National Safety Month: Building Safer Jobsites with the Right Equipment, Maintenance, and Support
June is National Safety Month, an annual National Safety Council observance focused on helping people stay safe “from the workplace to anyplace.” For construction and forestry crews, that message fits the pace and pressure of everyday work. A safer jobsite starts with preparation. It grows through daily habits, equipment condition, operator awareness, planning, and reliable…
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.
Job Sites Are Re-Opening. Are You Ready?
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.
Our Best ‘Back to Work’ Deals
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.
The 3 S’s for Safe Trenching & Excavation
Does your operation adhere to OSHA’s guidelines for safe trenching and excavation? Learn more here.
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.
Maximize Equipment Uptime with Machine Monitoring
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.
