http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Mowers/Article/list/471 Feature articles and news about commercial mowing equipment and accessories. 2009-11-21T00:38:05Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Cover+Story/Big-names-promote-mowing-game/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/183203?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Manufacturers enlist celebrity endorsements for their mowers, but the bottom line is: contractors love their horsepower and they're addicted to speed. 2005-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/402005/183203/hustler_petty_mower_100p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Making-the-cut/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/183194?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Nobody disputes the need for speed in today's competitive maintenance environment. But experts agree: the real measure of profitable commercial mowing is efficiency. 2005-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/402005/183194/make_cut_100p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Features/Key-factors-for-profitable-mowing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/183177?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Coming up with an accurate bid for mowing is not difficult if you know the level of profit you want to receive for your efforts and you build your bid accordingly. 2005-09-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Cover+Story/Technology-boosts-mower-fuel-economy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/183173?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Recent mower innovations can help reduce fuel consumption while increasing on-site speed and efficiency. 2005-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/402005/183173/toro_z_100p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Cover+Story/Mower-Safety-Zero-turn-training-success/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/101271?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 David Holmes, a Marion County, FL extension service director suggests ways to get your zero-turn mower operators to participate in effective safety training. 2004-06-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Columns/On-the-Record-Mowers-and-chemicals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/101259?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Today's zero-turn mowers are shiny and fast. But these sexy machines aren't kid's play. They're big-time work machines, and operators have to realize this. 2004-06-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Mowers/Its-all-about-the-Zs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/6488?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Zero-turn mowers are still red hot. That's the general consensus among the major players in the commercial mower market. And they don't see demand slackening any time soon. But recent economic and demographic changes have led them to believe there may be a shift in the demand for certain types of zero-turns over others, while more economical choices like walk-behinds might make a small comeback. 2002-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/022002/6488/0201zero_75p.jpg XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Shipments-of-commercial-riding-mowers-grew-39-in-m/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/137003?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The OPEI says zero-turn mowers boosted sales of riding mowers 2004-12-07T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Man-killed-in-lawn-mower-accident/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/58729?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Zero-turn overturns on embankment 2003-05-30T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/EPA-announces-tighter-restrictions-on-mower-emissi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/548006?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 To meet the new exhaust emission standards, manufacturers will likely employ catalytic converters for the first time in small lawn and garden equipment. 2008-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/362008/548006null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Insects-inspire-robotic-mower-design/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542316?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Roaches react without having to devote much effort to thinking — a good model for an affordable, efficient autonomous mower. 2008-08-14T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/332008/542316null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Walker-Manufacturing-Family-Reunion-attracts-thous/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533442?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Extended family members from around the world gathered at Walker Manufacturings Colorado headquarters to celebrate, share fellowship and offer support to a remarkable industry family. 2008-08-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/322008/533442null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Hustler-Turf-Equipment-gives-away-Mini-FasTrak-mow/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527519?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Hustler Turf Equipment announced that David Doll of Kiln, MS, is the winner of a Hustler Mini FasTrak. 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/272008/527519null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Toro-promotes-new-stand-on-mower-with-name-contest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516454?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 By visiting the mower's Web site before June 15, 2008, viewers will be able to try their hand at naming Toro's new stand-on mower. 2008-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/202008/516454null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Exmark-urges-zero-turn-mower-owners-to-drive-safel/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508194?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 As the spring mowing season begins, Exmark urges owners to review their operator's manuals for safety guidelines. 2008-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152008/508194null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/New-study-compares-environmental-and-economic-impa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/501653?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 To document the effectiveness of new propane-fueled mowing equipment, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and the University of Tennessee will launch a two-year study of the benefits of propane-fueled riding mowers. 2008-03-10T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/112008/501653null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Hustler-Turf-continues-dramatic-turnaround/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500506?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The Hesston, KS-based lawnmower maker had to lay off more than half its workers in the late 1990s, but changed its focus and has seen sales quintuple since 2000. 2008-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/102008/500506null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Bush-invites-Wright-Manufacturing-execs-to-witness/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/492280?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Photo of Bush tooling around on a Wright Stander hanging in West Wing of the White House 2008-02-18T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/082008/492280null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Exmark-Toro-Giving-Program-award-grant-to-Homestea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490842?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Exmark Toro donated $33,890 to the Homestead National Monument of America, which will be used to create all-new outdoor exhibits. 2008-02-11T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/072008/490842null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Florida-man-builds-biodiesel-lawnmowers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488254?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The biodiesel engines are more powerful and more efficient then their gas counterparts and are better for the environment. 2008-01-31T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/052008/488254null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/President-Bush-says-Fire-this-Sucker-Up-and-wheels/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/485688?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Company president Bill Wright lauded by the President for his entrepreneural spirit. 2008-01-18T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/032008/485688null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Home+Page+Feature+Box+Bottom/14-lawnmower-service-tips/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/483152?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Landscape professionals and homeowners who properly care for their machines can potentially save hundreds of dollars and increase productivity 2008-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/022008/483152/exmarkmowing303_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/022008/483152null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Exmark-honors-Power-Trim-with-20-year-service-awar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481782?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Exmark recently honored Power Trim Company Inc., with a 20-year service award. Located in La Palma, Calif., Power Trim has distributed Exmark products in California and Northern Nevada since September 1987. 2008-01-03T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/012008/481782null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Ariens-reaches-agreement-to-buy-ACI-assets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/468453?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 As part of the agreement, Ariens will also acquire the EverRide and Great Dane trademarks whch will be added to the company's brand portfolio. 2007-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/442007/468453null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/LM-Reports-Zero-turn-mowers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/457282?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Product round-up 2007-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/372007/457282null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Features/Consider-the-compact/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/450445?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 When serving a customer means squeezing through a gate, it pays to have a compact mower. 2007-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/332007/450445null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Grasshopper-Co-receives-2007-International-Busines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/428944?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Grasshopper earns the 2007 International Business Excellence Award from the World Trade Council of Wichita. The award is presented annually to an area company who performs exceptionally in international trade. 2007-05-23T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/212007/428944null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Features/Fleet-science/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/428357?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Learn how to buy and when to retire mowers so you can make good on your largest capital investment 2007-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/212007/428357null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Features/Front-runners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/418804?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Out-front riding mowers are rugged, detail-oriented and attachment friendly 2007-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/152007/418804null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Technology/Stand-on-mowers-stand-up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/413713?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Ride-on and walk-behind mowers have their place, but it might be time to consider a stand on. 2007-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/122007/413713null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Features/Zeros-remain-industrys-workhorse/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/406061?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 While the basic concept of the zero-turn mower hasn't changed much in decades, do yourself a favor and check out difference among brands before writing that check. 2007-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/082007/406061null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Technology/Propane-a-promising-alternative/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/397624?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Fuel delivery system improvements and an in-place supply infrastructure give commercial cutters another fuel option. 2007-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/032007/397624null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Husqvarna-partners-with-Wilson-Oyler/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/383457?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Power equipment company says the partnership with the well-known consultancy group will offer business solutions to landscape pros. 2006-11-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/442006/383457null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Equipment/Innovations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/386221?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Gravely's Rapid XZ outfront mower, Great Dane's Surfer, Toro's Z300 Series sub-compact riders, Grasshopper's Model 620T 2006-11-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/462006/386221/thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/462006/386221null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Technology/From-the-Shop-They-drive-the-world/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/385596?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Belts are cheap, efficient and frequently still the best design solution. 2006-11-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/462006/385596null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Dixie-Chopper-cooks-up-publicity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/333136?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The folks in Dixie Chopper's research and development department, to promote the company's new propane-powered model, equipped one with a LP gas tabletop grill. 2006-06-06T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/232006/333136null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Technology/Innovations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/334008?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 A special look at new mower attachments. 2006-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/232006/334008null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Cool-Tops-fans-help-Toro-users-beat-the-heat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/330108?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Patented, 12-volt fan can be mounted to Toro Z Master riding mowers that are equipped with a roll-over protection system (ROPS) 2006-05-30T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Kawasaki-adds-new-FH1000V-V-Twin-for-bigger-mowers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/330114?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The FH1000V is a compact, 90-degree V-twin engine with a displacement of 999 cc?s. It features hemispherical combustion chambers and three valves per cylinder, with Kawasaki's overhead v-valve technology. 2006-05-30T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Medical-researchers-80000-injuries-a-year-attribut/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/325225?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Between 1996 and 2004, more than 660,000 people went to the ER with lawn mower injuries 2006-05-10T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Technology/Innovations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/326302?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Wright Manufacturing's mid-mount zero-turn mower, Andersons' Compass G fungicide, Tanaka America's new backpack blowers, Hustler's Mini Z 36 2006-05-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/EPA-clears-the-way-for-tougher-regulations-on-smal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/317681?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Reducing smog may raise the price of mowers and other outdoor power equipment 2006-04-05T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Technology/Propane-mowers-gain-fans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/317568?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Grounds pros claim that alternative-fuel commercial mowers have power and big potential 2006-04-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Technology/Zero-Turn-Guide-Zeros-still-a-hero/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/314214?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Fuel efficiency, horsepower, productivity and safety mean these trendsetters keep clearing new paths. 2006-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Zero-Turn-Guide-Zero-turn-roundup/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/314199?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 It's back. Our list gets updated for 2006. 2006-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Hand+Tools/From-the-Shop-Emissions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/307390?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Technology continues to meet the emission and efficiency challenges. 2006-02-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Technology/Dont-call-it-a-comeback/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/307443?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The evolution of walk-behinds mowers is being driven by innovations in zero-turns. 2006-02-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Mowers/Super-6-in-06/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/282694?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Our editors pick trends sure to become the Next Big Thing 2006-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/022006/282694/thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/022006/282694/main_main.jpg XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Toro-adds-mower-accessories-for-pros-on-the-go/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/261704?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Toro's new line of mower accessories, including utility bags, cap flaps and zero-turn riding covers offer operators added comfort, convenience, and protection for lawn care operators and their equipment. 2005-12-12T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Job+Safety/Toro-and-Exmark-promote-bilingual-safety-training-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/261785?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Manufacturers help the National Safety Council to publish zero turn mower "tailgate" safety training materials in both English and Spanish 2005-12-12T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/People/Houston-landscaper-wins-Ferris-HydroCut-at-GIE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/256718?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 John Popinski of ABC Pest Pool & Lawn in Houston won a new Ferris HydroCut 36 at the Green Industry Expo held Nov. 3-5 in Orlando, Fla. 2005-12-06T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Home+Page+Feature+Box+Top/Self-guided-mower-attracts-attention-at-GIE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/254627?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Entreprenuer Paul Angott, president and founder of Self-Guided Systems LLC, says commercial mowing contractors will embrace the electronically sophisticated self-guided mower his company is launching next summer 2005-11-30T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/492005/254627/sgs_hybrid_z_100p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Equipment/From-the-shop-Diesel-vs-gasoline/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/200959?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The diesel engine has the potential to be more durable, but only if the maintenance schedule is faithfully followed 2005-11-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Ferris-gives-away-2500-mower-at-GIE-2005/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/188075?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 One lucky winner will be walking away from this year's Green Industry Expo with a new Ferris HydroCut 32 hydro walk-behind mower valued at $2,499. 2005-10-19T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Mowers/Proving-myself-at-Snapper/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/182089?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Snapper opened up its proving grounds in McDonough, GA to its customers and dealers (and this editor) at its annual open house Sept. 21. 2005-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/392005/182089/snapper_ride_100_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Mowing-by-GPS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/169360?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Are you ready for a lawn mower than thinks for itself? It may not be here yet, but it is coming and the cost may be less than you expect. 2005-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/282005/169360/robot_mower_75p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Florida-lawn-care-pro-dies-in-mowing-accident-at-l/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/167446?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Daniel Earnhardt died when his new riding mower slipped into an adjacent golf course pond 2005-06-23T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business/14-common-sense-tips-for-mower-safety/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/165379?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Post this list of safety checkoffs so your field crew can see it each and every day. 2005-06-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Departments/Solutions-Center-Implements-reduce-labor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/165382?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 This Wisconsin landscape pro cut down on his need for labor by buying a mower unit with lots of attachments. 2005-06-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Industry+Announcements/NASCARs-Richard-Petty-promotes-Hustler-Turf-Equipm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/162352?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Petty will join the charity fund-raising tour on May 26 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. After the tour ends, the colorful racing-themed mower will be auctioned on eBay. 2005-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/212005/162352/hustler_petty_mower_100p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Toro-offers-six-blade-MVP-Packs-for-commercial-mow/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/158242?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Five different blade configurations match regional and seasonal mowing conditions 2005-04-25T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Tools+of+the+Trade/Tools-of-the-Trade-Featured-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/152855?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Encore Equipment's Encore X-treme Mower
 ASV's Posi-Trak RCV vertical lifter
 Swisher’s Z-Max XZT zero-turn mower 
 Standard Hamilton Company's Dump-Pro dump insert for pickup trucks 2005-03-24T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Technology/PGRs-8212-Why-and-where/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/151964?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The selective use of plant growth regulators offers landscape service providers some real benefits. 2005-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Departments/From-the-Shop-Gas-keep-it-fresh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/151958?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The single most effective thing you can do to keep your gas from gumming up is to use all of your stock every 30 days. 2005-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Exmark-introduces-the-E-Z-Rider-stand-on/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/148412?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 QuickMount tools-free installation system allows quick conversion of Exmark walk-behind mowers 2005-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/092005/148412/exmark_ezrider_75p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/LM-Reports-Commercial-Zero-turn-Mowers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/167828?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 A round up of 30 zero-turn mowers including buying tips, images, feature summary and links to complete product specs on each manufacturer's Web site. 2005-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/262005/167828/walker_100p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Management/Tools-of-the-Trade-Product-Spotlights/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/135037?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Toro Irrigation's TWRS Wireless RainSensor
 Bob-Cat's Predator-Pro zero-turn riding mowers
 Rain Bird's SiteControl Version 2.0 software 
 Symbiot's ClientSurv on-demand Interactive Voice Response solution 2004-11-24T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Exmark-unveils-Navigator/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/132937?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 New out-front deck mower will hit the market in early 2005 2004-11-05T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Cub-Cadet-squeezes-in-Z-Wing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/132939?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 New 48-inch zero-turn rider folds up to fight through openings as small as 36 inches 2004-11-05T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Tools-of-the-Trade/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/125518?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Ferris Industries' IS 4500Z series zero-turn mower
 GM's W550 HD tilt cab
 Hunter Industries' 3-in. ICV valves
 Shindaiwa’s EB630RT backpack blower 2004-09-28T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Federally-funded-institute-develops-automated-roll/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/106077?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Scag Power Equipment and FEMCO collaborate with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to develop an automated system that will sense when a mower is beginning to roll 2004-07-23T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Product-Spotlights/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/102028?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Howard Price Turf Equipment’s 360-Z zero-turn mower
 
 Polaris Industries’ UTV 1500 is the perfect utility vehicle 
 
 JRCO Model 490 Transporter 2004-06-29T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Toro-celebrates-its-90th-anniversary/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/102020?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Founded in 1914, The Toro Company marked the milestone with a look at nine decades of innovation 2004-06-29T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/272004/102020/toro_anniversary_75p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Global-Positioning-System-used-in-the-First-Annual/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/101731?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 What is the most expensive possible way to mow a lawn? Check this out! 2004-06-29T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/272004/101731/robomowers_field_75p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Illinois-landscaper-dies-after-fall-from-mower/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/100108?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Landscaper Rodney Bogdonas fell and hit his head when his riding mower accidentally hit a drainage pipe 2004-06-22T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Say-no-to-zero-turn-mower-mishaps/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/101254?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Training needs to address the fact that many zero-turn operators are foreign born. 2004-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/262004/101254/main_main.jpg XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Tools-of-the-Trade-Product-Spotlights/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/96475?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Turfco Direct's Mete-R-Matic F-15 self-propelled topdresser
 Yazoo/Kees’ Kutter walk-behind mowers
 Hunter Industries’ Flow-Clik electronic irrigation sensor
 Peterson Pacific Corp.’s blower truck 2004-05-25T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Toro-enhances-safety-options-for-Z-Master-mowers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/94705?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 A roll-over protection system is now available for Z Master mid-mount mowers purchased before the 2004 model year. 2004-05-07T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Tools+of+the+Trade/Product-Roundup/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/96769?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 A round up of recent equipment introductions from Howard Price Turf Equipment, Shindaiwa, Link It Software, EverRide, Hunter Industries, Rain Bird, Dixie Chopper, Otterbine Barebo and Rapco. 2004-05-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Tools+of+the+Trade/Tools-of-the-Trade/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/93085?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 General Motors' Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick 4-wheel-drive trucks
 RedMax's EBZ5000Q Backpack Blower
 Oregon Cutting Systems' Flexiblade
 EverRide's Warrior Zero-turn Mower
 Stihl HL 100 Series Extended-Length Trimmers
 Rain Bird's Easy Fit Compression System 2004-04-23T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Features/Make-mow-money/ArticleLong/Article/detail/91931?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Mowing isn't rocket science - you fire up a mower and go. But making money at mowing might qualify. Why? Because you can't just eyeball a job site, quote a price and send your guys out scrambling every which direction to fulfill the contract. You have to have systems in place to make sure equipment is properly maintained, routes are in order and everyone is on the same page. 2004-04-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlelong/landscape/162004/91931/thum_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlelong/landscape/162004/91931/m1_main.jpg XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Tools+of+the+Trade/Tools-of-the-Trade/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/83938?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 BucksÂ' Switch-N-Go body changing system
 The Ferris IS 500Z zero-turn mower
 EchoÂ's 33.4cc top-handle CS-341 chain saw 2004-02-04T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/062004/83938/ferris_mower_75p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Departments/LM-Reports-Zero-turn-Mowers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/83446?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Here's a round up of more than 30 zero-turn commercial mowers with live links to the manufacturers' Web sites. This document is in PDF format (136k). It requires the free Acrobat Reader. 2004-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/052004/83446/0401_jan_zeroturn_75p_thumbnail.jpg PDF http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Shriners-delight-South-Carolina-crowds-with-Dixie-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/79344?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The "Jamil Jokers" in Columbia, SC yuk it up with the crowds on Dixie Choppers for charity. 2003-12-17T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/512003/79344/shrine2_75p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/New-products-from-the-Green-Industry-Expo-show-flo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/76344?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 SnapperPro’s FastBack commercial zero-turn mower
 Husqvarna's new intermediate-size zero-turn mowers
 Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power's new Vanguard 
 V-Twin Big Block air-cooled and liquid-cooled commercial engines
 Gravely's Eye-Q Productivity System for commercial mowers 2003-11-17T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Tools-of-the-Trade/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/66977?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Ferris IndustriesÂ' HydroCut walk-behind
 E-Z-GO TextronÂ's E-Z-GO MPT turf utility trucks
 Rain Bird's new modular ESP controller 2003-08-20T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Exmark-makes-ROPS-standard/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/64814?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Roll over protection systems will be standard on all 2004 Exmark Lazer Z zero-turn mowers. 2003-07-29T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/312003/64814/exmark_lazerz_rollcage_75p_thumbnail.jpg HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/LM+Week+in+Review/Be-aware-of-new-OSHA-regs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/60621?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 The tragic death of a landscape laborer when his riding mower tipped over reinforces the need to stay abreast of the latest OSHA regulations. 2003-06-17T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/2004-model-Toro-Z-Masters-will-get-standard-roll-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/58395?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Safety issues when mowing near sudden drop-offs, steep inclines, retaining walls, or unstable ground around ponds or drainage ditches prompted upgrade. 2003-05-29T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Husqvarna-announces-nationwide-sweepstakes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/55202?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Landscapers will have chance to win truck loaded with Husqvarna equipment 2003-04-29T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/EPA-proposes-new-program-to-reduce-emissions-from-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/54899?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Proposed program to reduce sulfer and nitrogen oxide emissions would begin in 2008. 2003-04-25T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Grounds+Management/John-Deere-Landscapes-acquires-Overbrook-Nursery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/50279?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Newest branch will serve expanding DC market 2003-03-17T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Mowers/Mowing-Know-thy-costs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/44576?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 When landscape professional Bob Smart looked out over the darkened conference room prior to his presentation at the 2002 CLIP Conference, he saw more than 200 expectant faces looking back at him. His topic: "Know Your Mowing Costs." 2003-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/052003/44576/mower_75p_thumbnail.jpg XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Features/Mower-Guide-2003/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/45115?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Download LM's complete, five-page Mower Guide, including:
 Maintenance plan for your zero-turn
 Chart: Acres per hour productivity (Courtesy Exmark Manufacturing co.)
 Manufacturer/Product listing, including phone and Web URL
 This document is in PDF format (108k). It requires the free Acrobat Reader. 2003-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/052003/45115/mower_75p_thumbnail.jpg PDF http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Making-Andrew-Jackson-proud/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/38801?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 Manufacturers show off latest products at GIE Outdoor Exhibit 2002-11-20T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Athletic+Field+Design/LM-Week-in-Review-Athletic-Turf/ArticleLong/Article/detail/22964?contextCategoryId=471&ref=25 OSU experts give graphic advice on mower blade sharpening
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