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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.
Read moreA COMPLETE GUIDE TO WINTERIZING YOUR FORESTRY EQUIPMENT
Properly winterizing your machine at the start of the season and perform routine upkeep, can prevent winter conditions from becoming bleak and frustrating for you and your crew. Winter upkeep focuses on keeping your workhorse healthy in fluctuating weather conditions,
Read moreJOHN DEERE SKID STEERS: VERSATILE WORKHORSES FOR ANY TERRAIN
John Deere skid loaders (or skid-steer loaders) are some of the best in the business, and for good reason. These mainstays of the construction field offer incredible power in a small body, which in turn allows for greater maneuverability in tight spaces. The small size of the vehicle itself means smaller trucks and trailers are necessary for transport (reduced fuel and operating costs!) and a lower overall cost of the skid steer at time of purchase and during maintenance than larger front loaders.
Read moreBIG RESULTS IN SMALL PACKAGES: IS COMPACT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU?
Bigger isn’t better especially when it comes to choosing the right construction equipment. Compact construction machinery is gaining popularity in the logging, forestry, and construction industries, and for good reason. These powerful machines can perform the same tasks as their larger cousins but are more nimble, easier to maneuver on the job, and provide a lower cost of ownership over the life of the equipment. Here are some tips for deciding whether mini excavators and the like are the right tools for you:
Read moreCROSS LAMINATED TIMBER: REINVENTING SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION IN OREGON
Oregon is known for its rich history in forestry. Portland earned the nickname “Stumptown” in the mid-19th century due to abundant logging. In fact, Oregon’s vast forests – nearly 50 percent of the state – have greatly contributed to the popularity and productivity of the forestry and logging industries.
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