Guest Post (EQW)Big Iron DealerAvoid These Surprises in Your Dealer/OEM AgreementMarkets, like relationships, tend to change over time, and what looks like a great deal today may not be as appealing tomorrow. Look at all of your options and be prepared to negotiate these agreements carefully.March 15, 2021MaintenanceHow to handle DEF in freezing temperaturesWhen frozen, diesel exhaust fluid will expand up to 7% and can damage the storage tank if it is full or nearly full when it freezes. Details on Equipment World.January 12, 2021MaintenanceDon’t trust your eyes when it comes to hydraulic oil cleanlinessHydraulic oil may look clean to the human eye but don't be fooled. Learn about the importance of used hydraulic oil analysis for construction equipment here.December 2, 2020EquipmentHow much money can Section 179 save contractors on 2020 equipment purchases?Contractors will once again be able to write off the entire purchase price of new and used construction equipment bought and put in service in 2020.October 28, 2020Oils & lubricantsHow to safely buy, handle and store DEF this summerAs warm weather upon us, it is important for drivers to consider proper management of the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in current diesel-powered trucks. DEF, which is made from a mixture of technically pure urea and purified water, must be handled and stored properly to preserve its quality. Handling and storing DEF in warm […]July 8, 2020Big Iron DealerBigRentz CEO: Mobile online construction equipment rental bookings have overtaken desktop ordersDiscover what BigRentz CEO says about the rental marketplace and how mobile construction equipment bookings have outranked desktop for the first time here.June 10, 2019Business8 top marketing tips for every excavation contractorMarketing isn’t just for big companies and consumer products. Excavation contractors can use marketing tactics and strategies to advantageously position their company in the marketplace to win more bids and grow revenues while at the same time enhancing the company’s reputation. With the pressure of today’s low bid environment and get-it-done-yesterday job sites, it can […]October 16, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesTechnologyTyBot, the concrete rebar tying robot: 2 million job ties and counting“We’re not a prototype or a science experiment or a university study,” says the maker. “TyBot is a product that’s doing real work.”EquipmentDigging Precision: Deere Offers SmartGrade on Popular 210G, 350G ExcavatorsExcavatorsVideo: Cat Replaced the 316F with Faster 317 and 317 GC ExcavatorsEquipmentKobelco to Lay Off 75% of U.S. Excavator Plant Workers Over Engine Supply ProblemsEquipmentHaul More: Prinoth T14R Crawler Carrier Boosts Payload-to-Weight 15%
