Recently added articles from Outdoor Power Equipment:
TecumsehPower sells assets from engine business to Certified Parts Corporation.(Upfront)
Feb 01, 2009; Noe, Steve ... As we were about to go to press with this issue of Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE), the long-awaited news finally came from TecumsehPower Company on Feb 10. Five days after selling its Peerless transmissions business to Husqvama Outdoor Products (see story on page 8), Grafton, ...
Thought-provoking comments, a little satire and wit, and sometimes a challenge or two from an anonymous distributor.(Anonymous Distributor)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm sure that you followed the U.S. presidential election and inauguration as closely as I did. I liked a lot of what I heard, but certainly not everything. In my humble opinion, the Congress remains the real "wild card" no matter who is sitting in the ...
TecumsehPower sells Peerless transmissions business to Husqvarna.(Industry News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... TecumsehPower Company, provider of powertrain solutions to the global outdoor power equipment industry, announced Feb. 5 that it has sold the assets of its Peerless transmissions business to Husqvarna Outdoor Products. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The ...
Agri-Fab scores major victory on behalf of U.S. lawn equipment manufacturers.(Industry News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... In response to a petition filed by Agri-Fab, the U.S. largest producer of tow-behind lawngrooming equipment, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a preliminary ruling January 23 that Chinese manufacturers have been exporting lawn grooming equipment to the United States at unfair prices ....
Online registration open for GIE+EXPO 2009.(Industry News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Online registration is now open for the 2009 Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO)--which will take place Oct. 29-31 in Louisville, Ky.--at www.gie-expo.com. The Web site will also feature updates on events planned for the trade show, as well as information on hotels and exhibitors ....
MTD announces executive appointments.(Industry News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... MTD Products Inc., a Valley City, Ohio-based global manufacturer of outdoor power equipment and appliance components, announced a series of executive appointments on Jan. 30, with the planned retirement of Curtis E. Moil, chairman and CEO. Theodore S. Moll will serve as ...
Right way to hire the right people.(Cover story)
Feb 01, 2009; Clements, Bob ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the spring season just around the corner, many of you have positions that need to be filled within the next 30 days to prepare for the onslaught of business in your dealerships. This is a critical time for many of you because hiring the right people ...
Question: what is the most unique way that you have gone about hiring an employee?(Dealers' Domain)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Well, it was "quarter beer" night at a favorite after-work spot, and there was a new face at the table. After some conversation and several follow-up interviews over the next several months, I married her. That was 25 years ago; she still has the job. --Roger Zerkle, owner ...
Industry forecasts: leading minds give heads up on what's in line for 2009.(Industry Forecasts)(Industry overview)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The last of a two-part series: Outdoor Power Equipment recently asked nearly two dozen OPE industry leaders to provide the inside scoop on the state of the industry entering 2009. Specifically, we asked the following questions: 1. What is new and exciting ...
Allis-Chalmers AC130.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Allis-Chalmers brand has introduced 2 lawn tractors to the lawn and garden industry. Available at Simplicity dealerships, these tractors harken back to the glory days of the Allis-Chalmers farm tractor. With Allis-Chalmers' familiar orange color and ...
BOB-CAT FastCat RZ.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BOB-CAT's new line of FastCat RZ zero-turn riding mowers is designed for residential and entry-level commercial users. The line consists of 2 models: the 942311F with a 22-hp. engine and 42-inch deck and the 942313F with a 26-hp. engine and 52-inch deck ....
Bush Hog ES2344 and ES2352 zero-turn mowers.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bush Hog's ES2344 and ES2352 zero-turn mowers boast a 23-hp. Briggs & Stratton ELS engine, a Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 transaxle and infinitely variable speeds up to 8 mph. Other ...
Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cub Cadet's Series 1000 lawn tractors feature stronger engines, tougher frames, an innovative cutting system and a tighter turning radius. Available in 8 models with 42- to 54-inch decks, they boast powerful and durable Kohler engines that ...
DR Versa-Pro Z-Mower.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The DR Versa-Pro Z-Mower has a patented design feature that allows the user to operate the machine while walking behind or riding it. Switching the mower from walk-behind to ride-on mode takes seconds and requires no tools. The DR Versa-Pro Z-Mower is ...
Encore Fuzion MC.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Encore Fuzion MC zero-turn mower is available in 3 Kawasaki-powered models: a 15-hp. unit with a 34-inch deck, a 17-hp. unit with a 42-inch deck, and a 19-hp. unit with a 48-inch deck. Additional features include a low-profile design, 19,000-fpm blade ...
Exmark Quest.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Quest, Exmark's first zero-turn mower built strictly for homeowners, delivers the same performance that landscape professionals expect from an Exmark riding mower. It is powered by a 20-, 22- or 24-hp. Briggs & Stratton Extended Life Series engine, leading ...
Scag Freedom Z.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Scag Freedom Z zero-turn rider provides operators the freedom to enjoy more free time. It features a Kawasaki or Briggs & Stratton ELS engine and a 36-, 48- or 52-inch cutter deck. Operator-focused design is ...
Husqvarna's residential zero-turn mowers.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Homeowners wanting to shave time off yard maintenance will appreciate the professional features available on Husqvarna's residential Zs. Maintenance-free transmissions with adjustable control dampers provide greater control for even novice zero-turn ...
John Deere Z-Trak Estate Series.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... John Deere's Z-Trak Estate Series residential zero-turn mowers combine outstanding cutting capability with comfort, convenience and control. Ideal for time-starved homeowners seeking a more productive, enjoyable mowing experience, both Estate Series models (22-hp. Z510A and 25-hp. Z520A) ...
Grasshopper True ZeroTurn 100 Series mowers.(Mowers and More: Residential Riders)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Grasshopper 100 Series MidMount mowers feature compact size and affordable price with the same reliability, maneuverability and service-friendly, low-maintenance design you expect from Grasshopper. They have 20- or 24-hp, V-twin gasoline engines and design-matched hydro systems. Models are ...
