As more county and city road departments look for cost-effective equipment, a common question I’m hearing is, “How do wheeled excavators compare to truck-mounted excavators?” There are pros to each product. However, wheeled excavators offer several advantages when it comes
Winterizing your excavator isn’t just about readying a machine for colder temperatures. You will also want your operators to know how to react when snow falls and ice covers the ground. In fact, planning ahead is just one small part of
One thing I’m really excited to see finally catching on in the U.S. is the use of tiltrotators on excavators. I often hear from my customers that once they’ve tried it and gotten the hang of it, they say they
Any small problem can eventually turn into a big one. Simple preventive steps and examinations can go a long way toward extending your excavator’s lifespan and ensuring more uptime. Let me walk you through some tips to help you keep your
Trenching and loading with an excavator is so common that it’s not unusual for operators to form habits in how they set up their worksites and use their machines. But no matter an operator’s level of experience, everyone could use