TAG: Equip Expo

Greenworks unveils Lithium Z zero-turn mowers, touts benefits of battery-powered equipment

July 20, 2018By
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On July 12, Greenworks Commercial opened the doors to its Mooresville, N.C., headquarters to unveil the first production models of its Lithium Z zero-turn mowers—the first lithium-powered mowers to be UL-certified for safety. “Lithium ion batteries have really been the game-changer—it’s lighter, more powerful and it’s allowed the industry to go from low-voltage tools to high-powered gas replacement tools,” said... read more

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Educational lineup for 2018 STMA Conference and Exhibition

December 15, 2017By
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The 2018 STMA Conference and Exhibition will be taking place Jan. 16-19 in Fort Worth, Texas. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from this year’s event: Tues., Jan. 16 STMA Short Courses – 2:30 – 5 p.m. Should Financing & Leasing be a Part of Your Acquisition Strategy? Speaker: Paul Danielson, CSE – The Toro Co. Historically, equipment... read more

Caterpillar plans to enter UTV market

October 17, 2017By

Ahead of the 2017 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Caterpillar unveiled plans to enter the utility vehicle (UTV) market. The company has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with Textron Specialized Vehicles (TSV), a division of Textron Inc., and will offer UTV models sold through participating Cat dealerships starting in 2018. “We are excited about our introduction of the first-ever Cat... read more

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Golf and Sports Turf Management Conference returns to GIE+EXPO

July 20, 2017By

For the second year in a row, golf course superintendents and sports turf professionals will have education opportunities at GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo). The Golf and Sports Turf Management Conference, hosted by the Kentucky Turfgrass Council, will take place Oct. 19-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., during the annual trade show. “With 900 exhibits –... read more

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Turfco unveils zero-turn stand-on aerator

December 14, 2016By

Turfco introduced its new TurnAer XT8 stand-on aerator during the 2016 GIE+EXPO, held in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 19-21. “Aeration often needs to be done in a compressed period of time and the XT8 was created in response to the need to get the job done quickly,” said Scott Kinkead, executive vice president of Turfco. “We also designed it with our signature durability... read more

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