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Compact Machine Muscle Maintains a 3-Person Land Improvement Company's Diversified Growth

Small family business K&D Land Improvement built its business around love of the Iowa land, and compact loaders and attachments provide the power to take on septic and other higher-volume work that keeps the company growing.

Dan Hansen (right), co-owner of K&D Land Improvement with wife Karen, has his son Zach Hansen (left) working alongside him on jobs.

Improved Hydraulic System Design and Control Benefit Overall Machine Efficiency

New advancements in hydraulic components and systems are enabling heavy equipment to operate more efficiently.

Volvo CE's new digital hydraulic actuator enables the design of a new type of hydraulic system which overcomes some of the shortcomings found in traditional systems.

Leica Geosystems Partners with SANY America to Expand Machine Control Adoption

Leica Geosystems, Inc.

Collaboration will simplify adoption and support of Leica Geosystems’ machine control technology on SANY excavators and motor graders.

SANY dealers nationwide can now offer customers a variety of Leica Geosystems machine control solutions through a joint Technology Access Program.

Kinperium Industries Acquires K-Tec and Ashland Earthmoving Equipment

Kinperium partnered with the owners and management of K-Tec and Ashland to acquire a majority stake of the company.

K Tec&ashland Scrapers Working Together

Komatsu WA480-8 Yard Loader

Komatsu America Corp.

Designed to be a three-pass match for loading aggregate and other processed materials onto highway trucks, plus can be adapted for use in infrastructure, forestry and nonresidential construction applications.

Komatsu Wa480 8 Wheel Loader

5 Ways Payload Measurement Cuts Your Operating Costs

Caterpillar - Cat

Rising operating costs got you down? Fight back with payload measurement. Here’s how onboard weighing systems can help you cut loader and truck costs.

Payload 600x400

Kato IC55 Crawler Carrier

Crawler carrier has a maximum payload of 11,023 lbs. with only a 5.28-psi ground pressure when loaded.

Kato Ic55 Crawler Carrier (1)

Yanmar Compact Wheel Loaders

The lineup includes the V4-7, V8, V10 and V12, all offering a combination of power, comfort and compactness.

Yanmar Ce V12 Wheel Loader 2048x1356

Doosan DL280-7 Wheel Loader

DEVELON North America

Loader features a redesigned cab with added comfort features, increased bucket capacity and fuel-saving technologies.

Doosan Dl280 7 Mg 2458 F

People First is Key to Concrete Contractor's Solid Foundation

Rosedale Concrete Construction - a concrete contractor that specializes in concrete, foundation, and stamp work - finds success depending on Bobcat machines.

People First is Key to Concrete Contractor's Solid Foundation

How To Size Skid-steer and CTL Attachments for Hydraulic Compatibility

Here's what you need to know to match attachment hydraulic horsepower needs to the hydraulic system on your skid steers and compact track loaders to bypass the heat and get maximum productivity from the tools.

Understanding the relationships between flow and pressure is critical when matching attachments to a skid steer or CTL.

Compact Battery Electric Machines Gain Ground in Construction

While not yet mainstream, battery-electric compact machines prove they are here to stay in the construction industry.

The unique design of the T7X has nearly 50% fewer parts than its diesel hydraulic equivalent. It’s 10 times quieter than its diesel hydraulic equivalent.

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