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Milwaukee Intros MX Fuel Portable Battery Extension
Milwaukee Tool released the MX Fuel Portable Battery Extension, which connects to MX Fuel equipment. The battery extension is designed to remove the weight of the MX FUEL battery pack to deliver up to 45 percent lighter weight and less fatigue on handheld equipment, according to the company. The MX...
Kubota Tractor Corp. Rolls Out New UTVs
“With the RTV-X1130, we reimagined what a cargo bed is capable of, and then we took it to the next level by adding a suite of accessories. We’re excited to offer this utility vehicle to anyone that needs to move material; it’s going to knock their socks off,” said Jacob Mandoza, Kubota product manager, utility vehicles. “This new model will round out a contractor’s fleet. It’s the material mover model. The RTV-X1130 transforms its bed configuration to manage different loads. Need to transport pallets? Drop the bed sides and it’s a flat bed. Have two material types that can’t be mixed? Add the bed dividers and take both in one trip. Have a heavy object? Load it up with our in-bed winch and get on your way. No matter what you’re hauling, moving, or dumping the RTV-X1130 is ready to get to work!”
Milwaukee Tool Adds Cooling PPE
Milwaukee Tool's personal protective equipment (PPE) lineup now includes a cooling category, providing solutions to help heat stress concerns on the jobsite. Including a skull cap, sweat bands for both safety helmets and hard hats, a safety helmet liner and two cooling towels, this new category helps users stay cool while working in sunlight or in nonventilated areas.
How to Prevent Corrosion of Snow and Ice Equipment
For most snow and ice management professionals, rust and corrosion are familiar foes. If not taken care of properly, corrosion can cause snowplows and spreaders to suffer from poor performance, structural damage, electrical issues and even system failures, but it can be preventable. Here are some tips to keep corrosion at bay and to keep your equipment in peak condition all season long.
Vectorworks Releases Update for 2024 Product Line
Vectorworks updated its Vectorworks 2024 product line for the third time. In addition to performance improvements that elevate the overall quality of the software, the update also debuts a new integration with the online plant database and Vectorworks Partner Network member PlantMaster. Other features involved in the update include:. This...
Milwaukee Tool Adds M12 Brushless Pruning Shears
Milwaukee Tool released the M12 Brushless Pruning Shears. These pruning shears deliver the power to cut up to 1- to 1.25-inch branches while providing the ability to lock the blades into half of that capacity through the mode select board, increasing application speed by 40 percent. The M12 Brushless Pruning...
USDA Releases New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) for the first time since 2012. "These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to ensuring the Plant Hardiness Zone Map remains a premier source of information that gardeners, growers and researchers alike can use, whether they’re located in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico,” said ARS Administrator Dr. Simon Liu.
Toro Highlights Snow Attachments for Dingo Lineup
Toro's array of attachments designed for the Dingo lineup is built to be versatile and help snow professionals power through the winter, according to the company. “We are continuously looking for new ways to maximize the versatility of our Dingo line and these attachments allow operators to utilize their machine all year round,” said Mark Adamek, marketing manager at Toro. “Not only do these versatile attachments allow Dingo customers to tackle snow removal projects, they add to the overall value of their investment.”
Yanmar CE Intros New Compact Wheel Loader
Yanmar Compact Equipment launched the 47.6-hp V7 compact wheel loader to the North American market. “The V7 is perfect for operators looking for a piece of equipment with leading performance while being easy to transport,” said Frank Gangi, product manager, CWL and attachments for Yanmar Compact Equipment. “An ergonomic cab, low center of gravity, excellent visibility and high travel speeds all lead to a wheel loader that improves jobsite performance while keeping the operator comfortable and productive.”
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