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Step 3: O&O Backhoes
Clearly, paying your operator is your top expense when it comes to running this machine. Some contractors may not think wages should be included in an O&O calculation, but that’s how it’s done in most heavy equipment fleets. This is especially helpful in determining how much to charge per hour of time a backhoe spends […]
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Step 1: O&O Backhoes
We based these calculations on a John Deere 310, model year 2008, with a purchase price of $75,000. That’s the bare-bones model. Deere told us the price could go $10,000 higher with enclosed cab and auxiliary hydraulics (which is something you may want to seriously consider when you look at the labor costs.) Now let’s […]
January 7, 2014
Landscaping equipment
Step 5: O&O Backhoes
1. Your operator is your biggest expense. Consider paying extra for enclosed cabs to help retain quality employees and keep them productive. 2. Match the machine capabilities to the job. You don’t want an underpowered machine-that’s another waste of labor time. 3. Quick attach work tool systems also boost operator productivity. 4. Older machines = […]
January 7, 2014
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How To Calculate Backhoe Owning & Operating Costs
What’s it really cost to run a backhoe? Probably a lot more than you think. Here’s an example of how to accurately figure these costs.
January 7, 2014
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Oil Drain Valve to Replace Traditional Plugs
Global Sales Group has introduced an improved engine oil drain valve for equipment. The EZ Oil Drain Valve replaces traditional oil drain plugs for oil changes.
January 6, 2014
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OPEI to Boost Efforts in Corded Electric, Battery Product Segments
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) will be boosting its regulatory, standards and market reporting, and statistics efforts to meet the needs of the corded electric and battery product segments.
January 6, 2014
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Debunking four winter driving myths
As landscapers hit the icy roads this winter, they need to know the truth about tires.
January 6, 2014
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Quali-Pro Intros Insecticide with CapVantage Technology
Quali-Pro has introduced an addition to the Control Solutions CapVantage technology, ABBA CS.
January 3, 2014
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Meitav-Tec Unveils Zone Snowmelt Control System
Meitav-Tec has launched Pyro X, a staggered zone snowmelt control system.
December 31, 2013
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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
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No. 2 Story from 2013
Bobcat UTVs Feature PTO Attachments Bobcat has introduced two utility vehicles that each feature interchangeable, front-mounted PTO attachments. Co-developed by Bobcat and Polaris, the 3600 and 3650 UTVs feature Yanmar diesel engines, as well as a hydrostatic-drive system. A two-speed motor allows each user to have power management that will produce high-end torque at low […]
December 30, 2013
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No. 4 Story from 2013
Honda Mower Breaks Speed Record As part of a mission to create extreme lawn-care equipment, Top Gear magazine and Honda have come together to create a 130mph mowing machine. Contrived from the Honda HF2620 ride-on, the MeanMower was rebuilt by Honda’s British Touring Car experts at Team Dynamics. Read the full article and watch a […]
December 30, 2013
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Landscaping equipment
No. 6 Story from 2013
Mowing After Hours Could be Costly A lawn maintenance crewmember is cutting the grass in a drainage ditch at 10:45 p.m. with limited visibility because of the darkness. The ground is at a 45-degree angle. While mowing, he hits the concrete drain tile. The mower flips over, lands on the operator and crushes him. He […]
December 30, 2013
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Landscaping equipment
No. 10 Story from 2013
Mowers of the Future If a fortuneteller stared into her crystal ball, what would she see in the future for mowers? Hovering decks, reclining seats and engines that purify the air? While none of those features seem to be in the near future, manufacturers are making changes to their equipment that forecast what landscapers could […]
December 30, 2013
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Landscaping equipment
No. 9 Story from 2013
Are 1/2-Ton Diesels Worth the Price? The 2014 Ram 1500 Fiat V-6 diesel finally opens the door that all of the Big Three had planned on opening back in 2010. At that time, as we all know, the economy tanked and vehicle sales, as well as plans for 1/2-ton diesels, took the hit. Now those […]
December 30, 2013
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How to turn fleets into marketing machines
There’s more to marketing than just slapping any logo on a pickup truck and heading into town.
December 27, 2013
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Kubota Unveils Front-Mount Diesel Mower Series
Kubota has introduced a series of front-mount diesel mowers. The F90-series is made up of three models: the F2690E, F2690 and the F3990.
December 26, 2013
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Netafim, Tucor to Provide Smart-Control Systems for Landscape Division
Netafim USA has partnered with Tucor to develop web-based, smart-control systems for Netafim’s landscape division.
December 23, 2013
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