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Equip Expo announces two-city rotation
Equip Exposition announced plans for a two-city rotation beginning in 2029. Equip Exposition will be held at the Orlando County…
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Caterpillar reports record revenue, declining profit margins
Caterpillar reported higher sales and revenue in the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, while profit margins and earnings…
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Tax planning basics for landscaping companies
by Edward Morrow Understanding Taxes One of the least understood and feared areas of business may in fact be taxes. With the explosion…
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Half of tractor shoppers get no response after submitting online inquiries, study says
Nearly half of all online inquiries submitted to compact tractor dealerships went unanswered in 2026, according to a new industry…
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Equip Expo 2025 Recap: Record Attendance, New Mowers and a Wave of Automation
Equip Exposition – the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition – was held October 21-24 in Louisville, Kentucky, and…
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Mini skid-steer momentum: Why are so many manufacturers going small?
By Glenn Hansen When Toro purchased the Dingo line of mini skid-steer vehicles in 1997, it included the 222 model.…
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Kawasaki Engines to launch new Technical Training Center for dealers
Kawasaki Engines announced the upcoming grand opening of its new Technical Training Center, designed to deliver a more advanced and…
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Cat sets sales record, misses on profit largely due to tariffs
On Oct. 29, Caterpillar Inc. announced third-quarter 2025 financial results, reporting sales and revenues were $17.6 billion, a 10% increase…
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Kress shows updated Voyager robotic mower
At the Equip Expo trade show, Kress Commercial unveiled the Kress Robotics KR800, branded the “Voyager,” an autonomous mower designed…
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Tractor Supply sales climb 7.2% in Q3
Tractor Supply released its financial results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2025, showing that the retailer’s net sales…
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Hydro-Gear shows prototype Smartec Hybrid mower technology
At Equip Exposition, Hydro-Gear introduced the Smartec Hybrid Commercial ZT system. The system, said the manufacturer, combines the power and…
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New episode of OPE People – AI is coming
Will this new AI tool save power equipment dealerships? Will “Yosemite Sam” boost your business efficiency? Or is AI going…
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Movers & Shakers award nominations open now!
The OPE+ Movers & Shakers Award recognizes professionals in the OPE industry who lead with vision and influence to move…