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…
MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH OREGON FORESTRY LAWS TO AVOID PENALTIES
To ensure a sustainable continuance of Oregon’s private forests, there are state laws that govern forest resource protection and land use. Over the last 70 years, the regulations surrounding the growth and harvest of trees associated with sustainable forestry have moved into the limelight. The state of Oregon has strict laws, several of which have been around since 1941 and have been consistently developed and updated by scientists, state agencies, landowners, and other key groups.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT IN 2017
New John Deere construction equipment will be released in early 2017. We know change can be difficult to swallow, but we think you’ll like these ones.
AUTOMATION IS CHANGING THE TIMBER INDUSTRY
With a constant focus on ways to improve productivity, efficiency, and harvest safety, the future of the timber industry points towards technology and automation.
UNDERSTANDING THE INS AND OUTS OF LOGGING EQUIPMENT FINANCING
Are you looking to expand your logging equipment fleet in an affordable and viable way? Although not the best solution for everyone, logging equipment financing can be a great option for certain logging businesses.
3 BIG ADVANTAGES OF USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ON THE JOBSITE
There are a number of advantages to utilizing construction technology tools on the jobsite. Whether you’re looking to gain increased visibility, accuracy, or flexibility, leading construction technology, like John Deere’s JDLink™ and Worksight™, can give you all three.
JOHN DEERE BACKHOE IN-CAB CONTROLS – MECHANICAL VS. PILOT
Up until recently, pilot controls have not been offered in backhoe loaders. Throughout the years, mechanical controls have been the norm. Manufacturers like John Deere, however, have begun offering backhoe pilot control options in order to meet the shifting needs of operators and companies alike.
LOGGING EQUIPMENT FIRE PREVENTION – AN OPERATOR’S GUIDE
The risk of fire when working with forestry equipment is very real and can be very costly. There are steps you can take to protect your investment and limit the risk of equipment fires. We’ve put together a list of fire prevention tips that will keep you and your machinery safe.
4 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE FELLER BUNCHER PRODUCTIVITY
The competitive nature of the logging industry demands feller buncher operators do everything they can to maximize productivity. Our machinery experts at Papé Machinery, Construction and Forestry have put together a few of the most important pieces of information to remember on your next job.
OFF-SEASON REVENUE IDEAS FOR YOUR COMPACT MACHINERY
With a little over 75 years of experience, Papé Machinery Construction & Forestry has plenty to offer in the way of off-season revenue ideas for your business.
