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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Mullins, Emily |
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| Author Affiliation: | Assistant Editor, Lawn and Landscape |
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| Title: | Get the most out of mowing |
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| Section: | Mowing
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| Source: | Lawn and Landscape. Vol. 28, No. 2, February 2007, p. 72, 74-79, 82. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: GIE, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 8 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Mowers; Mower technology; Riding mowers; Push mowers; Employee relations; Zero-turn-radius mowers; Mowing frequency; Equipment maintenance
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses mowing, suggesting that "no matter how efficient riding mowers become, walk-behinds will always be necessary for businesses to be as productive as possible." States that "the riding mower is an advancement that has made mowing lawns easier, faster and more productive for virtually every landscape company that invests in one." Suggests that "one of the main advantages of the riding mower is that it boosts productivity by drastically decreasing operator fatigue." Discusses mower advancements, stating that "engine improvements have allowed for more power and speed, and also better fuel efficiency." Suggests that "one of the most productive advancements in riding mowers is the creation of the zero-turn mower." Discusses walk-behind mowers, stating that "most contractors find walk-behinds to be ideal for cutting hard-to-reach areas, like around trees and under swing sets, and can also easily fit through gates in the average backyard." States that "a step-up from push mowers, landscape crews can be more productive with walk-behinds because of their power and speed." Suggests that "walk-behinds can cause less wear and tear to turf over time because of their lighter weight." Suggests that "no matter how efficient a landscape business' equipment is, a reliable crew is necessary to get the jobs done and to get them done well." Discusses decreasing downtime, stating that "landscape contractors aim to decrease downtime and increase productivity...by keeping their trucks loaded with equipment at all times to avoid having to load and unload it each day." Concludes that "efficient machinery and reliable crews are both important aspects of a productive landscape business, but a combination of the two is vital for the business to be as productive as possible." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebar, "Staying in shape", p. 75
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Mullins, E. 2007. Get the most out of mowing. Lawn Landscape. 28(2):p. 72, 74-79, 82. |
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