Michelin has recently partnered with Mean Green Mowers to include their X Tweel tires on select Li-Ion ZTR mower models. As of now, the Mean Green Stalker stand-on mower can come equipped with the Michelin X Tweel Turf 18″ drive wheels. Likewise, the CXR-60 ride-on ZTR can come fitted with the brand’s 24″ drive wheels. […]
Kubota launched their first UTV way back in 2004. Since then, they have continued to expand their Rough Terrain Vehicle (RTV) line, with more than six product lines to choose from. Until now, all their models were about getting work done, not so much about play. Top speed for most of the units was below […]
Tanaka might not be one of the biggest brands in the OPE world at the moment, but as a brand within the Hitachi Power Tool Group, they’ve got a decent pedigree working for them. Relatively new to the States, the brand aims to make innovative tools for landscapers, property managers, and utility Pros. Right now, they […]
Although the residential sector of the OPE market has steadily moved more and more toward battery power, convincing the Pro to go green can prove difficult. Inevitably, we hear two main complaints from the landscaping professional: 1) cordless tools won’t provide the same power and runtimes as gas, and 2) what happens if I kill […]
If you’re tired of the refueling, maintenance, and winterization that comes with owning gas-powered mowers, the Troy-Bilt TB30 E riding mower might provide the solution you’re looking for. [adsenseyu1] Troy-Bilt TB30 E: What To Expect The Troy-Bilt TB30 E provides an all-electric solution that runs on a 56-volt max, 30Ah Lithium-ion battery. This riding mower […]
Media events and trade shows are nothing new to us, but it’s not every day that we get to test drive utility vehicles. We find ourselves this week on the shores of Lake Lanier, just above Atlanta, GA, for the Kubota Sidekick Experience Event. Kub0ta is known for their diesel-powered tractors and utility vehicles, but […]
In our recent Best Gas-Powered String Trimmer Shootout, we ran ten models from various manufacturers through a battery of tests to find out which brands could provide the best performance, runtime, ergonomics, feature set, and value. Today, we’re looking at our overall 8th-place finisher, the Ryobi RY4CSS. For a “budget brand,” we see Ryobi products […]
We recently talked with Kris Kiser, the president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, about various issues in today’s professional lawn care landscape. Seemingly, one of the biggest issues in the industry revolves around CARB compliance. The California Air Resources Board, or CARB, acts as the governmental “clean air agency,” not just for the […]
