Photos provided by (from left to right), Toro, New PECO, Bandit, Stihl, Green Pro Solutions, Buckingham Mfg. Co., Inc.
Professional arborists are looking for ways to expand their businesses
and increase their market opportunities.As a result, more arborists are
branching out into new areas by buying equipment that allows them to
effectively and profitably offer additional services and do more with less.
For example, arborists are using the Brush Blazer for clearing retention
ponds and in certain areas working with fire authorities to handle brush
that poses a safety risk.
— Peter Cook, president, New PECO Inc.
From a sales standpoint, our customers are continuing to actively purchase new equipment,even during the traditional slow months.We are also
selling more chippers with less horsepower than in the past, which we
attribute to our larger drums and aggressive feed systems. Our customers
seem to understand that efficient, productive chipping isn't just about
horsepower, but how all the components of the machine work together
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to process material.
— Christopher A. Smith, Bandit Industries communications director
One of the biggest industry trends this year is that battery-powered
products are becoming more common in the professional tree care market,especially for smaller jobs and applications.Thus,we are continuing our
design and manufacturing efforts in zero exhaust emissions and low noise.
We continue to focus on fuel efficiency in gasoline-powered products,as well as improving overall ergonomics,including reducing vibration,
and power-to-weight ratios in all product segments.
We also continue to include advanced anti-vibration systems, allowing professionals to work comfortably.
We encourage tree care professionals to consider fuel economy when
making their purchasing decisions.
— Stephen Meriam, director of sales, Stihl Inc.
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