RedMax, an outdoor power equipment brand from Husqvarna, is presenting its 2018 portfolio of professional products at GIE+EXPO Oct. 18-20 in Louisville, Ky. RedMax has expanded its lineup to include a new line of commercial zero-turn mowers, chainsaws and battery-powered handhelds and accessories. “Developing innovative and reliable products for commercial use is paramount for us,” said Jeff Dewosky, vice president... read more
Many landscape and tree care professionals use a chainsaw daily—but that doesn’t mean safe handling best practices should be taken lightly. We all fall into routines, whether it’s how you get ready for work each day, the route you take to get there or how you perform your job. But for those of us working with powerful equipment each day,... read more
Echo, based in Lake Zurich, Ill., introduced the CS-2511T top-handle chainsaw—a compact, gas-powered chainsaw. The new model is more than a pound lighter than the CS-271T. “With a lighter product, end users have less operator fatigue which equals greater efficiency,” said Joe Fahey, vice president of product planning. “A more compact saw gives users more maneuverability around tightly woven branches.”... read more
The Husqvarna 550 XP® chainsaw combines the power that professionals need with innovative technology that ensures efficient operation. The chainsaw produces a high chain speed of 85.63 feet per second at max power. This performance is complemented by Husqvarna’s unique X-Torq® engine technology, which delivers up to 20 percent less fuel consumption and 75 percent less exhaust emission. The 550 XP chainsaw also... read more
The Husqvarna Battery Series provides landscape and tree care professionals with efficient, high-quality outdoor power equipment that is also quiet and environmentally friendly. A highlight of the professional-grade 500 Series Battery lineup is the 536Li XP chainsaw, which features a 14-in. bar, excellent ergonomics and high chain speed. The chainsaw’s heavy-duty construction ensures users get the performance they need day... read more
Expanding its MM4 4-stroke engine power equipment portfolio—comprising of blowers, concrete power cutters, trimmers, edgers, telescoping pole pruners and couple shafted products—Makita debuted two new landscape-specific products at 2016 GIE+EXPO. The new MM4 4-stroke engine mist blower features 3.9-gallon chemical tank and a 75.6cc 3.67 hp commercial-duty engine. Makita also unveiled its new 18V X2 LXT chainsaw, powered by two 18V... read more
