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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…

Cushman Introduces New Product Names

Cushman Introduces New Product Names

As of July 21st, Cushman will realign its products and launch new names for its 1600XD series vehicles. The 100XD vehicles will become part of the Hauler family—specifically under the Hauler 4X4 category. Both of…

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Steiner Tractor Preserves Agricultural Heritage

Steiner Tractor Preserves Agricultural Heritage

The engineering and product development staff at Steiner Tractor Parts work with modern technology to re-engineer obsolete parts for antique tractor restoration that have been unavailable to enthusiasts for many years. Imagine having painstakingly taken…

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USLMRA Championships Set For Charlotte Speedway

USLMRA Championships Set For Charlotte Speedway

The U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Assn. (USLMRA) recently announced that it will bring its 23rd annual Sta-Bil National Lawn Mower Racing Series Championships to Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday, September 26 as part of Fall AutoFair…

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