The Excavator Drum Mulcher DC Pro X and Boom Drum Mulcher are the next innovations to be rolled out in Diamond Mowers’ expanding portfolio of mulching attachments.

Diamond Mowers, a manufacturer of industrial mowing, mulching and brush cutting equipment for the municipal, skid-steer and excavator markets, has introduced a pair of new mulching heads specifically for use with midi excavators and tractors, respectively. The Excavator Drum Mulcher DC Pro X and Boom Drum Mulcher are the next innovations to be rolled out in Diamond Mowers’ expanding portfolio of mulching attachments.

“These additions bring new and improved performance features to the forefront of vegetation management,” said Dan Stachel, executive vice president of Diamond Mowers. “Engineered for heavy-duty mulching applications, these game-changing products promise to optimize productivity, diversify work opportunities and create new revenue streams.”

In conjunction with the introduction of these new attachments, Diamond Mowers has extended its warranty to two years across all of its drum products. Additionally, customers have access to Diamond’s customer service resources, including an experienced team of customer care experts, a dedicated parts team readily available to address any needs that may arise and a 72-hour parts shipping guarantee on most common components.

“We have so much confidence in our drum offerings that we wanted to share that confidence to our customers as well,” explained Stachel. “This extended warranty not only applies to our newest attachments but to our entire drum portfolio, including those currently in the field furthering our commitment to being the best partner in this industry.

The new Excavator Drum Mulcher increases the versatility of any midi-excavator while delivering more productivity per pass. Ideal for tackling mulching or brush clearing with power and precision, this efficient solution effectively cuts back and processes unwanted vegetation, making it ideal for land clearing, vegetation management, and utility and roadside maintenance.

Offered in two widths (30” and 50”) to accommodate excavator carriers from 4.5 to 10 metric tons, the Excavator Drum Mulcher comes equipped with a Rexroth 63cc adjustable displacement hydraulic motor that provides impressive torque to power through material up to 8” in diameter. The motor is protected by a chassis designed to help withstand crutching loads up to 10 metric tons. Severe-duty bearings – rated to 77,000 lbs. and protected by a labyrinth design and triple steel ring seals – offer additional strength, while an abrasion-resistant AR 400 liner minimizes wear from debris. Oversized, serrated skid shoes hang off the sides of the attachment head to control, position and manipulate downed material for more effective material processing.

Differentiating the Excavator Drum Mulcher in the marketplace is its optimized infeed system. The forward drum exposure allows for optimum tree engagement and feeds materials from left to right as it sweeps the ground for greater productivity per pass. Material is thoroughly processed in the chamber, producing an aesthetically desirable chip size without the need for reprocessing. Additionally, a bolt-on door on the attachment’s backside holds chips and controls thrown debris, making it a great choice for working near roads and in densely populated areas. The door can be easily removed for maximum production when the situation warrants.

“Featuring a larger hydraulic motor, better motor protection, and an optimized cut width relative to weight, this new attachment offers a significant advantage in the marketplace,” Stachel said.

Featuring an unobtrusive design that optimizes visibility, Diamond Mowers’ new Boom Drum Mulcher is a must-have addition for any municipal fleet faced with cutting, processing and eliminating woody materials from areas that are unreachable with a skid-steer or excavator. This new boom head offers the same performance and benefits as the Excavator Drum Mulcher, including a hydraulic motor, optimized infeed system and removeable bolt-on door for controlling and containing debris.

“Historically, a rotary head has been the go-to for maintaining fence lines, bridges, and overpasses, but the open design of those attachments typically leaves branches strewn on the ground, creating a two-step process requiring two different tool heads,” Stachel noted. “Our new Boom Drum Mulcher can reach, cut, process, and eliminate material with one attachment, one pass, and one operator.”

Adding to its appeal, the Boom Drum Mulcher features Diamond Mowers’ Q-Connect system, which allows users to interchange boom heads for tackling different applications. Featuring a combination of specially designed bolts and clips compatible across all Diamond Mowers’ boom attachments, this revolutionary connection system enables a single operator to switch attachment heads easily and quickly, resulting in decreased downtime and increased productivity and asset utilization. 

“Swapping out attachment heads typically requires a minimum of two people and at least one hour to complete,” explained Stachel. “With our Q-Connect system, a single operator can go from mowing to mulching in as little as ten minutes.”

Both the Excavator Drum Mulcher and the Boom Drum Mulcher are engineered for more than 2,000 hours of annual use. The units come standard with Twin Chisel Planer Teeth but are compatible with any of Diamond’s three tooth options for different applications and can be easily interchanged while maintaining drum balance.

Diamond Mowers will continue to roll out new drum mulching attachments throughout the year. In addition to the new excavator and boom drum heads, as well as the recently introduced Drum Mulcher OD Pro X, customers can anticipate enhancements to the company’s depth control drum, along with a low-flow skid drum.

To learn more about the Excavator Drum Mulcher or Boom Drum Mulcher, visit DiamondMowers.com.

The robotic mower manufacturer has added California-based Cal-Line Equipment to its growing roster of dealerships throughout the United States.

RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, announced it has added another West Coast dealership to its expanding network with the onboarding of Cal-Line Equipment in California.

“Cal-Line has had a fantastic reputation as a top-notch equipment sales and service provider for nearly 40 years,” said Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing for RC Mowers. “While they’re primarily known for the sale and rental of large tree-clearing equipment, their strong standing in the landscaping community makes them a welcome addition to the RC Mowers family.”

Cal-Line Equipment was founded in 1986 by Dennis G. Knoll in Livermore, California, as an equipment sales and service business for the tree and landscaping industries. In 2021, the family-owned company joined the Owen Family of Companies, which includes Owen Equipment and Blaze Equipment. The Knoll family is still involved in the daily operations of Cal-Line and continues to provide a wide range of woodchippers, stump grinders, horizonal grinders and whole-tree chippers.

“While we specialize in tree-clearing equipment, our roots are still very deep in the landscaping industry, and we envision RC Mowers’ products as the gamechanger in this market,” said Cal-Line President Denny Knoll. “These products will revolutionize landscaping as we know it, and we’re proud to be on board with such an innovative company.”

RC Mowers has been traveling throughout the United States on an extensive Great American Road Show to demonstrate its remote-operated mowers to dealers and potential customers. The success of this tour has resulted in sales growth that has exceeded projections and introduced their unique robotic mowers to potential dealers throughout the country.

In November, RC Mowers expanded its dealer network to the West Coast for the first time by adding Cal-Line’s sister company, Owen Equipment, in Washington and Oregon.

Kubista said dealers are carefully selected, provided with extensive training and supported by the RC Mowers team during the entire sales and post-sale cycle. With the addition of Cal-Line to the RC Mowers dealership line-up, the robotic mower manufacturer now has 25 dealers throughout the United States.

He will oversee the newly created South Carolina region.

Massey Services has promoted Reggie LaPiere to regional manager for the company’s South Carolina region.

LaPiere joined Massey Services in 2016 as a general manager in training before assuming the role of general manager for the Charleston services center. As general manager, LaPiere was responsible for growing a new service center territory while simultaneously developing numerous Massey team members into leadership positions throughout the area.

In his new role, LaPiere will oversee all of Massey Services’ service centers in South Carolina, including Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and Hilton Head Island, providing strategic leadership to more than 100 team members.

“Reggie has a proven track record of driving results through his commitment to total customer satisfaction,” said Tony Massey, president and CEO of Massey Services. “As a general manager in our Charleston location, he increased revenue by nearly 35% in 2021 and expanded our presence in a new territory. We look forward to his continued success in our newly created South Carolina region.” 

LaPiere is a graduate from Townson Uniersity with a bachelor’s degree in business.

The new granular fertilizer and water-soluble powder will replace the old NutriSmart product line.

Performance Nutrition is announcing its new NutriWise brand, a granular fertilizer and water-soluble powder (WSP) that will replace the old NutriSmart product line. The new products are available now for growers in agricultural, turf and ornamental markets.

NutriWise will be manufactured in the United States from components produced here. 

The biggest difference for customers will be assured U.S. sourcing and availability plus a better biofertilizer approach.

“With raw materials and fertilizer prices at an all-time high, now is the perfect time to move to alternative biofertilizers,” Kemmerer said. “They are more economically viable and environmentally sustainable and provide equal or better performance.”

NutriWise is available exclusively through the Performance Nutrition distribution network. Learn more about the product here.

The Chevrolet Bolt EUVs will be used in at least 15 different states.

BrightView recently100 electric-powered Chevrolet Bolt EUVs that will be put into service across the country, beginning this month. With the deployment of these new cars, BrightView’s management fleet is now comprised of nearly 400 electric and hybrid vehicles.

The new vehicles will be broadly deployed across at least 15 states, including California, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas and Florida.

Over the next four years, the company’s aim is to convert its fleet of 3,000 field managers’ vehicles to electric and hybrid. Today’s announcement — and similar enterprise efforts — is a part of BrightView’s overall environmental sustainability strategy of reducing its carbon footprint and becoming carbon neutral by 2035.

“As a company dedicated to developing, designing, and maintaining the best landscapes on Earth, we are continually seeking sustainable solutions that minimize our impact on the environment,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView president and CEO. “The addition of electric and hybrid vehicles is yet another example of our commitment to investing in the future of our planet and achieving our environmental goals.”