We have recently been discussing zero turns and out-front mowers. Have a read through this thread -. We are in process of tidying up the area and need to purchase a mower to do this 2 acres and cover the entire 5 acres every other time. A robust machine would be ideal. There are no trees or obstacles other than 2 sets of goals. All advice welcome! We know a diesel machine is preferable but out of our budget presently unfortunately. He's been doing this way for decades and is not for turning!
Does it for free in fairness so hard to quibble with that. Had look cross border but got burnt with a quote that was changed the next day when we agreed to go with that price. I bought a new Hustler Raptur 42" this year to replace a previous Hustler model which I had for 7 years. Very happy with it and you can change it to side discharge for long or wet grass which I did and it was great. I bought a new Hustler Raptur 42" this year, had the previous model for 7 years, very happy with it and excellent service from dealer.
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Sign Up Sign In. You need to be a member of Landscape Juice Network to add comments! He thinks this trend is also here to stay. Grover says more companies should get on board with sustainability regardless of geographic location. To say Wesley Hack has embraced battery-powered equipment at his landscaping company would be an understatement.
All that battery-powered equipment means a lot of batteries, so Hack came up with a solution to charge everything up. We built our frame and put them all up. We put in our own inverters and solar controller in. In Illinois, Sebert Landscape rolled out three completely electric landscaping trailers and crews to start the season. The company, which landed at no. Sebert has been marketing the electric trailers separately this season in specific locations, Bateman says.
Bateman says her crews started with three battery-powered mowers out in the field and they promptly grew that to six. Now, they are up to nine mowers between the three trailers. Up north in Wisconsin, Fred Westerfeldt, owner of FRW Landscape Maintenance, has been using the same brand of handheld tools for years but was recently looking to try something different.
Westerfeldt says he came across a trailer filled with battery-powered equipment at a tradeshow. Shortly after seeing it in action, he decided to get on board and try it out for himself. Hack says for smaller handheld equipment, it only takes about 45 minutes to get a battery back to full charge. He adds that the mowers obviously take a lot longer. The batteries Hack utilizes come with a five-year warranty. And that trailer gets plugged into our exterior charging within our maintenance yard.
She says this setup has seriously cut down on the time it takes crews to get ready at the start of the day. They were very surprised about how much power they did have. We did not have any complaints. Then, the suppliers made the trip to Illinois to assist at the training event.
Westerfeldt says he was initially skeptical his new battery-powered equipment would have enough power. Well, I went all the way around and I still had battery left. And batteries are expensive. Westerfeldt says making the switch has also allowed him to free up his schedule some. The lack of noise is also beneficial for crews, too.
Bateman says she knows hers have enjoyed the quieter work. Hack says lowered maintenance costs have also been a benefit for his company.
He expects to start seeing a return on his investment soon. Westerfeldt adds that last year, he saw some minor fuel savings after switching over to battery-powered equipment. It amounted to a fair amount. The pitch: A fully autonomous and electric commercial lawn mower that is controlled via GPS, Lidar and smart sensors. For more info: Grazemowing. The pitch: This self-propelled Mower delivers optimal cutting performance with two cutting blades and a inch width cutting path.
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Quiet, durable and easy to use, this mower gives you the quality of cut your customers demand. Electronic commerce continues to grow in scope and popularity. In keeping with this growth, your ability to communicate in an automated fashion is increasingly crucial. For the Snow Season, communication is the key to selling services, keeping customers satisfied and hiring enough staff for your routes.
Three vital areas to focus on this season are:. No doubt about it, companies like Amazon, Uber and Instacart have revolutionized the ability of consumers to shop and communicate online — when it is most convenient for them. In order to stay up to date with customer preferences, snow removal companies should engage leads all of the time, not just when you are open during the day.
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They might not be bank breakers when it comes to investing in equipment, but sprayers, spreaders, aerators and dethatchers play a vital role in most lawn care businesses. So we asked several contractors what they look for when buying these products. In addition to the advice, look for the newest products on the market here. Steven Johns is thinking of selling his ride-on sprayer after just a few years of ownership.
The president of Envisioning Green in Alton, Ill. He bought his original sprayer from a local supplier. Secondly, know what type of application you might be using. Culver says he looks for reliability and ease of use. There are two things contractors look for when it comes to spreaders: durability and clogability. Price can mean better quality, he says, especially when it comes to sturdiness and durability.
Does it have a nice axle? Is the frame nice, sturdy steel? Typically, out of eight spreaders, Nitro Green has to weld a couple each year. When looking for new equipment, Culver says he reads reviews and looks at photos to judge quality.
We look for the largest machine we can get while still considering the access points to the properties we service. It turns more like a zero-turn mower might turn. All in all, I want a good machine that gets the job done for a good price.
Gilligan also says you want to know how much area you have to cover before buying one. Available in and inch working widths. A solid frame adds weight to aid in soil penetration and solid coring. Extra wide racks are built in for additional weight.
Lifting and lowering the unit is easy with hydraulic assist. A free-wheeling tine system allows users to aerate corners and tight areas. A folding handle, lift handles and semi-pneumatic front tire provide easy transport. Removable side weights offer balance for easier slope aeration.
Triple dethatching efficiency by lifting thatch and vacuuming debris at the same time using a Grasshopper PowerVac Collection System. Permanent-mounting brackets can be installed in minutes. Additional side weights allow for improved soil penetration.
A folding operator handle, lift handles and semi-pneumatic front tire allow for easy transport and storage. Rear-wheel control allows for adjustment of working depth and settings for stability. The cover is made out of lexan, allowing it to last longer, withstand impact, and it is not susceptible to ripping or tearing. With one piece of material, the cover stays on the spreader even while filling. Keeps fertilizer from getting wet and easy to wipe dry.
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