Backhoes have one major advantage over most other heavy equipment. After they have finished digging a hole, they can turn around and use their scoop to clean up the mess they have made. Bulldozers can move mountains, but they still…
If there is one thing that irks construction companies more than anything else it is the loss of their heavy equipment. New heavy equipment technology is now helping with loss prevention devices being fitted to most new machinery. You would…
Undertaking training and gaining a commercial drivers license doesn't always have to lead to employment. There are thousands of individuals who have their CDL yet they rarely actually drive a truck. You may wonder why then they go to the…
Excavators of course do one job extremely well, they excavate. However, that term can be applied quite loosely. For example, mining is one area where excavators perform quite well yet we may not consider it excavating. The same could be…
Have you ever paid any attention to heavy equipment safety campaigns like the 'Look Up and Live' campaign? One of the leading causes of death to heavy equipment operators is by accidentally coming into contact with overhead power-lines. Whilst the…
Job placement is one of the hardest components to starting a new career. In fact, it is often the main reason why many decide against embarking on a new career. The biggest fear that human's possess is the fear of…
There is a big difference between training for a one off job and training for heavy equipment careers. A one off job is just that - one off. This means you are often trained on only piece of equipment and…
Bulldozers have their origins in agriculture and they are moving back into this industry big time these days. The bulldozer's origin was that of a humble farm tractor that had a blade attached to the front. We have come a…
We live in a world where it seems everything is measured in time. One of the downsides to this is that people will often look for shortcuts so they can save time. When it comes to construction sites, the danger…
Wheel loaders are common on construction sites but they can suffer from one problem, the larger vehicles can be cumbersome and difficult to maneuver in tight situations. This led to the introduction of what we call an articulated wheel loader.…