Jill Odom (EQW)

Jill Odom is editor for Total Landscape Care, a Randall-Reilly brand based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Odom graduated from Troy University with a degree in English and a minor in journalism. Odom is responsible for writing online content and managing the website.
Construction Equipment
Vermeer intros CTX160 stand-on track loader: More power in a still-small package
The CTX160 has 60 percent more operating capacity than the CTX100 and is only 1 ½ inch wider and less than six inches longer than the CTX100.
October 23, 2019
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Construction Equipment
Cat launches 10 new mini excavators in lineup overhaul
One of the most notable features of these new excavators is the Stick Steer system which improves operator control with less effort. Details here.
October 31, 2018
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Components
Michelin intros a new Tweel airless tire designed for UTVs
The Michelin X Tweel UTV 26x9N14 tire serves as a single unit that replaces pneumatic tires and removes the need for maintenance, spare tires or repair kits.
May 28, 2018
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Construction Equipment
Deere’s new 204L, 304L loaders equipped to tackle rough terrain
John Deere has launched updated models of its 204 and 304 compact wheel loaders saying the new machines are designed to increase productivity “in small spaces and over rough terrain.” The new 204L and 304L compact wheel loaders replace Deere’s 204K and 304K models and are aimed at contractors, landscapers and rental center operators, Deere […]
December 11, 2017
John Deere 304L compact wheel loader
Construction Equipment
Case unveils TV370 CTL, expands C-Series excavator lineup with CX30C
Earlier this year Case Construction Equipment introduced six new mini excavators, and during the recent GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, it debuted its seventh C-Series model, the CX30C. Designed to fit right in the sweet spot for small to mid-size landscapers, the CX30C has an operating weight of 6,020 pounds and has a bucket digging force of 4,520 pounds. […]
October 30, 2017
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Construction Equipment
Manitou launches largest Gehl/Mustang vertical-lift skid steers yet alongside new compact models
Manitou has launched four new skid steer loader (SSL) models including a new compact machine and the largest vertical-lift SSL the company currently offers. First up are the large models. The Gehl V420 and Mustang 4200V boast a 120-horsepower Deutz engine and a rated operating capacity (ROC) of 4,200 pounds. These models can operate a variety of […]
February 13, 2017
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Construction Equipment
Manitou unveils 4 new Mustang/Gehl compact track loader models
Manitou, Mustang and Gehl wasted no time unveiling the many models they have to offer this year at an “Unlock the Future” event. Focusing on serving niche markets, rental markets and the heavy construction market, they introduced new skid loaders, compact track loaders, telescopic articulated loaders and telescopic handlers. “For the past multiple years, most all […]
February 3, 2017
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Workforce
Aging U.S. workforce carries both benefits and liabilities for construction companies
Many factors have caused older workers to remain on the job longer and the trend is only expected to increase. This change in demographics has several different effects on workplace safety trends. About one-quarter of all workers are expected to be 55 or older by 2022, according to Mitra Toossi, an economist with the Bureau […]
January 20, 2016
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Safety & Compliance
18 Workers Killed in Trench Collapses Since Record Deadly 2022
The deaths have been reported across the U.S. with the most common OSHA citation being failure to use a trench box or other protection.
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Heavy equipment
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Business
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Dealers
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Attachments
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