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Volvo Demolition Cleanup Excavator
Blog 11/2/2020
What to Look for in a Demolition Cleanup Excavator When it comes to excavators used for demolition cleanup, many contractors think of them simply as commodities — machines that are interchangeable with other machines and used for the same...
Volvo EC750D Excavator
Blog 10/19/2020
Dos & Don’ts to Increase Machine Trade-In Values Getting the best price and most value out of a trade-in for your construction equipment can sometimes be a challenge — but understanding a few simple do’s and don’ts can help. Things like...
Demolition Excavator Attachments That Improve Efficiency
Blog 10/12/2020
Demolition Excavators: How Processing can Increase your Profits For those who run high-reach demolition excavators, they know tearing down structures efficiently is the key to profitability — but it’s also the machines on the ground that can really add...
Volvo EC950F excavator loading an A60H articulated truck
Blog 9/28/2020
How to size and get the most out of your Mining Excavators and Haulers In mining, it’s important to match excavators to your haul trucks to lower your total cost of ownership (TCO) for these machines. If they’re mismatched, you’ll be inefficient and burn extra...
Volvo Articulated Hauler A60H and Crawler Excavator EC950E
Blog 9/21/2020
Why the Volvo EC950F and A60H Make the Perfect Pair You know how it feels when you see a bottleneck of haul trucks on your site — knowing they’re lined up waiting to be loaded, all while fuel continues to burn, machine hours tick away, and...
Blog 9/8/2020
How Touchless Construction Machine Diagnosis is Evolving During COVID-19 The recent transition to remote work has prompted an increased reliance on technology and a need to innovate in nearly every business sector. Local brick-and-mortar businesses are...
Blog 8/19/2020
Volvo’s Drive to Electric – Your Questions Answered In 2019, Volvo Construction Equipment became the first construction equipment manufacturer to commit to going fully electric on two full ranges of compact equipment. For those looking to be...
Volvo Certified Used Equipment
Blog 8/10/2020
How to Evaluate Used Equipment Online Volvo Certified Used Equipment Some of you may be apprehensive about buying construction equipment during COVID-19 — and that’s understandable. The desire to avoid face-to-face contact, plus varying state travel...
Improve Operator & Construction Uptime Efficiency
Blog 7/27/2020
Operator Tips: How Improving Your Company’s Operating Costs Impacts You If you’re an operator, you may think your day-to-day performance is what really matters when it comes to your job — how many yards of dirt you moved or how many loads you carried. But most...
Summer Tips for Construction Equipment Maintenance
Blog 7/13/2020
7 Ways to Keep your Construction Equipment Running Strong During the Summer Heat We often associate harsh weather with the winter, but summer can be hard on construction equipment, too. The sun, hot temperatures and humidity can all cause issues, and added strain comes...
Blog 6/23/2020
Should I Rebuild my Machine or Replace it? — Your Questions Answered I’ve talked to a lot of contractors who had machines approaching the end of their first life and discussed with them their possible next steps. Several struggled with the idea of replacing...
How to load trucks with a frontend loader
Blog 6/15/2020
Wheel Loader Operator Tips: How to Load Trucks with Added Efficiency and Productivity As technology in wheel loaders continues to evolve, contractors continue to praise the ability of these machines to make operators of any skill level faster and more efficient. Advanced...
Excavator Pre-Start Checklist
Blog 6/1/2020
Keep Your Excavators Running Their Best with This Prestart Checklist As an excavator owner and/or operator, you know it’s not wise to just hop in the cab in the morning and start working right away. While time is money on most of your jobs, not taking a few...
Blog 5/11/2020
Construction Equipment Repairs: Do It Yourself or Call Your Dealer? Many of you are likely looking to maintain or repair your machines faster and cheaper. You may be opting to do it yourself, and in many instances — especially if you have a skilled and...
TIPS FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CABS
Blog 4/23/2020
Tips for Cleaning and Disinfecting Construction Equipment Cabs Enclosed spaces like cabs can harbor germs and viruses like the coronavirus — during times like this, cleanliness is incredibly important. Keeping surfaces disinfected is a responsibility...
How to Inspect Your Excavator's Undercarriage
Blog 4/21/2020
How to Inspect Your Machine’s Undercarriage — and Why It Matters Regularly inspecting your construction equipment is always worthwhile. This can prevent future downtime and lengthen the life of your machine. In these uncertain times right now, it’s more...
Blog 4/20/2020
How Owners and Lessees Can Extend Machine Life and Retain Higher Values Too often, machine owners focus on initial purchase price — “What am I paying to buy this machine?” That leaves out so much that can impact your bottom line while you’re running that...
How Telematics Can Help Total Cost of Ownership
Blog 3/27/2020
How Telematics and Technology Can Help You Calculate a Truer Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Construction business owners and equipment managers are increasingly interested in understanding the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their machines. It’s a more complicated equation than...
Close up of a Volvo excavator boom and arm digging dirt.
Blog 3/27/2020
Understanding Excavator Boom Configurations  I often hear excavators called the “Swiss Army knife” of the construction industry, and it’s true — they’re multi-tasking machines capable on practically any jobsite. A lot of people...
Electric and hybrid construction equipment by Volvo
Blog 3/26/2020
The Transformation Toward Electric and Hybrid Construction Equipment What’s the next big thing? It’s hard to say in a world that’s rapidly changing and getting harder to predict each year. Several historical trends and key factors today contribute to our...
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