We're in Louisville, Kentucky, this week for the annual Equip Exposition. What new products have we seen released on the show floor? Follow along with our coverage to keep up with the debuts!
Friday coverage
Stanley Black & Decker: Cub Cadet, Dewalt and Hustler Turf all had lots to show at Equip this week, including some new zero-turn mowers.
Michelin & Ferris: The new Michelin X TWEEL Turf 26-inch tire can now be used on Ferris Mowers’ new ISX 3300 model.
Thursday coverage
Z Turf Equipment: The new Z-Aerate 50 stand-on aerator can aerate up to four acres per hour while simultaneously applying granular material.
Stihl: Debuting for the first time at the show, STIHL showcased their new line-up of battery-powered zero-turn mowers.
AriensCo: It's been a busy fall for AriensCo, which revealed several new products at Equip Expo and announced leadership changes, including its outgoing president and chief operating officer, Larry Weyers.
MiniTrencher: A new horizontal auger and the redesigned GeoRipper highlight MiniTrencher's appearance at Equip Expo.
Senix: 23 new products are going to be available in 2024, as the company revealed its new X6 Cordless Outdoor product line.
OTR: Three new tires hit the show floor this week in Louisville, including the TR-34, the Reaper and the Big Bite.
Bobcat: There's a new Bobcat zero-turn, the ZT5000, that's designed for lawn care professionals and property owners who are looking to create their own professional-grade results.
Wednesday coverage
Exmark: They've got brand new electric mower models, including its electric Commercial 30 V-Series. “We use the same reinforced high-strength steel cutting deck, wheels, height-of-cut system, wear-reducing bumpers and wear bars as on our gas-powered Commercial 30 models," says Jamie Briggs, Exmark's director of marketing.
URSROBOT: The company unveiled its outdoor autonomous mobile robot platform integrated with the new Qualcomm Robotics RB5 Platform. The URSROBOT platform possesses outdoor precision positioning, autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance and is powered by Qualcomm Robotics RB5 Platform’s Qualcomm QRB5165 processor, customized for robotics applications.
SatQuote: The property mapping and estimating software's got an upgradeto its platform tailored for landscapers and outdoor service professionals. SatQuote recently launched the SatMeasure Free Plan, which allows users to measure and save up to 10 properties each month, completely free of charge, with no credit card required.
Pre-show announcements
Kubota: The company's got a slew of new products, including the F3710 Front-Mount Mower, Kubota
ZD1611 zero-turn mower, the SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader, Kubota’s U10-5 Compact Excavator, SCL1000 Track Loader, SZ Series Commercial Stand-on Mowers and the gas-powered RTV-XG850 Sidekick.
Oregon Tool: The company's introducing over 700 SKUs, an 85% increase in Oregon Tool’s belt assortment.
Bobcat: The E40 compact excavator is on display at Bobcat's Equip Expo booth.
Our coverage from recent media events
Echo: 21 new products debuted at Echo's event in Chicago, a majority of which being battery-powered equipment designed for commercial use.
Caterpillar: A trip to Peoria meant Lawn & Landscape got to see Caterpillar's new compact track loaders.
Stihl: Lawn & Landscape traveled overseas to Stihl's headquarters in Germany, where the company revealed anything from its new hedge trimmers to pole pruners.
