Although contractors in many counties throughout Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada are heading back to work, risk of Coronavirus has not been eliminated. It’s critically important to have a COVID-19 plan in place to ensure the safety of your workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has put together some helpful guidance for employers in the construction industry.

In dozens of counties throughout the West, Phase 1 re-opening is allowing contractors to get back to jobs that have been put on hold for months. To help construction businesses through these first few months, Deere is offering some incredible ‘Back to Work’ promotions.

Does your operation adhere to OSHA's guidelines for safe trenching and excavation? Learn more here.

There aren’t any hard rules for when to replace your backhoe’s pins and bushings—every application is unique. The lifespan of these wear parts can vary widely from operation to operation and are impacted by how strictly maintenance protocols are adhered to. The only way to know when it’s time to replace your backhoe pins and bushings is to conduct a visual inspection.

If your equipment has been hit with expensive downtime job after job, it may be time to do something about it. Machine monitoring software helps contractors maximize equipment uptime and extend the useful life of their machinery.

If you’re looking to buy your first dump truck, there are a lot of options to consider. New or used? On road or off road? Capacity? Horsepower? Rated payload? Number of Axles? The right dump truck for your business depends on your application.

With cold weather fast approaching, it’s crucial to keep your construction equipment up to speed in the wake of snow, frost, and freezing temperatures. To help you keep up with this preventive maintenance, we’ve compiled a comprehensive heavy equipment winterization checklist. Read on for more.

If you’ve recently completed a skid steer repair, but the diagnostic codes are still showing on the monitor, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the fix didn’t work. John Deere skid steer codes are designed to stay on the engagement and monitor unit until they are manually cleared. Luckily, the steps to complete this task are easy.

Compact track loaders , or CTLs, are one of the lowest operating cost equipment options. They have become increasingly popular in recent years, surpassing sales of compact wheel loaders . Despite the boom in popularity, contractors should consider their intended application before making the choice between tracks or tires. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between track loaders vs. wheel loaders and why your business would benefit from one over another.

Purchasing a skid steer is a large investment, but when you find the right size and components, this versatile machine is a worthwhile addition to your fleet. To make sure you get the greatest value from this purchase, start with how and where you’ll use it. Establish the range of tasks you'll need this equipment to tackle.

If you own a fleet of construction equipment, fuel is likely one of your top expenses every month. Diesel rates and equipment usage fluctuate constantly, and without the right tools, it can be difficult to track, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to limit your fuel costs where you can.

When you think hybrid, an image of a 120-horsepower Toyota Prius may come to mind more readily than a 536-horsepower wheel loader, but hybrid technology in the construction industry has come a long way in recent years.

At Papé Machinery, our focus has always been supporting our customers and providing end-to-end solutions. In order to uphold our promise to “Keep You Moving,” we are always looking for the newest technology to better assist you in your day-to-day work. This means showcasing the best John Deere machinery on the market, with regular improvements in power, controls, and up-time. More importantly, it also means a dedication to continuous updates in software, communication, and investments in advanced technology.

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.

John Deere technology allows dealerships like Papé Machinery to use data from John Deere equipment to assess machine health with a “know before you go” approach.