Brian Horn | Lawn & Landscape
The 2025 Equip Exposition has ended. If you didn't make it to Louisville (or if you're there and don't want to miss a beat!), keep up to date here with what we covered from the show. We'll posted frequently about updates from the show and links to all our stories about new products for landscape professionals.
What we heard Friday
Exmark debuts redesigned zero-turns: The Radius E- and S-Series mowers take inspiration from Exmark's 2025 redesign of the Lazer Z models.
Belgard exhibits 8 paver lines: This includes the Artforms modular panel system, which was recently recognized with a 2025 Yardzen Award for outstanding design.
What we heard Thursday
The Toro Company adds to GrandStand lineup of mowers: The GrandStand Multi Force EVO mower is powered by a Kawasaki EVO 34.5 horsepower engine and can be equipped with various attachments.
OTR Engineered Solutions debuts AI-powered tool: The TreadIQ platform helps OTR engineers quickly design custom, off-the-road tires and tread patterns for OEMs and distributors.
Steel Green's got new spreaders/sprayers: The company has debuted a duo of electric, zero-turn spreaders/sprayers that are available for pre-order now.
Vermeer has four new mini loaders: The new lineup includes four models: the ML80, ML100, ML130 and ML150.
John Deere has expanded its diesel zero-turn lineup: Three new mowers are highlighted by the addition of the Z998R, which operates with independently controlled E-cut wing decks.
What we heard Wednesday
Hydro-Gear drops new zero-turn commercial system: The Smartec Hybrid Commercial ZT system doesn't require a separate generator to charge its battery.
Makita's nine newest products: A new chainsaw, blower and chargers highlight Makita's products at this year's show.
The Gravely Pro-Turn 200 commercial zero-turn is back: Among other enhancements from AriensCo and its Gravely brand is the announcement that the mid-2010s mower has returned to Gravely's lineup.
Kubota debuts three new products: Kubota Tractor Corporation is unveiling the SVL65-2s compact track loader, the RTV-X Long Bed and the F2510 commercial front-mount mower.
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Altoz is rolling out new zero-turn mowers: The XC SSi Series and the XP 610 SSi zero-turn mowers help Altoz expand its lineup, which will be on display at Booth #11100.
News from before the show
Equip Expo hasn't even started, but keep up here if you're looking to know about the newest products that'll be on the show floor this week.
Kawaski Engines debuts new full synthetic oil: The KTECH PRO50 Full Synthetic Oil has been seven years in the making and launches in 2026.
Stanley Black & Decker's brands prep for the expo: Hustler, DeWalt and Cub Cadet will all showcase products, including the DeWalt 60V Max commercial line, the Cub Cadet Ultima Series Evolution and the Hustler Stand On Surfer X.
Honda's new ProZision ZTR mowers: Three models of Honda's battery-powered, zero-turn mowers will be showcased this week in Louisville. Read more about the 54-inch, 60-inch and 60-inch autonomous ProZision ZTR mowers.
Stihl's coming attractions include chainsaws, trimmers and more: From wheeled goods and mobile charging solutions to lawn and tree care products, Stihl is showcasing both gas and battery products. Take a look at what Stihl plans to exhibit at Equip this week.
Kioti's CS30 tractor lineup is expanding: Attendees can head to Kioti's booths to see the CS2230H and CS2530H ROPS tractor models, plus its new residential ZX48 and ZX54 zero-turn mowers.
WAC Landscape Lighting adds to Colorscaping lineup: New deck lights that integrate with the company's Colorscaping Lighting and Control System are just part of WAC's latest additions, which also include color-changing and tunable white submersible lights and CCT-selectable path lights.