Editor's Note: This article was updated on April 29, 2024 with additional apps. Being an effective safety manager means more than just holding your obligatory toolbox talk and annual safety training meetings. Developing a proactive approach to safety is not only vital to protecting your workers and the company’s interests at large, it also shows your crews you are genuinely concerned about their health and well being. With that in mind, you should use any tool available you think would help in the drive to keep your employees safe. Did you know there are safety apps available? These ..read more

Get behind a cause that matters! Project EverGreen announces a fundraiser: the GreenCare for Troops You Move, We Mow Challenge. By participating in the challenge, you can support military families and promote a greener, healthier, cooler Earth. Join us during GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week, June 23-29, 2024, as we walk, run, bike or hike in support of our deployed military families. In celebration of the program’s 18th anniversary, the challenge is simple – record 18,000 steps during the awareness week through an activity of your choice. By joining this challenge ..read more

Fox Factory Inc. has taken the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 and turned it into a 700-horsepower “super truck.” Designed in an offroad racing style, Fox added what it calls the next evolution in its aftermarket suspension. The Live Valve shock system adjusts each of the four shocks individually in split-second timing for a smoother ride on any terrain, from pavement to high-speed off-roading, the company says. It can also be controlled by a Live Valve touchpoint within reach of the driver’s seat. To watch the Brenthel brothers tear through the desert and the streets of San Diego, check o ..read more

Bobcat Company has commercialized its latest grounds maintenance innovation: the battery-powered, electric ZT6000e zero-turn mower. Powered by a 20.4-kWh, lithium-ion battery, the ZT6000e produces zero emissions and delivers productive runtimes in commercial applications. “The ZT6000e is designed for both lawn care professionals and other businesses that want to create their own professional-grade results in a more sustainable way,” said Daniel Stibral, Bobcat grounds maintenance product specialist. “It’s highly maneuverable, efficient and takes on challenging mowing tasks with precision ..read more

For the first time ever, Toyota is offering a hybrid powertrain on select mid-size Tacomas. The 2.4-liter i-Force Max hybrid powertrain is standard on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter trim packages and as an option for the Limited, TRD Off-Road and TRD Sport. Power comes courtesy of a 2.4-liter engine with a 48-horsepower electric motor integrated into the eight8-speed transmission that kicks out 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. A 2,400-watt AC power supply to both the cabin and the bed also comes standard. Toyota said its goal when designing the new Tacoma was to build “a badass a ..read more

 CASE Construction Equipment is beefing up its offering for landscaping companies with new models and bigger features that boost productivity in the yard or on the jobsite. As the landscaping industry steadily grows year over year, CASE geared its latest round of innovations toward helping landscaping crews take advantage of bigger opportunities to grow their business.  “Many landscaping companies today are experiencing significant growth, but they also have a lot of challenges to navigate, like labor shortages, highly varied jobsites and a very competitive market,” says Terry D ..read more

GMC is rolling out its first 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 electric pickup truck this summer, boasting 440 miles of range on a full charge. The automaker says the Denali can be charged in 10 minutes for 100 miles of range on public 800-volt DC fast chargers. Reservations are full at this time for the EV, which has an MSRP of just under $100,000, according to GMC. Expected availability is late 2024. AT4 and Elevation versions of the battery-powered Sierra are expected to be available in the first half of 2025. The Denali EV has a max towing capacity of 10,000 pounds and a payload of ..read more

Exmark has introduced its first electric residential zero-turn mower. The new Quest V-Series delivers the commercial features and cut quality Exmark is known for, with a compact 42-inch electric cutting deck that’s ideal for maintaining properties of one to two acres. Exmark director of marketing, Jamie Briggs, said the new machine takes electric residential zero-turn mowers to the next level. “The electric powertrain and cutting deck deliver instant torque, en ..read more

Bartlett Tree Experts has announced it will build a new arboretum and research facility in Spencers Wood, a village south of Reading in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire, England. The new Bartlett Tree Experts Arboretum and UK Research Laboratory is expected to be operational in late 2025, with construction commencing this December. The impacts of a warming climate have increased the risks of detrimental plant insects and diseases worldwide, posing significant risks to environmental sustainability and the health of trees. From its founding by Francis A. Bartlett in 1907, with a focus on spec ..read more

Firstgreen Industries has expanded its line of cabinless, electric skid steers with the new Rockeat models.  Offering near-silent operation, the skid steers produce zero carbon emissions and include minimal operating fluids.   The Rockeats come in two models, the 700 and 1200. The 700 is 67 inches wide, and the 1200 comes in at 71 inches wide. Both styles are compatible with either lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries, depending on the operator's preference. Rockeat machines are charged using standard 110-volt or 220-volt outlets.  According to Firstgreen, the standard 96-vol ..read more