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Equipment for optimum turf maintenance

5th April 2024 Smith Power Equipment has represented turf care brand Toro for over 30 years in the Southern Africa region and Turf brand manager for Toro Bruce Chambers explains that, over the years, the turf equipment supplier has carefully nurtured its relationships with greenkeepers and groundspersons.... 

Reaping the benefits of battery-powered landscaping equipment

8th March 2024 South Africa-based equipment distributer Smith Power Equipment says the availability of battery-powered landscaping equipment extends a range of benefits to the local market. Advantages over the use of traditional fuel-powered equipment include money savings on fuel, reduced noise, lower... 

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EGO Power+ industrial strength landscaping equipment distributed by Smith Power Equipment

Easy access to just the right tool

29th September 2023 Industri Tools & Equipment – specialists in the supply and support of tools and equipment to industrial sectors throughout Southern Africa – is soon to open a retail outlet in Johannesburg. 

Industri Tools & Equipment – specialists in the supply and support of tools and equipment – is set to open a retail outlet at70 Watt Street, Meadowdale, Johannesburg on 19 October 2023.
Industri Tools & Equipment – specialists in the supply and support of tools and equipment – is set to open a retail outlet at70 Watt Street, Meadowdale, Johannesburg on 19 October 2023.

Multi tool offers two saws in one

30th March 2023 A 2-in-1 cordless multi-purpose tool gives users the flexibility to quickly shift from using a reciprocating saw to a jig saw. The WORX 20 V AXIS compact cutting machine helps users get more done, faster, with access to the control of a jigsaw and the forcefulness of a reciprocating saw. 

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The AXIS multi-purpose saw from WORX

Versatile multi-tool proves popular

24th March 2023 A new multi-tool designed for a range of uses can be used to carve, saw, cut, trim, sand, grind or polish a variety of materials. Brandroid, the Southern Africa distributor for the tool says that the WORX 20 V Sonicrafter oscillating multi-tool WX696.9 is one of the most popular tools in its range. 

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WORX NITRO oscillating multi-tool

Breakthrough battery technology for power tools

18th March 2023 Graphene batteries are said to be the most advanced battery available, offering shorter charging time and longer charging cycles. Owner and manufacturer of CAT power tools, Positec, has partnered with a leading manufacturer to introduce the high-performance solution to the market, with CAT... 

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The CAT 18v Graphene battery pack

Cordless leaf blower now available

11th March 2023 A new backpack leaf blower is said to be the first of its kind, offering increased performance and power. The WORX NITRO backpack blower features four 20 V 4.0 Ah power share batteries, totalling 80 V of power. 

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Cordless leaf blower from WORX

Portable inflator for tyres and more

3rd March 2023 A new two-in-one cordless inflator features three nozzle adaptors and a torch, allowing it to be used for a range of applications at any time of the day or night. WORX says the new WX092.9 20 V Power Share portable inflator can inflate all four tyres on a car with one charge, going from 0 bar to... 

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Power Share portable inflator from Worx

Commercial grade OPE to be introduced in Southern Africa

12th November 2022 A range of German-engineered commercial outdoor power equipment (OPE) is soon to be available locally.  The Kress brand, as part of the Positec family of brands, is introducing advances that will offer Southern African commercial OPE users, such as lawn care and landscape professionals, an... 

Image of Kress cordless power tools will soon be available in SA
The Kress range of cordless power tools will soon be available in SA

Selecting the right tiller for the job

4th August 2022 Garden tillers are used to break up compacted soil in large open areas or smaller garden patches. Tillers are available as front-tine or rear-tine machines, depending on the position of the tines. Rear-tine tillers are usually used to prepare soil in large areas, while front-tine machines are... 

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A Husqvarna rear-tine tiller
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