Best Equipment and Techniques for Efficient Land and Road Removal
Discover the best equipment and techniques for land and road removal. Learn why excavators with FAE mulching attachments are ideal for clearing dense underbrush and small trees, and explore John Deere's top models for land-clearing efficiency.
Read moreTHE PROS & CONS OF CUT-TO-LENGTH LOGGING
Cut-to-Length (CTL) logging is a popular alternative to traditional harvesting methods. If your logging company is considering moving toward cut-to-length harvesting methods, make sure you understand the pros and cons.
Read more5 INDUSTRY TRENDS EVERY CONTRACTOR SHOULD WATCH IN 2018
Staying ahead of the competition means keeping up with industry trends and adapting to new technology. Learn more about our top 5 construction industry trends that every contractor should watch in 2018.
Read more5 WAYS CONSTRUCTION DRONES CAN REDUCE COSTS ON THE JOB
From helping you win work to saving money on the jobs you’ve already won, construction drones can help you improve processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce costs. Here are five ways our construction customers find cost savings on the job site with drone technology.
Read moreTHE COST OF REWORK ON YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUDGET AND HOW TO PREVENT IT
The high cost of reworking a project can be greatly reduced or eliminated through grade control technology, including the use of GPS (Global Positioning System) and drones.
Read moreHOW TO SELECT COMPACT TRACK LOADER ATTACHMENTS FOR YOUR LANDSCAPING BUSINESS
As your landscaping business grows, you’ll find you can tackle the toughest jobs by investing in the right attachments for your versatile compact track loader. With so many options, how do you decide what attachment in which to invest?
Read moreTRACK MAINTENANCE 101: INSPECTION, CLEANING, & TENSIONING
Rubber track replacement on compact track loaders can be a costly repair. Learn what you can do to extend the life of your tracks and reduce downtime on the jobsite.
Read moreINTRODUCING THE JOHN DEERE 30G COMPACT EXCAVATOR
The new addition to the G-Series of John Deere excavators is the best of both worlds – it meets the demand for small excavation equipment and the need for large-scale strength.
Read moreAERIAL SPRAY BAN IN LINCOLN COUNTY - MORE TO FOLLOW?
Lincoln County, Ore., has become the first county in the nation to ban spraying aerial pesticides. The ballot passed by a narrow margin in May 2017, superseding state and federal pesticide laws and regulations that would otherwise permit the aerial spraying of pesticides.
Read moreTHE EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED TO EXPAND TO BIOMASS HARVESTING
Considering adding biomass harvesting to your ever-growing timber harvesting business? The wood left behind by your crews is valuable and equates up to 25% - 30% of the total wood volume. Depending on the harvesting equipment in your fleet and the biomass harvesting method, typically only one piece of biomass harvesting equipment is required to expand your business.
Read moreNEED FOR SPEED? HIGH-SPEED DOZER CUTS GRADING TIME IN HALF
When it comes to grading work, no machine outperforms the John Deere 764 high-speed dozer.
Read moreLIMIT RESIDUAL STAND DAMAGE AND MAINTAIN YOUR REPUTATION
Forest landowners want to limit residual stand damage (RSD) during selective harvests and logging contractors should too. How exactly does this damage happen? You’d be surprised. Don’t worry though, we’ll go over the different types of logging damage and offer advice on how to limit RSD so you can maintain your reputation and secure more contracts.
Read moreIMPROVE JOBSITE EFFICIENCY WITH THESE 3 QUICK WINS
A competitive advantage is paramount to success in the construction industry. Costs are high and profit margins are slim. With such a small profit window, how do you find that extra something, that edge? It all comes down to scheduling, the right equipment, and the best technology.
Read moreTHE 3 MOST COMMON REASONS CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES FAIL
Construction businesses can fail even in booming economies. So, how do you prevent your business from going belly-up? Know the common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Read advice from the experts at Papé Machinery.
Read more5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A KNUCKLEBOOM LOADER
When it comes to logging equipment, arguably no piece of machinery more important than the knuckleboom loader. The double boom and center knuckle allow for the loading and unloading of heavy cargo in tight spaces or low clearance like no other machine. Whether you’re looking at new or used logging equipment for sale, the same general principles apply. So what are some things you need to know when in the market for new equipment?
Read moreSECURING USED EQUIPMENT FINANCING FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
Securing used equipment financing for your construction business doesn’t have to be a hassle. While it's true that some companies will not finance or lease used equipment, many construction equipment dealers and other lenders do. To ease any trepidation you might have as you begin to look for capital equipment, we've put together some advice on how to secure financing for your construction business.
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