The Equipment Engine & Training Council (EETC) has joined forces with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) in the "Look Before You Pump" campaign, an ethanol education and consumer protection program.
USDA recently released its latest Census of Agriculture report, providing official statistics for the growth in the small agriculture segment that we've all been seeing over the last 5 years.
Traditional riding mowers are inefficient, relying on belts and pulleys to drive the blades. The Raven MPV is a hybrid. Does that mean it's cleaner? Yes. Does that mean it lacks power? No way. Working much like a modern locomotive, the Raven MPV utilizes both gas and electricity to provide an efficient, high-quality cut.
Dealers and landscapers scoped out the new equipment from more than 750 indoor and outdoor exhibitors at the recent GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 23-25. Here's a theme that stood out for me this year: The line between consumer and commercial equipment continues to blur -- with consumer equipment getting bigger -- and improved technology is pumping up performance and ease of use.
Mark Altemeier of Maineville, Ohio, combined the experience of growing up on a farm with his mechanical expertise to invent a new way to get more done on his 25-acre produce farm. I needed another tractor and in 2010 the economy wasn't so great. I couldn't afford to go out and buy one. I thought wouldn't it be nice if I could plant sweet corn with my Kubota RTV? says Altemeier, who raises produce that he sells though his own retail operation, Fosters Farm Market. The answer was an invention that is now The Farmboy, a 3-point hitch system that uses standard UTV front or rear hydraulics to power attachments.
Briggs & Stratton recently introduced its new Advanced Formula Ethanol-free Fuel at Lowes and the product will be available to its dealers for the 2014 spring selling season.
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.
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.
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.