Outdoor Power Equipment back issues from September 2008:
GIE+EXPO 2008 poised to become an instant classic.(Upfront)
Sep 01, 2008; ... With the start of fall and another exciting Major League Baseball regular season coming to an end, I'm really looking forward to another fall classic. No, I'm not talking about the World Series--although that would certainly change if it involves my Chicago Cubs' pursuit of ...
Thought-provoking comments, a little satire and wit, and sometimes a challenge or two from an anonymous distributor.(Anonymous Distributor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Harvey MacKay, in his July newsletter, tells the following American Indian story about where we should look for guidance in our lives: "The Lakota, a tribe of Native Americans, tell a story of the great spirit of creation, 'Wakan Tanka.' The ...
ALCO, Spectrum merge.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... American Lubricating Company (ALCO), Memphis, Tenn., announced July 31 that it will merge with Spectrum Corporation, Selmer, Tenn. ALCO will keep its sales offices in Memphis and maintain its formulas and brands while its production equipment, storage tanks and inventory have ...
Briggs & Stratton names Teske as new president.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The board of directors of Briggs & Stratton Corporation on Aug. 13 elected Todd J. Teske as the company's new president, effective Sept. 1, 2008. The 43-year-old Teske has been an executive vice president and chief operating officer of Briggs & Stratton Corporation since ...
Husqvarna launches Chain Saw Demo Days.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... As fall chain saw season approaches, Husqvarna is launching Chain Saw Demo Days as part of its brand marketing campaign, "Master Your Great Outdoors." From Sept. 8 through Oct. 31, outdoor enthusiasts seeking innovative outdoor power equipment that helps curb the high cost of fuel can ...
NAEDA promotes Williams to COO.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) announced Aug. 29 that it named Michael C. Williams as chief operating officer. Williams joined the association in 2002 as vice president of government relations and public policy. "Mike ...
GE Money introduces Web-based training.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... GE Money's Sales Finance Hit recently announced the introduction of its Web-based training library for business partners to better understand and effectively communicate financing to consumers. Launching in a number of markets, including outdoor power equipment, home ...
Deere to enhance parts service capabilities.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Deere & Company will enhance its parts service capabilities in the United States and Canada by investing in capacity expansions at Deere's primary parts distribution center in Milan, III., and three additional locations in the Western United States and Canada. "This strategic ...
Maximize your shop's profitability.
Sep 01, 2008; ... During the past 15 years, my team of dealer advisors and I have visited hundreds of service departments, ranging from outdoor power to Ag, power sports and boating. Each has been very different in size, location, number of techs, customer mix and products serviced. A few of those dealers ...
Expectations great for GIE+EXPO 2008.(GIE+EXPO 2008 PREVIEW)(Cover story)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dan Ariens, president and CEO of Ariens Company, Brillion, Wis., is the chairman of tire second annual Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO). Sponsored by tire Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and ...
GI EXPO 2008 daily schedule.(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2008 ... NOTE: The Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, which is on Eastern Time. INDOOR EXHIBITS: Thursday, Oct. 23, and Friday, Oct. 24: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ...
"The Dealer Experience" features star-studded speakers and more.(GIE+EXPO 2008: The Dealer Experience)
Sep 01, 2008 ... "The Dealer Experience--Your Guide to Profitability" will take place in conjunction with the Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) Thursday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Oct. 25, at Louisville's Kentucky Exposition Center. Sponsored by Stihl Inc. and the Ariens ...
3A Group's 22-inch self-propelled mower.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 3A Group's self-propelled mower boasts a 22-inch die-cast aluminum deck, a front caster wheel for easy turning, and a single handle for cutting height adjustment. It also has a differential transmission for smooth turning and auto speed travel to ...
AlturnaMATS ground protection mats.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AlturnaMATS ground protection mats virtually eliminate ground restoration costs. Identified as the original black mats, AlturnaMATS are made of 1/2-inch-thick polyethylene, can withstand 60-ton loads, and are guaranteed for 6 years. AlturnaMATS ...
EverRide YJ series.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In an effort to help dealers capture part of the growing consumer market for zero-turn mowers, Ariens is introducing the EverRide YJ Series. The YJ Series consists of 3 zero-turn models, all with pivoting front axles: YJ 1840 (pictured), 18-hp. Kohler ...
Gravely WAW 1034.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ariens Company's new Gravely Wide Area Walk (WAW) 1034 mower with a 34-inch twin-spindle cutting width reduces cutting time on walk-behind mowing jobs by more than one-third. Ariens design engineers estimate that if the average person can cut a 1/2-acre ...
Atlas Nitrile 380 glove.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Atlas Nitrile 380 glove has a waffle-patterned foam nitrile coating for an excellent grip in oily conditions. The air-infused coating is compressed at the fingertips for maximum tactility. The coating breathes, as does the seamless nylon knit liner, to ...
Bobcat 418 compact excavator.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Bobcat 418 compact excavator is ideal for use in tight working areas such as next to buildings and areas where it is difficult to transport equipment. Keeping these concerns in mind, Bobcat developed the 418 with zero tail swing with tracks extended ....
Boxer mini skids and attachments.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With more than a ton of tip capacity, Boxer mini skids are versatile enough to handle more than 50 quick, money- and time-saving attachments. Boxer mini skids come in 5 models: smaller 320 (300 Series), mid-sized 427 and 427W (400 Series), and larger 526DX ...
Briggs re-introducing Allis-Chalmers brand.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products group is restoring the Allis-Chalmers brand to the lawn and garden industry with 2 new lawn tractors. Recalling the glory days of the Allis-Chalmers farm tractor, these tractors will sport Allis-Chalmers' familiar ...
Ferris IS 3100ZP.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Ferris IS 3100ZP is a propane-powered, low-polluting, fuel-cost-saving mower. It is available in 2 models, the IS3100ZPBV3272 and IS3100ZPBV3261. Each model boasts an 895-cc Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Big Block V-Twin engine and a 61- or 72-inch ...
Snapper Pro SW20 walk-behind.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The all-new Snapper Pro SW20 walk-behind mower is available with a 13-hp. Kawasaki engine and 36-inch cutting width or a 17-hp. Kawasaki engine and 48-inch cutting width. All models come with a dual-path hydrostatic transmission system for smooth, reliable ...
Cambridge drag mats.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cambridge International will showcase its newly designed drag mats that offer improvements in the aeration and grooming of sports fields and golf courses, as well as other grass, sand and clay surfaces. These mats feature a heavier 11-gauge rod instead of ...
Bob-Cat ProCat DX zero-turn mowers.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bob-Cat will introduce 2 intermediate models to its line of ProCat DX zero-turn riding mowers at GIE+EXPO. The 942218E will have a 52-inch side-discharge deck and a 19-hp. Kawasaki KAI engine, while the 942219E will boast a 61-inch side-discharge deck and ...
First Products adds 40-inch Universal AERA-vator.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First Products is introducing a 40-inch-wide Universal AERA-vator (Model UA40). This unit possesses the same capabilities as the 60- and 80-inch-wide units with the optional shafts and seed box attachment; the only difference is the seed box is electric ...
GailCo's Mow-Aerator.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed for ease of use and maximum effectiveness, the Mow-Aerator is a simple set of brackets and 1.5-inch spikes made of .125-inch cold-rolled steel that attach to a riding mower's rear tires. During the mowing process, the spikes do the work of ...
GE Money introduces Web-based training.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Consumers are becoming savvier about credit and often ask for payment options, making financing a necessary part of the sales process. GE Money's Sales Finance unit has introduced a Web- based training library to help partners better understand and ...
Grammer's fore/aft isolator.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Grammer recently introduced a product to the market that provides relief to a key issue in the turf industry due to an increase in mowing speed over angulated terrain--"back slapping." The new fore/aft isolator reduces vibrations and ...
Husqvarna's 346XP TrioBrake chain saw.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... With increased power and a new design, Husqvarna's 346XP TrioBrake chain saw is ideal for professional logging, where users demand rapid acceleration, maximum power and maneuverability. TrioBrake allows the chain brake to be activated either automatically by the inertia release mechanism ...
Husqvarna commercial hydro walk-behind mowers.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Husqvarna's new line of commercial walk-behind mowers features an advanced hydraulic-drive system, 36- to 54-inch decks, and Kawasaki engines. Control is ensured with a comfortable, easy-to-use, pistol-style grip with integrated operated presence and ...
IBBZ's Yard Debris Shuttle Bin.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The welded tubular steel frame of the Yard Debris Shuttle Bin (patent pending) is hydraulically operable for both loading and unloading by a 12-volt hydraulic system which is kept charged by auxiliary wiring to the electrical system on the truck. Bins are fitted with a lifting device that ...
Jrco's Hooker tow-behind aerator.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jrco Inc. will showcase its 5-foot Hooker tow-behind aerator. Its unique tine rotors utilize the forward force of the vehicle to make holes up to 3 inches deep. The Hooker pulls loose plugs of soil, ...
Kongsberg Automotive ProControl series.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Kongsberg Automotive ProControl series, developed by Capro, meets the rigorous demands of commercial power equipment. Capable of meeting all OEM mounting styles, the ProControl series includes a positive and negative action, as well as a 90-degree action control. The ProControl series ...
LawnGrips unveils Aquanator boots.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LawnGrips' Aquanator rubber boots are designed specifically for gardeners and lawn care professionals. The 12- and 16-inch-high boots have Hi-Wall outsoles of tough butyl rubber for additional stability and support, as well as LawnGrips' patented Grip-N-Go ...
LawnShark.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... LawnShark is a highly effective, high-performance, litter and leaf collection machine that saves time and decreases labor. Counter-rotating brushes with a 42-inch clearing width remove debris effortlessly while a mulching impeller effectively collects, chops, and stores wet and dry leaves, ...
MemPro's NoxFox catalytic filters.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MemPro's NoxFox brand of catalytic filters controls pollution using nanofiber and catalyst technologies. With restrictions tightening on pollution control in the power equipment industry, NoxFox catalytic filters offer a low-cost and highly efficient ...
Nascent Design makes major announcement.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nascent Design announces that it will private label and contract manufacture a complete line of machines under the Power Shifter brand, beginning with those in highest demand for the rental industry and professional landscapers. The Power Shifter ...
Muck-Truck.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The highly productive Muck-Truck is built for strength and durability, easy to maintain, and safe to use. Powered by a 5.5-hp. Honda GCV/GXV 160 engine, the Muck-Truck has a 1/4-ton payload with a 6-cubic-foot hopper that can be removed in seconds and used as a flat bed transporter. Being ...
2009 Scag Turf Tiger.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Scag is offering the 2009 Scag Turf Tiger in a dual-fuel model. A high-powered Kubota engine will allow the operator to run the machine on gasoline or liquid propane (LP). The model's flexibility will allow it be switched from one fuel source to another ...
Shindaiwa EB802 professional backpack blower.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Powered by a 79.2-cc displacement engine, the Shindaiwa EB802 professional backpack blower delivers high performance with an output rating of 224 mph/762 cfm at tube tip. The EB802 also has a 2-ring piston design and closed-ported 4-bolt chrome-plated cylinder for maximum product ...
Silky Todoku 390.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Todoku 390 is Silky's new 18-foot professional fiberglass pole saw system designed for utility arboriculture. The pole saw comes with three 6-foot, high-strength fiberglass poles and a blade assembly. Extension range is 8-18 feet, allowing for a maximum ...
Sno-Way introduces MegaBlade Revolution.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Sno-Way's new MegaBlade Revolution is a hydraulically operated wing snow plow that can pivot each wing independently from 0 to 150 degrees. The wing design allows the moldboard to be configured into an infinite number of plowing positions. Unlike competitive winged products, the Revolution ...
SourceOne TurfSavr.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... SourceOne will display 2 new products at GIE+EXPO, including the TurfSavr. This turf-renovating machine will slice, dethatch, overseed, or fertilize a 22-inch-wide path. With an 8-hp. Honda OHV or 9-hp. Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine, the TurfSavr possesses plenty of power to slice or ...
SourceOne EZ Haulr.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... EZ Haulr allows transport of virtually any size, make or model of walk-behind outdoor power equipment on any vehicle with a 2-inch receiver hitch. With a 300-pound total capacity and adjustable-width ramps, EZ Haulr safely transports equipment with wheel spacing up to 35 inches wide and up ...
Classen's new hydrostatic-drive sod cutters.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Classen will introduce an all-new line of hydrostatic-drive sod cutters this fall. Classen incorporates the performance and efficiency enhancement capabilities of a commercial-grade hydrostatic drive into its durable, easy-to-use and maintain sod cutter ...
Tanaka THB-260PF.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Tanaka THB-260PF handheld blower is powered by a 25-cc 1.3-hp. PureFire engine. The THB-260PF also features a cruise-control throttle, soft elastomer grip, high-volume fan nozzle, secondary handle for 2-hand operation, and ...
TMC's KPW2300V line trimmer.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... TMC's KPW2300V line trimmer incorporates a commercial 22.6-cc Mitsubishi 2-cycle engine with dual-ringed pistons and a 4-bolt chrome-plated cylinder for outstanding power in a lightweight package. The 7-mm solid-steel driveshaft--splined at both ends and mated to the 560mm clutch drum and ...
Turf Teq Model 1305BC brush cutter.(GIE+EXPO 2008: Aisle by Aisle Guide)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Turf Teq will introduce the Model 1305BC brush cutter. Powered by a 13-hp. Honda engine, this self-propelled unit has a fully hydrostatic forward/reverse transmission for maximum productivity in a variety of conditions. Its variable-angle cutting head ...
OPEI sponsors Webinar series.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPED) Sept. 2 announced that it will sponsor a series of Webinars for members of the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. More than 12,000 agricultural educators will be ...
Stihl Inc. recognizes 1,000th Gold Level service technician.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Stihl Inc., at its Virginia Beach, Va., factory training center Aug. 15, certified its 1,000th Gold Level dealer service technician, Monte Gens of Monte's Small Engine in Fredonia, N.Y. Gold Level training is the third step in the Stihl technical education program that certifies Stihl ...