Safe & Sound Week: Three Ways to Build a Stronger Jobsite Safety Program
A strong safety program is built through the decisions crews and supervisors make every day: how work is planned, how concerns are reported, and how quickly hazards are corrected. OSHA Safe & Sound Week gives construction and forestry operations an opportunity to evaluate those habits and strengthen their overall safety culture. Safe + Sound Week…
What Not To Do In An Excavator and Why
When properly maintained and operated with care an excavator can have a very long useful life. Reckless operation, on the other hand, can lead to accidents and costly repairs long before they are should be necessary.
Pull Scrapers: A Cost-Effective Solution for Earthmoving Contractors
Earthmoving contractors have options when it comes to equipment that can get the job done. Whether it’s self-propelled scrapers, pull-behind scrapers, or the more traditional dozer to excavator to articulated dump truck system, all three options will accomplish the task of moving a large volume of material. In recent years, there’s been a purchasing trend toward the pull-behind scraper solution.
Papé Machinery Now Offers Wirtgen Equipment
Papé Machinery is excited to announce that effective January 1, 2021, we will carry the complete Wirtgen Group product catalog as an authorized dealer in the states of Washington, Oregon, certain counties in Idaho, and the Reno/Sparks areas.
Papé Machinery Partners with Shasta College to Address Workforce Needs of the Logging Industry
As we continue into the 2020’s, both the need for lumber and forest management is slowly being outweighed by the realities of the workforce that make up the majority of the industry.
Best Wheel Loader for the Farm
Whether you are handling feed, loading manure, doing dirt work, or moving rocks, a wheel loader beats a shovel or the FEL of your tractor any day. Wheel loaders are designed to move tonnage and, on a farm, there’s a lot to move.
Best Small Dozer for the Money
Want to find the ultimate small dozer for your homestead or urban construction business? Whether you decide to buy new or used, Papé Machinery Construction & Forestry has a great selection of quality dozers for sale. Read our guide to small dozers below to learn more about your options.
The Best Mini Excavators: A Buyer’s Guide
There are a lot of options for mini excavators on the market today from every construction equipment manufacturer you can think of, but they aren’t all equal in terms of quality, serviceability, and expected lifespan.
Warning Signs It’s Time to Replace Backhoe Pins & Bushings
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.
3 Key Specs To Consider When Buying A Dump Truck
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.
