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Outfitting Trailers for Battery-Powered Landscaping: Key Considerations for a Smarter Setup

Guest post by Bradley Berkman, associate product manager at Milwaukee Tool As battery-powered equipment becomes more prevalent in professional landscaping, trailer design is emerging as a critical factor in operational efficiency and long-term success. The shift away from gas-powered tools is driven by growing regulations, fuel costs, and the ongoing innovation of battery technology. However, […]

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Explore Innovative Efficiency Boosters at the ELEVATE Expo 2025

The ELEVATE Expo show floor is where you want to be if you’re looking for the latest innovations and tools to help your business do more with less. ā€œWhatever size the company is that attends ELEVATE, there’s an opportunity to understand what future product enhancements, whether it’s autonomy or digital, can benefit a company,ā€ says […]

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The Future of Battery Charging: Risks, Rates, and New Tech

Manufacturers are currently in pursuit of battery cell technology that will allow them to provide faster charging times for landscape companies. As technology advances, below are some of the areas to be mindful of as you scale with battery power and what to expect in the near future. Faster Charging Considerations   One of the […]

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Faster Speeds and Mobile Power: Where Battery Charging Tech Is Headed Next

As more landscape companies move to integrating battery-powered equipment into their operations, the question of where the technology will evolve in the next few years is on everyone’s mind. ā€œThat is the question of the century that we’re all trying to answer,ā€ says Todd Zimmerman, SVP of dealer sales, operations and product atĀ Kress. ā€œFrom a […]

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Innovator Series: Gassib Landscape Design Goes “Full Throttle: Into MX Fuelā„¢ Battery-Powered Equipment To Save Time and Costs on the Job Site

When Ben Gassib entered the construction business more than two decades ago, his motivation was one that a young person of any era could easily relate to. ā€œI was a big skier,ā€ he laughs, ā€œAnd back then, you could take winters off.ā€ Twenty-some years later, Gassib has long abandoned thoughts of open-ended winter skiing vacations. […]

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The Nuances of Battery Power: Key Features to Consider When Transitioning

The transition from gas to battery-powered equipment is a complex process. It requires rethinking a lot of your processes and determining the right charging setup to ensure your crews have enough power to get through the day. ā€œNo two days are exactly alike, and factors like job type, site conditions, and charging accessibility all influence […]

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How I Do It: Transitioning to All-Electric Equipment

When E-SCAPES Electric Lawn Care, based in Acworth, Georgia, transitioned to all-electric equipment during the pandemic, they experienced a number of different benefits. Mike Bellows, owner and CEO of E-SCAPES, says there were several factors that caused him to transition his equipment to battery power. This included high gas prices, the frequent need for repairs, […]

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Two Major Industry Trends for 2025

If you had to sum up landscape companies’ main focuses heading into the new year two words that capture their goals well are: efficiency and growth. Many owners are upping their technology budgets as they explore innovations that will benefit their operations’ productivity. Also, landscape businesses are buckling down on implementing strategies to recruit and […]

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A New Era of Savings With Kress

Sponsored content Discover unprecedented savings and efficiency with Kress Commercial’s landscaping solutions In the dynamic landscaping industry, where time and resources are limited, Kress Commercial introduces a revolutionary approach to savings and productivity with its innovative 8-minute CyberSystem and cutting-edge outdoor power equipment. This marks a new era in landscape management, offering unparalleled benefits that […]

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Embrace the Battery Revolution With Kress

Sponsored Content – Visit ELEVATE booth 1713 to learn more. Kress Commercial’s 8-Minute Cybersystem Leads the Transformation of the Lawn Care Industry The lawn care industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Hundreds of municipalities have banned various types of gas-powered lawn equipment, and the industry as a whole is facing increasing pressure to make gas-powered […]

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