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It's hard to appreciate the work and technology that goes into building massive structures. What is also lost is the worker's courage who make these building possible. We've compiled a few videos that give you a first person point of view of some mega structures. Use our poll below to vote for the scariest one! […]

Have you checked out Bair Products' YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Bair Wheel Kits & the Bair Hydraulic Track Tensioner: Bair Products high quality undercarriage parts were created with first-hand knowledge and on the jobsite experience from an active third generation family owned commercial excavating and site utility contractor in the Kansas […]

Have you checked out Bair Products' YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about rubber track installation and removal & Larry Lugs: Bair Products high quality undercarriage parts were created with first-hand knowledge and on the jobsite experience from an active third generation family owned commercial excavating and site utility contractor in the Kansas City […]

Have you checked out Bobcat Company's YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Bobcat Loader Maintenance and Inspections: Inspect Your Bobcat Compact Excavator: It's important to perform daily inspections on your Bobcat compact excavator. Instructions are necessary before servicing or operating your Bobcat excavator. Read and understand the operation and maintenance manual, operator’s handbook […]

Have you checked out Rhino Equipment's YouTube Channel? We found some great maintenance videos! Fuel Filter & Fuel-Water Separator Filter Replacement A demo of how to properly replace fuel filters and fuel-water separator filters by a Rhino Equipment Service Engineer. Fuel filters help to clean the fuel from the fuel tank that goes into your […]

Have you checked out Bobcat Company's YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Bobcat Loader Maintenance and Inspections: Inspect Your Bobcat Loader: Perform daily maintenance before operating your Bobcat loader. Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing your Bobcat Skid Steer Loader. It is important to read and understand the operation and maintenance manual, […]

Would you be worried about dropping your phone if you had a CAT smartphone? Probably not! Check out this video of a CAT B15 smartphone plummeting from 35 feet into a deep pool of water after being dropped by a CAT MH3049 Material Hanlder. The operator rescues the B15 from the water (it still works […]

It's the largest board game ever played with CAT Equipment! During the Caterpillar Built For It Trials, "Stack" pits five heavy equipment operators against a mountain of massive wood blocks! Excavators and Telehandlers are used to remove and reposition a stack of 27 JENGA blocks one at a time without toppling the structure.   Source: […]

CASE roller fleet anchored by the PT240 pneumatic tire compactor helps Georgia contractor consistently achieve low air voids on asphalt projects. A high percentage of air voids in hot mix asphalt projects ultimately contributes to flaws in roadways. The ability to consistently keep air voids to a minimum is where Thompson, GA-based C&H Paving excels. […]

Have you checked out Caterpillar Inc.'s YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Skid Steer Loader Maintenance and Inspections: Daily Walk Around - Walk around inspection guidelines for the Skid Steer Loader.   Replace Tires - Know when to replace your rubber tires.   Drive Chain Adjustment & Chain Oil - Cain tension on rubber […]

Have you checked out Caterpillar Inc.'s YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Track-Type Tractor Maintenance and Inspections: Daily Walk Around - Walk around inspection guidelines for the Track-Type Tractor.   Cat SystemOne Undercarriage - Tips and Points of the SystemOne Undercarriage.   Undercarriage Track Tips - Maintain your undercarriage.   Undercarriage Master Links - […]

Have you checked out Caterpillar Inc.'s YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Wheel Loader Maintenance and Inspections: Daily Walk Around - Walk around inspection guidelines for the Wheel Loader.   Linkage & Pins Lubrication Tips - Understanding Linkage & Pins lubrication.   Ground Engaging Tools - Ground Engaging Tools and when to maintain.   […]