How to Reduce Fuel Consumption on Excavators
The diesel pump gauge dropped below the red line last Tuesday afternoon while we were grading a parking lot in downtown Austin. We had three machines.
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Cat 950 Gc Wheel Loader Review
The Cat 950 GC showed up at our commercial site in Nevada last spring and within three weeks of operation, it was eating through sand piles like nothing.
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Best Grapple Bucket for Skid Steer Land Clearing
The hydraulic hose blew on the E-Z-Grapple right in the middle of clearing a pine stump line last spring, and I watched twenty thousand bucks worth of.
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How to Fix Bobcat Skid Steer Not Starting in Cold Weather
The -15°F wind off the Ohio River didn’t stop the pour, but it did kill the battery on my Bobcat S650 before shift one.
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Bobcat E35 vs E42 Which Size Do You Need
The Bottom Line
The Bobcat E35 R2-Series and E42 are two of the most popular mini excavators on commercial jobsites in 2026, but they serve different. -
Construction Equipment Insurance Cost by Type 2026
You walk onto a commercial site in March 2026 and see the Kubota KX040-4 sitting next to your cat truck.
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Average Cost Per Hour to Operate a Mini Excavator
The Kubota KX040-4 sat in my yard when I called it out at 5:30 AM during a tight deadline job.
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Yanmar Vio55-6b Midi Excavator Review
The Yanmar Vio55-6B showed up on a municipal utility site last spring when they needed to punch through some foundation footings without breaking any.
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Best Telehandler for Residential Construction
Best Mini Excavator For Residential Construction
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How to Start an Excavation Business Equipment Checklist
Starting an excavation business in 2026 isn’t just about digging holes anymore; it’s about managing margins, fuel costs, and equipment reliability.
