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BLOUNT REBRANDS AS OREGON TOOL
Blount International, Inc. unveiled a new corporate name that positions it for growth while honoring its heritage: Oregon Tool. The global manufacturer of professional grade cutting tools and equipment selected Oregon Tool as its new...
THOMAS WOJCIK RECEIVES WOODS BROTHERS’ HERITAGE AWARD
We are excited to announce our inaugural Woods Brothers' Heritage Award, initiated this year to commemorate Woods' 75th anniversary. This prestigious award will be presented annually to the top Woods' District Manager in North America,...
WOODS EQUIPMENT CELEBRATES 75th ANNIVERSARY
Woods Equipment, a brand of Blount International, is celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout 2021.
Woods’ long history of innovation began with Leonard W. Wood and his brothers, Mervel and Keith, in Oregon, Illinois, on the banks...
TODD H. HALL APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF WOODS EQUIPMENT
Todd H. Hall has been appointed President of Blount International’s Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture Division and Woods Equipment, succeeding Jerry Johnson, who recently announced his retirement. Hall is responsible for the overall management and performance...
JERRY JOHNSON, PRESIDENT, TO RETIRE FROM WOODS EQUIPMENT
Jerry Johnson, President of Blount International’s Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture Division and Woods Equipment, has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2020. Johnson will be succeeded by Todd H. Hall, who most recently has served...
How to Clean Your Rotary Cutter
Cleaning Rotary Cutter After Each Use and for Storage
To properly clean and maintain your Woods® rotary cutter, we suggest these tips:
Cleaning After Each Use
Remove large debris from the machine, such as clumps of dirt,...
Woods’ First Virtual Tradeshow: FPVX
For many, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, but that did not stop the Farm Progress Show. Instead, the show went virtual and transformed into the Farm Progress Virtual Experience (FPVX). Woods Equipment...
Winter Storage for Your Rotary Mower
Remove the mower drive belt and store to prevent hard spots from developing in the belts where it wraps around the pulleys.
Lubricate all pivot points and grease blade spindle bearing to prevent rusting from...
Tips to Prevent Streaking or Ragged Cut
Always mow when the grass is dry with sharp blades.
Check belt drive to insure there is no slippage and operate at rated blade tip speed.
Adjust the attitude of the mower deck so that...
The Dos and Don’ts of V-Belt Drives
Most of today's tractor mounted rotary lawn mowers are driven by a common V-Belt drive. Here are a few tips to follow when servicing your belt drives.
When replacing A V-belt never pry the belt into...
