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…

The Tractor Store is Kioti 2010 Dealer of Year

The Tractor Store is Kioti 2010 Dealer of Year

The Tractor Store, with locations in Meridian and Richland, Mississippi, was presented the Kioti Tractor New Dealer of the Year Award for 2010 at Kioti Tractor’s Annual Dealer Meeting held recently in Raleigh, North Carolina.…

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Exmark Forms Alliance with Equine, LLC

Exmark Forms Alliance with Equine, LLC

Exmark, a leading manufacturer of commercial-grade mowers, today announced it has entered into a partnership with Innovative Equine Marketing, LLC, and its Equine Savings program. Based in Georgetown, Ky., Innovative Equine Marketing provides product support…

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Ariens Sno-Tek Snow Blower Recalled

Ariens Sno-Tek Snow Blower Recalled

The Ariens Sno-Tek Snow Blower Joint has been recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology, Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC). This recall involves Ariens Sno-Tek Snow Blowers. The recalled snow…

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Bryan Equipment Celebrates Milestone

Bryan Equipment Celebrates Milestone

Bryan Equipment celebrates a milestone in its history as its five millionth unit, a Stihl BG 55 handheld blower, was sold to Stihl dealer Bair’s Inc. in North Canton, Ohio. The dealership will be receiving…

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Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Receives Award

Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Receives Award

Briggs & Stratton Vanguard single-cylinder engines with its unique TransportGuard system, were recently named the 2010 Innovative Product by RER magazine in its “engines/power sourcing” category. Competing against the other 10 category award winners, Briggs…

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Danuser Machine Celebrates 100 Years

Danuser Machine Celebrates 100 Years

On October 8, 2010, Danuser Machine Co. marked its 100-year anniversary with an open house at their location in Fulton, Missouri. During the celebration, fourth-generation family owner siblings Glenn and Janea Danuser drew a grand…

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