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Finding The Path Forward JESSICA JOHNSON
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here’s something about springtime for me that signals a new beginning—I know technically the calendar changes in January to a “new year;” and then of course there’s the new school year starting in August or September. But for me, I always feel like spring is the new year. Maybe it’s because the heat starts coming and the grass is growing. In the power equipment dealer universe it is the beginning of the boom. Now, I know what you’re all collectively thinking: This girl is insane, yammering about spring when it’s June; it’s summertime. But, with the wind here in the Deep South, I don’t officially count summer to be here until the end of July or August when it will reach approximately 7,000,000° in the shade, and the humidity makes it feel like I’m swimming to my car from the front door. For me, this time of year marks the passage of time. My mother has reminded me I am in my mid-30s. Yes I know, you’re all thinking I am such a baby with so much to learn. But, I’ve just realized lately, my kids are getting older. Making their way through the ranks of elementary school. They have their own lives and personalities and we’re all having to navigate which one might make the All-Star team and which one won’t, who is more into sitting and reading Harry Potter and who would rather be plotting his fantasy baseball team roster. It is all very interesting to me, how everything with my athletic little boys is shaking out. Carbon copies, born just 20 minutes apart, so alike from the start, but really changing and moving in different directions. Staying true to who they have always been, give them a ball and they are happy for hours, but also finding their way in a new and different time…I see a parallel between them and a certain manufacturer and its recent flurry of announcements. (I’ve got most of them crammed into Power Suppliers, beginning on page 6, if you’re not quite sure what I am talking about.) It has me wondering if the “most recognized power equipment brand in America” is just simply growing and changing in a natural way, or is it something deeper. Are they like Fitzgerald and Alexander still on the same plan, just sometimes adding things to the list, or is it a great shift towards something…else. Of course, I know the worst thing possible you can do in life is be resistant to change: Staying stagnant is like a pond in the Deep South—good for nothing but mosquitoes. I can’t help but wonder about the timing of the announcements, drawing again to the idea that springtime is the time for new beginnings. Our world is dependent on new things, new ideas, innovations. Our industry is not unique in the pursuit of something different. How are we going to use the natural next step in the world of self-driving cars and vacuums and even mowers? God help us all as the robots from the Jetsons have come to life. But a robot can’t climb into my tree and trim it; a robot won’t shape the hedges at Disneyworld into Mickey Mouse, and a robot sure as heck can’t fix itself when it is broken. So, instead are we going to move to the disposable model while more and more dealers shrink to service-only? I don’t see that as the path forward. Maybe we need to borrow a business idea or two from the Boxes—multiple locations to share knowledge, employees, whole goods and parts, convenience for customers to buy online and pick up in store. I know, I am going to get hate mail about all this, so I am going to take this opportunity to remind everyone I am the girl who publishes pictures of Parts Counter Cats and Dogs on Mowers shop pets regularly, alongside slightly off-color power equipment memes under PETcetera on page 39. Don’t come for me! But, I wonder, as I click “submit” on just one twin’s travel baseball health evaluation, should we look at something differPET ent than we planned as the perfect path forward?
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POWERsuppliers Stihl To Enter Zero-Turn Market Stihl has announced it has a new manufacturing relationship with Briggs & Stratton that will expand the offerings of Stihl products in the U.S. Through this relationship, Stihl will launch a line of zero-turn mowers for professionals and homeowners. The new products will be available in select authorized local Stihl dealers beginning in January 2023. Combined with the existing gasoline and batterypowered handheld power equipment range, the addition of zero-turn mowers allows Stihl and Stihl dealers to provide one of the broadest ranges of power equipment in America. Briggs & Stratton will manufacture the new line of zero-turn mowers to meet Stihl specifications and quality standards. “The introduction of zero-turn mowers allows our network of authorized local Stihl dealers to offer an even greater breadth of product solutions for our customers who turn to Stihl for world class products and support to meet their garden and landscape needs,” says Terry Horan, Stihl Inc. President and CEO. “Working with Briggs & Stratton, a well-established leader in this product category, allows us to bring a superior product to market for both demanding professionals and discerning homeowners.” “We take great pride that Stihl has seen in Briggs & Stratton what we have known for years—we design, engineer and manufacture the best zero-turn mowers on the market,” adds Steve Andrews, Briggs & Stratton President and CEO. “With a 114-year legacy of power application and manufacturing expertise, Briggs & Stratton is a trusted leader in this industry, and we look forward to applying our superior product and manufacturing capabilities to produce Stihl zero-turn mowers.”
Toro To Invest $50M In Intimidator Group
The Toro Co. plans to invest roughly $50 million in Intimidator Group to double the company’s business within the next five years or so, company officials told Arkansas Business, after purchasing the company in a $400 million deal in January. Toro’s Rick Olson told Arkansas Business that the deal took just six months. He also said Toro’s planned 6
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technology investments are mainly in three areas: alternative power for its products; smart, connected products; and robotic or autonomous products. And plans to implement a policy that 35% of sales must come from products that were introduced within the past two years at Intimidator, he added. Toro will provide capital and access to experts from other parts of the company to help its new acquisition grow. Intimidator Founder Robert Foster, who started the company with his wife Becky, spoke at a gathering in Batesville, Ark., to celebrate the purchase, said Intimidator turned down several interested buyers before it was approached by Toro. “Y’all know us enough to know that there’s no way possible that we could ever let our employees, let our dealers, let our city or let our state have someone come in that we wasn’t 100% confident they can do better than we could do,” Foster told the crowd during his comments. Foster will stay on at the company, but not run it; his role will be more focused on research and development and dealer relations. According to Foster, Intimidator does “the same amount of business in eight days as we did our first 14 months when we started. So, the growth has been unreal.”
AriensCo Purchases Thomas Equipment
AriensCo has purchased Thomas Equipment from A-L Parts Inc. This development allows AriensCo to offer a new four-season product line under the Gravely brand to reach into the rental and construction markets. Thomas Equipment has been a high-quality manufacturer of outdoor equipment for 79 years based in Beechwood, New Brunswick, Canada. Started in 1943 by the Thomas brothers as an agricultural repair business, Thomas Equipment quickly expanded into manufacturing equipment for agricultural purposes, namely potato harvesting and handling. In 1969, the company introduced the world’s first hydrostatic drive skid-loader. Thomas Equipment was purchased by A-L Parts Inc. in 2013. AriensCo is partnering with Al Downy and Leon Butterfield, owners of A-L Parts Inc., to launch the production of the Gravely branded mini-skid steer line in their Canadian facility. AriensCo is providing management sup-
port for the production ramp. Five Gravely branded mini-skid loaders (three diesel and two gas powered models) are planned for this fall.
Ferris, Petty GMS Partner For 2022 Season
Ferris Mowers and Petty GMS have announced a multifaceted partnership for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season. Ferris will serve as the primary partner of Ty Dillon and the No. 42 Chevrolet for three races: All-Star Open at Texas Motor Speedway on May 22; Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course on July 31, and Michigan International Speedway on August 7. The brand will also be a full season associate partner on Dillon’s Camaro ZL1. In addition, Ferris will be featured as an associate partner for six races on the No. 43 Chevrolet driven by Erik Jones. Vanguard, a fellow Briggs & Stratton brand, will be highlighted on the No. 42 machine during Ferris’ primary events.
Exmark Releases Videos With Landscapers
Exmark has launched a new video series designed to shine a light on the landscape maintenance professionals that rely on the company’s mowers every day. Each Exmark Signature Series episode offers a look inside the dayto-day operations of some of lawn care professionals across the country. According to Exmark Director of Marketing, Jamie Briggs, Exmark Signature Stories were created to tell the stories of landscape contractors who are living the life and doing it right. In the first Exmark Signature Stories episode, Exmark chatted with Congerville, Ill. landscape contractor, Jeremy Knecht of J. Jacobs Grounds. Along with his wife, Kalsey and their four children, Knecht discusses how the reliability, durability, and productivity of Exmark mowers allows him to effectively run his business while also leading a family-focused rural lifestyle. View the new Exmark Signature Stories videos on the Exmark Backyard Life website.
Registration Opens For Equip Expo 2022
Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition previously named
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POWERsuppliers GIE+EXPO, has opened registration for the 2022 tradeshow, held Oct. 18-21 in Louisville, Ky. Registration is open power equipment dealers and retailers, and manufacturers at www.equipexposition.com. Equip Expo has expanded its education offerings for attendees, including a series of panel discussions from Power Equipment Trade magazine. Bob Clements International and the Equipment & Engine Training Council will offer technician training and management courses for dealers and retailers. New this year, Equip Exposition will kick off Tuesday evening, with a welcome reception for all attendees at Louisville Slugger Field. The Expo will open earlier Wednesday, at 9 a.m. for dealers and 12 noon for contractors, as well as feature a TurfMutt Foundation 5K, sponsored by Ariens, at the Louisville Downtown riverfront and across the Ohio River pedestrian bridge, and close Friday with a networking breakfast and keynote. All registrants receive free admission to the welcome reception at Louisville Slugger Field, sponsored by Husqvarna
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and Louisville Tourism; opening keynote with David Feherty, sponsored by John Deere and Equip; concert series with Trace Adkins and the Crashers, sponsored by Stihl on the Belgard Stage, and the closing keynote and breakfast with National Geographic’s Joel Sartore. Equip Exposition continues to co-locate with Hardscape North America (HNA), the premier tradeshow for hardscape contractors, presented by the Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute (ICPI) and National Concrete Manufacturers Assn. Registration at Equip Expo gets attendees free access to the HNA show.
Stihl To Provide Grants To State Parks
Stihl Inc. has announced the expansion of the Hearts of Stihl program, an initiative to care for the environment through the preservation of our nation’s state parks. Inspired by the staff of America’s State Parks, the mission of Hearts of Stihl is to help those people and programs that are caring for the national treasures that are our America’s State Parks, and preserve them for
the enjoyment of all Americans, current and future. The 2022 Hearts of Stihl program will provide a $20,000 grant to a park in each of the nation’s six regions for a total of $120,000 in 2022, which are the Northwest, North-Central, Central, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast. The grants will be managed by the America’s State Parks Foundation, and parks can apply for funds to help projects related to sustainability, recovery, conservation, or environmental education programs. The 2021 Hearts of Stihl program focused on the planting of 2,021 trees in two western state parks in response to the
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POWERsuppliers devastating effects of the 2020 wildfires. The project was a true partnership and included men and women of the Oregon and California State Parks, hazardous tree felling and training by professional arborist and Stihl Inc. spokesperson Mark Chisholm, Director of Conservation for the MeatEater group, Ryan Callaghan, as well as Chuck Leavell, musical director for the Rolling Stones, award winning tree farmer, conservationist, and producer of the PBS television program “America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell.”
Altoz Holds Groundbreaking
Altoz, Inc. recently celebrated breaking ground on its new 75,000 sq. ft. facility, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. This is the first phase of a multi-phase expansion project in Red Lake Falls, Minn. that brings the combined building space to over 412,500 sq. ft. between the Red Lake Falls and Greenbush, Minn. locations. Owners Dennis and Terri Brazier opened the ceremony by welcoming and thanking everyone who attended,
including special guests Minnesota Representative John Burkel and Red Lake Falls Mayor Allen Bertilrud. “In the past year we have grown the manufacturing workforce here by four times, and we are looking forward to adding many additional careers in all areas, including manufacturing, management, and marketing,” said Dennis Brazier. The over $12 million expansion project will increase capacity and improve operational efficiency. The new manufacturing facility will accommodate state-of-the-art metal fabrication equipment, including an automated fiber laser cutting system, turret punch presses, press brakes, robotic welders, a powder coat automated paint system, assembly and a distribution center. “This new equipment, capacity and space will allow us to grow our production team to keep up with the demand for Altoz products,” Matt Schaumburg, Productions Manager, said. In addition to the manufacturing facility, the site features a multi-story office building that will accommodate a growing workforce. “Altoz retail sales have increased every year since our inception; we
continue to add new dealers across the U.S. and are expanding distribution internationally. In June we will be revealing a new multi-purpose, multi-seasonal line of equipment that will be a first for the power equipment industry,” adds Karl Bjorkman, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Positec Tool Appoints New Director of Sales
Positec Tool Corp. has announced the appointment of John Sloan to Director of Sales, commercial outdoor power dealer channel, as the organization enters into the commercial outdoor power equipment market. Sloan will oversee the sales for the new business unit for commercial grade outdoor products for Positec. In this capacity, Sloan is responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development programs, both short and long range, for Positec’s commercial outdoor power dealer channel business. Sloan previously held the position of Senior National Sales Director for Excel Industries, and prior to that, he served
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Kawasaki Promotes New Director
Kawasaki Engines has promoted Todd Sytsma to Director, OEM department. In this role, Sytsma provides strategic leadership to Kawasaki’s customers in commercial and residential landscape equipment, light industrial, and other markets within the U.S. In addition, Sytsma will continue to oversee day-to-day operations of the department, providing guidance and support to the team’s sales managers, administrators and coordinators. He will also continue to work closely with the Kawasaki
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Engines leadership team on strategic departmental and divisional initiatives. Sytsma joined Kawasaki Engines as a sales manager in 2016, and in 2020 he was promoted to lead the OEM department overall.
Stihl Names New Sales, Marketing VP
Chris Keffer has been named Vice President Sales and Marketing of Stihl, Inc., and assumes his position on May 16, 2022. Keffer will be responsible for sales for the domestic and export markets, sales planning, e-commerce, new product development, all marketing programs, and branch operations throughout the U.S. Keffer joins Stihl after a successful career with Stanley Black & Decker where he served in a variety of sales and marketing leadership roles, most recently as the President, Product Management for the Power Tools Group. “I look forward to becoming part of the team at Stihl Inc.,” says Keffer. “Together we will be developing sales and marketing programs that build even
more awareness for our cordless and gasoline equipment, and use the latest technologies to communicate with our customers while making it even more convenient to find our dealers and purchase our products.” Keffer, a native of Swarthmore, Pa., received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and an Executive MBA from Loyola University in Baltimore, Md.
Meyer Distributing Adds Oregon Tool
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of Oregon Tool for the outdoor power category. Included in Meyer Distributing’s offering will be Oregon’s industry-leading Gator Blades with patented features, such as fusion carbide treatment. “I am extremely excited to be bringing in an industry leader such as Oregon Tool to our line card,” states outdoor power sales manager, Jeremy Schnaus. “Oregon’s innovation, breadth and depth in the outdoor power industry will allow us to further expand what we offer to our customers.”
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‘Mr. Chain Saw’ Seeks Streamlined Path Dealer looks to adapt to future. BY DAN SHELL
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ealer Paul Linden finds himself in a predicament many dealers have found themselves in over the years: Expansion and growth are a challenge thanks to labor issues, as he seeks the best way forward. It helps that his services are in demand thanks to decades of building a loyal customer following by the business owners who preceded him.
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Linden and his dealership are challenged by the pandemic and recovery, but that’s nothing compared to the challenge of dealing with a huge hole in his life and business when his wife Sherri died unexpectedly in 2014, throwing his life into turmoil and derailing a major business expansion that was in the works. A native of Peoria, Ill., Linden had followed his brother West to the University of Oregon, graduated and had
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operated a gas station and restaurant-lounge in the Eugene area. He had married a local girl, Sherri Watson, the daughter of “Mr. Chain Saw” Cecil Watson, her father who was operating the dealership at the time. Linden went to work in the business in 1994 and began learning the small engine industry and handheld equipment and technology.
Background Way back in the early 1970s, experienced saw dealership employee Watson had been working at the wellknown Wolford’s saw shop in Medford, Ore. About that time, he moved from southern Oregon to the Eugene area and bought the small dealership and supply company, Gross Logging Supply, in 1973. When he was getting his new chain saw business off the ground, Watson would occasionally have to get parts and supplies from other dealers. One, in particular, said that whenever Watson would show up, the dealer would exclaim, “Well, here comes Mr. Chain Saw!” The competitor’s joking aside, Watson thought that might not be such a bad way to be known if you’re selling and servicing chain saws. A few years
Linden, right, with experienced counter technician Marci Cartmill
later in 1978, when Watson built the building that the dealership still occupies on Sixth Avenue in downtown Eugene, he took the nickname as his own for the business, and “Mr. Chain Saw” was born. As a handheld equipment dealership specializing in chain saws, the business has seen the arc of chain saw technology and market dynamics since the earliest days of mass manufactured saws.
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Like most, the dealership has weathered many storms, and is still trying to fight its way to the other side of the pandemic.
Homelite, Pioneer and Jonsered were early product lines, as well as Sachs Dolmar. The business sold and serviced saws by the hundreds back in the day, working with many of the area’s logging companies and timber fallers. The dealership had already seen its pro logging saw heyday come and go by the time Linden went to work in the business in 1994, as the logging industry was well on its way to mechanizing many chain saw functions. Currently, Mr. Chain Saw is offering Husqvarna, Echo and Shindaiwa whole goods. The dealership also sells lots of Oregon chain. Soon after Linden went to work with Mr. Chain Saw, he and Sherri bought the business from her father. Watson continued to work at the dealership for several years afterward. The couple and dealership perked along, and the two were planning an expansion in 2015 with a new and larger showroom. Sadly, the plan still remains on the shelf after Sherri’s tragic death from a brain aneurism on Christ-
Mr. Chain Saw Antiques The Mr. Chain Saw power equipment dealership dates to the 1970s, and owner Paul Linden has his share of chain saw antiques and old-timey stuff: 1950s vintage two-man chain saw; Mall promo clock (reconditioned); McCulloch tomato slicing marketing art oddity; and Mall bench grinder that still moves the metal.
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mas Day 2014. The death threw Linden into a haze for years after losing his life partner who worked so closely with him in the business. Looking back, he says he was just going through the motions for several years, “still hanging around because of our customers and employees,” Linden remembers. He says that if anything the tragedy has left him with a different perspective of what’s important in life: It takes a lot more nowadays to get him upset, and he’s not as controlling as he was before, he believes. Marci Cartmill, Sherri’s best friend who’s worked the counter at Mr. Chain Saw since 2006, says Sherri was a joy to be around, and occasionally customers will still ask about her. Linden was coming out of his personal fog when the pandemic provided another shock to the business. Linden remembers he worked buy himself for two weeks when some of the initial restrictions were announced in March 2020, then a technician came back to help, but the pandemic took a toll: Two employees had to step away with COVID issues, and another quit with heart problems. The dealership limped along at reduced hours for a few months, then by summer 2020, some employees had returned.
The dealership’s labor rate is $70/hr., and Linden reports turnaround time in late May was anywhere from five days to almost a month depending on the job and parts required. “We still have a lot of back orders, but at least we’ve gotten some whole goods in,” he says. The dealership has also been doing some brisk saw business with several local firefighting companies that are gearing up for the summer season. Linden says that looking to the future he’d like to streamline a bit, spend less
time working on old equipment and possibly find a niche product of wheeled or industrial equipment to sell and service. He’s also like to better develop Mr. Chain Saw as a brand and potentially as an online business. No matter what he decides Linden says he’ll follow the principles that have led the business for years: Be flexible, adaptable and creative in finding a niche while continuing to pursue top-notch customer service. “As new stuff comes out, we’re always looking to adapt,” Linden says. PET
Spring Ready Linden notes that in his experience, 2020 was the big cash year when customers had money to burn, while 2021 was not quite as good as supply chain issues and labor concerns arose. And now, 2022 has started off a bit flat with a late spring, though weather forecasts were predicting big shots of sun beginning late May, Linden noted. He adds that he’s seen a move back toward more repair business for the shop after the big sales year of 2020, though supply chain difficulties have made getting inventory a problem. Linden notes he finally received a long awaited shipment of saws this spring only to be told inventory and supply chain concerns would likely get worse before they get better. The staff is currently four: Marci and a full-time technician, plus two parttime technicians in addition to Linden. He’d like to add at least one more fulltime technician. “Customer relations are what’s kept us going,” Linden says. “We have a reputation for doing good work.” POWER EQUIPMENT TRADE
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2022 Chain Saw Specification Charts EDITOR’S NOTE: Information for PET’s Chain Saw Spec Charts has been furnished by appropriate manufacturers and suppliers. Due to metric-to-non-metric and non-metric-to-metric conversions, some measurements may not be exact. Also, weights were requested “dry, engine only,” but some may include cutting attachments. The "—" symbol indicates no reply; it does not necessarily mean the feature is not available. “C” stands for consumer or homeowner, while “P” stands for professional or commerical designations regarding warranty information. Manufacturers’ suggested retail prices are provided for most of the brands listed; however, some prices were withheld 18
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at the request of the manufacturer. These prices are designed to serve only as a general guide. Prices are shown as of May 30; all specifications are subject to change. We made every effort to make this chart as complete and accurate as possible; however, those companies marked by a “**” notation did not return changes to us by press time. The models listed for them are the most accurate we had on file. Should manufacturers, suppliers, distributors or dealers spot any missteps, please notify Jessica Johnson, Managing Editor, Box 2268, Montgomery, AL 36102-2268/334-834-1170; fax: 334-834-4525; email: jessica@hattonbrown.com. Thanks.
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5-year C; 1-year P
CS-310
30.5 cc
14, 16 in.
8.8 lbs.
$199.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-352
34 cc
14, 16 in.
8.8 lbs.
$229.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-361P
35.8 cc
14, 16 in.
8.4 lbs.
$349.99 - $359.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-400
40.2 cc
16, 18 in.
10.1 lbs.
$299.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-501P
50.2 cc
18, 20 in.
10.4 lbs.
$479.99 - $489.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-590
59.8 cc
18, 20, 24 in.
13.2 lbs.
$399.99 - $419.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-620P
59.8 cc
18, 20, 24, 27 in.
13.7 lbs.
$569.99 - $589.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-620PW
59.8 cc
16, 18, 20, 24, 27 in.
14.1 lbs.
$599.99 - $619.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-680
66.8 cc
20, 24, 27 in.
14.6 lbs.
$639.99 - $659.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-2511T
25 cc
12, 14 in.
5.2 lbs.
$429.99 - $439.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-4510
45 cc
16, 18 in.
11 lbs.
$329.00
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-3510
34.4 cc
16 in.
8.2 lbs.
$259.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-2511P
25 cc
12, 14 in.
5.7 lbs.
$429.99 - $439.00
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-7310P
73.5 cc
20, 24, 28, 32 in.
14.8 lbs.
$799.99 - $829.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-7310PW
73.5 cc
20, 24, 28, 32 in.
15.4 lbs.
$899.99-$929.99
5-year C; 1-year P
CS-4910
50.2 cc
16, 18, 20 in.
10.4 lbs.
$359.99
5-year C; 1-year P
EFCO, efcopower.com MT 4110
39.0 cc
16 in.
10.1 lbs.
$329.99
5-year C; 2-year P
MT 4410
42.9 cc
16, 18 in.
10.5 lbs.
$369.99 - $379.99
5-year C; 2-year P
MT 5200
51.7 cc
18, 20 in.
12.8 lbs.
$409.99 - $419.99
5-year C; 2-year P
MT 6510
63.4 cc
20 in.
14.3 lbs.
$649.99
5-year C; 2-year P
MTH 5100
50.9 cc
18 in.
11.9 lbs.
$209.99
2-year C
MTH 5600
54.5 cc
20 in.
12.1 lbs.
$229.99
2-year C
MTT 2500
25.4 cc
12 in.
5.9 lbs.
$379.99
5-year C; 2-year P
MTT 3600
35.4 cc
14 in.
8.4 lbs.
$419.99
5-year C; 2-year P
MTH 4000
38.9 cc
16 in.
9.9 lbs.
$179.99
2-year C
Husqvarna, husqvarna.com/us** 240
38.2 cc
16 in.
10.4 lbs.
$249.99
2-year C; 90 days P
440
40.9 cc
18 in.
9.7 lbs.
$329.99
2-year C; 90 days P
450 Rancher
50.2 cc
20 in.
11.2 lbs.
$429.99
2-year C; 90 days P
455 Rancher
55.5 cc
20 in.
13.2 lbs.
$499.99
2-year C; 90 days P
460 Rancher
60.3 cc
20 in.
13.2 lbs.
$569.98
2-year C; 90 days P
555
59.8 cc
18, 20, 24 in.
13.01 lbs.
$699.99
2-year C; 1-year P
365
70.7 cc
20, 24, 28 in.
14.1 lbs.
$879.99
2-year C; 1-year P
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372 XP X-TORQ
70.7 cc
20, 24, 28, 32 in.
14.6 lbs.
$989.99
2-year C; 1-year P
390 XP
88 cc
18, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36 in.
16.1 lbs.
$1,199.99
2-year C; 1-year P
395 XP
94 cc
20, 24, 28, 32, 36 in.
17.4 lbs.
$1,259.99
2-year C; 1-year P
3120 XP
118.8 cc
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22.9 lbs.
$1869.99
2-year C; 1-year P
435
40.9 cc
16 in.
9.7 lbs.
$299.99
2-year C; 90 days P
439
35.2
14-16 in.
8.64 lbs.
$389.95
2-year C; 90 days P
120i
40 V
14 in.
6.5 lbs.
$219.99
2-year C; 90 days P
135
40.9 cc
16 in.
9.7 lbs.
$239.99
2-year C; 90 days P
535iXP
40 V
14 in.
5.29 lbs.
$449.99
3-year C; 2-year P
120 Mark II
38.2 cc
16 in.
10.7 lbs.
$229.99
2-year C; 90 days P
130
38 cc
16 in.
10.4 lbs.
$249.99
2-year C; 90 days P
135 Mark II
38 cc
16 in.
10.36 lbs.
$279.99
2-year C; 90 days P
445
50.2 cc
18 in.
11.2 lbs.
$369.99
2-year C; 90 days P
565
70.6 cc
20, 24, 28 in.
14.3 lbs.
$729.99
2-year C; 1-year P
Makita, makitatools.com**
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61 cc
20 in.
13.2 lbs.
$624.95
1-year limited
EA5000PR
50 cc
20 in.
11.9 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA4300FR
42.4 cc
18 in.
10.8 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA3201SR
32 cc
14 in.
9.4 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA5600FR
56 cc
20 in.
12.8 lbs.
-
1-year limited
5012B
Corded
11 3/4 in.
9.5 lbs.
$229.95
1-year limited
UC3551A
Corded
14 in.
12.1 lbs.
$199.95
1-year limited
UC4051A
Corded
14 in.
12.1 lbs.
-
1-year limited
XCU02Z
18 V
12 in.
11.2 lbs.
$219.95
1-year limited
XCU01Z
18 V
4.5 in.
-
-
3-year limited
XCU03
36 V
14 in.
-
-
3-year limited
XCU04
36 V
16 in.
-
-
3-year limited
XCU06
18 V
10 in.
-
-
3-year limited
XCU07
36 V
14 in.
-
-
3-year limited
HCU02C1
36 V
12 in.
10.1 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA3200SR
32 cc
-
9 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA3500SR
35 cc
-
9.7 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA5001PR
50 cc
-
11.9 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA7300PR
72.6 cc
-
14.7 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA7301PR
72.6 cc
-
14.7 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA7900PR
78.5 cc
-
14.7 lbs.
-
1-year limited
EA7901PR
78.5 cc
-
14.7 lbs.
-
1-year limited
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Maruyama, maruyama-us.com** MCV31R-14
30.1 cc
14 in.
7.1 lbs.
$344.00
1-year P
MCV31T-14
30.1 cc
14 in.
7.1 lbs.
$334.00
1-year P
Oregon, oregonproducts.com** CS1200
Corded
16 in.
10 lbs.
CS1400
Corded
16 in.
13.2 lbs.
CS1500
Corded
18 in.
13.2 lbs.
-
2-year limited
CS300
40 V
16 in.
10.2 lbs. w/o battery
$249.00
3-year limited
CS300-E6
40 V
16 in.
12.9 lbs. w/battery
$299.00
3-year limited
CS300-A6
40 V
16 in.
12.9 lbs. w/battery
$369.00
3-year limited
CS300-R7
40 V
16 in.
13 lbs. w/battery
$449.00
3-year limited
Pellenc, pellencus.com** Selion Telescopic (T220/300)
43.2 V
-
7.9 lbs.
-
-
Selion M12
43.2 V
6 in.
4.3 lbs.
-
-
Poulan Pro, poulanpro.com** PL3314
33 cc
14 in.
-
-
-
PL914
-
-
-
-
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PL1416
-
-
-
-
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PL3816
38 cc
16 in.
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PR4218
42 cc
18in.
-
-
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PR5020
51 cc
20 in.
-
-
2-year
PR4016
40 cc
16 in.
-
-
2-year
PRCS16i
58 V
16 in.
-
-
-
Shindaiwa, shindaiwa-usa.com 305s
30.5 cc
14 in.
8.8 lbs.
$209.99
5-year C; 1-year P
358Ts
35.8 cc
14,16 in.
8.0 lbs.
$359.99 - $369.99
5-year C; 1-year P
402s
40.2 cc
18 in.
10.1 lbs.
$309.99
5-year C; 1-year P
591
59.8 cc
20 in.
13.2 lbs.
$409.99
5-year C; 1-year P
600 sx
59.8 cc
20, 24, 27 in.
13.7 lbs.
$579.99 - $599.99
5-year C; 1-year P
492
50.2 cc
16, 18, 20 in.
10.4 lbs.
$369.99
5-year C; 1-year P
18 in.
18 lbs.
$299.00
5-year limited C
Snapper, snapper.com** 1696773
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Stihl, stihlusa.com MS 151 C-E
23.6 cc
10-12 in.
6.2 lbs.
$599.99 - $609.99
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MS 151 T C-E
23.6 cc
10-12 in.
5.7 lbs.
$549.99 - $559.99
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MS 170
30.1 cc
16 in.
8.6 lbs.
$189.99
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MS 171
31.8 cc
16 in.
9.5 lbs.
$209.99
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MS 180
31.8 cc
16 in.
8.6 lbs.
$219.99
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MS 180 C-BE
31.8 cc
16 in.
9.3 lbs.
$259.99
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MS 181 C-BE
31.8 cc
16 in.
10.1 lbs.
$299.99
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MS 194 C-E
31.8 cc
12-16 in.
7.7 lbs.
$439.99 - $459.99
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MS 194 T
31.8 cc
12-16 in.
7.28 lbs.
$389.99 - $439.99
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MS 201 C-EM
35.2 cc
12-16 in.
9 lbs.
$769.99 - $789.99
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MS 201 T C-M
35.2 cc
12-16 in.
8.16 lbs.
$719.99 - $739.99
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MS 211
35.2 cc
18 in.
9.5 lbs.
$299.99
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MS 211 C-BE
35.2 cc
18 in.
10.1 lbs.
$339.99
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MS 250
45.4 cc
18 in.
10.1 lbs.
$379.99
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MS 251 C-BE
45.6 cc
18 in.
11.5 lbs.
$399.99
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MS 251 Wood Boss
45.6 cc
18 in.
11 lbs.
$359.99
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MS 261
50.2 cc
16-20 in.
10.8 lbs.
$619.99 - $639.99
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MS 261 C-M
50.2 cc
16-20 in.
10.8 lbs.
$619.99 - $639.99
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MS 271 Farm Boss
50.2 cc
18-20 in.
12.3 lbs.
$429.99 - $459.99
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MS 291
55.5 cc
18-20 in.
12.3 lbs.
$489.99 - $499.99
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MS 311
59.0 cc
16-25 in.
13.67 lbs.
$559.99 - $589.99
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MS 362
59.0 cc
16-25 in.
12.3 lbs.
$799.99 - $829.99
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MS 362 C-M
59.0 cc
16-25 in.
12.35 lbs
$799.99 - $829.99
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MS 362 R-CM
59.0 cc
16-25 in.
13.2 lbs
$849.99 - $879.99
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MS 391
64.1 cc
16-25 in.
13.67 lbs.
$619.99 - $649.99
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MS 400 C-M
66.8 cc
16-25 in.
12.8 lbs.
$909.99 - $939.99
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MS 462 C-M
72.2 cc
16-25 in.
13.2 lbs.
$1,189.99 - $1,219.99
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MS 462 R C-M
72.2 cc
16-25 in.
13.9 lbs.
$1,229.99 - $1,259.99
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MS 462 R Rescue
72.2 cc
20 in.
14.3 lbs.
$1,399.99 - $1,599.99
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MS 500i
79.2 cc
16-36 in.
13.9 lbs.
$1,389.99 - $1,499.00
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MS 500i R
79.2 cc
16-36 in.
14.8 lbs.
$1,429.99 - $1,539.99
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MS 661 C-M Magnum
91.1 cc
16-36 in.
16.5 lbs.
$1,359.99 - $1,469.99
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MS 661 R-CM Magnum
91.1 cc
16-36 in.
16.8 lbs.
$1,399.99 - $1,509.99
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MS 881 Magnum
121.6 cc
21-41 in.
21.8 lbs.
$1,999.99 - $2,039.99
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MS 881 R Magnum
121.6 cc
21-41 in.
22 lbs.
$2,039.99 - $2,079.99
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MSA 140 C-B
36 V
12 in.
6.0 lbs. w/o battery
$269.99 - $349.99
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$349.99 bundled w/ battery & charger
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$399.99
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$329.99 - $349.99
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$399.99 - $409.99
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36 V
12 in.
4.6 lbs. w/o battery 8.4 lbs. w/AP 200
MSA 200 C-B
36 V
10-14 in.
6.4 lbs w/o battery 10.2 w/AP 300
MSE 220 C-B
36 V
14-16 in.
6.4 lbs. w/o battery 11.2 lbs. w/AP 300 S
MSE 141 C
Corded
12 in.
9.0 lbs.
$229.99
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MSE 170 C-B
Corded
12-16 in.
8.4 lbs.
$369.99 - $389.99
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MSE 210 C-B
Corded
12-16 in.
9.4 lbs.
$479.99 - $499.99
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MSE 250 C
Corded
16-20 in.
11.5 lbs.
$579.99 - $599.99
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SAWproducts EDITOR’S NOTE: The following has been supplied by each manufacturer; for more information see their advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
ARCHER Archer is a 100% Australian-owned, China-based manufacturing and trading company offering over 10,000 quality parts and accessories for the chain saw and lawn and garden industry. We manufacture saw chain in our modern state-of-the-art factory, where we have a strict QC program and new laboratory that ensures only the highest quality product is manufactured and is shipped from our factory. Our factory is ISO endorsed and audited, with selected saw chain UL approved and audited. We pride ourselves on manufacturing high quality saw chain, supplied to pro replacement markets around the world. Chain manufactured includes a complete line of pro and consumer chain in all pitches and gauges, specialty chains such as ripping, skip sequence and cutterless. We have recently added a new 1/4 pitch line of chain to fit the new battery powered chain saws and pruners. Archer has a complete line of guide bars—consumer, semi-pro and pro—to complement the saw chain. We also manufacture the industry’s most complete line of sprockets—over 325 different spur and rim drive models. A large line of accessories rounds out the offering to complement the bars and saw chain. Our laboratory and QC programs audit all incoming raw material and the processes to make the parts to assemble our saw chain. This ensures consistent quality and provides our customers with the confidence that they require for dealing with China today. It also enables us to 100% guarantee all products and shipments. Our factory currently sells to over 80 countries with 51 Archer distributors around the world. We have our own in-house packaging department which allows us to offer all types of packaging including: retail clamshell, pro distributor, private label, bar coding and part numbering catering to all customer’s requirements. Archer has a large offering of lawn and garden products—including trimmer line, heads, unique brushcutter blades, robotic mower parts and blades, and spare parts for trimmers and brushcutters. We also have many special projects with customers around the world where we use our contacts and Chinese experience to develop these products, some in our industry and some in completely different industries. Archer is located in Jinhua, China and invites all interested people to visit our factory and showroom when it becomes possible again. We offer you risk-free business.
ASPEN Aspen Fuels has successfully launched in the U.S. market and is now offering its premixed Aspen 2 (for 2-stroke engines) and Aspen 4 (4-stroke) fuels to professional and residential power equipment operators. Aspen fuels are alkylate-based fuels, which are among the cleanest and most stable gasoline products that can be produced. As clean high-octane gasoline, Aspen provides a much better user-experience, particularly for operators of chain saws and other handheld machines, and extends the life of power equipment. Over 30 years ago, Aspen first developed alkylate fuel in Sweden to benefit forestry workers and improve the conditions for chain saw operators who were suffering from various health problems associated with running pump gasoline. Aspen’s fuels are engineered to be virtually free of the harmful substances that are found in pump gasoline such as sulfur, benzene, toluene and other aromatic hydrocarbons. According to Ulf Augustsson, who works as a Forest Engineer with the Swedish Forest Agency, “You notice the difference immediately using alkylate fuel when operating chain saws without the headaches, without the gasoline smell. Other than feeling better, you also notice the benefits over time of the fuel quality with your equipment and you can store the product for long periods of time, of five years. Alkylate-based fuels have become the standard for chain saw instruction and operation here.” Aspen is increasingly becoming the choice for forestry and arborist professionals in the U.S. as well. Aspen 2 is premixed with fully-synthetic biodegradable oil and suitable for engines requiring 40:1 or 50:1 mixes. Aspen fuels offer a cleaner ethanol-free formulation that helps minimize engine corrosion and soot buildup for longer-lasting engines with less maintenance. In the U.S., Aspen Fuels are available to dealers through Oscar Wilson Engine & Parts, Power Equipment Systems, Marr Bros and John E Landis Co. Aspen fuels can be purchased in quarts, 1.3 gal., and larger pails and drums, ideal for shop or professional use. 26
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SAWproducts CANNON BAR WORKS Since 1995, Cannon Bar Works has manufactured saw chain guide bars for the worldwide forest industry where only the highest quality bar stands a chance of longevity. Cannon started with one bar—the SuperBar—a chain saw bar truly made for professionals and grew their offerings from there. Cannon now manufactures a wide range of bars, including package cutting bars for sawmills, chain saw bars designed for narrow-kerf chain, wood carving, pruning, fire rescue, double-ended bars for chain saw milling, bars for mechanical harvesting, and more. Most recently, Cannon has introduced the Cannon DuraLite SuperBar. The DuraLite SuperBar is made from a virtually completed SuperBar. After the bar has been grooved and the rails have been flame hardened, they eliminate weight by milling out pockets on either side of the SuperBar, leaving a steel core in the center for strength. The center section is then perforated with holes. This method of construction is based on the same principal that one would see in an I-beam. Cannon then uses a special adhesive, which not only bonds the steel to two flexible aluminum inserts, one on each side of the bar, but also creates a chemical bond or weld between the two inserts. The new DuraLite SuperBar remains ridged, durable, and tough, has the same quality characteristics as the traditional SuperBar, but weighs up to 25% less! Every single Cannon bar is individually made by their skilled craftsmen and put through rigorous quality assurance checks prior to packaging. There are no exceptions to their quality standards. In fact, if a bar is not up to standards, it is scrapped. The old age “You get what you pay for,” certainly pertains to Cannon bars. For good reason, their bars sell for approximately 15% to 30% more than some of the mass-produced bars on the market. Positive feedback from professional loggers using Cannon bars say that they will often get over three times the life out of one compared to a less expensive mass-produced bars. Cannon Bar Works’ objective has always been to provide their customers with the highest quality chain saw bars at the fairest possible price.
ECHO As the heat cranks up this summer, turn the noise down with Echo’s eFORCE new DCS-2500T 12 in. battery-powered chain saw. Designed for the professional arborist in mind, weighing 7.5 pounds with battery, it’s the newest and lightest top handle battery chainsaw on the market. Top features of Echo’s eFORCE new DCS2500T 12 in. battery-powered chain saw include: l Ultra-lightweight for easy in-tree maneuverability: the lightest top handle, battery-powered chain saw in the industry l Patented harness ring for easy and secure access for easy attaching and detaching l Brushless motor for superior, gas-like power and performance l Maxout technology ensures maximum power output for the life of the battery charge l Easy-access, internal debris screen prevents wood chips from entering motor and electronics l Metal bumper spike: Improves user control and leverage l Available in 12 in. bar length for larger limbing applications l Drop-prevention lanyard hook increases operator safety in a tree or bucket l Molded-in lanyard hook provides a convenient location In addition to the DCS-2500T, the new Echo eFORCE battery-powered platform also includes an 18 in. rear handle chain saw, the DCS-5000. In total, the new Echo eFORCE battery-powered platform includes 10 units, two batteries and two chargers. Each of Echo’s key categories are included in the new lineup, including Echo’s Pro Attachment series, with two powerheads that will run up to 15 or 16 attachments. “As battery powered growth continues to soar, we wanted to give customers a superior option,” says John Powers, Director Product Management, Echo Inc. “With a full lineup of 10 new units spanning the range of users from high-end homeowners up to professional landscapers and arborists, the 56V e-Force platform delivers the performance that users have come to expect from the Echo brand.” POWER EQUIPMENT TRADE
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SAWproducts IDEAL You wouldn’t use a pole saw to do the work of a gas-powered chain saw—you’ve got to match the right chain saw with the right job. Your customers aren’t any different. Getting the right messaging to the right customers can help your dealership get better reviews, more often. Here’s how Ideal TargetCRM helps dealers leverage their happiest customers: Create a communication loop Many dealers are focusing more on digital marketing channels including social media, digital ads, and text messaging. Nowadays, the customer journey begins before they’ve ever set foot in your store and continues even after they’ve purchased from your dealership. It’s important to be able to create a consistent cycle of engagement with your customers, while also creating long-lasting relationships with them. Send targeted promotions An automated sales and marketing platform, like Ideal’s TargetCRM, can help turn one-time customers into repeat buyers— all year round. You can continue to engage with customers through targeted text messaging and emails based on their purchase history, distance, and other personalized factors. This ensures your marketing efforts are timely and relevant to your customers. For example, if a customer purchased a chain saw from you, you could send them targeted promotions related to chain oil, accessories, or attachments. Get feedback from your customers After every sale or repair, send an automated survey to your customers to find out how their experience was. You can use their feedback to identify your happiest customers, so you can direct them to Google or Facebook and ask them to leave positive reviews that help you stand out. Data tracking inside TargetCRM lets you know invoice histories, search invoices, and whether a lead is a new or repeat customer. You can then group customers based on their feedback. That means you can identify trends and resolve problems faster.
PELLENC The Pellenc Selion M12 Compact 6 in. guide handheld chain saw is ultra-lightweight at just 4.3 lbs. and has all the advantages of a larger model. Equipped with a powerful Pellenc brushless electric motor this chain saw outputs 1200 W and 5,400 RPM, equivalent to a 30 cc gas chain saw. Maneuverable and versatile, its unique design makes it an ideal and indispensable tool for fast and precise landscaping cuts. Ideal for gentle pruning, the Selion M12 handheld saw is a robust tool for heavy-duty applications used in vineyards and orchards as well as professional landscapers for a full day of work using the ULiB 750 battery by Pellenc. The Selion M12 is also featuring the latest Pellenc safety innovations, automatic chain tension system and up to 30% less chain oil consumption. With a reach of up to 14 ft., the Selion telescoping chain saw, is ideal for cutting work at heights. Powerful and versatile, it is equally efficient at home in an urban environment, where its low noise impact is appreciated, as it is on farms or in the forest. The Selion telescopic pole has an oval shaped carbon fiber outer tube for a nice grip, an aluminum inner tube for robustness against impacts and a multi-position head has a 9 in. guide that can be oriented -45°/+90° for better cuts. Pellenc designs and manufactures durable, robust tools, motors, and batteries for professional use. For 13 years, landscape contractors from all around the globe have put their trust in Pellenc’s professional battery-powered tools. 28
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SAWproducts ROTARY A complete line of professional-grade Copperhead chain saw bars and chain, plus a variety of repair parts and accessories are featured in a special 125-page section of Rotary’s master catalog for servicing dealers and distributors. Designed for high-performance professional woodcutting, Copperhead is setting the standard with pro sprocket bars and low profile, semi-chisel and skip tooth chain in cut loops or 25 ft. and 100 ft. reels. Thousands of other premium quality Copperhead chain saw parts are available including plain straps and presets plus popular bar and chain combo kits for over 120 different chain saw models. Additional items include multi-part assortments containing carburetors, intake gaskets, springs, standard and metric bolts, bar stud nuts and chain links. Pro-grade filters, piston and cylinder assemblies, crankshafts, pole saw bars, repair tools, chain breakers, spur sprockets, fuel filters, starter parts and bar scabbards in various sizes are also available. Engineered for powerful performance, Copperhead saw bars are highlighted in Rotary’s 2022 catalog, along with chain crossover comparison charts for all major brands, a measurement guide, a chain scale chart and much more. The entire catalog may be downloaded in a PDF format from the company’s website at rotarycorp.com. Celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2022, Rotary offers over 9,500 different outdoor power equipment parts for lawn mowers, trimmers, chain saws, brushcutters, pressure washers, snow blowers and garden tillers. Rotary parts meet or exceed OEM standards for operation and are backed by an exclusive warranty that ensures quality and performance.
STENS Sabre: The name you know and trust; exclusively from Stens Try Sabre For Your Business l Retail-ready packaging l Service-ready bulk chain reels l Full-chisel titanium chain l One year written parts and labor warranty l Dependable quality; fair price; expert support; quick delivery. Titanium Pre-Cut Loop Boxes & Chain Reels l Full chisel titanium coated cutters cut up to 20% faster than semi-chisel chain l Cut by you or looped by us l Cutters are chrome and titanium coated for a longer life and sharper edge l Titanium chains have an advanced oiling system increasing the life of the chain l Full chisel chain is designed and engineered for fast, smooth cutting at high speeds in clean cutting conditions l Engineered for precision, balance and low vibration at high-speed cutting Pre-Cut Loops In Retail Ready Clamshells l Grab and go l Wide variety of sizes l Pre-cut loops l Designed for lubrication of rivets during cutting l Pre-lubricated for out-of-package use l Less heat build-up for increased cutting performance and longer chain life l Heat-treated and hard chrome cutters: Longer life and sharper edges l Pre-tensioned: Reduced stretching during use Replacement Saw Chain Reels & Loops In Branded Boxes l Priced right for frequent chain replacement l Standard chain sizes available in reels or loops l Innovative design for lubrication of rivets during cutting l Pre-lubricated for great out-of-package use l Less heat build-up in the chain and guide bar: Increased cutting performance and longer chain life l Heat-treated and hard chrome cutters: Longer-life and sharper edges l Pre-tensioned: Reduced stretching during use Sabre: You don’t hold it, you wield it. 30
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SAWproducts STIHL With reliable performance delivered from Stihl battery power, the MSA 220 C-B is the most powerful battery chain saw in the Stihl lineup. Capable of felling and limbing, this saw is also the first Stihl battery chain saw with a 16 in. bar and comes equipped with 3/8 in. Stihl Picco saw chain. Its durable construction and reliable performance make it a strong addition to the professional arsenal. “This chain saw offers the legendary Stihl quality and performance in a powerful, lightweight, battery package,” says Paul Beblowski, product manager at Stihl Inc. “When paired with the new AP 300 S battery, the MSA 220 C-B has up to 20% greater cutting performance and 50% faster chain speed compared to the previous model, delivering the power professional users need for a range of cutting applications.” Saw Features l Stihl electric brushless motor is lightweight and compact, requires minimal maintenance and features low noise levels and reduced vibration l A raised and printed gunning sight to aid operator when felling trees l Comes standard with the 3/8 in. Stihl Picco Super chain, which ensures minimum chain friction for a smooth clean cut l The Stihl Quickstop chain brake, designed to stop the rotation of the chain if activated by the operator’s hand or by inertia if the saw kicks back with sufficient force l Ematic lubrication system provides proper lubrication and less oil consumption than conventional methods Stihl Battery Technology l The recommended new AP 300 S extends run times by up to 25%, allowing users to get more work completed on a single charge l Advanced Stihl lithium-ion battery technology offers users an option to reduce their impact on the environment and provides a powerful alternative to gasoline-powered equipment. l Low maintenance and operating cost—eliminates hassle and cost of fuel l No battery memory limitation, no gradual drop in power—just high performance; runs at full speed until battery is depleted
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SAWproducts SUNBELT Sunbelt Outdoor Products has been committed to being your first choice for quality power equipment parts and accessories for over 60 years. With over 66,000 parts and growing we are confident that we have the parts that you need to keep your customers running. One area we have put a lot of focus on is the forestry industry. Over the years we have developed a full line of Timber Ridge forestry products, and have recently upgraded the quality of this line and introduced Timber Ridge Platinum. Timber Ridge Platinum is broadly available for most original equipment brands used in today’s market. Timber Ridge Platinum bars and chains are manufactured to provide you with the OEM standard for durability and performance while also meeting ANSI safety standards. With our Timber Ridge Platinum lineup, we offer guide bars, chain, bar & chain combos, bar mounts, sprockets, rims, clutch drums, files, safety clothing, and many more accessories to give you exactly what you need to get the job done.
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EETC Gathers For 25th Annual Conference
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apping off a great year, the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) held its 25th annual conference April 6-8 in Brillion, Wis., with AriensCo serving as the conference host and platinum sponsor. EETC reports more than 80 people attended the event. A mix of business and pleasure, the conference included a board of directors meeting, general session, AriensCo plant tours, certification test committee meetings and service training sessions, as well as a welcome reception the first evening and an awards dinner banquet the final evening. Stephen Ariens, vice president, RapidCare at AriensCo, delivered a highly informative keynote address on the AriensCo vision and involvement in the local Brillion community. Committee meeting and training sessions were held at the AriensCo Museum and Training Center, as well as AriensCo’s Stone Prairie facility. The group was also able to utilize AriensCo’s event space at Round Lake Farms. “We had an absolutely great conference, and members were excited about the continued growth and expansion of EETC programs and initiatives,” says Erik Sides, Executive Director, EETC. “I truly want to thank our members for getting behind us and supporting the direction we’re taking and for Ariens Company for hosting and sponsoring our event.”
New Board The EETC announced its 2022-2023 board of directors at the annual conference, and the new board held its first meeting on day one. The Executive Board includes Duane Kasprick, Toro, as president; Dale
Drees, Fox Valley Technical College (retired), vice president; Nick Testa, SUNY Cobleskill, secretary; Ed Cole, Toro (retired), treasurer; Michael Broetzmann, Kohler, past president. The Board of Directors includes Bruce Tallman, Walker Mfg.; Doug Peeler, Prime Source Parts & Equipment; Scott Tindle, Midwest Power Equipment; Gerry Stake, Kawasaki; Blair Coates, Coates Landscape Supply; Don Petry, Multiquip; Derrick Dalton, Tuff Torq; Brian Jones, Medart; Brad Wright, Hydro-Gear; Jerry Koenig, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, and Chuck Sessoms, Echo.
Awards At the banquet, held April 8, the EETC presented its annual awards. l President’s Award: Mike Hudson l College of the Year: Gadsden Technical College l High School of the Year: WSWHE BOCES l Distributor of the Year: Coates Landscape Supply l Service Manager of the Year (John Thompson Memorial Award): Pat Hupp, Power Distributors l Manufacturer of the Year: AriensCo l Director’s Award: Mark Nelson, Briggs & Stratton l Spirit Award: Jay Blake, Briggs & Stratton (retired)
gine Service Association, OPEESA) l Ryan Borger, freshman, Powersports Technology major, College of Western Idaho, Nampa, Id. (Donated by Kohler Engines) l Erin Holland, sophomore, Marine, Motorcycle & Power Equipment major, Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, Minn. (Donated by Medart Engine) l Theodore Jacobsen, sophomore, Marine, motorcycle & power equipment major, Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, Minn. (Donated by KPM Exceptional) l Alejandro Gutierrez, freshman, Marine, Motorcycle & Power Equipment major, Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, Minn. (Donated by KPM Exceptional) l Owen Dorman, freshman, John Deere Tech major, SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, N.Y. (Donated by Kawasaki Engines)
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Scholarships In memory of Paul H. Scholten (1940-2002), a founding member and a past president of the EETC, as well as advocate for excellence in power equipment service and repair, the following $1,000 scholarships were presented to students toward their college expenses in a power equipment-related technician program: l Thomas Goeke, sophomore, Marine, Motorcycle & Powersports Technology major, Alexandria Technical College, Alexandria, Minn. (Donated by Echo) l Taylor Severson, freshman, Marine, Motorcycle & Powersports Technology major, Alexandria Technical College, Alexandria, Minn. (Donated by the Outdoor Power Equipment and En-
l Nicholas Johnson, freshman, Powersports Technology major, Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Detroit Lakes, Min. (Donated by Briggs & Stratton) l Logan Liptak, freshman, Outdoor Power Equipment Technology major, Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, Wis. (Donated by Briggs & Stratton) The conference was supported by 14 sponsors of varying levels—platinum: AriensCo; gold: Briggs & Stratton, Echo, Kohler Engines, Husqvarna, KPM Exceptional, Stihl and Toro; silver: Hydro-Gear and Kawasaki Engines; bronze: Tuff Torq, Walker Manufacturing and Coates Landscape Supply. The 26th annual EETC conference will be held at Walker Manufacturing in Fort Collins, Colo., April 12-14, 2023, with Walker serving as host and platinum sponsor. For updates, visit eetc.org. PET
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