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Kawasaki Introduces Two Ethanol-Free Fuel Products
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Engines Division is launching two rigorously tested, Ethanol-free, fuel products specifically optimized for Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) applications. The introduction of these two additions to Kawasaki’s Signature Series family of products includes KTECH Blend Pre-Mixed 2-Cycle Fuel + Oil and KTECH Ethanol-Free 4-Cycle Fuel. The KTECH Pre-Mixed 2-Cycle Fuel + Oil product is engineered to avoid the inherent issues attached to pump fuel that is formulated for the transportation industry. It is available in quart, one and five gallon cans, as well as 54-gallon drums. This new entry in the KTECH product line provides easy starts, lower maintenance, and takes all the guesswork out of the oil and fuel mix for two-cycle equipment. Because of OPE’s high sensitivity to fuel, and with the inevitability of wide-ranging applications, pump gas has never truly provided the level of consistency required by users. This is primarily the result of the fuel production process, which varies by state and region. It’s compounded by the need to meet minimum standards that don’t prioritize OPE usage. Kawasaki’s KTECH development and engineering teams have focused on delivering a stable mixture that will last two years in a tank and five years in a sealed container. Formulated specifically for small engines, it employs 93 Octane ethanol and the highest quality 100 percent synthetic blend FD Certified oil. The premix offers better starting and more efficient operating characteristics. Tests conducted during the development procedure yielded results that indicate the superiority of the KTECH product in ...
Kawasaki Introduces Two Ethanol-Free Fuel Products
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Engines Division is launching two rigorously tested, Ethanol-free, fuel products specifically optimized for Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) applications. The introduction of these two additions to Kawasaki’s Signature Series family of products includes KTECH Blend Pre-Mixed 2-Cycle Fuel + Oil and KTECH Ethanol-Free 4-Cycle Fuel. The KTECH Pre-Mixed 2-Cycle Fuel + Oil product is engineered to avoid the inherent issues attached to pump fuel that is formulated for the transportation industry. It is available in quart, one and five gallon cans, as well as 54-gallon drums. This new entry in the KTECH product line provides easy starts, lower maintenance, and takes all the guesswork out of the oil and fuel mix for two-cycle equipment. Because of OPE’s high sensitivity to fuel, and with the inevitability of wide-ranging applications, pump gas has never truly provided the level of consistency required by users. This is primarily the result of the fuel production process, which varies by state and region. It’s compounded by the need to meet minimum standards that don’t prioritize OPE usage. Kawasaki’s KTECH development and engineering teams have focused on delivering a stable mixture that will last two years in a tank and five years in a sealed container. Formulated specifically for small engines, it employs 93 Octane ethanol and the highest quality 100 percent synthetic blend FD Certified oil. The premix offers better starting and more efficient operating characteristics. Tests conducted during the development procedure yielded results that indicate the superiority of the KTECH product in ...
Husqvarna Series Offers 10% Better Fuel Efficiency
The Husqvarna Z400 Series of professional zero-turn mowers, introduced last autumn, is ready to deliver for your commercial operations. This productive and efficient lineup is designed for performance and easy serviceability. From an optimal weight balance to the transmission performance, each mower in the Z400 Series will get the job done faster and more efficiently than before. The Parker HTE Series transmission is designed to last longer while delivering more power, a quieter performance, and 10% better fuel efficiency than the M-ZT Series. An integrated parking brake is easy to engage and a serious time saver during lawn maintenance operations. Routine service is streamlined: simply lift the seat to discover an open engine bay with access to adjustments, sealed fuses, fan covers, and all transmission and engine fluids. Each model in the Husqvarna Z400 Series of zero-turn mowers includes a folding ROPS for added versatility to use and store in tight locations. LED digital fuel gauges offer a quick view of fuel levels in the six gallon dual fuel tanks. Z448 (MSRP: $5,999): built with a Kawasaki FS 22 horsepower engine, Parker HTE 10 transmission and 48-inch cutting deck. Z454 (MSRP: $6,499): built with a Kawasaki FS 22 horsepower engine, Parker HTE 10 transmission and 54-inch cutting deck Z460 (MSRP: $6,999): built with a Kawasaki FS 22 horsepower engine, Parker HTE 10 transmission and 60-inch cutting deck. Husqvarna is also bringing two new Z400X options to the series. The Z460X (MSRP: $8,499) introduces a Parker HTE 12 transmission, with a ...
Private Equity Firm Invests in Two of the Nation’s Largest Landscape Contractors: This Week’s Industry News
Want to keep up with the latest news in lawn care and landscaping? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the green industry. Private Equity Firm Invests in Two of the Nation’s Largest Landscape Contractors Central Valley Fund (CVF) announced it has invested $7.2M in growth capital financing in two of the region’s largest landscape contractors. The transaction includes equity investments in Coast Landscape Management, based in Napa, California, and Signature Landscapes, based in Reno/Tahoe, Nevada. The two companies will be merged into a single entity during the 4th quarter of 2017. IA Reduces Number of Exams Required for Landscape Certification The Irrigation Association’s Certification Board is reducing the number of required exams for the landscape track of the certified irrigation designer program. The revised general landscape/turf exam will launch at the 2017 Irrigation Show and Education Conference Nov. 6-10, in Orlando, Florida. The revised program will require candidates to take only two exams: a general landscape/turf exam and one specialty exam. Scotts Nets Another $87 Million from Scotts LawnService Sale ScottsMiracle-Gro said it has received an $87 million dividend payment from TruGreen associated with its minority interest in the lawn service company. In 2016, ScottsMiracle-Gro contributed its Scotts LawnService business into a joint venture with TruGreen in exchange for a 30 percent interest in the combined business. To date, ScottsMiracle-Gro has received nearly $290 million in cash as a result of its ownership stake. Ariens Names Larry Weyers Group President Ariens Company has named ...
RYAN Turf To Launch National Aerate Your Lawn Day: This Week’s Industry News
Want to keep up with the latest news in lawn care and landscaping? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the green industry. RYAN Turf to Launch National Aerate Your Lawn Day National Aerate Your Lawn Day is being launched by RYAN Turf as a way to help landscape professionals educate property owners on the value and benefit of aeration. The event will take place on Saturday, September 16, during the ideal time of year for lawn care professionals to encourage customers to aerate. Industry Merger Creates SC Green Industry Association The South Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association and the South Carolina Landscape and Turfgrass Association have merged into one new organization named the SC Green Industry Association. For more than two years, the boards of directors have been working together to make the merger as seamless as possible and help bring a higher level of quality and value to their members. The merger officially took place on June 30, 2017 and the newly named SC Green Industry Association’s website was launched on July 31, 2017. Davey Tree Adds 170-Acre Property to its Ohio Campus The Davey Tree Expert Company purchased 170 acres of land, the former site of a closed golf course, across from its 35-acre corporate campus here in northeast Ohio. The purchased property is to be known as the Davey East Campus and could also include additional office space for the company’s corporate functions. “A major part of our goal is to ...
Kawasaki Motors Teams with Pro Wrestler Steve Austin: This Week’s Industry News
Want to keep up with the latest news in lawn care and landscaping? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the green industry. Ruppert Adds Software Development Team Ruppert Landscape has added a software development team within the company’s IT department. Emil Saweros, a 6-year Ruppert employee with more than 20 years of combined IT experience, will lead the team that also includes Melanie Halsey, Luke Ardizzone and Jordan Marshall. Aqua-Yield and Harmony Brands Enter into Joint Agreement Nano-technology-based fertilizer supplier Aqua-Yield and turfgrass supplier Harmony Brands, have announced a promotional partnership. Under the agreement, Aqua-Yield will have direct access to sell its fertilizer to Harmony growers across the United States. The promotional partnership ultimately means turfgrass with less inputs; less water, less fertilizer and an end product that is much more environmentally friendly. The turfgrass, supplied to and then distributed by Harmony, will ultimately find its way to our nation’s largest and best-known retailers, including; Home Depot, Lowe’s and WalMart, claims a release announcing the agreement. Rotolo Acquires Greenscape Grounds Management Rotolo Consultants (RCI) recently acquired Greenscape Grounds Management, a commercial landscape maintenance company with operations in Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Greenscape Grounds Management owner, Brad Breaux, and his brother, Ross Breaux, will continue in management roles with RCI. Brad Breaux said, “We are thrilled to join RCI for our next chapter of growth. RCI brings additional expertise and resources to help us expand our scope of services to new and existing clients ...
