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Collision Avoidance in Mining & Tunneling

November 1, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Collision Avoidance in Mining & Tunneling

View the complete article here. Collision is one of the biggest safety threats in mining: either between two pieces of machinery or between a worker and a vehicle. The power and size of the equipment […]

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John Deere Construction & Forestry Builds New Illinois Training Facility

July 12, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on John Deere Construction & Forestry Builds New Illinois Training Facility

John Deere recently completed the construction of a 7,500 square foot facility in Coal Valley, Illinois to better meet internal training demands, along with supporting customer visits and events. The building is part of the […]

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Heavy Equipment Guide: The Different Types, Training & Safety, and Trading

May 16, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Heavy Equipment Guide: The Different Types, Training & Safety, and Trading

A contractor’s fleet is comprised of various pieces of heavy equipment. Here’s a look at the roster of machines typically required to complete a project, along with some safety and sales-related advice. TYPES Dozers Known […]

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Tips for Maintaining Heavy Construction Equipment

May 16, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Tips for Maintaining Heavy Construction Equipment

Heavy machinery can be one of the most costly investments for a contractor, so proper maintenance of such equipment is vital to ensuring a maximum return on investment—not to mention the fact that the extra […]

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