Challenge
As state regulations began phasing out gas-powered landscaping tools, Green Fields Outdoor Services, a growing landscape maintenance and installation company, found themselves at a crossroads. Their equipment fleet was aging, and much of it didn’t meet the new emissions standards being rolled out in their region. The owner knew they needed to upgrade to battery-powered tools and more efficient machines, but making the right investments without overextending their budget was a major concern. The goal was to outfit their crews with high-performance, compliant equipment while keeping long-term costs in check.
The Central Difference Solution
Green Fields leadership turned to their long-time rep at Central for guidance. Rather than pushing the most expensive tools on the market, Central’s team helped them look at the total value of the investment factoring in run time, durability, maintenance costs, and warranty support. Central provided side-by-side comparisons and in-field demos of battery-powered handheld tools, ride-on mowers, and aeration machines that matched Green Field’s workflows and crew preferences. They also helped identify equipment eligible for state rebate programs and reviewed financing options that made the transition more manageable.
Results
With Central’s help, Green Fields Outdoor Services was able to replace a large portion of their gas-powered equipment with commercial-grade battery tools from Husqvarna, a leader in the industry with a new fleet of ride-on mowers, and a walk-behind aerator—all tailored to meet regulatory standards and improve operational efficiency. The new equipment reduced downtime, minimized maintenance costs, and helped crews work longer hours in noise-sensitive areas without complaints. Most importantly, the investment was made with confidence backed by real insight into lifetime value rather than just up-front cost. Today, Green Fields is not only in compliance with state mandates but is also operating more efficiently and positioning themselves as a forward-thinking service provider in a changing market.
