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Skid steer loaders, sometimes called Bobcats after one brand of skid steer, are the Swiss Army knives of construction machines. With the right size skid steer and the right...

Many contractors in northern climates stick to inside work during winter because digging and pouring a foundation can be hopeless if large areas of ground are frozen. In addition...

When electrical connections are limited or nonexistent at a jobsite, a portable generator keeps power tools, lights and appliances running. Portable generators also are handy for...

Purchasing heavy equipment for your construction business can be expensive. One way to lower the cost is to buy used equipment. To pay for it without reducing your free cash flow...

Backhoes and excavators are the workhorses of the construction site. They perform many of the same tasks, but each has unique strengths, and one machine may be better than the...

Excavators, which can weigh up to 84,000 pounds, are the behemoths of construction sites and deliver maximum digging power. But their smaller siblings, mini excavators, make up for...

Wood chippers show up in horror movies because of just how powerful they are. Their ability to turn large tree limbs into small chips is truly impressive. But accidents are common...