The Operator — October 2026
Your October 2026 edition: the equipment, financing, and uptime support worth knowing about this month for contractors and commercial landscapers across Ohio and Indiana.
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Gravely ZT HD Zero Turn Mower: Is It the Right Mower for Your Ohio or Indiana Property?
The Gravely ZT HD sits between entry-level residential and commercial mowers. Here is what Ohio and Indiana property owners should know before buying.
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2025 Mini Excavator Buying Guide: John Deere P-Tier Lineup Explained
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Get Snow Equipment Inspected Before the First Call
Plows, blowers and spreaders sat all summer. Bring them in now while the shop still has room, before the first winter weather fills every bay.
Get Snow Equipment Inspected Before the First Call ›Compact Track Loader Undercarriage Check
Wet fall ground packs mud into rollers and idlers fast. A fall undercarriage inspection catches worn components before frozen ruts make it worse.
Compact Track Loader Undercarriage Check ›End-of-Season Mower Service
Leaf cleanup is hard on decks, spindles and blowers. Schedule end-of-season service now so machines go into storage clean and come out in spring ready to cut.
End-of-Season Mower Service ›Leaf Collection and Blower Wear Parts
Impellers, hoses and bagging systems take a beating in October. Keep spares on the truck so a torn hose does not kill a cleanup route.
Leaf Collection and Blower Wear Parts ›Plow Edges, Shoes and Spreader Hardware
Cutting edges and chains go quick once the season starts. Stock them now while the shelves are full and before everyone orders at once.
Plow Edges, Shoes and Spreader Hardware ›Winter Fluids, Filters and Block Heaters
Cold starts punish diesel equipment. Pick up winter-grade fluids, fuel treatment, fresh filters and a block heater before overnight lows settle in.
Winter Fluids, Filters and Block Heaters ›Open roles at our stores across Ohio and Indiana.
On the Jobsite Through Leaf Season
October is when your crews are running leaf routes and still finishing fall installs, so we keep parts counters staffed early at our stores across Ohio and Indiana. If a mower or loader goes down mid-route, call us and we will work to get you running the same day.
Find a locationWhen should I switch to winter diesel fuel in Ohio and Indiana?
Start treating fuel once overnight lows regularly approach freezing, usually through October here. Anti-gel additive and a clean fuel filter prevent cold morning no-starts.
Should I service my mower before winter storage or wait until spring?
Do it in fall. Old fuel, wet clippings and acidic oil sit in the machine all winter, and spring shop schedules fill up when you need the mower back.
How do I prep a skid steer or track loader for winter work?
Check the battery and charging system, switch to cold weather hydraulic fluid, inspect the undercarriage or tires, and verify cab heat and defrost work before you need them.