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Compact Equipment

Case Study: Providing Control for a First of its Kind Machine

FIRSTGREEN Industries

Danfoss Power Solutions provides a look at how its technology was used to create remote control capabilities for Kovaco's fully-electric MiniZ.

Danfoss technology was utilized to enable remote control of Kovaco Electric's MiniZ, a fully-electric compact mini loader.

Engines, Parts & Shop Equipment

Briggs & Stratton Launches 10 kWh Battery Pack

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The new battery pack is the largest to date in the Vanguard product line, and enables up to 100 kWh of energy when paralleled with 10 other packs.

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Industry Updates

Unique Opportunities with In-Tree Training Offered at GIE+EXPO

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

Climb Trees, Expand Your Horizons, presented by the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop, is back at GIE+EXPO with an expanded lineup for 2021.

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Mowing & Maintenance

STIHL Business Analyst Honored with STEP Ahead Award

The Manufacturing Institute will honor Trasa Coffil, business process analyst at STIHL Inc. with a STEP Ahead Award recognizing women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers in manufacturing

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Industry Updates

PERC Launches National Brand for Propane

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

The new brand, PROPANE Energy for Everyone™, highlights propane’s role in ensuring energy equity and reducing carbon emissions.

Debris Handling

Crary Bear Cat Launches CH1015H 10-Inch Chipper

The CH1015H is designed for landscapers, contractors, municipalities, rental application, and the tree care industry.

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Engines, Parts & Shop Equipment

Telematics go Beyond Fleet Management

Continued advancement in telematics technology is bringing about more data collection and predictive maintenance capabilities for OEMs and end-use customers.

Retrieving data from a piece of equipment and making the most of that data continues to be an area in which telematics technology is evolving.

Design & Installation

STIHL Program Supports Recovery for Wildfire-Damaged State Parks

The project will span the year with a total of 2,201 trees being planted, focusing on Collier Memorial State Park in Oregon and Lake Oroville State Recreation Area in California.

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Industry Updates

Revenue Opportunities Expand by Adding Mosquito and Tick Control

There is an enormous potential revenue opportunity from adding mosquito and tick control to your service model, starting with your existing customer base.

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Trucks, Trailers & UTVs

Versatility of UTVs Continues to Fuel Popularity and Demand

Today’s utility vehicles can handle a variety of terrain, quickly transport employees, haul heavy loads and power attachments. Plus, they are less expensive to operate than a pickup truck.

John Deere offers multiple UTV accessories that add additional functionality to a UTVs, such as locking toolboxes and cargo box side extensions that will allow operators to haul large, bulky items like landscape timbers.

Engines, Parts & Shop Equipment

Best Practices for Choosing Hearing Protection for Your Jobsites

With so many loud noises on sites, it’s important to understand why hearing protection headphones are an essential form of PPE.

While safety should be the No. 1 priority when selecting hearing protection, the types of integrated technologies available should also be a consideration.

Four Unexpected Tips to Prepare Your Shop for the Upcoming Snow Season

Success in the urgent and unpredictable snow management industry relies heavily on preparation, particularly in three key areas: equipment, parts and service. Here are four tips to keep those items in mind.

Taking operators off labor-producing spring and summer work to focus on snow equipment maintenance might seem counter-intuitive, but again, weigh the costs, downtime while fighting snow is more costly than preventative maintenance.

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