Brian Manke, STIHL product manager, discusses features of the newest iMow robotic mowers, the RMI 422 PC-L and the STIHL RMI 632 PC-L. The robotic mowers are now available with LTE connectivity, allowing users to remotely manage the mower through a smartphone app.
KIOTI recently unveiled enhancements to its commercial and high-end residential zero-turn mowers. Greg Bibee, KIOTI's marketing and business development manager, outlines the new features of its ZXC and ZRX models.
Branson Tractor's new 2510h compact tractor weighs 700 pounds more than most competitive models and has three ranges for the hydrostatic transmission. Eldon Vander Ploeg of Branson outlines more features.
Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, comments on the proposed year-round availability of E15 fuel as well as changes coming from the California Air Resources Board regarding emissions.
Austin Turf & Tractor received the 2018 Leadership Award from the Propane Education & Research Council. The dealership has 4 locations in Texas and New Mexico. Ben Davis, owner, shares details about the company. Also, Joni Nevill, owner of iMow Texas landscaping, comments about working with Austin Turf & Tractor.
Todd Teske, chairman, CEO and president of Briggs & Stratton Corp., talks about the company's recent acquisitions and the technologies it is focusing on including EFI, IoT (internet of things) and electrification.
Jeremy Wishart, director of off-road business development for the Propane Education and Research Council, shares details about the organization's leadership awards and its incentives for mower conversions.
TGB, a global leader in the ATV market, is entering the North American market with its 1000 series UTV prototype. George Lin, president, comments on looking for partners. He also comments on working with dealers, using the experiences gained when the company manufactured the Vespa scooter.
Caterpillar is introducing 8 new models of mini excavators, 4 in the 1-2 ton range and 4 in the 7-10 ton range. The machines will be available in the first quarter of 2019.
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Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.