Whether you’re a homeowner or tend commercial properties, Billy Goat lawn equipment offers exclusively designed products that will help you maintain the lawn of your dreams, all year long.

Billy goat is a specialty product manufacturer that began making litter vacuums in 1969. After designing and manufacturing two vacuums, the family-owned company expanded to building blowers, truck loaders and eventually got into specialty mowing and renovation products.

In the last six years, Billy Goat has re-introduced, redesigned and re-engineered every product it makes.

“We are a leader in the industry, not a follower,” states representative Jeff Hill. “We are an innovator. People tend to copy us rather than us tending to do what somebody else does.”

Let’s take a look at just a few Billy Goat products and some of the features that are exclusive to the brand.

Home Pro Mower

For the discerning homeowner, the HomePro 34 (HP3400) lawn mower is a great choice.

“It’s a 34” lawn mower, so it cuts 61% faster than traditional 21” mowers because it cuts a wider swath. It’s also easy to use and easy to maneuver,” says Jeff.

Another great feature of the HomePro 34 is the fabricated deck, which is deeper than other molded decks. This deeper deck gives the lawn mower blades more room to process the grass. It also allows you the opportunity to put in more baffling, so you can vacuum the grass and get a cleaner cut.

“That’s what gives your lawn the stripes you often see on commercial lawns. This gives the homeowner the opportunity to have a commercial quality cut lawn at a homeowner’s price,” explains Jeff.

Self-Propelled Overseeders

The OS900SPS and OS900SPH self-propelled hydrostatic drive overseeders have many features exclusive to Billy Goat. One great feature is the floating cutting head with a 22” slicing reel that maintains contact with the contours of your lawn.

“Sometimes lawns have imperfections or contours in them. Every other overseeder out there will tend to furrow or blast through that contour because the head does not flex,” Jeff says.

Wasted grass seed is wasted money. Exclusive to Billy Goat is the Auto Drop System that conserves seed and saves money by automatically starting and stopping seed drop with the bale engagement, which prevents ‘end of run’ seed piling.

“A lot of machines out there don’t do that. With them, the seed box function and the tine function are completely separate, so there’s an extra step to change the seed box opening. What people tend to do with other machines is to not close the seed box, so you end up dropping extra seed. The Billy Goat Auto Drop System helps you save a lot of seed over the course of the season.”

Jeff added that the self-propelled overseeder is the easiest machine on the market to operate.

“When we design a machine, we look at it from the end user’s perspective. We want it to be easy to use, and we want someone to be able to stand behind the machine and be able to easily figure it out. We don’t want a need to have 10 minutes of training to get it going.”

PR Power Rakes

The PR550 and PR550H power rakes weigh more than competitive units and maintain better contact with the thatch layer, which means less of the surging and stalling commonly found in lighter weight units.

“The power rake is very heavy duty unit that’s built tough. We use the best bearings you can buy for it because it’s a ground engaged piece of equipment that’s always down in the dirt and the moisture. The bearings can get filthy and get a lot of crud on them. That crud stays there until you clean the unit, so quality bearings are an important feature.”

Another Billy Goat power rake feature is the Height Control lever, making it an ideal for professionals and homeowners alike.

“What that does is allow you to adjust the height to exactly where it needs to be. For instance, if you are a commercial user and own one of these machines, or a homeowner who rents the machine, you have the ability to adjust the height to the individual lawn, so that you can do the perfect job.”

No matter what your lawn maintenance needs, whether it’s seeding, mowing, raking, aerating, sod cutting, vacuuming, blowing or loading, Billy Goat lawn equipment products are built to handle the job.

3 new machines have been introduced over the last year and they’re just starting to make waves in the landscaping and yard care industries.

BillyGoat Extends Brush Cutter Line

The first new machine in the lineup is the new Outback Brush Cutter BC26. This brush cutter comes standard with Tuff Torque hydro transmissions featuring Enhanced Traction Control and a pivoting deck. The hydrostatic transaxle with ETC is fully automatic, sensing when the rear wheel start to spin, locking the wheel and giving it positive forward traction in wet or uneven conditions.

The pivoting brush deck rides close to the ground for a better cut which also minimizes scalping and improves traction by keeping the weight of machine on its drive wheels. Angled control handles with padded grips offer comfort and protection while shifting gears. Here’s a list of some of the more prominent features:

• Tuff Torque hydrostatic transaxle
• Floating Deck
• Heavy Duty Blade Spindle
• Rubberized Rear Deck Trim
• Ergonomically-Angled Control Handles with padded grips
• Wider tractor Tires

BillyGoat’s Z Force Blower

The Brush Cutter lineup isn’t the only series to gain a machine. The Z Force Blower attachment mounts to any major ZTR mower via standard heavy duty JRCO mounting bracket.

With a 360 degrees of rotation air can be diverted in any direction with the mounted pedal for rapid leaf and grass cleanup. The pivoting throttle control provides easy entry and exit of the mower while the entire unit pivots up & down on rear quick attach so the unit floats with terrain changes. The new Z Force Blower is the ultimate in cleanup attachments.

Here’s the specifics on this yard machine:

• Quick attach process
• Two pins and kick stand
• 360 degree 4” rotational discharge control via Foot pedal
• Magnetically mounted Foot control
• Pivoting Throttle control handle
• Heavy duty caster Wheels for stability
• Wrap around steel Safety guard
• 13 HP engine with 16-blade Composite fan technology

BillyGoat’s New Self-Propelled Over-Seeder

Billy Goat’s new Self Propelled Over-Seeder takes hard work out of the equation with intuitive forward and reverse operator controls. The unit is 22” wide with an exclusive 11 blade slicing reel that floats along the contours of your yard, increasing seed to soil contact & improving germination rates.

The Over-Seeder comes standard with a 30lb seed box that is elevated above the turf to eliminate clogging that may occur from moisture. Billy Goat’s exclusive Auto Drop system automatically starts and stops seed drop with reel engagement & disengagement conserving seed while preventing “end of run” seed piling. Here’s the specifics on the Self Propelled Over-Seeder.

• Self-Propelled Hydrostatic drive
• Elevated seed box
• Auto Drop System
• Infinite Depth Adjustment
• Dual Belts
• No thread, no bolt foldable handles
• Floating Cutting Head

With these new machines you can make short work of yard work. And here’s some more BillyGoat related info for some of their existing lines below:

Billy Goat Leaf Blower: Mow and Blow your yard waste away
Yard Debris Vacuum: Billy Goat’s Vacuums Really Suck
Billy Goat High Weed Mower: Cuts Where Others Can’t

Spare parts keep a landscape business profitable

As every single landscaper working in the market today knows keeping your equipment running smoothly is the difference between profit and a failing business. For every hour a machine sits out on the sidelines hundreds of dollars are lost and in seasonal work hours matter.

So what do you do if you find yourself broken down in the middle of a job. Never fear, ProPower Canada, and a large cross-section of their trained dealers, carry ample overstock of spare parts with the landscaper in mind. Our team wants to get you back in the game as soon as possible. No fuss, no muss.

Walker Parts Versatility

One of the best features of our Walker Zero Turn Mowers would have to be the versatility of their replacement parts. The inner workings from one Walker Mower to another is virtually identical with the same base set of Walker parts fitting every size of lawn tractor on the market.

This makes repairs easy and standardized. It’s a heck of a lot easier to change out a broken or old part when you know one size fits all. Everything from filters to belts will fit on every model. Now down time is reduced even more thanks to Walker parts clean designs.

The Importance of Overstock and Replacement Parts

Here at ProPower Canada we make a point of carrying more stock than your average amount of spare parts warehouse. Why you may ask? It’s simple, if we run out of parts and you break down at the same time it will be a little tough to get back to landscaping.

Running into technical problems is a big enough headache on it’s own. We make sure that availability is never an issue and that your down time is minimal, keeping you earning those seasonal rewards.

We carry replacement parts for all of our most popular lines, including Walker Mowers parts and Billy Goat parts to help keep your business and machines in working order.

The next time you have a mechanical problem on your landscaping equipment call your local ProPower affiliated dealer and get back to work in no time with replacement parts.

Force 6 Leaf Blower by Billy Goat: Blow Away the Competition

Last time we talked about Billy Goat’s line of yard vacuums, both curbside and push blower options. Cleaning and collecting yard waste in one pass saves time and space but it’s not the only solution. Blowing the waste where you want it can be just as effective in the long run. Enter Billy Goat’s line of Force 6 Leaf Blowers.

Billy Goat’s Leaf Blowers are ideal for fall and spring clean up and can even aid in the collection of waste throughout the season for compost or mulching.

Billy Goat Force 2 Leaf Blower

Some Leaf Blowers take some serious pushing to get them around your yard. The Billy Goat Force 2 Leaf Blower takes the hard work out of the equation with their self-propelled 9hp Subaru or 13hp Honda engines respectively.

The extra horsepower allows the operator to blow up to 30% more space in the same amount of time. In a world where time is money the Billy Goat Force 2 helps you earn more.

Watch the video below to see the blower in action.

Small Frame Force Leaf Blower by Billy Goat

The name says it all. The smallest machine in the Force Leaf Blower line packs more blowing power than it’s frame suggests. The Small Frame Force Leaf Blower is 30% lighter than average models of the same power. Even with fuel and oil the unit only weighs 78lbs making it easy to push across your yard.

Billy Goat’s Force Wheel Leaf Blower

Last but certainly not least comes the Force Wheel Blower. Billy Goat knew there were some times that requires more power and that’s why they made this unit. The Force Wheel Leaf Blower is the most powerful wheel blower on the market! Even with that extra power the Force Wheel is still up to 17 pounds less than comparable wheel blowers.

There’s no question that Billy Goat lawn equipment blows it all away, including the competition.

For a more complete technical analysis of the various blowing units watch the video below.

The Best Debris Vacuum for Every Situation

Billy Goat’s lawnmowers and yard equipment are among the best in the world and no where is that more readily apparent than with their line of outdoor vacuums. When it comes to outdoor vacuuming Billy Goat’s machines really suck!

With multiple designs and add-ons yard debris collection problems are a thing of the past. Between Billy Goat’s push vacuums and their truck loader vacuum attachment there is practically no yard waste problem that can’t be solved. Let’s take a look at what these various vacuums are best suited for.

KV Debris Vacuum

The 27” wide KV Debris Vacuum is perfect for residential property maintenance. The KV unit boasts a 5-blade impeller with serrated edges and variable height to aid waste suction and to reduce it’s total volume. It’s rugged design and on-board chipper can mulch through tough jobs with ease.

The debris bag is outfitted with marine-style clasps to make getting in and out easier than ever while an optional vacuum hose attachment takes care of the hard to reach spots behind bushes and gardens. From driveways to yards, from fence lines to garden beds, the Billy Goat KV Vacuum gets the job done.

Watch the video below to see the vacuums in action.

MV Multi- Debris Vacuum

The 29” wide MV Debris Vacuum is best suited for slightly larger, tougher jobs; residential, commercial or industrial, the MV Vacuum is up to the challenge.

The Multivac was top-fill designed with rear-wheel drive and a 30 gallon zipper-less bag for ease of use. The three-speed transmission and adjustable intake complete the unit making it customizable based of the cleaning job at hand. From hedge clippings to broken glass, the Multivac sucks it all up with little fuss.

The MV Multivac adds some serious suction to yard care.

VT Billy Goat 18hp Truck Loader Debris Vacuum

If the walking and push vacuum options aren’t your style Billy Goat still has your suction needs covered. The VT Billy Goat 18hp Truck Loader attaches easily to most trucks and trailers and deposits the yard waste directly into your road vehicle.

The debris loader is outfitted with a 10 inch diameter hose with 12.5 feet of reach to collect all those curbside piles of yard waste. The 16 inch steel fan draws material in quickly through the wide mouth hose, mulches that material through it’s impeller blades and deposits it all inside the truck or trailer for transport or dumping.

Simply vacuum and drive away with the VT Truck Loader.

With the various models to choose from and the host of needed features it’s easy to see why Billy Goat’s vacuums really suck! Outfit your home or business with a yard vacuum today and ‘suck’ back the compliments on such a well groomed lawn.

Tall Grass Gets Cut Down to Size With A Billy Goat High Weed Mower

Most lawns and yards have fairly common grass. Generally all the grass blades are the same species on a lawn making for a uniform growing pattern. But what about country lawns, fields and industrial spaces?

We’ve all tried to trim using traditional mowers but the long grass just bogs down our machines until they stall or worse. Billy Goat‘s High Weed Mower was made to tackle the tough stuff, literally.

Billy Goat’s High Weed Mower

Billy Goat’s High Weed Mower is a cut above the competition, outfitted with a 6.5 hp Honda engine that comes with three ground speed settings.

The High Weed Mower boasts a 24 inch cut width with half-inch adjustable heights ranging from 2 to 4 inches. The 154 pound machine can cut more than 37,000 square feet per hour while cutting at up to 15 degrees of slope.

Check out the Billy Goat High Weed Mower in action in the video below. It can cut high and low and make short work of your long grass and weeds.

Billy Goat High Weed Mower: How it Works

It’s pretty simple. Billy Goat designed this particular machine with high grasses in mind. It utilizes a wide cut width and adjustable heights in order to get on top of the growth that bogs down most yard machines.

The guide placed along the front of the mower allows grasses to fold over while being pulled into the cutting blades. The high-powered blades spin at multiple speeds to aid the cutting process. Adjustable ground speeds also allow for the mower to thoroughly cut a section of grass. If it’s a tougher, taller cut just slow down and you’ll see better results.

This product is ideal for farmers with road side weed problems, forest lines or clearing space to cut in whole new gardens and usable fields. It also serves quite well as an industrial landscaping tool. Many larger clients these days are big corporations with lots of open land.

The Billy Goat High Weed Mower can take down almost any tall grass you put in it’s path.

For more information visit Billy Goat’s website or contact your local Billy Goat Dealer and see the product first-hand.

Overseeding is the process of sowing grass seed into an existing lawn.

Why would you overseed your lawn?

Over time, some of your original grass may get old and tired, resulting in bare patches on your lawn that look unattractive and can also promote the growth of weeds. New grass seed will fill in those areas and bring back your lawn’s beauty. Another reason to overseed is that newer grass seed mixes produce grass that is more resistance to disease.

When is the right time for overseeding?

The early spring and the early fall (i.e., early September) are the best times to overseed.

How to overseed a lawn

1. Mow as low to the ground as you can so the new grass seed will be in direct contact with the soil
2. Power rake the lawn to remove any dead grass and prepare the soil
3. Fill in any holes in your lawn with top soil
4. Spread your grass seed
5. Power rake again to work the seed into the soil – you can also do this by simply walking over the entire lawn
6. Keep the grass seed moist by lightly watering every day for 1-2 weeks or until the seeds start germinating
7. Start mowing your lawn again as usual once the new grass has grown to regular mowing height

What overseeder tools will make it easier?

Billy Goat’s new Self-Propelled Overseeder (OS900SPS) is hydrostatically self-propelled to reduce fatigue associated with pushing. The unit also features Billy Goat’s exclusive “Autodrop System” which conserves seed and saves you money.
Or choose Billy Goat’s OS Overseeder, which easily converts to a power rake, making this an extremely versatile machine and an excellent investment.

Find a Billy Goat Overseeder dealer now!

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