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The Dirt
The Chip Shortage: How Did We Get Here? | The Dirt #37
In this episode of The Dirt, we delve into the microchip shortage, which has been contributing to lower inventories for some equipment manufacturers.
September 17, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Why Social Media is So Much More Than Marketing | The Dirt #36
While marketing is usually Job 1 — and we discuss easy ways you can help your company get its story out — social media platforms also should be exploited for their full potential as internal communication tools.
September 10, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Construction’s “Weird Disconnect” with Young Workers | The Dirt #35
Young workers often reach the wrong conclusion when old-timers yell. In this episode of The Dirt, we discuss ways to close the generational divide.
September 3, 2021
The Dirt
Video: The Most Underrated, Neglected Fluid on the Jobsite | The Dirt #34
Don't let your construction equipment become another casualty of ignored coolant. Check out Chevron's Lawrence Wong as he answers all your questions about the overlooked fluid in this episode of The Dirt.
August 27, 2021
The Dirt
Video: How to Calculate Your Equipment’s O&O Costs | The Dirt #33
In this episode of The Dirt, we tell you how to calculate a crucial figure to achieving higher profits.
August 20, 2021
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Why Contractors Need a Strong Online and Social Media Presence | The Dirt #32
How construction firms can stand out in the increasingly competitive search for qualified workers.
August 13, 2021
The Dirt
Video: How to Attract Good Operators – and Keep Them | The Dirt #31
Your company’s culture can have a tremendous impact on what kind of employees you have and your employee retention rate. Here's how to make your construction firm a better place to work.
August 6, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Is it Time to Switch to 2D Machine Control? (Part 2) | The Dirt #30
Host of The Dirt Bryan Furnace talks with Topcon's Nick Martin in the second part of this exploration on what you can expect from 2D machine control.
July 30, 2021
Technology
Video: Why Using a 2D System is a Great First Step in Machine Control | The Dirt #29
Equipment World talks with Trimble's Scott Lyttle about the data 2D machine control gives you, its cost and surprisingly fast payback.
July 23, 2021
Compact equipment
Video: The Meteoric Rise of Kubota Construction Equipment | The Dirt #28
With the explosion of interest in compact equipment over the last few years, Kubota has seen huge growth in its construction equipment division. We talk to product manager Patrick Baker about what's behind that growth and Kubota's latest machines.
June 18, 2021
Wheel Loaders
Video: Doosan's Latest Wheel Loaders Are New in Every Way | The Dirt #27
From a "transparent bucket" and a new exterior design all the way down to a more spacious cab and maintenance improvements on the inside, we brought in the experts to discuss everything new on Doosan's latest loaders.
June 11, 2021
Heavy equipment
Video: Why the Cat 963 is "A Great Big Skid Steer" | The Dirt #26
The new Cat 963 track loader is built for just about anything. On this episode of The Dirt, Cat tractor expert Sam Meeker joins us to talk about the improvements this machine brings over the K-Series and how versatile a track loader can be.
June 4, 2021
Pickups
Ford's F-150 Lightning is the Super Truck For the Working Class
With its first electric pickup, Ford has packed in a lot of capability – and speed – while keeping the starting price under $40,000.
May 25, 2021
Graders/Scrapers
Video: Deere Expert Explains How Motor Graders Have Evolved | The Dirt #25
Precision, efficiency and comfort. In this episode of The Dirt, we talk to Deere grader expert Matt Goedert, who explains the latest improvements to the company's grader line.
May 21, 2021
Wheel Loaders
Video: How The First See-Through Loader Bucket Works. Feature From the Future
After hearing visibility concerns from customers, Doosan came up with an industry-first: a see-through loader bucket. But how does the system work? Check out the video for all the details.
May 14, 2021
Excavators
Similar But Very Different: Cat Expert Explains the Four 315 and 317 Excavator Models | The Dirt #24
Cat's 315, 315 GC, 317 and 317 GC excavators are all-new inside and out. So much has been packed into these models that in this episode of The Dirt, we've asked Cat excavator expert Brian Stellbrink to break it all down.
May 7, 2021
Heavy equipment
Video: New Cat 963 Track Loader Is Built for Just About Anything
With its latest track loader, Cat has made everything good about the 963 even better.
April 30, 2021
Battery electric
Volvo VP Lays Out the Electric Blueprint for Construction Equipment | The Dirt #23
How is Volvo Construction Equipment bringing its electric construction equipment to market? We've got the details in our latest The Dirt video.
April 23, 2021
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