Gasoline has served as the go-to fuel option for many years when it comes to handheld equipment. However, the recent rise of battery-powered equipment — and subsequent use of propane-powered generators to recharge that equipment — has stoked the number of choices landscape contractors have at their fingertips. Gas ’em up While gasoline-powered equipment no longer represents a monopoly, it’s... read more
Experts share what’s new in the cut-off saw market. read more
Imagine you’re maintaining a property and you run out of trimmer line. You’ll have to hop in the truck and drive back to the shop to get more or have a co-worker drive some out to you—both of which are entirely inefficient. But what if there was another way? In a video screened at a Husqvarna press event called Silent City... read more
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) honored Stihl, based in Virginia Beach, Va., with a 2013 Manufacturing Excellence Award. “Recognizing organizations that are implementing lean manufacturing and management processes is one of the highlights of our conference,” said Paul Kuchuris, AME president. “It allows us to highlight businesses that improve their bottom lines and customer experiences with the best practices... read more
Proper maintenance and transportation of handheld equipment will ensure long life. read more
