Tom Jackson (TLC)

Tom Jackson is the executive editor of Equipment World magazine and has been writing about construction and related fields for 26 years. A 1979 graduate from the University of Alabama, Jackson is also a U.S. Army veteran and a father of two.

Landscapers must drop “unwritten” trade secrets to retain millenials in workforce

Last week while attending the Association of Equipment Management Professionals Management Conference and Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, I heard a term I’d never heard before: “tribal knowledge.” I thought it sounded like a pretty cool thing until I looked it up on Google. Turns out tribal knowledge is a term used in SixSigma, which defines […]

March 26, 2015

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This ring may save your life (and your marriage)

This may mean squat to you. Then again it may save a finger, a hand or a life. I’m talking about medical grade, silicone band wedding rings from Qalo. These rings, unlike gold, platinum and other metals are non-conducting and if pulled hard enough will tear apart. That’s a big deal for construction workers, electricians, […]

March 24, 2015

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Gear Keeper retractable lanyards tether your tools safely

It’s a bummer when you are high up on a beam or roof and your tape measure falls to the ground. It’s a lot more of a bummer when it hits somebody. Gear Keeper’s TL-1 3015 integrated elastic webbing has a short (33-inch) retraction length and a long extension (51 inches) so it doesn’t get […]

March 4, 2015

Cold weather affects brain function; a serious problem for landscapers

About this time every year, we’re bombarded with advice about how to dress warm—layers and all that. Articles about avoiding cold weather injuries abound. Landscapers still have to get their work done when the temps fall. And that’s why everybody in this industry needs to be aware of a rarely discussed hazard of cold weather—the […]

February 24, 2015

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Eyetrax Ranger Series security camera uses cellular data, real-time tracking to keep jobsites safe

Security cameras are cheap and easy to find, but most have shortcomings. The Ranger Series construction camera from Eyetrax solves these problems with three high tech improvements over standard cameras. First, the Ranger Series, shown at the World of Concrete this week, is solar powered. No external power source is needed. A 14- x 14-inch […]

February 5, 2015

Kubota releases details on SSV65, SSV75 skid steers at World of Concrete (Photos)

Some of the coolest cars in the world have gullwing doors. Kubota’s new entries into the skid steer market have something similar, a front entry door that doesn’t hinge on the side, but rather slides up and stores overhead, making ingress and egress much easier and safer. The new skid steers were Kubota’s big reveal […]

February 4, 2015

Caterpillar’s 910K, 914K Compact Wheel Loader Highlights

So you want the breakout force of a Z-bar linkage but you don’t want to give up the ability to sling around worktools. Problem? Not any more. Caterpillar took the best of both loader linkage designs and combined them into one.

November 20, 2014

Caterpillar Goes Back to Basics with 303E CR

In addition to its new E2 series of mini-excavators we reported on earlier, Caterpillar has also introduced another mini-ex, but one sufficiently different to warrant it’s own article.

November 7, 2014

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Cat’s E2 Series Capitalizes on Hydraulics to Overcome Emissions Challenges

High-definition is a term normally associated with televisions, but Caterpillar is using it to describe a new hydraulic system that plays a crucial role in the company’s next generation of mini-excavators.

November 3, 2014

Caterpillar Releases Steel-Tracked 299D XHP CTL with Land Management Package

Of all the new designs Caterpillar unveiled to the press last week in Clayton, North Carolina, nothing got more second looks than the steel track undercarriage option mounted to a 299D XHP (compact track loader).

October 9, 2014

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Mastering objections: A six-step path to sales success

In the world of sales, objections are a part of the game. They can either be roadblocks or stepping stones to success.

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Sany releases five new small excavators with upgraded features

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What’s new in 2024 for Chevy's Silverado 1500 pickup?

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Milwaukee Tool introduces M18 FUEL 17” Dual Battery String Trimmer

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Landscaping rocks: Trends and styles to know