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Volvo Gryphin Concept Wheel Loader Check out Volvo’s futuristic wheel loader concept machine, the Volvo Gryphin. The ‘Gryphin’ extreme wheel loader concept has fully independent wheels so it can literally ‘climb’ to dump its load. It has a single spar boom, a zero-emission electric hybrid engine, noiseless electrical wheel motors and intelligent cab glass that […]

Doosan Concept Excavator Check out this Doosan CX Eco Transformer, Concept Excavator. Its cab includes many impressive features including a Sliding Door, Sliding Control Stand, Haptic Control Panel, Transparent IP, Head-up Display, Light Adjusting Glass, and Color Control Window. Some other impressive features this Hybrid Articulated Crawler of the future boasts are a Safety Sensor […]

Have you checked out Ditch Witch’s YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Ditch Witch safety and operation! Ditch Witch® Trencher Safety & Operation – Ditch Witch compact walk-behind trenchers are extremely reliable, durable, and easy to use. To get the most out of each machine you must learn to maintain and operate it […]

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. […]