Experts say it’s important to stay up-to-date on routine maintenance so contractors can maximize their equipment investment. (Photo: Takeuchi) Compact excavators are strong and reliable tools that help landscape contractors work in small or tight access areas. Available on tracks or wheels, compact excavators come with a range of attachments. To keep these machines running, experts say contractors must keep up with routine maintenance to make sure their excavators run smoothly and consistently. Daily maintenance When it comes to things contractors overlook when operating compact excavators ..read more

Andrew Schofield, product manager for Greenworks Tools, shares the specs of the company’s new backpack blower. The new blower offers users three-speed functionality and a new backlight safety feature, among other new enhancements. See more from this year’s Equip Expo here. The post New backpack blower from Greenworks delivers 36 newtons of blow force first appeared on Landscape Management ..read more

At the 2023 Equip Exposition Billy Otteman, director of marketing for Scythe Robotics, gives an update on the next generation of the company’s M.52 robotic mower. The new mower will feature an upgraded battery pack, an updated control panel and upgraded parts to enhance durability. See more from this year’s Equip Expo here. The post Production underway of the next generation of the M.52 robotic mower from Scythe Robotics first appeared on Landscape Management ..read more

The Dewalt top handle chainsaw is designed for arborists. Christine Potter, president of the outdoor business unit for Stanley Black & Decker, explains some of the new features of the chainsaw including the adjustable oiling, the onboard display and more. See more from this year’s Equip Expo here. The post An inside look at the new top handle chainsaw from Dewalt first appeared on Landscape Management ..read more

Mathew Wysocki of Buyers Products Co. breaks down the new attachments that you can add to your truck fleet. The company released its new VMX 2 plow that has a quick connect feature and is made of 304 stainless steel. Additionally, the company released a new backup camera system that comes equipped with DVR capabilities. See more from this year’s Equip Expo here. The post Buyers Products offers aftermarket enhancements for your truck fleet first appeared on Landscape Management ..read more

Greenworks introduced new models under the OptimusZ range at the 2023 Equip Exposition. The OptimusZ Range currently consists of: 48-, 52- and 60-inch ride-on platforms with 18 kWh and 24 kWh batteries. 32- and 36-inch compact stand-on platforms with 8 kWh batteries. 48-, 52- and 60-inch large stand-on platforms with 18 kWh and 24 kWh batteries. The extended OptimusZ Range includes a selection of zero-turn riding mowers including: 48-, 52- and 60-inch ride-on platforms with 8 kWh batteries. 72-inch ride-on with a 36 kWh battery. Both new models come with a versatile dump bed. Greenworks al ..read more

(Photo: Charday Penn/E+/Getty Images) Our team minimizes downtime and maximizes efficiency by staying on top of the maintenance needs for our trucks and equipment. We do not have a full-time mechanic on staff, but we do have a fleet manager who manages simple maintenance and repairs and then schedules our mobile mechanics as needed. There are a few things we’ve learned along the way that have made us even more efficient, and they would be great programs to start this winter as you prepare for a busy spring or manage the upcoming snow season. We use mobile mechanics. We have great mobile mec ..read more

Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and three-time Super Bowl champion, captivated attendees at Ignite 2023 with his inspirational life experiences, saying, “It’s your attitude toward change that is going to impact how far you are going to go.” (Photo: LM Staff) Ignite 2023, the three-day event that brings together software users from the lawn care and landscape industry and other industries, recently descended on Las Vegas, Nev., for the annual user conference. Approximately 1,400 users of FieldRoutes, the cloud-based and mobile software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for field se ..read more

JohnDow Donates vehicle fire blanket JohnDow donated donated a vehicle fire blanket to the Las Vegas Fire and Rescue department. (Photo: JohnDow) JohnDow Industries, a supplier and distributor of automotive aftermarket equipment recently donated a vehicle fire blanket to the Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Department during the 2023 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, Nev. This vehicle fire blanket is part of the company’s new product line of electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid service and safety products. “When we were introducing our new line of EV and hybrid service and safety products, we soon realized the ..read more

According to the Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay issued a water shortage order limiting outdoor watering to one day per week. The vote by the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s governing board came after the driest rainy season in Tampa Bay in more than two decades, the newspaper reports. The districtwide order went into effect Nov. 21 and the extra restrictions for Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough take effect Dec. 1. It does not apply to the usage of reclaimed water. The Times said the order covers the entirety of the Water Management District — including 11 whole counties and parts of ..read more