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Landscaping equipment
Want to Operate Your Skid Steer with a Remote Control?
Over the years, advances in controls have greatly improved intuitiveness and thus simplified the operation of construction equipment in many cases. Beyond that, ever-improving GPS technology and machines like Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control dozers and upcoming excavator, point to a not-so-distant future where a lot of operators could be doing so from outside of their machine entirely.
June 11, 2014
Business
[Video] How a Caterpillar Equipment Operator Became a Viral Video Star
Ryan Neal believes at least part of his success as a heavy equipment operator is built in. “Some people have a natural ability for running equipment just like some people have natural abilities to play basketball or football or to sing,” he says. “In an excavator it’s an extension of your arm. You do have to have good depth perception and a feel for the machine.”
June 6, 2014
Design-Build
[Video] Caterpillar Equipment Plays Jenga
What’s more fun than playing a game of Jenga with friends? Try moving 600-pound blocks with a Caterpillar excavator, telehandler and compact track loader. (This is one time I definitely wouldn’t want to be a spotter.) Watch the video below to see which machine wins. [youtube DWc8dUl7Xfo#t=42 nolink]
April 17, 2014
Safety
Safety watch: How clearing trees can turn deadly
The Accident: A 28-year-old worker is prepping a site at a golf course using an excavator. He is pushing down a 60-foot tall tree by digging around the base and then loosening the root system.
February 14, 2014
Business
CEAttachments Intros Backhoes, Buckets for Skid Steers, Track Loaders
CEAttachments has introduced Edge Backhoes and Buckets for skid steers and track loaders. Three Edge Backhoe models feature a mono-block style valve with higher-rated spool seals to prevent valve leakage from high back pressure.
February 5, 2014
Compact equipment
Compact Equipment Roundup
Whether you need to fit into tight jobsites or transport lighter equipment, here are compact machines that fit the bill.
February 4, 2014
Design-Build
10 Biggest Industry Stories from 2013
As we get ready to usher in the new year, let’s take a look back at what happened in 2013. From product releases to jobsite hazards, there were a lot of top stories this year. Here are the 10 most-read articles on TLC’s site this year. No. 10 ==> Thank you to all of our […]
December 31, 2013
Landscaping equipment
No. 1 Story from 2013
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. Your compact excavator offers remarkable utility far beyond its conventional […]
December 30, 2013
Business
Komatsu Adds Excavator to Dash-10 Series
Komatsu America Corp. has added an excavator to its line up. The PC170LC-10 excavator has been added to the dash-10 series.
December 11, 2013
Business
Hyundai Heavy Industries Group Gives Back to Typhoon Victims
Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, Hyundai Construction Equipment’s parent company, is reaching out to the Philippines.
November 19, 2013
Compact equipment
New Products for Landscapers On the Move
Always on the go? Take a look at these new products that will help you get going faster.
November 12, 2013
Safety
Safety watch: Avoid danger in the trenches
Learn how to keep an excavator bucket from turning into a deadly weapon.
October 2, 2013
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