The Outdoor Demo Yard at Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, will be abuzz with activity October 16-18, 2024 at the Kentucky Exposition Center as thousands of landscapers, contractors and dealers try out the latest mowers, UTVs, compact tractors, chainsaws, leaf blowers, trenchers, skid steers, backhoes, and the other equipment that helps get jobs done efficiently and profitably.  “Here’s the dirt on the Outdoor Demo Yard: it’s the only place with 30 acres dedicated to giving landscapers, dealers and contractors the opportunity to d ..read more

The National Association of Landscape Professionals announced the launch of its new Elite Partner program, a prestigious partnership with leading industry brands that demonstrate exceptional commitment to the success and growth of landscape professionals. The inaugural group of Elite Partners includes Aspire in the software solutions category, Caterpillar in the construction category, Stanley Black & Decker in the mowing category, and STIHL in the handheld tools category.  The NALP Elite Partner Program signifies a new chapter in the association's commitment to fostering collaboration ..read more

Makita U.S.A., Inc., has released two new 40V max XGT cutting and trimming solutions for landscapers, both engineered to replace gas-powered equipment. The new 40V max XGT solutions include a Brush Cutter (GRU06) and 18” High Torque String Trimmer (GRU07). Both deliver the performance of 35cc gas equivalent brush cutters and string trimmers, but with lower noise, less maintenance, zero emissions and no pull starts. They are ideal for landscapers and mow-and-blow contractors seeking to convert their trucks or trailers to battery-powered.  Brush Cutter The Brush Cutter has a bike-handle des ..read more

Editor's note: This story was updated April 9, 2024, with new products.  When it comes time to slash and grab, check out these 19 construction equipment attachments for clearing land. Our product roundup includes a variety of brush and forestry cutters for chopping through thick vegetation and small trees with your construction equipment. Then when it’s time to clean out the felled debris, several types of rakes and grapples for excavators and compact equipment can help you tackle the job. Mowing and Mulching BobcatBobcat’s new disc mulcher for its ..read more

First it was skid steers, then compact track loaders. Now there’s a new player gaining market share. The spotlight is shifting to small articulated loaders. They may well be the most versatile, useful type of compact equipment, filling a void created as skid steers and CTLs keep getting bigger. Small articulated loaders are defined as having up to 75 horsepower and a rated operating capacity of up to 3,500 kilograms, or 7,716 pounds. As manufacturers of skid steers and compact track loaders have focused on the upper end of their product lines, some customers feel the smaller machines have ..read more

Exmark has announced limited-time offers on their zero-turn and stand-on commercial mowers. Now through April 30, 2024, Exmark is offering specials that can save buyers up to $2,000 or more on the company’s most popular models. Save on stand-on mowers Save thousands on Exmark stand-on mowers including new Vertex E-, S- and X-Series as well as the electric Vertex V-Series models. New and existing Exmark fleet customers receive a fleet discount plus a $1,000 bonus per qualified stand-on unit purchased. Exmark is also offering instant rebates of up to $2,000 on new Vertex stand-on mower models. V ..read more

New Holland Construction’s compact wheel loader lineup is expanding with three new C series models – the W60C, W70C and W80C LR. Engineered for comfort and performance, the new units feature a comfortable cab, technology enhancements, durable components and compatibility with more than 250 attachments to tackle a wide range of tasks, the company says. “The development of these advanced CWL models was driven by our goal to enhance the operator and owner experience and the need to put more options with more versatility in their hands,” says Dan Kakareka, product manager for New Holland ..read more

With spring in full swing, the busy landscaping season has begun, and between all your scheduled jobs and new customers, expense management tools may not exactly be top of mind. In order to grow your landscaping empire, you may want to consider integrating professional software platforms to manage your fleet and employ the use of telematics so that you have instant visibility into your field workforce’s activity to make necessary updates and changes to keep crews on the road. But there’s also a new generation of software, including smart fleet cards, that has benefits that can transform your o ..read more

Renowned This Old House host and home improvement expert, Kevin O’Connor, will deliver the keynote address, sponsored by Kress, at Equip Exposition this fall, focusing on energizing the landscapers, contractors, dealers, and manufacturers who attend the trade show and helping them identify ways to build their business. The award-winning trade show, which drew over 27,000 people last year from all 50 states and 46 countries, will be held October 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).  “We’re excited to have Kevin join us this October for Equip – he’s a seasoned contractor ..read more

Husqvarna has introduced the first battery-powered chainsaws with a clutch. With the power equivalent of a 40cc gas engine, the T542i XP and 542i XP chainsaws are "coming in clutch" and elevating the game of battery-powered performance. With the introduction of the clutch, users experience a kick-start of energy at the beginning of every cut as the clutch engages. Users can cut up to 10 percent more when compared to Husqvarna's current professional 40 V battery chainsaw platform without the clutch feature.  Equipped with a clutch, the new T542i XP and 542i XP provide the familiar feel of ..read more