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Get Equipped: Employee Thank You Gift Ideas
Are you looking for ways to reward your hardworking employees this holiday season? Whether they’ve been nice (or even a little bit naughty) this special sneak peek at the December issue of Turf magazine includes some great employee “thank you” gift ideas. ASV Keychain ASV offers swag that makes the perfect gift for the compact equipment enthusiasts on any crew. One of the top picks includes an ASV key chain. The detailed compact track loader design is made with durable metal construction and is just the right size for functionality and flair, making it the perfect small token of appreciation for ASV enthusiasts. Kinco 398PW Glove The Kinco 398PW is the first leather embossed gardening glove with premium aquaHIDE™ water-resistant, full grain cowhide made specifically for women. Offering durability and dexterity for a variety of outdoor tasks and projects that demand hand protection, the 398PW includes a back-of-hand floral pattern. Kujo Yard Pants These performance work pants are made of a water-resistant, durable ripstop fabric that is not only quick drying and lightweight, but has the added comfort of a flexible 4-way stretch. Kujo has unique built-in mesh windows along the calves to allow airflow and keep workers cool on hot days.The front of the pants is double-layered with the abrasion-resistant ripstop from the knee down for added protection and durability from debris and weed-eating. And functional pockets are everywhere—there are pockets within pockets and even a convenient phone pocket that safely holds the phone and can be easily accessed ...
Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment, Part 2
Take a look at this assortment of design-build equipment that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. (This is the second of a two-part feature. Click here to view Part 1.) Belgard Artforms Artforms is the hardscape industry’s first completely finished modular concrete panel system. The pre-formed concrete panels can be configured and affixed with simple, stainless-steel adjustable hardware allowing multiple personalized configurations. Made of high-quality concrete with clean lines and smooth texture, Artforms installs horizontally or vertically, and is versatile with a 3″ modularity. The system can be used for benches, barbecues, counters, fireplaces, planters, privacy walls, and more to create a custom cohesiveness in a space. Lighting is also easily installed within the Artforms system, since the interior is hollow and the 6″ cap includes a dovetail where a wire can be run. Ditch Witch® PT37 Vibratory Plow The PT37 is a dedicated plow with an optional trencher, reel-carrier, and hydra-bore configuration. An adjustable side-facing seat allows the operator to see all four tires and the plow box while operating. The compact footprint can scale down to 36″ wide so users can enter standard gates and access tight workspaces. A foldable ROPS design allows users to keep the PT37 on a trailer for easy parking and storage in garages. The tires provide cost savings compared to a tracked version and minimize impact on yards. An optional dual-wheel configuration adds traction and stability. A Yanmar® diesel engine provides 36.8 HP at 3,000 RPM ...
Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment, Part 1
Take a look at this assortment of design-build equipment that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. (This is the first of a two-part feature. Click here to view Part 2.) Excavator Drum Mulcher Pro X From Diamond Mowers The Excavator Drum Mulcher Pro X is offered in 30″ and 50″cutting widths to accommodate excavator carriers from 4.5 to 10 metric tons. The attachment comes equipped with a Rexroth 63cc adjustable displacement hydraulic motor that provides impressive torque to power through material up to 8″ in diameter, while an abrasion-resistant AR 400 liner minimizes wear. Oversized, serrated skid shoes hang off the sides of the attachment head to control, position, and manipulate downed material for more effective processing. Its infeed system allows for optimum tree engagement and feeds materials from left to right as it sweeps the ground for greater productivity per pass and a desirable chip size. John Deere G-tier Compact Wheel Loaders The new John Deere G-tier models, including the 184, 204, and 304 G-tier machines, come standard with limited slip differential, automatically engaging if one wheel loses traction. All G-tier models offer ground-level service and increased capacity fuel tanks to help simplify daily maintenance and keep machines up and running. The optional ride-control—which can be set to engage and disengage at certain speeds—reduces spillage over rough terrain and improves ride quality. The cab design is offered in both canopy and enclosed configurations and features a frameless, fully glass door, floor-to-ceiling front ...
Get Equipped: Software, Part 2
Take a look at this assortment of business software that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. (This is the second of a two-part feature. Click here to read Part 1.) Spraye Software Spraye is a new software management tool that creates efficiency in your lawn spraying business by making routing simple, compliance manageable, and customer service easy. Spraye allows users to create, view, edit, and share spraying schedules with teams and customers. Spraye also integrates with weather reports so users can adjust schedules based on real time temperatures, forecasts, wind speeds, and more. Spraye automatically records every-thing from compliance reports to property notes added by technicians about each client visited and lawn sprayed. Over time, a library of information is built that comes in handy—especially for new staff. Technicians can send customized messages to customers if there’s a change in schedule, if they want to share a tip, or to follow up on a service call. Quickbooks integration allows business owners to send and track invoices with the push of a button. Vectorworks Landmark 2023 The Vectorworks 2023 product line features improvements focused on accelerated BIM workflows, interoperability, user experience enhancements, BIM for the landscape, and entertainment-focused quality improvements. Users can now search, filter, and select multiple data sets, then copy and paste information and apply it to other data sets. Vectorworks 2023 offers more control creating and customizing data tags. Users can intuitively find and change data tag object associations, display varying ...
Get Equipped: Software, Part 1
Take a look at this assortment of business software that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. (This is the first of a two-part feature. Click here to read Part 2.) Service Autopilot Bulk Pricing Feature The new bulk pricing feature in Service Autopilot allows members to increase the rates of their services in bulk. Members no longer have to manually change the rates of their service for each individual customer. Features include: additional reporting insights; the ability to schedule a rate change to occur on a future date; and the capability to select specific customers to receive price increase updates. Jobber Tips & Referrals Jobber’s tipping feature makes it easier to motivate high-performing team members. Business owners control when to offer customers the ability to add a tip. When enabled, the option appears during the payment process when a client pays their invoice online through Jobber Payments. Clients can choose a percent-based tip (10%, 15%, or 20%) or a custom amount. When tipping is presented as an option, nearly one in four homeowners opt to provide one. The referrals feature allows clients to promote your work to friends and family. The ‘refer a friend’ prompt is displayed in Jobber’s online customer portal, encouraging clients to share booking links via email, text, or social media. USEFUZE The FREE USEFUZE mobile app was built with today’s landscaper in mind. With every job completed, user profiles are automatically updated to reflect recent projects and customer feedback. ...
Get Equipped: Equip Exposition Highlights
This assortment of lawn care and landscaping solutions were exhibited at the recent Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition held annually in Louisville, KY. ASV RT-50 Posi-Track® Loader The repowered RT-50 features a new 53.8 HP Tier 4, three-cylinder turbo charged Yanmar engine. Featuring a nimble 58.5″ width, a 9.1′ lift height, a 1,400 pound rated operating capacity, and a 7.1 MPH top speed, the loader’s compact size allows it to be towed behind a 1/2-ton pickup truck. An optional hydraulic quick attach allows operators to change attachments from the cab. A single-sided lap bar, partially adjustable armrests, and a tall cab improve comfort. The machine can operate efficiently at a high auxiliary circuit flow rate, powered by 13.3 GPM pump capacity and 3,000 PSI of system pressure. A direct drive pump, and large line sizes and hydraulic coolers, transfer more flow and pressure directly to the attachment to help prevent power loss. The RT-50 is tested to operate at full load 100% of the time in ambient temperatures from -40° up to 118° F. Bobcat TL723 Telehandler Featuring a redesigned comfort cab, standard air-suspension seat, and a turbo-charged Tier 4 engine with reliable cold weather starting, the TL723 telehandler has five operation modes. Equipped with automatic ride control, it incorporates Bobcat R-Series styling and enhanced visibility. The low-profile boom sits below operator eye level and the redesigned engine basket sits lower for increased line of sight. Front, top, and rear wipers help keep windows ...
Get Equipped: Snow & Ice Management
This assortment of snow & ice management equipment can improve and add value to the professional services you offer your company’s clients. Bobcat Snowblower Attachment Equipped with nine different width options, and an increased intake height and bigger auger, operators can clear more flakes in less time. The attachment features a direct-drive, sprocket-style chute rotation that enables operators to point snow in virtually any direction and set it wherever the job requires—even in hard-to-reach places. The chute delivers 270 ̊ of rotation, a 15 ̊ increase over previous designs. High-flow models capture extra available hydraulic horsepower from the carrier. Adjustable skid shoes mounted to the sides of the snow-blower allow raising or lowering the clearing depth. The skid shoes not only make it easy to maintain ground alignment, but can also help guide operators along curbs or walls—while preventing contact with the snowblower itself. Caterpillar 906 Compact Wheel Loader The Cat® 906 Compact Wheel Loader has a C2.8 engine with a high torque, low speed design and features a clean emission module designed to manage itself. With 360° cab visibility and seat-mounted controls, the 906 includes a multifunction joystick for lift and tilt functions, integrated thumb operated speed range, forward/neutral/reverse switch, trigger operated differential lock and constant flow. The machine’s digital display with soft touch but-tons easily controls linkage and drivetrain. Caterpillar’s Intelligent Power Management system monitors operator input and available power to keep the machine working efficiently. New Utility Mode via the display enables right pedal machine operation. Operators ...
Get Equipped: ELEVATE Expo Preview
This assortment of lawn care and landscaping solutions will be exhibited at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) ELEVATE Expo September 18-21 in Orlando, Florida. Dirt Locker® Planters Dirt Locker planters help “cope with the slope.” The Dirt Locker® is a terrace gardening and erosion control product for landscaping on a hill. These hillside planters stabilize sloped landscapes so you can start hillside terracing in no time! Made from 100% recycled plastic, each unit recycles over 13 plastic milk jugs—saving over one million plastic bottles from entering landfills. Dirt Locker systems also save 50-75% more water than traditional hillside systems. Requiring no heavy equipment, each unit weighs less than two pounds. The Dirt Locker system can be used to create terrace farming hubs, stair steps, or butterfly gardens, and offers a variety of simple landscaping ideas for backyard slopes up to 45° and front yard hillsides. Visit Booth #1513. Arborjet | Ecologel Supersonic Air Knife Attachments Arborjet | Ecologel has released attachments for its Supersonic Air Knife, including a high-volume vacuum that utilizes the same compressor and supersonic technology to remove and relocate soil without damaging roots and with minimal effort. The vacuum offers two models: high flow and lightweight. Also available is the Dirt Duffle attachment. A heavyweight mesh bag with heavy-duty zippers, the Duffle easily catches debris from the vacuum, as well as helps with general outdoor cleanup on any landscape. Visit Booth #321. SiteOne® LESCO 600 The largest model in SiteOne Landscape Supply’s new ride-on sprayer and ...
Get Equipped: Spreaders, Sprayers And Seed
This assortment of spreaders, sprayers and seed can add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. SGXL From Steel Greenm As Steel Green Manufacturing’s largest machine yet, the SGXL was designed to meet the need for a larger, more versatile machine for lawn care professionals. It has a 120- gallon spray capacity and 14′ four-section rear breakaway boom with electric hydraulic lift actuators. The SGXL features a 35 HP Kawasaki engine, 100′ hose reel, 2.5-gallon foam marker, LED light bar, hillside assist system, and pressure control system. Its 12 MPH transport speed and 27-gpm centrifugal pump save time. The SGXL is a multifunction applicator with industry-leading capacity and versatility. Scag Turf Storm® The new Turf Storm stand-on spreader/ sprayer from Scag Power Equipment will help maximize productivity with 60 gallons of right-sized liquid and 220 pound dry/granular capacities. An 8′ wide fold-away spray boom with five nozzles delivers spraying widths of 2′, 6′, 8′, or 10′. Dry/granular materials can be spread up to 25′ wide thanks to a high-torque electric spreader motor. A powerful and efficient 21 HP Vanguard engine delivers ample power. The machine’s 50-amp charging system ensures dependable spreader operation and battery life. The Scag Turf Storm features a 2-year commercial warranty. SiteOne LESCO 300m SiteOne® Landscape Supply launches its new line of LESCO® ride-on spreaders and sprayers, including the LESCO 300 Applicator Model. It features a 100% stainless steel frame and coated Peerless transaxle to resist corrosive granular chemicals for added life. With zero-turn drive ...
Get Equipped: Hardscape Projects
This assortment of equipment and solutions for hardscape projects can add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. ClifRock™ Panel System The ClifRock™ Panel System utilizes engineered molds that save money and time, while preserving the same strength, aesthetics, and durability of natural stone. ClifRock precast panels are taken from exact impressions of real stone pieces that were hand-selected by a stone mason with 20 years of experience. Featuring the natural texturing, color, and finish of real stone, they can be made in almost any color and profile—from rough-cut sandstone to chunky river rock. ClifRock collaborated with one of the world’s leading concrete chemists to develop a panel mixture that provides resistance to higher temperatures, stability through freezing temperatures and ensuing thaws, and superior strength. The Panel Masonry™ technology used combines the appearance of stone with simplified installation and lifetime durability. Eco-Promenade® Permeable Paver from Unilock® Unilock’s Eco-Promenade plank-style permeable paver is appropriate for residential or commercial projects, including pedestrian or vehicular applications. The Eco-Promenade paver employs spacer bars to create a 7mm gap between the units. When installed on an open-graded base with a fine stone chip joint infill, Eco-Promenade pavers allow water to flow directly through to the earth and away from storm drains and sewer systems. Utilizing Unilock EnduraColor™ technology, the refined surface is achieved with a two-step manufacturing process that combines a base of coarser aggregates with concentrated color and wear-resistant finer aggregates. This process protects the appearance from fading over time because the ...
