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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. The show, which has co-located with GIE+EXPO, resulted in a 7 percent increase in exhibit...
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New Financed Construction Equipment Sees Increase in Sales for October
New financed construction equipment sales rise 16% in October, up 13% year-over-year The number of financed new units of construction equipment sold or leased in October increased by 16 percent...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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(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...
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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...
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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...
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John Deere creates App Center for equipment users
John Deere has introduced the John Deere App Center, a mobile app designed for John Deere equipment users. The John Deere App Center provides users the ability to search and find apps most useful to...
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Maintenance 101: How to maintain UTVs through winter weather
UTV uptime all about reading owner’s manual and having a plan Winter wreaks havoc on the rolling stock you use for work, whether it’s the truck that tows the trailer, the trailer that hauls the...
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Deere to layoff 910 ag workers, add 220 construction jobs
John Deere announced it will layoff 910 employees across five agricultural equipment factories in Iowa and Illinois as the company cuts costs in response to an ongoing global farming slowdown. The...
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How to stay balanced while towing heavy equipment
Placing equipment in the right location on the trailer critical to keeping within factory towing guidelines for tongue-weight One of the biggest mistakes pickup owners make in towing is exceeding the...
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Aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 put to test with sledgehammer (Video)
From the outset, quite a few folks have questioned the durability of the 2015 Ford F-150’s aluminum body. That was obviously something we wanted to ask folks in our industry about to which they...
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Live from World of Concrete: Get ready for in-depth updates, coverage
World of Concrete kicks off today in Las Vegas, Nevada, and we have a team of editors ready to cover the latest and greatest in construction equipment. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. with exhibits,...
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Bobcat releases Depth Check system for compact excavators
Bobcat compact excavator owners can now monitor operations better with the introduction of the Bobcat Depth Check system option, a grade control system. The system is available for E32, E32i, E35,...
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Case intros skid steers, CTLs with SCR technology at World of Concrete (Photos)
SR270 As World of Concrete kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada today, manufacturers are unveiling a variety of machines on the floor, including Case Construction Equipment. In addition to the introduction...
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Will technology make workers obsolete?
The question seems silly, but the answer could be all too real for some landscapers. Technology is on the fast track of not only improving jobsites, but it could also be taking away jobs. Several...
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Why CTL sales are up and how to get the most out of yours
According to Equipment Data Associates numbers, compact track loaders accounted for roughly 20 percent of all financed equipment in 2014 by number of units. That’s a huge share. We asked our sources...
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7 tips on how to finance equipment this spring
Spring is right around the corner, and landscapers are taking a second look at their fleets to make sure they’re ready for the busy season. One thing to consider is financing or leasing equipment to...
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