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Finding your Goldilocks: Is a mini skid steer or a compact utility loader the right size for you?
As CULs are meeting the capacities of entry-level skid steers, Landscapers are running into a new dilemma, which landscape equipment is the best choice?
May 9, 2018
Landscaping equipment
6 tips to properly maintain compact equipment
Landscape contractors should properly train their compact equipment operators on the following six maintenance items to avoid potential downtime and project overruns.
February 23, 2018
Business
New Holland L234 blows out specs of skid steer it replaces
New Holland’s latest skid steer model, the L234, is replacing the L230 and is now the company’s most powerful skid steer loader. Click to read more details.
November 7, 2016
Landscaping equipment
ASV relaunches Posi-Track with three new models
ASV is bringing back their popular Posi-Track line of compact track loaders, starting with the introduction of three new models. The machines are the first to be introduced since parent company Terex sold 51 percent of ASV to Manitex International late last year. The three new Posi-Track models are the RT-30, RT-60 and RT-110. Manufactured […]
May 4, 2015
Business
How to extend undercarriage life through maintenance, upkeep
Undercarriage maintenance and upkeep is not a short-term effort. The only a time a machine’s undercarriage is not experiencing wear is when it’s standing still – and machines that stand still don’t make money. The undercarriage also represents a high percentage of the total operating cost of the machine over its life. With dozers, approximately 20 percent of the purchase price and 50 percent of the maintenance cost sits in its undercarriage.
January 16, 2015
Business
10 tips for maintaining excavators
Compact excavators have evolved dramatically in the past 10 years. Enhanced systems and capabilities have allowed them to become workhorses on jobsites, spending long days trenching, grading, clearing and loading. With increased demands, Tom Connor, Bobcat excavator product specialist, says the best way for owners and operators to protect assets and keep them working at […]
October 31, 2014
Business
[Video] How To Maintain Skid Steers
Follow this daily checklist to keep your equipment out of the shop. Skid steers can be a versatile piece of equipment, but it won’t do you much good if it spends more time with your mechanic than on the jobsite. To keep your machines out of the shop, it’s important to follow a proactive maintenance […]
August 29, 2014
Business
Top 5 compact excavator maintenance issues
Don’t let their smaller size fool you: Compact excavators require the same amount of maintenance as their larger counterparts. Without the proper maintenance, these machines won’t be as productive on the jobsite and can run up your O&O costs. Here are 5 compact excavator maintenance issues from Lee Shirey, regional service manager at Hyundai Construction […]
August 5, 2014
Business
Mattracks Adds to Rubber Track Conversion Line
Mattracks extends its line of rubber track conversions for 4WD. Mattracks’ Track-Tor-Assist lineup now includes vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 80,000 pounds.
April 29, 2014
Business
How to minimize undercarriage wear & tear on tracked machines
The life of a tracked machine can depend a great deal on how well the undercarriage is cared for by its operator. Whether its compact excavators, regular excavators or track loaders, the undercarriage of a machine can represent a large portion of the equipment’s purchase price, according to Case Construction Equipment.
February 11, 2014
Business
EarthForce Expands Product Line
EarthForce has announced an expansion to its product line. The expansion is designed to help meet customer demand for parts.
November 11, 2013
Landscaping equipment
10 commonly forgotten excavator applications
It’s common knowledge that you can dig with your compact excavator. Traditional trenching and excavating keep thousands of landscaping contractors employed on jobsites every day. However, compact excavators have built-in versatility and business expansion opportunities you may not have considered.
June 3, 2013
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