Cub Cadet SurePath GPS-Guided Zero Turn Mowers
Cub Cadet Releases First Semi-Autonomous Mowers We try to stay on the lookout for new technology—particularly anything that saves time and money. When Cub Cadet announced a line of semi-autonomous mowers, we perked up. The Pro Series Pro Z 960 S and 972 S SurePath Zero Turn Mowers use GPS technology and an exclusive four-wheel […]
Should You Use Ethanol-free Gas in Lawn Mowers?
As we’ve all become increasingly aware, we have a finite amount of fossil fuels available. To supplement this, the government enacted the renewable fuel standard back in 2007. This requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels. Ethanol, an alcohol distilled from plant materials like corn and sugar, […]
Using Autonomous Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers as a Service
We’ve been involved in several conversations about using autonomous commercial mowers in landscaping, but not the zero-turn variety. When wresting with the challenges of staffing landscape crews and running a business, the idea of using autonomous commercial zero-turn mowers, especially as a service, raised some eyebrows around here. But how might it work? Using Autonomous […]
Ryobi 80V Joystick Riding Mowers
Ryobi released their first battery-powered riding mower, the RM480E, back in 2017. Using a lead-acid battery and featuring a 38-inch stamped steel deck it pioneered consumer battery-powered riding mowers. Next came the Ryobi 48-inch zero turn mower and, eventually, the 54-inch brushless ZT with a fabricated deck. Now, Ryobi released three new lithium-ion battery-powered zero-turn […]
Honda HRX217 Series Premium Residential Lawn Mowers
Honda HRX217 Premium Residential Lawn Mower Bridge the Gap Between Entry-Level and Commercial Needs Looking for a lawn mower that offers more than entry-level without going all the way up to a commercial build and price? The Honda HRX217 lawn mower series positions itself in the gap to offer homeowners a better option. Honda HRX217 […]
Toro Acquires Intimidator Group, Manufacturer of Spartan Mowers
Toro Acquisition Expands Position in Zero Turn and UTV Markets The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) recently announced the acquisition of the privately-held Intimidator Group, based out of Batesville, Arkansas. The Intimidator Group designs and manufactures outdoor power equipment and side-by-side utility vehicles. They make these tools for the Intimidator, Envy, Bad Dawg, and Ground Hawg […]
Exmark Vertex S-Series Stand-On Mowers
Exmark Introduces Next Generation of Stand-On Zero-Turn Mowers Exmark has introduced the Vertex S-Series Stand-On Mowers. These all-new models give landscape maintenance Pros a productive and versatile mower that Exmark tells us is reliable for day-in, day-out performance. Plus, the Vertex mowers offer the features that Exmark customers say they look for in a stand-on […]
Winterizing Mowers And Other Outdoor Power Equipment
Although we’re not there yet, there will soon come a point where the regular lawn mowings and hedge trimmings slow down. As we enter into fall and eventually winter, new growth slows down and eventually stalls out altogether. While the colder seasons provide some respite from the heat, they also down lawn work to the […]