INDUSTRY NEWS

Dixie Chopper Mowers Ceasing Production

Alamo Group, parent company of Dixie Chopper, is ceasing production of the line, according to a 2026 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alamo acquired Dixie Chopper in 2019. The wind down…

New From Honda: 58 V Commercial Handheld Product Lineup

Honda Power Sports & Products has launched an all-new Honda 58 V battery-powered handheld lineup, a professional-grade family of power equipment products that expands the Honda battery-powered lawn and garden portfolio beyond mowers to the…

EETC Launches HireReady To Help Employers Hire Skilled Techs

The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) has introduced HireReady, a new pre-employment technician assessment designed to help employers determine whether job candidates have the technical knowledge they need before making a hiring decision. Developed…

Stihl Inc. Names Sean McGinnis President

Stihl Inc. has appointed Sean McGinnis as president, effective October 1, 2026. In this role, McGinnis will lead the Stihl Group’s largest market and subsidiary, with end-to-end responsibility for Stihl Inc. This includes full profit-and-loss…

Kohler Issues E15 Warning

Kohler Issues E15 Warning

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kohler Engines sent out a notice that it is joining other leading engine manufactures to warn users of all gasoline-powered lawnmowers and other outdoor power equipment to be vigilant when fueling their equipment.…

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Charter Software For Equipment Dealers

Charter Software For Equipment Dealers

Charter Software Inc., a leading provider of business management system software for agricultural, construction and outdoor power equipment dealers, is pleased to announce the availability of Aspen Lite, an affordable, streamlined version of their Aspen…

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Dixie Chopper Enters Canadian Market

Dixie Chopper Enters Canadian Market

Dixie Chopper, the manufacturer of The World’s Fastest Lawn Mower, has announced its entry into the Canadian market. Through this arrangement, Dixie Chopper’s full product line of commercial and residential zero-turn lawn mowers, parts and…

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Court Reaffirms E15 Ruling

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia recently denied an appeal hearing on a court case that was dismissed in 2012, ruling that the plaintiffs didn’t have legal standing to challenge a…

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E15 Warning, Ban?

Ethanol-blended gasoline made the news again before the holidays when highly respected driving and motorist organization AAA released a statement urging the EPA to postpone the sale of E15 gasoline until more consumers can be…

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