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The compact utility loader equipment class is gaining popularity, and the category may soon be giving compact track loader and skid steer loader manufacturers a run for their money. The compact utility loader (CUL) is only a little over two decades old in the United States, and has traditionally been marketed heavily towards rental stores. Construction and landscape contractors can pick one up for a week or so to supplement their current fleet or to use for a specific project that requires a more nimble, lightweight machine. CULs have also been popular with do-it-yourself carpenters and landscapers who have basic earthmoving projects or landscaping tasks to tackle on their properties.
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Construction machine operators have enormous potential to affect their own safety and the safety of everyone else on the job site, as well as the maintenance costs and life of the machines they use. This power all lies in the performance of quick but thorough heavy equipment inspections before and after operation.
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Compact track loaders (CTLs) are rugged, relatively small machines, with a great weight-to-horsepower ratio. Because this versatile heavy equipment and its numerous potential attachments handle many of the same applications as both dozers and skid steer loaders, CTLs get serious workouts in all sorts of environments, from construction to agricultural to utility sites and more. And that’s why preventive maintenance for compact track loaders is so important.
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Heavy industrial machinery can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to purchase, without factoring in maintenance fees, repairs and fuel costs and yet only 35 to 40 percent of the people who use equipment rent vs. own. Rental equipment is offered at a fraction of the price of buying, and all the additional fees that keep the machines safe and efficient are covered by the rental company. Given this information, why do the remaining 60 percent of users make large capital investments on machinery that becomes a depreciated asset?
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The productivity and maneuverability of a compact excavator makes it one of the most versatile machines on any jobsite. Equipment manufacturers have introduced new compact excavator models that can be tailored to your specific needs. But with all of these options, how do you select the compact excavator that’s right for you?
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Boom lifts make for an integral component in successfully deploying and completing a large number of construction projects. But given this piece of equipment's unique structure, scale, and size, boom lifts also pose serious risks. Understanding and adhering to proper safety precautions is vital to prevent potentially severe injury.
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For a long time, I used a pressure washer without ever trying to understand what goes into making it tick. Honestly, do we even need to know how a pressure washer works to use it? Well, no you don’t need to understand the mechanism of pressure washing but having this knowledge will help in troubleshooting simple problems at home. Spark plug issues, drop in pressure, sudden loss of water flow and similar issues are difficult to diagnose if you have no idea about the workings of a pressure washer.
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Ah, the lure of that shiny, new backhoe loader! But before you pay out hard cash for the privilege of being its proud owner, it may be worth thinking about renting rather than buying. Money is always a key consideration, but so are risk and opportunity. The rent-or-buy decision has an impact on all three. The market for renting construction equipment has increased in recent years. The list of advantages below explains why.
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Surface Preparation is a competitive industry and the ability to achieve quality outcomes are essential for getting noticed. This blog will touch on the 7 most common grinding and polishing mistakes and why it’s important to correct them.
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In any type of construction, it’s often your base or foundation that determines the long-lasting success of your project. The more compact and dense your building base is, the more likely it will be stable and secure in the future. Compaction is the process of compressing various ground materials to reach a certain level of hardness and density. Two of the most common machines used in construction for compaction are Rammers and Plate Compactors.
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If you place concrete, or work around construction sites that do, then you are likely familiar with power trowel machines. They are the machines that look like upside down fans that sit on top of concrete and are used to trowel and finish a concrete slab.
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Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. It’s an incentive created by the U.S. government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves.
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If you're new to concrete grinding, I'm sure you've realized that it can be a lot more complicated that it appears. There are so many variables that can affect the final outcome so being prepared and having a few tricks up your sleeve can be incredibly beneficial.
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Removing tile from a concrete floor can be a huge task for any flooring contractor. Often retail or commercial projects will have a large amount of square footage of tile to be removed, with a very tight timeline.
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Buying a used piece of equipment can be a great way to save money if you know what to look out for. Otherwise, it could end up turning into a waste of your money and time. Buying used Walk-Behind Power Trowels are no different, so how do you make sure that you’re on the winning side of this transaction?
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Compaction is one of the most important processes in many applications. Whether you are laying pavers, asphalt, or concrete, using a plate compactor is vital to the longevity of the material. With all the different types of plate compactors on the market, it can be confusing to figure out which one is right for your application.
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