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5/21/2018

3 Ways Excavator Operator Training Pays Off

Imagine two identical excavators on the same job, tasked with the same work. While they may seem identical, after five years of use one will have a much higher resale value, will have burned...

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5/21/2018

Compact Excavators Are the New Skid Steers

The skid steer loader has often been referred to as the Swiss army knife of construction equipment — switch out the attachment and you can have a compact backhoe, an auger boring machine, a...

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5/20/2018

5 Profit-Draining Operator Errors and How to Spot Them

Operator behavior not only impacts construction equipment health, but also the profitability of the operation. When we were designing ActiveCare Direct — our 24/7 machine monitoring service...

A close-up of the work modes dial on new Volvo excavators.

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5/17/2018

How Excavator Work Modes Boost Productivity and Reduce Costs

Whether you’re learning how to operate an excavator or a seasoned pro, maintaining the optimal balance between engine RPM and hydraulic flow should be as simple as possible. That’s why at...

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5/16/2018

Full-Suspension Versus Conventional Haulers: 3 Factors to Consider

Operating conditions usually make the choice between a rigid and articulated hauler an easy one. But once a customer knows they want an articulated hauler, I often get asked just how severe...

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5/16/2018

4 Essentials for Daily Wheel Loader Maintenance

Beyond operating skill, a seasoned wheel loader operator should be knowledgeable in daily maintenance. Not only does daily maintenance help extend machine life and increase uptime, it also...

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5/14/2018

3 Practices That Separate Expert Wheel Loader Operators from Novices

Time and experience are important to becoming an expert wheel loader operator. In my experience, I’ve seen several common things that tend to separate a novice from an expert — each of which...

Volvo wheeled excavator angling dirt next to a road with a tiltrotator and bucket.

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5/14/2018

5 Reasons to Consider Wheeled Excavators

Wheeled excavators have been staples in construction fleets throughout Europe and Asia for decades, but in the United States they’ve been slower to catch on largely due to lack of available...

How to Inspect Your Excavator's Undercarriage

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5/1/2018

7 Things to Check When Judging Excavator Durability

If you’re purchasing an excavator, your chief concern is probably uptime. We can talk about lift capacity, reach and smooth controls, but if it’s not running then you’re not working. Design...