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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.

Because we feel bobcats are one of the most useful machines, we have comprised a list of 5 benefits of a bobca

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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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Choosing the Right Excavator for Your Worksite

Excavators are all too common in the construction industry but with so many to choose from it can make the choice difficult as to which one you should choose. Of course, there are several factors that will influence the success of your project, however, some will weigh in on the decision more than others.

The following points highlight areas for you to consider when choosing the right excavator for your work site.

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5 Benefits of the Telehandler

Lifting equipment and materials is an everyday part of the construction industry, and a telehandler can be one of the most valuable, time saving machines that you can utilise. The telehandler, also known as a telescopic handler, a teleporter or a boom lift, is commonly used in the agricultural and construction industry while also being used in distribution centres where a traditional forklift can’t reach. The telehandler you could say is a hybrid of a crane and a forklift, offering manoeuvrability and versatility for different projects.

Because we think telehandlers are an amazing machine, we have compiled a list of 5 benefits of a telehandler below.

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