Winning a trip to Louisville through Service Dealer & TurfPro were dealer Pete McArthur of Strathbogie Forest & Garden and turf professional Danny Lewis, landscape contracts manager at Manchester City FC. Here they each give their impressions of Equip as first time visitors from the UK.
Service Dealer owner Duncan Murray-Clarke speaks to Kress's Todd Zimmerman on their stand at Equip, to find out about their newly launched battery that takes 8-minutes to fully recharge.
Watch The VideoA member of the Service Dealer contingent, landscape contracts manager at Manchester City Football Club, Danny Lewis, speaks to Husqvarna's Robert Gregory to find out about the use of robotic mowers in professional sports in the U.S.
Watch The VideoJoe Conrad of Mean Green Mowers, introduces Service Dealer owner Duncan Murray-Clarke to a new compact zero-turn model that will be finding its way to UK shores early next year -via Overton (UK) Limited.
Watch The VideoDuncan Murray-Clarke caught up with Sara Hey of Bob Clements International ahead of the 'Across The Pond' panel discussion, to consider how the industry on both sides of the Atlantic is adjusting to new power sources.
Watch The VideoDealer Pete McArthur of Strathbogie Forest & Garden, part of the Service Dealer delegation, speaks with Steve Uljua from Kress regarding their latest robotic system that doesn’t rely on a boundary wire.
Watch The VideoIn Equip’s dedicated Drone Zone David French tells Duncan Murray-Clarke about the variety of interest shown in the technology at the show from landscapers to farmers, all keen to unlock the potential of drones.
Watch The VideoAs part of the vast outdoor demonstration area at Equip, visitors were able to take advantage of new addition - a custom-built UTV demo track. Visitors could drive alongside a representative of the manufacturer who could answer product questions - whilst at the same time, putting the vehicles through their paces via curves, hills, rocks, bumps and a little mud!
Alongside the main exhibition at Equip, the now traditional Mutt Madness national adoption event took place, allowing delegates leave with a new furry companion – whist at the same time raising funds for the Kentucky Humane Society.