Equipment: Labor savings, life cycle and maintenance
Contractors use equipment primarily to save labor. Some contractors are knowledgeable about equipment and have strong opinions about what equipment is right for which situation. Other contractors are...
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Avoid hose reel problems with these ‘real’ hose tips
By: Andrew Greess Fix reel swivel leaks promptly. These simple tips can reduce equipment problems, missed stops and unnecessary repair expenses. Swivel: The swivel on the side of your hose reel allows...
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Throwback Thursday: March 1998
To some landscape professionals the job of a company mechanic seems to be “the most obvious thing in the world.” They fix stuff, right? Not quite, according to the article “Miracle workers,” which ran...
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Ditch Witch offers maintenance tips for trenchers
Proper maintenance maximizes your trencher’s efficiency. The process of digging a trench takes a significant toll on a trencher’s digging system, or its chain, teeth and sprockets, said Chapman...
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Handheld tools for hardscape projects
Photo: Outback Landscape Having the right tool for the job saves crews time and energy and reduces the risk of an injury. For hardscape projects, there are several tried-and-true handheld tools to get...
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Track your way to efficiency
Photo: Tenna How do you find the right tracking technology for your business? Experts say landscape contractors need to look at their operation first, including the people and processes, to determine...
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11 best practices for maintaining construction equipment
TENSE UP A well-maintained and properly tensioned track can last thousands of hours longer than a neglected one. Photo: Case Construction Equipment A design/build company’s success depends on the...
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A checklist for properly maintaining spray equipment
CONSTANT UPKEEP Making sure spray units are properly maintained can help reduce downtime and increase productivity and revenue. Photo: Chapin Manufacturing Keeping up with a busy spray schedule would...
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