Landscape business uses propane for trucks, equipment

Gas isn’t the only juice for power equipment these days. And contractors who are willing to try something new will be recognized, says Eric Hansen, president of Competitive Lawn Service in Downers Grove, Ill. The bonus of alternative power is the marketing edge companies gain in a tough economy, he points out.
Hansen will run the first all-propane fleet in the country this season, and the company has netted a wide spread of media attention from its custom propane-fueled Ford F-350, which was customized by Jack Roush of Roush Performance.
Propane is much more than news headlines for Hansen, who is committed to this form of natural gas as a cleaner alternative. He even installed a propane fuel station on his site in 2009. Now, Hansen has his eyes on the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED “green” certification as a sustainable site. Read more about Hansen and other industry leaders who’ve made the switch to gasoline alternatives here.