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Choosing the Right Auger Drive

Whether you’re working on a commercial, residential or civil construction project, one of the most common earthmoving tasks is drilling post holes. There are several different ways to perform post hole digging and one of the most popular ways is to use an auger attachment.

Auger attachments play a big role on large worksite likes farms or ranches as this hydraulic system allows the operator to dig holes safely and efficiently from the comfort of a machine seat.

But which auger drive is the right one to pick? Well, the largest factor when choosing a post hole digger is knowing the type of rock or material you’re trying to dig through. Augers come in a range of different sizes, so it can be confusing picking the right one for your project.

That’s why we have compiled a list of tips to consider when choosing the appropriate auger drive for your job.

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What Are the Advantages of Diesel Generators?

When you are looking to hire a generator to power your worksite for your next project, you need to consider the various factors that can influence your decision. Some of these could be the type of project you are conducting, what the generator will be utilised for and how long you require the generator for.

There are a multitude of advantages to using a diesel generator on your project’s worksite, these including:


  • Long Electricity Time
  • Multiple Industry Uses
  • Cheap Maintenance and Running
  • Fuel Efficiency

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5 Benefits of a Mini Excavator

In an industry where versatility and efficiency are of high importance, the mini excavatorcan become an operator’s best friend. Since their introduction into the workforce, they have been utilised for a variety of projects, whether in a residential setting or on a medium sized project site. Mini excavators have high reliability and great performance, making them a staple among many construction businesses. They can also be utilised for a range of requirements while also reducing operating costs which is beneficial for the company and the person hiring.

Because the team here at Yellow Hire feel that mini excavators are an essential part of any construction business, we have complied a list of 5 reasons why mini excavators are beneficial below:

1. Onsite Access
2. Transportation
3. Operating Costs
4. Reduced Worksite Damage
5. Productivity & Agility

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The Benefits of Having GPS Devices Installed in Construction Equipment

As cities, suburbs and rural regions begin to develop, so does the machinery building the infrastructure to support the population. That’s why in the last decade, installing GPS devices into construction machinery has become so popular. Installing GPS devices are an easy and simple way to secure assets on any worksite. There are a variety of reasons why GPS machinery is beneficial, read on to find out more.

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Choosing the Right Skid Steer Loader for Your Worksite

Skid steer loaders are one of the most popular pieces of construction machinery and can be utilised for a wide array of projects ranging from backyard landscaping to construction projects. However, depending on the type of project you are undertaking, there are fundamental differences between skid steer loaders that you need to know before hiring one.

There are many factors you need to consider before hiring a skid steer loader including:

1. Size of the Skid Steer
2. Job Surface
3. Controls
4. Attachments

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5 Benefits of a Bobcat

In an industry where lifting materials and excavating areas of land are everyday components of the construction industry, utilising a bobcat can be one of the best pieces of machinery to save valuable time. The bobcat, also known as a skid-steer loader is commonly used in both the agriculture and construction industries and can sometimes replace large excavators in certain areas of work. The bobcat is one of the most versatile machines as there are various attachments that can transform your bobcat into the machine you require.

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Wheeled Dozers vs Tracked Dozers

Bulldozers are large tractors used for pushing large quantities of earth material such as soil, sand, rubble, etc. They are equipped with a substantial metal plate, also known as a blade, which allows them to push bulk materials. Bulldozers are generally used in mines and quarries, large construction and engineering projects, and many more application where they may be required to move large quantities of materials.

Other uses of dozers can include, but is not limited to:

  • Preliminary road or ramp grading
  • Ripping and pushing coal
  • Movement of rocks or heavy material
  • Building roads and tracks
  • Excavator, shovel and dragline assistance
  • Towing and positioning of heavy equipment or machinery.

Bulldozers can come either wheeled or tracked. So, what is the main difference between the two? We’ll let you know below.

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What’s the Difference Between Articulated and Rigid Dump Trucks?

For off-road hauling there are two types of trucks. There is a rigid dump truck and an articulated dump truck. They are both similar in terms of technology used to benefit the operator, along with meeting the most recent emission standards. So how do you choose the right dump truck for you?.

Before choosing between a rigid dump truck and an articulated dump truck, it is important to consider the following questions:

  • What are the ground conditions of the jobsite? Is the terrain uneven, slippery, with an incline or narrow?
  • What is the size of the jobsite?
  • How long will the truck be required (short-term or long-term)?
  • What kind of materials with the truck be hauling?
  • Will the hauler be carrying a large or small quantity of materials?
  • Will the hauler need to cover a vast or short amount of area when transferring the load?
  • Are you dumping the load into a wide or narrow hopper?
  • Will the dump truck need to be resilient after handling high impact loads?

Bulldozers can come either wheeled or tracked. So, what is the main difference between the two? We’ll let you know below.

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