Skid steer loaders have remained a staple in construction job sites for decades. Its consistency and versatility in handling most tasks on the construction site make it a vital part of every construction fleet. This small yet powerful machine offers so many benefits that are hard to ignore. However, a relatively new entrant to the…
Unless you’re an equipment expert, you’ll often get many construction and agricultural equipment muddled up because of how similar they look. Two pieces of equipment that often get confused are track hoes and backhoes. Both are pieces of heavy excavating equipment. Their resemblance to tractors and regular use of buckets can get you confused when…
Trucking is a critical part of the transportation industry as it meets various needs from businesses to individuals. A transporting truck should be large enough to fit most items; this is where straight trucks come in. A straight truck is similar to a standard tractor-truck, but its axles are made of one frame holding the…
Skid steers are so versatile that you may hear a few folks referring to them as the Swiss Army knives of construction equipment. They are low-cost machines that do various jobs, including road building, quarrying, landscaping, demolition, and utilities. You can tell its popularity from the soaring yearly sales in the United States over the…
When operating any vehicle, checking the type of fuel it uses is a must. Adding the wrong fuel to the vehicle will cause poor engine performance and eventually damage it. We’ll discuss two main types of fuel in this article- reefer fuel and tractor fuel. Tractor fuel is reserved for any vehicle in construction, such…
Forklifts are essential equipment in construction to move loads, particularly across long distances on rough terrains. The weight of a forklift would vary according to several factors, but it is important to know how much it weighs to avoid accidents. A standard forklift weighs about 9,000 lbs, about three times the weight of the vehicle….
It is crucial to know the different types of tractor fuel available. Most tractors will come with labels to show the compatible fuel types. The common types of fuels used in tractors include: In this article, we’ll look at the different tractor fuels and how they affect the consumption and efficiency of a tractor. Diesel…
Forklifts are an excellent investment for any business that regularly uses machinery for different projects. Their versatility makes them useful for several tasks around warehouses and construction sites. They are designed to lift objects that humans cannot lift, thus their indispensability in most construction sites. However, one question that always comes to mind when searching…
If you handle small-scale construction projects or have a medium-to-large farm or ranch, you might need a dedicated digging device. In digging machinery, wheeled and tracked vehicles are better than handheld tools. But digging vehicle machinery is a broad world with too many options. The two options you might have as the owner of a…
Before going to the market for a tractor, you’d want to draft a detailed budget for it. One question that always pops up in such situations is, “how much does a tractor cost.” There are several other factors to consider, but price often tops them. So, how much do tractors cost? Tractor costs typically range…