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Landscape Contractor Magazine
The Cub Cadet ZTXS series
The Cub Cadet ZTXS series of mowers is a standout choice for commercial job sites, offering a blend of innovative features and practical benefits that cater to the demanding needs of professional landscapers.
2 min |
January - February 2025

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ZAXIS-7 compact excavators
Hitachi Construction Machinery's ZAXIS-7 compact excavators - the ZX75US-7 and ZX85USB-7 - are proving ideal for the Australian market.
1 min |
January - February 2025

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Australian Opal
AI Rubber continues to support the growing demand for durable and vibrant surfacing solutions across the region.
2 min |
January - February 2025

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The Masport handheld range
Masport's handheld range is designed and built to handle gardening and property maintenance work.
2 min |
January - February 2025

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Bobcat gets it right
Selling good equipment is only part of great service. For this hobby farmer, Bobcat's after-sales attention really stood out.
2 min |
January - February 2025

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Trend setting
John Gabriele marks the ongoing and upcoming trends in Australian landscaping.
5 min |
January - February 2025

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Leading by design
Marc Worner recommends studying the work of leading horticulturalists and designers.
5 min |
January - February 2025

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Flowtech Industries and Ditch Witch
Based in Narromine in western NSW, Flowtech Industries is kept busy with irrigation and electrical work that requires a machine with muscle. But there's a lot of distance to cover. When the time came for the company to invest in its own machine, the Ditch Witch SK900 was the clear choice.
2 min |
January - February 2025

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Happy New Year and hurry up autumn
Jonathan Garner has his head in the cloud.
4 min |
January - February 2025

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Tough as nails
JCB's new mini excavator offers improved features, top performance and a focus on safety.
2 min |
January - February 2025

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Working remote
When it comes to safety and handling the toughest terrain, Mitch Burn of MJB Contracting Services and his RC Mowers R-60 make a very capable combination.
2 min |
January - February 2025

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Honda's first-ever battery-powered chainsaw
The durability, quality, and reliability you'd expect from a Honda.
1 min |
January - February 2025

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ProGarden: pro Kress users
Based on Sydney's northern beaches, ProGarden made the commitment to battery power nearly a decade ago. The change to Kress equipment has been a big and positive one.
2 min |
January - February 2025

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New financial year.New financial rules
When the new financial year ticked over, so did a handful of changes to the National Minimum Wage, casual employment and business-name and company-registration fees, among others.
2 min |
July - August 2024

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Honda's new generation of TM izyON™™ battery lawnmowers
The Honda HRG466 and HRG416 come equipped with all you need for a betterlooking lawn, offering quiet, clean and powerful performance with zero-emissions.
2 min |
July - August 2024

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Renault Master Van
Renault Master is the largest van in Renault's hard-working commercial catalogue. With many body types available, it's also the most versatile van in the range. While Master Van can be fitted out to suit almost any business, it's particularly at home with the cargo area full of landscaping tools and materials and the cabin doubling as a high-comfort, mobile office.
2 min |
July - August 2024

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Diamond Mowers SK Brush Cutters
Harness the proven power, precision and performance of Diamond for core land maintenance needs.
1 min |
July - August 2024

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Hitachi and TJ Earthmoving
After many years of working compact excavators, TJ Earthworks is rapt with the new Hitachi ZX85USB-7.
3 min |
July - August 2024

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Compact power and reliable quality
SDLG's ER616F is working hard with Melbourne-based Sportscape Constructions.
2 min |
July - August 2024

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Hitachi and Glascott Landscape and Civil
A southern-Queensland based landscaping and civil-construction company has recently purchased a pair of Hitachi excavators and couldn't be happier with the result. The company is so happy it's ordered two more.
2 min |
July - August 2024

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Bobcat and Compact Mini Earthworks
Bobcat is Jonty Guy's go-to equipment brand, no question about it.
1 min |
July - August 2024

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Cingo M500 and M12.3
Merlo's Cingo tracked carriers are ideal for transporting materials and equipment, offering exceptional versatility and access to confined spaces.
2 min |
July - August 2024

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Cat and Whitleah Asphalt
Cat's PC306 With Water has been a a real cost saver and productivity booster for NSW. contractor Whitleah Asphalt
3 min |
July - August 2024

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Do better with Brandt
In today's world where efficiency and reliability are key, Brandt stands out as an indispensable partner for landscapers and contractors. With a broad range of products and services tailored to meet the unique demands of these industries, Brandt ensures customers achieve peak performance and sustainability.
2 min |
July - August 2024

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Revolutionising lawn care
A challenge that landscape contractors, greenskeepers, and sports turf managers can face is maintaining large and healthy lawns.
3 min |
July - August 2024

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Standing the test of time
AI Rubber is Australia's largest manufacturer and supplier of precoloured rubber granules and uses discarded Australian vehicle tyres as its raw material. Australian Sports and Safety Surfaces has used AI Rubber products for a very long time. There's good reason for that.
3 min |
July - August 2024

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Landscaping around trees
Jonathan Garner points out the importance of landscapers considering the history and needs of mature trees.
5 min |
July - August 2024

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Shrinking yields
The demand for housing no doubt remains in crisis, but John Gabriele remembers the saying: 'Never waste a good crisis'.
5 min |
July - August 2024

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Plant-purchase strategies
Want to make the most of buying plants? Marc Worner sows the seeds of cost-effective selection and handling.
6 min |