Graders May Not Be The Prettiest Looking Machines – They Could Be The Smartest
Perhaps it's true - you can't have beauty and brains! I know some people would argue with me when I say that road graders are not exactly the prettiest of…
What Do Loaders Do In Their Spare Time?
When it comes to running a business, particularly a heavy equipment business, there is no such thing as 'spare time'. If equipment is not earning money, it is most likely…
Excavators Play An Important Role In Servicing The Nation
Sometimes we downplay the role of excavators and their work digging trenches. After all, digging trenches doesn't really sound interesting. Mining, demolition and other jobs can sound far more interesting;…
Bulldozers In Dangerous Environments
A story this week from the Orange County Register is a timely reminder that even bulldozers face situations that are dangerous and require skilled operators. Bulldozers are often thought of…
How To Become A Proficient Backhoe Operator
Backhoe operators are always in demand and those that are very good at their jobs soon gain a reputation that only serves to increase the demand for their services. How…
Landscapers And Skip Loaders Tearing Up Gardens
There is a lot of activity in and around many of our towns and cities now with landscapers repairing winter's damage and preparing for summer. Skip loaders have become a…
The Future’s Looking Bright For Excavators
Sometimes news stories have ramifications that go beyond the initial story. An article in the Equipment Trader Online magazine from early March discusses the proposed move by Caterpillar of their…
Agatha Christie Found Inspiration, Bulldozers Find Work
So what do bulldozers and Agatha Christie have in common? Not a lot apart from the town of Luxor in Egypt. Now I know Luxor is a long way from…
Loaders – The Busiest Bee On A Construction Site
Show me a construction site and I can almost guarantee that the busiest piece of equipment is a loader. They are versatile pieces of equipment capable of moving material like…
Dump Trucks Clearing The Way For New Construction
If you are looking for a career that is non stop then consider a career as a dump truck driver. One thing I can guarantee is that you will be…