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2/18/2019

3 Tips to Consider When Entering the High-Reach Demolition Market

There’s a saying I like — you can do a small job with a big machine, but not vice versa. Not enough contractors realize those words apply to high-reach excavators. The result: They miss out...

Side-by-side images of a backhoe and a Volvo wheeled excavator digging trenches, with the Volvo arm and bucket crossing over a center line.

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11/5/2018

Wheeled Excavators vs. Backhoes: 4 Factors to Consider

Let’s talk about wheeled excavators versus backhoes. Many backhoe loader customers opt for that machine because of its mobility and how it serves as two machines in one (an excavator and a...

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10/2/2018

5 Safety Tips for Heavy Equipment on the Jobsite

Having spent 40 years in the industry, I can say there have been major improvements in both jobsite safety practices and wheel loader safety during that time. But, ultimately, safety needs...

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9/10/2018

How to Convert a High Reach Excavator to a Standard Boom in 45 Minutes

I hear from contractors all the time who want to be more competitive. They see opportunities to bid on all phases of a project — not only the site preparation and construction, but also the...

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6/6/2018

5 Steps to Determine if 60-Ton Haulers Are Right for You

Since launching our A60H – the world’s first 60-ton fully articulated hauler — we’ve had a lot of interest. But being an entirely new size class to the industry, a lot of customers are...

A Volvo factory-fitted demolition excavator sorting debris.

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5/30/2018

Demolition Excavators: Factory-Fitted Versus Aftermarket

Wrecking balls are tools of the past. Excavators have the capability to more strategically and safely dismantle structures, and many contractors I talk to view demolition as a growth...