The HLA 85 STIHL Lithium-Ion, extended-reach hedge trimmer - equipped with an adjustable telescopic shaft (up to 10.5 feet) - makes easy work of cutting high bushes and hard-to-reach places near the ground. A durable 20-inch STIHL blade, ground on both sides, gives professional performance and the ability to cut precisely. The battery-powered trimmer produces low noise and low vibrations, making for a quieter work environment and offering comfortable operation.

The new WORX 56V MaxLithium Blower is lightweight, powerful and efficient with a turbo boost option. It is part of a growing family of 56V tools in the new WORX Power Share program, which also includes two lawnmowers, a grass trimmer, and a hedge trimmer.

The Propane Education & Research Council released a suite of cost calculator tools today for customers in three of the industry's fastest-growing markets: agriculture, commercial landscape, and on road fleets. The calculators estimate potential fuel savings and ROI with clean, American-made propane when compared with conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel.

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.

DEWALT launches its first battery-powered Outdoor Power Tools at the 2014 GIE Expo. The line includes two 40V MAX Brushless String Trimmers, two 40V MAX Brushless Blowers, and a 40V MAX Hedge Trimmer. The cordless outdoor tools run on the DEWALT 40V MAX Lithium Ion battery platform with EXTREME RUNTIME (XR) on the brushless units.

Kubota Tractor Corporation introduced today from the floor of GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., three new models to its Z700-Series line, the Z724X-48, Z724X-54 and Z726X-60, all powered by Kawasaki's industry-proven FX engines. Available with a 48-, 54- or 60-inch deck, the Z700X models are engineered to deliver the power operators need, consistently and reliably across virtually all professional turf applications.

Attendees at the annual GIE+Expo were the first to see the new model line.

Michelin announced today it will expand the market footprint for its airless skid steer tires with the launch of two new versions of the award-winning MICHELIN X TWEEL SSL airless radial tire: a 12N16.5 X TWEEL SSL All Terrain for a wide range of surfaces and a12N16.5 X TWEEL SSL Hard Surface for pavement use.

The engine division of Kawasaki Motors Corp. is introducing the first in what will be a broad array of Electronic Fuel Injected engines at this month's GIE Expo in Louisville, Ky.

ECHO joins fellow supporting members of NHLA Briggs & Stratton, Blount International, Caterpillar, Exmark, Kohler and more.