Kubota recalls select mowers and compact tractors due to burn hazard. Hot coolant can spray out onto operators from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank, posing a burn hazard. Kubota has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves Kubota diesel and gasoline-powered zero-turn mowers, compact tractors and... read more
DeWalt unveiled two new mowers: the 2x20V Max Brushless Mower (DCMW220) and 40V Max Brushless Mower (DCMW290). Optimized for use with DeWalt construction battery platforms, the 2x20V Max is compatible with the DeWalt FlexVolt battery system for maximum flexibility and extended runtime, said the company. It also includes an on-deck LED light board, which signals the state of charge for... read more
JRCO has an electric broadcast spreader attachment to fit zero-turn, stand-on and walk-behind mowers as well as utility vehicles. With a 2.2 cubic ft. polyethylene hopper and a 120-lbs. capacity, this heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant broadcaster spreads granular and pelletized fertilizer, seed and ice-melting pellets. Electronic speed control accurately maintains spread pattern widths from 5 to 24 ft. Stainless steel vibrating agitator... read more
The all-new MyRIDE™ suspension system is now available on select Toro® Z Master® zero-turn mowers. Built for maximum comfort, the innovative MyRIDE suspension system features a fully suspended operator platform that delivers 3.6 in. of travel and isolates the operator from the rest of the machine. This design reduces impacts, bumps and vibrations for a superior ride experience and increased... read more
An employee killed three people and injured 14 others today when he opened fire at the Excel Industries plant, which manufactures the Hustler and Big Dog mowing brands, in Hesston, Kan., the Associated Press reports. After receiving fire, a law enforcement officer shot and killed 38-year-old Cedric Ford, an employee at the plant, Harvey County Sheriff T. Walton said in a press conference. “We’re really saddened... read more
The Z960M ZTrak mower provides professional landscape contractors with a powerful, reliable machine at an affordable price point. Boasting 31.0 HP, the Z960M is available in three deck offerings – 60 inch, 60 inch Mulch On Demand or 72 inch. Available with a variety of options, including dump-from-seat Material Collection System capability, 3-way adjustable suspension seats and easy-to-use diagnostics, the... read more
