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Dozer Operator Drowns in D9 Sunk in Sandpit
Commercial Construction, of Lincoln, Neb., faces $19,600 in OSHA fines
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Training Tips for Safe, Efficient Trenching
Using a hydraulic excavator to dig a trench requires proper preparation and attention to safety
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Excavate Safely on an Incline
VISTA Training offers tips to maximize safety and productivity when using hydraulic excavators directly on slopes
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Know the Equipment Before Hitting the Slopes
Even experienced operators can falter if they fail to get to know their machine
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Hydrema Expanding in North America, Moves to Larger Facility
Hydrema
Expansion has led the company to move a larger facility in Alpharetta, GA.
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Sany America Signs Dealer Agreement with Binder Machinery
Sany America Inc.
NJ Komatsu dealer will bring Sany cranes to contractors
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9R/9RT Scraper Series Tractors
John Deere
Six models in the 460 to 560 hp range get new tracks, air suspension, cab and standard powershift transmissions
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Boom Designs Extend Backhoe Performance
Understand the features and trade-offs that help fine-tune a backhoe.
Volvo construction uses an innovative pin-on thumb design that allows the thumb to be used on its extendible dipper with an inner slide design.
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Gauge the Progress of Today's CTLs - Part 3
In part 3 of this series, suppliers of compact track loaders describe what lies ahead in the next three to five years for these machines.
Manufacturers such as Takeuchi will continue to optimize size offerings and refine specs and features on their compact track loaders to meet the need to do more with less.
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Gauge the Progress of Today's CTLs - Part 2
In part 2 of this series, suppliers of compact track loaders discuss the affect design changes have had on durability, longevity and serviceability.
To sustain hard work and heavy loads, Kubota compact track loaders feature a one-piece, welded mainframe and undercarriage.
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Gauge the Progress of Today's CTLs - Part 1
In part 1 of this series, manufacturers discuss advances in their compact track loader designs.
The industry has seen a trend to very large compact track loaders, such as Bobcat's T870, that can push heavier loads. With the trend comes a need for larger/heavier attachments to complement the machines.
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Raise Excavating Safety to New Heights
Proper setup and operation will keep excavators and operators safe and productive, whether in the trench or on the bench.
Providing a stable platform for the excavator is an essential element of site setup. It's also important to position the machine at a productive height for loading material.
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