One thing is true of any mainte-
nance job no matter the size or
scale: time is money. When dirt
is flying, supplies and equipment
are moving and crews are work-
ing, contractors are happy. In a
world of tight budgets and strict
deadlines, contractors and man-
agers are always looking for new
ways to work smarter and faster.
Contractors are looking to new
models of utility vehicles (UTVs)
to pull double duty as equipment
movers and personnel transport-
ers to keep overhead low and pro-
ductivity high. Fortunately for the
landscaping industry, utility vehi-
cle manufacturers are responding
by offering customizable models
that turn a basic materials hauler
into an all-site workhorse.
GAS VS. ELECTRIC
The crew size, scope of work
and site environment all differ
on every job, so it's critical to
have versatile equipment for any
worksite's need. UTVs can be
powered by gas, diesel or an AC
or DC electric powertrain. All
options have benefits for differ-
ent types of contractors.
Smaller Work Vehicles Make
a BIG IMPACT
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
ALL
PHOTOS
PROVIDED
BY
CUSHMAN.
24 September 2015 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com
New utility vehicles keep
productivity high, costs down
■ BY ALEXIS ABEL
