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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

3 ways to lower owning, operating costs

The construction industry continues to grow as the economy improves; more jobs are out to bid – yet contractors still find themselves in a competitive environment where it’s important to find every edge possible. One area where contractors can get more competitive is in lowering the owning and operating costs of equipment – and one […]

January 15, 2015

Business

(Infographic) The effects of construction accidents

Construction accidents happen on a daily basis, and it’s important for landscapers to understand what to do if an accident occurs. This infographic breaks down individual accidents and how to handle those accidents.

January 13, 2015

Design-Build

Don’t let your landscaping business become a statistic

Time and time again there are reports in the media about landscaping equipment being stolen. If equipment is not properly stored or monitored on trucks, it’s a quick one-two grab for many thieves and burglars. Just recently, two men in Richmond, Virginia were arrested for breaking into a local business to steal power tools and […]

December 30, 2014

Business

How to prep your clients’ landscapes for winter

For many landscaping companies, winter is the slowest time of year. If you want to get ahead of the competition, you should make late fall and winter your company’s busiest season. From winter landscaping to marketing and creating new selling points, there are a variety of things you can do to get your clients ready for winter and give your business a head start over the competition.

December 19, 2014

Business

Skid Steers No. 1 Item Among $300 Million in Stolen Equipment in 2013

Nearly $300 million worth of construction and other heavy equipment was stolen in 2013 with only 21 percent of it recovered, according to the latest theft report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the National Equipment Register.

December 8, 2014

Business

5 ways to dig trenches properly

How hard can it be to dig a trench? Get the proper utility clearances, map the route, ensure jobsite safety and start digging. But there are other elements to consider. Sure, you’ve got a full-size conventional excavator, but would it make more sense to bring in a rubber-tired backhoe loader versus a steel-tracked excavator? Will a compact track loader help eliminate the cleanup required on a finished yard versus a skid steer or a backhoe? Is the bulk of the trenching work in backyards versus wide-open spaces?

December 3, 2014

Business

New Financed Construction Equipment Sees Increase in Sales for October

The number of financed new units of construction equipment sold or leased in October increased by 16 percent compared with September, according to Equipment Data Associates, which tracks financed construction equipment activity.

December 2, 2014

Business

HNA 2014 Grows 22 Percent Over Previous Year Making it Largest Show Yet

Hardscape North America 2014 grew 22 percent over the 2013 show and brought in 43 new exhibiting companies.

November 10, 2014

Business

Kobelco Opens North American Headquarters in Texas

As a result of expected rapid growth in their sale of excavators in North America, Kobelco Construction Machinery has opened a new corporate headquarters in Katy, Texas.

November 5, 2014

Business

Kubota Releases Company’s First Skid Steers

To expand its line of construction equipment, Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) unveiled the SSV65 and SSV75 skid steers — the company’s first entry into the skid steer market. Both models come with standard two-speed travel and optional high-flow hydraulics. Features include an overhead front door, multifunction handles for high-flow machines and a side light feature. […]

October 15, 2014

Business

Top 10 New Models Financed in August

Financed new construction equipment sales rise 11 percent in August compared to a year ago.

October 10, 2014