Renting Versus Buying Heavy Equipment: Make the Right Call for Your Business
When the job calls for an excavator, dozer, wheel loader, or compact machine, one of the biggest decisions comes before the machine ever reaches the jobsite: should you rent or buy? Your choice here affects cash flow, scheduling, fleet planning, and long-term profitability. It also shapes how quickly your crew can respond when the work…
Renting Versus Buying Heavy Equipment: Make the Right Call for Your Business
When the job calls for an excavator, dozer, wheel loader, or compact machine, one of the biggest decisions comes before the machine ever reaches the jobsite: should you rent or buy? Your choice here affects cash flow, scheduling, fleet planning, and long-term profitability. It also shapes how quickly your crew can respond when the work…
Mulching Machines 101: How to Choose the Right Equipment for Better Land Management
Spring is a busy season for land clearing and property improvement. Crews are clearing storm debris, reopening access roads, and reclaiming overgrown areas. A mulching machine can make those jobs faster and more productive by turning brush, saplings, and limbs into manageable ground cover. That ground cover does more than tidy up a site. Mulch…
How to Choose the Best Compact Construction Equipment for Your Operation
Tight job sites, lean crews, and aggressive timelines put serious pressure on compact construction equipment. When the equipment fits the work, you move faster, protect margins, and keep projects on schedule. When it doesn’t, you risk rework, idle operators, and machines that never quite match the job. Compact construction equipment (CCE) includes compact excavators, track…
Attachments That Win in Wet Conditions: Grading, Cleanup, and Material Handling
Rain can change jobsite conditions quickly. In wet conditions, machine choice is critical, but attachment selection determines how confidently you keep working. The right setup helps you keep material under control, protect finished surfaces, and keep cycle times predictable. At Papé Machinery Construction & Forestry, you can match attachments to the way wet ground behaves,…
Choosing a Hydraulic Breaker Attachment: How to Size the Right Tool for Concrete and Rock
When you’re dealing with a slab of reinforced concrete or an old foundation that has to come out in a timely manner, the fastest path forward usually isn’t a more powerful machine. It’s the right attachment. A hydraulic breaker turns an excavator, skid steer, or compact machine into a focused demolition tool, delivering repeatable impact…
Mud Season is Here: CTL vs. Skid Steer (Tracks, Tread Patterns, and Daily Clean Out)
If your job sites are turning to thick, muddy soup, it’s time to make a decision: run a compact track loader (CTL) or stick with a skid steer. Both can work with the right setup, but mud season usually favors tracks. Below are the key factors to consider. Tracks vs. Tires in the Mud On…
Why Preventive Maintenance Isn’t Optional but a Business Imperative
In heavy construction, forestry, and earthmoving, downtime is more than an inconvenience: it cuts straight to your bottom line. That’s why preventive maintenance (PM) is one of the smartest investments you can make in your fleet and in your business. At Papé Machinery Construction & Forestry, we partner with you to keep your equipment running…
How Papé Machinery Construction & Forestry Helps Kipco Keep Jobs Moving
For more than 40 years, Kipco Construction has been a trusted name in Lane County, delivering general site work with a specialty in excavation, underground utilities, and pipe work. Established in 1982 and led by longtime employee and owner/manager Seth Brown, the company’s reputation is built on experienced crews backed by capable equipment and dependable project execution….
How to Clear Diagnostic Codes on a John Deere Skid Steer
John Deere skid steers are known for their reliability, durability, and advanced onboard technology. However, even the most dependable machines occasionally display fault codes or diagnostic codes when something needs attention. Knowing how to reset John Deere skid steer fault codes and troubleshoot potential issues can save valuable time and keep your projects on schedule….
