As a member of the Common Ground Alliance, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is supporting National Safe Digging Month in April and asking its 1,000-plus members...
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Tips For Excavating Frozen Ground
To avoid the challenges of snow, ice, and frozen ground, and weather-related work stoppages, contractors will often stop working early in the...
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How to Capitalize on the Infrastructure Bill
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law in November will provide significant funding to benefit those in construction-related industries.
Nearly the entire bill is dedicated...
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Breaking Down Skid Steer Acquisition Options
You have a job where you need a skid steer. But determining the best avenue for acquiring one isn’t always an easy...
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What to Know Before Getting an Equipment Appraisal
Before selling an asset in your fleet, you might want to get a construction equipment appraisal to establish its value.
This consists of...
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The Benefits of Machine Control Technology
Eric “EJ” Herron understands what it’s like to be a small contractor trying to decide whether to invest in new technology.
For nearly 10...
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Knowing When to Pull the Trigger on an Equipment Purchase
Within a year of launching his sewer and drain cleaning business, Mark Joski began to diversify. He first added excavation services and...
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Buyer Beware: A Used Equipment Checklist
Buyers can find significant savings when purchasing used construction equipment. “Demand is strong for machines with low hours and a manufacturer warranty,”...
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Spreading the Word About Safe Excavation
Everyone plays a role in preventing damages to underground utility infrastructure. AEM continues to support the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and asks its members to help spread awareness of the need to...
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Know Your Diesel Exhaust Fluid Best Practices
Fluids are essential for machine operation.
It’s important for contractors to familiarize themselves with how to handle them and use them to ensure...
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Selecting the Right Trailer for Hauling Heavy Equipment
When it comes to selecting a trailer to haul heavy equipment, you have more than a few options to consider. And when...
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Comparing Wheeled Skid Steers vs. Compact Track Loaders
Skid steer or compact track loader? The answer depends on several factors — not the least of which is cost — but...
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Spread Awareness About the Importance of Calling 811
As a member of the Common Ground Alliance, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is supporting National Safe Digging Month in April and asking its 1,000-plus members...
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Attachments Make the Skid-Steer the Most Versatile Machine on the Job Site
Attachments transform skid-steer loaders into specialized tools that perform a multitude of tasks faster and more profitably. But what should you look for when...





















