was on display at GIE+EXPO 2013.
Industry Updates
Propane Industry Wants 10% Market Share
Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)
Adoption of propane-powered mowers is pickup up speed among landscape contractors, and the propane association wants to increase market share from 3% to 10%.
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Industry Updates
Deere Talks New Equipment, Contractor Solutions at GIE+EXPO 2013
John Deere
New commercial mowers and compact tractors give landscape contractors more options, while Uptime Solutions are designed to bolster peace of mind and brand loyalty.
John Deere featured a propane-powered ZTrak riding mower in its GIE+EXPO 2013 indoor booth.
Industry Updates
Stihl Showcases New Products at GIE+EXPO 2013
STIHL Inc.
Several new and improved products were shown at the Stihl GIE+EXPO press conference, including the SR 200 backpack sprayer and AR 900 backpack battery.
Nick Jiannas, Stihl vice president of sales and marketing, thanked independent dealers for their support and hard work.
Industry Updates
Grasshopper Showcases Products and More at GIE+EXPO 2013
The Grasshopper Company
The Grasshopper Company will showcase many products, as well as host special guests and giveaways, at GIE+EXPO 2013.
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Mowing & Maintenance
Finding a Sweet Spot in a Long Shot
321 Lawnmower Sales & Service
North Carolina equipment dealer sticks to what he knows and what customers need. Refusing growth beyond his means keeps customers happily traveling a distance for the quality service he provides.
321 has been one of Ferris’ top 10 dealers since opening.
Engines, Parts & Shop Equipment
PRODUCT REVIEW: New Holland 200 Series Skid Steers
New Holland Construction
Landscape contractors appreciate durability, serviceability of New Holland 200 Series Skid Loaders.
Mike Arnold of Creekside Landscaping
Engines, Parts & Shop Equipment
Kohler Partners with Equipment Manufacturer JCB
Rehlko
Kohler Engines and Italy-based Lombardini, a Kohler company, have begun manufacturing its KDI engines for JCB.
Alternative Fuels
Safeguarding Against the E15 Ethanol Risk
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)
Outdoor power equipment users need to be on the lookout as 15% ethanol (E15) makes its way to market.
Most of the problems with E15 are caused by corrosion from water that collects in the alcohol and is left sitting in the carburetor bowl for months at a time.
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