Those of you who check in with this site regularly might remember that, back in October 2017, we found ourselves at the GIE Expo. A good time was had by all, and we had the chance to play with all sorts of new or upcoming releases from all the major players in the landscaping world. […]
Pruning season has begun, at least in the Southern states. Why wrestle with ladders, when you can get over 13-feet of reach from the Husqvarna pole saw. More than 1.3hp from the 25.4cc engine drives power to the 10 or 12-inch bar and chain. Whether you are already prepping your crews with trimmers and saws […]
Vanguard Engines is now the commercial power side of the Briggs and Stratton brand. Vanguard engines build single and v-twin cylinder engines for OEM powerplants, and for repower as well. The new Vanguard single-cylinder engines include several new features, in an effort to be the class leader. It’s not too difficult to find many Vanguard […]
Sometimes sitting down is not an option. Zero Turns are now the typical go-to mower for lawn crews today, however, it shouldn’t be the only mower in your arsenal. When it comes to maneuverability, it’s hard to beat a good stand on mower. The Hustler Super S stand on delivers with smaller dimensions, convenient controls, […]
We recently talked a bit about Exmark’s new 2018 Lazer Z Diesel line of Zero Turn Mowers. As you might recall, we highlighted how Exmark went to great lengths to ensure the operator’s comfort and productivity. One of the features included to achieve that end is patented Exmark RED technology. Admittedly, our coverage of RED […]
Ladders and chainsaws mix somewhat like oil and water. Thankfully, I didn’t have to learn the hard way, my best friend did it for me! While pruning some limbs…on a ladder…with a chainsaw, he fell 15-feet, breaking three vertebrae and his elbow. Miraculously, no arms or legs were severed in the accident, and he’s ok now, aside […]
Many of us have been there before: “I needed to run my generator, but it was raining/snowing/storming, and I had to sit around in the heat/cold/dark without any power because my generator isn’t weatherproof!” It seems a little unfair that you can blow a grand on something that needs to be run outside, but that […]
Exmark has revealed their new 2018 commercial mower models. The new Exmark Lazer Z commercial zero turn mower features a few new innovations, such as a 96″ UltraCut Flex Wing cutting deck and a Yanmar liquid-cooled diesel engine. The new model also features Exmark’s RED technology. We’ll get into what all of that means a […]
