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Milwaukee Unveils Battery-Powered Pruning Shears

May 22, 2023 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The electric pruning shears deliver up to 75% faster application speeds when compared to a manual solution.

Georgia Bill Would Prohibit Bans on Gas-Powered Equipment

March 6, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations, Rural Lifestyle Market

A Feb. 17 report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said Georgia senators are seeking to pass a law that would prohibit local governments from banning gas-powered outdoor power equipment.

Scythe Robotics Secures $42M Financing For Production of Autonomous Mower

January 26, 2023 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The round was led by Energy Impact Partners and included additional new investors ArcTern Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Amazon's Alexa Fund alongside participation from existing investors True Ventures, Inspired Capital and more.

5 Questions with STIHL’s Terry Horan

Terry Horan, president & CEO of Stihl Inc., shares his outlook on the rural lifestyle market and STIHL’s evolution into the zero-turn business.

By Kim Schmidt posted on December 9, 2022 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

We sat down with Terry Horan, president and CEO of Stihl Inc., during the Equip Exposition in Louisville, Ky., to talk about his new role at the helm of the OPE manufacturer. Horan joined the company April 1, 2022. He had previously spent 17 years running the Bosch Power Tools group.

Dallas Officials Consider Ban of Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

December 8, 2022 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations, Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: The Dallas Morning News

According to a Nov. 28 report from The Dallas Morning News, officials in Dallas, Texas, are planning to phase out the use of gasoline-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers and landscaping equipment by 2027 or 2030 within the city.

5 Dealer Takeaways From Equip Expo 2022

By Ben Thorpe posted on October 21, 2022 | Posted in Event Coverage

Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors were on the ground at this year's Equip Expo in Louisville, Ky. These are their top takeaways from the show.

Husqvarna Group Accelerates Strategic Transformation

October 21, 2022 | Posted in Manufacturer News

To further accelerate its strategic transformation, Husqvarna Group is increasing investments into the company's key sustainable value creation levers: robotic mowers, battery, watering and professional products.

Colorado Backs Off Plan to Ban Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

March 17, 2022 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: The Colorado Sun

According to a March 16 report from The Colorado Sun, Colorado's Senate Bill 138 was stripped of "a controversial plan to ban the sale and advertising of gas-powered lawn equipment along the northern Front Range, including the Denver metro area."

Bobcat Unveils All-Electric Compact Track Loader at CES 2022

January 10, 2022 | Posted in Product Innovations

The T7X is the first machine of its kind to be fully electric, offering the full benefits of eliminating hydraulic systems, components, emissions and vibrations — all while providing cleaner, quieter machines.

Cub Cadet Launches Gasless Power Equipment Offering 'Cub Cadet Powered by CORE'

October 26, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations, Event Coverage

This addition to Cub Cadet's product offering is a new line of hand held power equipment that uses sophisticated CORE motor technology to deliver more torque with longer runtimes.

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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.