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,…
Fluid Management System Maintenance Tips
Equipment upkeep and preventing failures are key components of any successful directional drilling project. Ensuring your drill is in top shape prior to the job and continues to perform as expected during the project are top of mind on site.
Excavator Bucket Types & Sizes
Depending on the nature of your construction job or project, you need the right equipment to get it done. Whether you’re bulldozing, scraping, loading, or distributing material, having the appropriate type of bucket for the work is paramount.
The Best Skid Steers: A Buyer’s Guide
A skid-steer loader, or more commonly just referred to as a skid steer, is a multi-use small construction vehicle used for a wide variety of landscaping, material handling, agriculture, and construction projects. In the market for a skid steer? Here’s your buying guide.
Improve Productivity with Drill Pipe Selection
Working on a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project and looking to improve productivity and profitability on the job site? Having the right equipment is key to maximizing your HDD projects. Here are the considerations you need to make when choosing the best drill pipe for the job.
Stand-On Skid Steers: 360 Degrees of Productivity
If you’re in the market for a new skid steer, you may want to consider the benefits of a stand-on skid steer. Ditch Witch recently released the SK3000, the first full-size stand-on skid steer model. It abandons the traditional seated cage design to get the operator on his or her feet for enhanced visibility. The equipment experts here at Ditch Witch West have put together some helpful information to help you decide if a stand-on skid steer is the best choice for your business.
How to Reduce Cost Per Foot on Fiber Installation Jobs
It’s no secret that demand for high-speed internet is consistently increasing around the country. But with this demand comes the necessity for quick, convenient, and cost-effective fiber-optic installation processes – and utility contractors to do the work. Rather than use traditional fiber installation methods, which involve digging expansive trenches and expending large amounts of time and human resources, read on to learn how microtrenching and directional drilling can reduce your installation cost and maximize on-site productivity.
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.
Technology in the Warehouse
Warehousing and moving product is simple when you cut through all of the paraphernalia – getting your product from point A to point B seamlessly. It gets complicated when you add multiple forklifts, racking systems that no longer hold your increasing inventory, and safety concerns because of your growing workforce. Most warehouse managers will ask “where can I cut overhead costs,” but really, the question is how can your warehouse function more efficiently?
5 Reasons to Switch to Lithium-Ion Batteries
Forklifts take a lot of juice – the power needed to run a forklift, time to maintain the machine, and the sheer cost of running a forklift can put a strain on your operations. However, a there are options besides an electric forklift and a lead-acid battery. Take a look at some of the top reasons to switch to a lithium-ion battery.
