Husqvarna 525LS String Trimmer Review
Pull the cord and start trimming. This is what we expect out of a string trimmer, right?! Actually, if we dig a little deeper, there are more features and qualities that set apart the true professional trimmers. Proving it belongs in the Pro category, the Husqvarna 525LS string trimmer is lightweight and delivers plenty of […]
Briggs & Stratton Acquires Ground Logic
Expanding their reach even further into the OPE market, Briggs & Stratton acquires Ground Logic. Ground Logic manufactures stand-on fertilizer spreaders and sprayers, made with mostly stainless steel. Briggs acquired the assets of Ground Logic on December 11, 2017 in Milwaukee, WI. Briggs & Stratton Acquires Ground Logic Assets It seems that the deal is […]
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors – ROPS Issue
According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) John Deere recalls compact utility tractors sold between March 2017 and October 2017. This recall covers about 3,300 John Deere utility tractors sold in the US, as well as an additional 380 sold in Canada. The issue revolves around the ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) connection at […]
Banning Leaf Blowers – To Ban or Not to Ban?
Recently, the town of Maplewood, NJ filed an ordinance restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. In fact, they are actually banning leaf blowers. Well, that’s not entirely true, they are banning leaf blowers for the contractor, in the summer months. Is this hypocrisy that the homeowner can use a gas-powered leaf blower all they […]
RedMax Battery Series – Cordless Lawn Tools – New for 2018
New for 2018 will be the RedMax Battery Series of lawn tools, targeting the Professional. Out of the gate, RedMax will include a handheld blower, string trimmer, and hedge trimmer. All of these are powered by a 40-volt Li-ion battery. It’s no doubt that RedMax wants to capture some of the commercial and pro category […]
New Caterpillar UTV Diesel and Gas – CAT CUV82 and CUV102D
The new Caterpillar UTV Diesel and Gas UTV line will be available in the 2018 Summer. CAT teamed with Textron to build the new CUV82 and CUV102D UTVs. The CUV82 is a 3-cylinder gas engine, with 50hp and 45mph top speed. Th CUV102D is a 3-cylinder diesel engine, building just 25hp and just 25mph top […]
ODES Industries Dominator X4 UTV Preview
We’ve come a very long way since the dawn of the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). It was actually back in 1961 when the Jiger Amphicat 6-wheeler made its debut at the first ATV. The Sperry Rand Tricart followed in 1968 as the first 3-wheel ATV. While those may have come first, most of use remember […]
Yamaha MX-V V-Twin Engines – Yamaha Zero-Turn Mowers
When you look at the rear of a zero-turn mower, you’re likely to find one of three engines. It is no secret that Briggs & Stratton, Kawasaki, and Kohler have a strong-hold on the mower engine market. Most of the mower manufacturers, consumer and pro, power their sleds with one of these three. The new […]