In their constant pursuit of job site efficiency, maintenance crews shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that safety and quality are equally important. To that end, even the most seasoned zero-turn mower operators need a refresher training from time to time — especially after a long off-season. “Operators should keep an eye on their tires,” says Roger Beale, a branch... read more
Airless radial tires aim to keep mowers in the field and out of the shop so landscape contractors can have more productive and efficient mowing. read more
John Deere enhanced its lineup of five small-frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders. The five models (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 317G, 318G) were introduced to the market more than three years ago. But John Deere worked with customers to better understand their needs and how to improve machinery for maximum productivity, uptime and solutions. “As we constantly source feedback... read more
When determining what type of mower to use, it’s important to first look at the site, says Paul Fraynd, CEO of Sun Valley Landscaping in Omaha, Neb. Often, small, tight areas such as parking lot islands, fenced-in backyards, hillsides and spaces with a lot of obstacles call for smaller mowers. Sun Valley Landscaping uses 21- and 30-inch mowers for many... read more
Seth Jones, editor-in-chief of Landscape Management magazine, spoke with Doug Laufenberg, regional sales manager at John Deere, to learn what’s new and different with the 2020 update of the John Deere track loader. It will be available starting Nov. 2019. View more content from GIE+EXPO. ICYMI: Mulch Mate expands lineup with two new products | GIE+EXPO 2019... read more
The New John Deere three-bag Material Collection System (MCS) is compatible with all gas-powered Z900 ZTrak models and features an improved design for more efficient material collection and superior performance. The heavy-duty impeller chops up materials into fine pieces, creating a more efficient fill from left to right, maximizing capacity. With stronger suction on the blower, there are no double... read more
