Kioti Tractor's 2014 line up will include a new tractor series, expansions to two current series and Tier 4 compliant engines on several models. The new products along with a restructured parts operation were introduced to dealers at a recent dealer event.

"Could I get by with a lot less? Sure, but it doesn't hurt to have a spare unit." A.J. Swanson

Danuser Machine Co. has experienced substantial growth over the last 3 years and as a result is expanding its plant in Fulton, Mo. The company was established in 1910 and still resides at its original location in Fulton.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") today announced an agreement under which CD&R will acquire John Deere Landscapes ("JDL"), a unit of Deere & Company's (NYSE:DE) Agriculture & Turf segment. Deere will initially retain a 40% ownership stake in the new standalone company. The carve-out transaction is valued at approximately $465 million.

The NeverStop Loaner Guarantee from John Deere offers landscape contractors a 24-hour loaner guarantee on ZTrak, QuikTrak and Walk-Behind mowers. The program will allow landscape contractors to maintain the uptime and productivity of their crews, even while their mowers are being repaired.

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.

If you've been wishing for more storage space in your cramped or crowded garage, Toro is about to make your wish come true. The new Toro Recycler mower with SmartStow feature can be stored vertically, reducing the storage footprint of your mower by up to 70%.

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.

Toro introduces new Horizon technology on select Z Master Professional 6000 electronic fuel injected (EFI) models. This technology is an intelligence platform enhancing overall performance in a wide range of mowing conditions, increasing fuel efficiency compared to carbureted models.

Toro's new 36" Power Broom is a powerful rotary broom developed for commercial landscape contractor use all year round. The Toro Power Broom features durable construction while delivering precise control to its operator. From snow and debris removal to power raking, this versatile rotary broom will make a productive addition to landscape contractors' fleets all four seasons.