Bulldozers are large lumbering machines. In fact, they look fairly awkward traveling on large tracks rather than wheels. Despite all that, they are amongst the most powerful of heavy equipment when it comes to sheer strength. They can also be…
Should you multi skill and become a backhoe operator? I guess I don't have to remind everyone of the economy and the struggles that everyone has been through - if you didn't see, feel or hear about it then you…
Graders - they're weird looking beasts yet they perform a role that is vital to the success of any road building program. If you were to closely examine a grader its design would probably confound you. They are long and…
When looking for work as a loader operator you will be surprised at how many different terms are used for these machines. Some terms are regional specific, most are manufacturing specific, yet there is a certain amount of logic behind…
We have mentioned in the past that excavators are for more useful than just digging trenches. Large excavators can do a number of jobs including an involvement in mining. Smaller excavators are also useful for many different jobs. In the…
Retraining for a new career is becoming harder as many organizations that provide this funding start to run short. The Federal government has injected more funds into some of these budgets, however, this has really only scratched the surface. Many…
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 machines - I guess it is all in the eyes…
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 costing money and no business can afford that. This is…
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; however, there is no denying the important role that excavators…
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 as muscle machines that just get in and get a…