Why Choose a Dealer Service Center Over Independent Repair for Your Equipment
When a dozer, excavator, or loader goes down, the repair decision affects more than the invoice. It can influence warranty coverage, parts compatibility, future reliability, resale value, and how quickly the machine returns to work. Independent shops can handle some routine repairs, but a dealer service center offers direct access to manufacturer training, OEM parts,…
Mud Season is Here: CTL vs. Skid Steer (Tracks, Tread Patterns, and Daily Clean Out)
If your job sites are turning to thick, muddy soup, it’s time to make a decision: run a compact track loader (CTL) or stick with a skid steer. Both can work with the right setup, but mud season usually favors tracks. Below are the key factors to consider. Tracks vs. Tires in the Mud On…
Why Preventive Maintenance Isn’t Optional but a Business Imperative
In heavy construction, forestry, and earthmoving, downtime is more than an inconvenience: it cuts straight to your bottom line. That’s why preventive maintenance (PM) is one of the smartest investments you can make in your fleet and in your business. At Papé Machinery Construction & Forestry, we partner with you to keep your equipment running…
Late-Fall Site Prep: Soil Stabilization and Erosion Control Before Winter Hits
Late fall across the West brings colder temperatures, heavier rain systems, and shrinking daylight—conditions that can quickly turn a jobsite into mud if site prep isn’t locked in. With winter storms already starting to roll through, now is the time to shore up subgrades and get erosion controls in place. Below is a practical guide…
Oregon Logging Conference 2022: Come See Us!
We are thrilled to be a part of this year’s Oregon Logging Conference, taking place next week at the Lane County Fairgrounds! The conference runs from Thursday, February 24th, 2022, through Saturday, February 26th, 2022.
John Deere Now Offers JDLink™ Connectivity Service at No Additional Charge
Keeping your fleet moving and organized are some of the most important factors that lead to a growing equipment infrastructure. Which is why as of July 14, 2021, John Deere now offers all current and new JDLink™ subscribers the logistics software at no additional charge.
Papé Machinery Partners with Shasta College to Address Workforce Needs of the Logging Industry
As we continue into the 2020’s, both the need for lumber and forest management is slowly being outweighed by the realities of the workforce that make up the majority of the industry.
80 YEARS: MORE THAN A NUMBER
Papé celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2018 and kicked off a company-wide, 108- location tour by the Papé family and executive teams which concluded in early February of 2019.
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE BIG TAX SAVINGS IN 2018
Section 179 of the Federal Tax Code has been extended and expanded to allow deduction of the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software, along with doubling the Bonus Depreciation for even more savings. This tax break is only guaranteed through 2018, so take advantage of it now, before it potentially disappears.
IT ALL STARTED WITH A TRACTOR & A VISION
In 2018, Papé marks its 80th year of keeping the West moving. Over the next several months, we’ll highlight how the company’s history and current business operations have set the foundation for an exciting future that spans across all the industries Papé members serve.
