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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…

Kawasaki Motors Condenses Into One Location

Kawasaki Motors Condenses Into One Location

The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is consolidating all aspects of its management and product development processes in a single facility in Grand Rapids, Mich. The company is launching a significant renovation of…

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KPM Exceptional Named Ybravo Distributor

KPM Exceptional Named Ybravo Distributor

KPM Exceptional has been selected to distribute Ybravo commercial mowers, accessories and spare parts throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware and Virginia. “We…

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California Targets Lawns

California Targets Lawns

The recent effort in California to come to grips with drought conditions targets lawns and landscapes as areas where much water use can be greatly reduced or eliminated. According to a news report from the…

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Store Your Snow Blower Safely

Even though some areas saw a little bit of snow Wednesday night, it’s April, so you might be ready to put your snow blower away for the season. But there are some things you should…

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Kawasaki Promotes Malinowski To Director

Kawasaki Promotes Malinowski To Director

The engine division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. announced the promotion of Timothy J. Malinowski to the position of director, national OEM sales and product development. Malinowski, who joined Kawasaki in 1998 and has held…

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