2022 Equip Expo: A look back at Kress products

Kress unveiled its inaugural line of commercial-grade outdoor power equipment (OPE) at the Equip Expo. Kress presented the CyberSystem battery platform, while enticing Equip attendees to imagine a future free from the gas pump with all the power and performance necessary for professional landscapers and facilities managers.
Equip Exposition (formerly GIE+EXPO) set a new record by welcoming more than 25,000 attendees and exhibitors. The 2022 show debuted a new brand and new experiences for its participants, and all indoor and outdoor exhibit space available was sold-out for both Equip Exposition and Hardscape North America, which co-locates with Equip Expo.

“The trade show remains the industry’s family reunion,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Equip Exposition and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns the trade show. “This year we shook up the programming a bit and introduced lots of new ideas from an opening welcome reception and new, interactive educational sessions to Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run & Walk, a coffee bar, and an expanded Outdoor Demo Yard.

“This year’s numbers show the industry is strong and optimistic about 2023,” Kiser added. “The industry continues to innovate and bring new technologies to markets evidenced by the major product announcements, education, networking that went on.”

Expo attendees hailed from all 50 states and 49 countries, with the furthest traveling attendees journeying from Guam, New Zealand and Australia.

More than 4,000 people turned out at the first-ever Welcome Reception at Louisville Slugger Field. Nearly 250 braved the cold morning at the inaugural Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run & Walk over the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge. The benefit run and walk, sponsored by Ariens, raised funds for the Kentucky Humane Society.

Kress unveiled its inaugural line of commercial-grade outdoor power equipment (OPE) at the Equip Expo. Kress presented the CyberSystem battery platform, while enticing Equip attendees to imagine a future free from the gas pump with all the power and performance necessary for professional landscapers and facilities managers.

The new Kress CyberSystem features both 4Ah and 11Ah battery packs with the ability to recharge each 60v battery to 100% in only eight minutes. Additionally, each 60v CyberPack battery is capable of producing up to twice the power output and lasting up to 10 times longer than standard lithium-ion batteries.

“While we know how revolutionary the Kress CyberSystem is, we have been thrilled with the level of interest at Equip – these professionals really understand the future of OPE,” said Todd Zimmerman, VP of product development. “Dealers throughout North America, including strong representation in Canada, are clamoring to get their hands on the new Kress equipment for their customers as they look toward a viable battery-powered, commercial-grade solution that frees them from the hassles of gas.”

Set for Q1 2023 availability, the new line-up of Kress commercial OPE — all of which is fully compatible with the 8-minute CyberSystem — includes:

  • 60V 876cfm Commercial backpack blower
  • 60V 21” Commercial self-propelled mower
  • 60V 16.5” Commercial cordless grass trimmer
  • 60V 16” Commercial brushless chainsaw
  • Family of RTK robotic mowers with no boundary wire or local antenna
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