A full set of Rural Lifestyle Dealer staff reporters hit the GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., October 22-24, 2014. They shot video, "tweeted" and "facebooked" along the way. Here is just a sampling of some of the news and products they found.

Taking on tough mowing conditions just got easier. With the new Toro Recycler All-Wheel Drive mower, professional-grade features come together to deliver an outstanding cut. You'll get a great-looking lawn with a lot less effort.

Toro is pleased to announce that the Aqua-Clear #0153 fiberglass sand media filter product line is now available in a complete automated system, for flows ranging from 50 to 400 gpm.

Tom Cromwell, President of Kohler Engines since 2009, has assumed responsibility for Kohler Co.'s worldwide power operations, reporting directly to David Kohler, President & Chief Operating Officer.

The new 30-inch Lawn Striper system is designed for use with the Toro TimeMaster® 30-inch mower.

Toro's Lawnmower, Garden and Chainsaw Center has been in business for more than 42 years and Laura and Scott Toro have been running the business for more than 25 years. Despite their longevity, Laura Toro felt they could do more. And, as the person in charge of the finances, she wanted to better understand the business behind their business to help their dealership grow.

Toro has updated its line of Z Master Professional 5000 Series propane mowers with new closed-loop electronic fuel injection (EFI) Kohler Command Pro propane engines. These new models incorporate closed-loop EFI technology that improves fuel efficiency, features best-in-class starting, and can reduce downtime because the mowers operate without carburetors. Toro's updated line of EFI propane mowers can reduce fuel costs by up to 25 percent and require less maintenance when compared to similarly sized carburetor engines.

Toro's TimeCutter SS and TimeCutter MX zero-turn mowers help you get the job done fast.

The Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series now has two new models with rear discharge decks. Featuring Toro's TURBO FORCE cutting deck with durable 7-gauge steel, robust cast iron spindle housings, and high-strength steel blades, the Toro rear discharge mowers are available in 60? and 72 cutting widths. The decks are designed with two blades rotating clockwise and one blade rotating counter-clockwise to spread clippings evenly through the rear discharge port.