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Kubota RTV Service Guide to Keep Your Side-by-Side Running Strong

Is your Kubota RTV due for service? Regular maintenance is what keeps your machine reliable year after year. Here's our complete step-by-step guide to servicing your Kubota RTV so … Read More

What is a backhoe, and what's it used for?

Short answer: A backhoe is a two-in-one workhorse. Up front, it’s a loader for moving material. In the back, it’s an excavator for digging, trenching, and light demolition. Put bot… Read More

Introducing the New SANY ST230V Skid Steer

SANY’s ST230V skid steer is about to make a major impact on your job sites. Packed with power, versatility, and operator comfort, this machine is built to handle everything from di… Read More

What is a Skid Steer, and What’s It Used For?

Skid steers are compact machines that come in different sizes and are often used in construction, landscaping, and excavation projects, and they pack quite a punch in their small s… Read More

How much water is in a water truck Tank?

Think of a water truck like the offensive lineman of the job site—it's not flashy, and it doesn’t get all the credit, but without it, the whole play falls apart. They play an impor… Read More

What are Morooka tracked dump trucks and what are they used for?

Morooka tracked dump trucks are multi-purpose machines built to conquer challenging terrains and tough job sites. Some people call them carriers, buggies, tracked carriers, tracked… Read More

What is a bulldozer and what's it used for?

When you think of heavy equipment, the bulldozer (or a dozer) is probably one of the first machines that comes to mind. With its massive blade and tough, tracked design, it’s built… Read More

Best Trucks for Hauling Heavy Equipment

So, you’re considering buying heavy equipment and need to know what kind of truck and trailer you’ll need to haul it. Trailers come in all sorts, so check out this resource to dete… Read More

Types of Trailers for Hauling Heavy Equipment

Transporting heavy equipment is sometimes an afterthought when it comes to purchasing machinery. But whether you're buying a mini excavator or a large-scale earthmover, the right t… Read More

Forestry and Logging Attachments

Whether you're clearing land, felling trees, or moving logs, the right attachments can make all the difference. When you're working with excavators, skid steers, tracked trucks, or… Read More

Maximizing Efficiency with SANY Excavator Working Modes

When you’re behind the controls of a hydraulic excavator, picking the right working mode is like choosing the right tool for the job—it can make all the difference. SANY excavators… Read More

Maximize Efficiency with Continuous Flow on Your SANY Excavator

We get a fair amount of questions about using hydraulic attachments like mulchers and brush cutters on SANY excavators. One of the most important factors to consider is continuous … Read More

What's a motor grader and what's it used for?

Motor graders, characterized by their long blades, are designed to create flat surfaces, making them useful in road construction, landscaping, and even snow removal. Despite their … Read More

Types of Compactors and Rollers

Compactors (also called rollers, so we’ll use both terms) prepare surfaces like roads and building foundations. These heavy machines apply pressure to soil or asphalt, helping to c… Read More

Manual vs. Hydraulic Couplers for Excavators: Understanding the Differences

This small but mighty attachment lets you quickly switch between tools, like going from a digging bucket to a mulcher, without breaking a sweat. But when it comes to choosing a cou… Read More

The Different Types of Soil Compaction Machines

When you are about to lay a foundation, prepare a sub-base for asphalt, or landscape a property for long-term durability; you need soil compaction. The earth naturally contains air… Read More

What is an Excavator and What's It Used For?

The excavator stands out as a pivotal player in the giants of construction equipment. But what exactly is an excavator? An excavator is a heavy-duty piece of machinery typically us… Read More

Introducing the SANY SW405K Wheel Loader: A Comprehensive Pre-Shift Inspection Guide

Are you in the market for high-quality, cost-effective heavy equipment? Look no further than the SW405K, SANY America's largest wheel loader. In this blog post, we'll explore the k… Read More

Watering down your risks: Water truck 101

Water trucks are an essential part of any job site. Dust/Debris Control, Soil Compaction, Fire Safety - it's not just a safety concern, it's a requirement on many jobsites. Purchas… Read More

Fixing a Track Carrier: How to Repair a Cracked Weld for A Hydraulic Tank

We recently purchased a Morooka MST 3000VD tracked dumper at auction, but before releasing any new piece of equipment to our fleet for rent or purchase, our team follows a 19-Poin… Read More

Hydraulic Quick Couplers for Excavators: Decreasing Cost and Downtime while Increasing Efficiency on the job

Excavators can be used for all different applications, from digging to grading, hammering to drilling, mulching, raking, and more. But for all these applications, there’s a differ… Read More

MB50 FINN Material Blower: How to Operate a Mulch Blower for Commercial Landscaping

Features and Benefits of the Machine: The MB50 material blower features a 65 hp Cummins diesel engine that is directly coupled to a low blower. This allows the blower to spread… Read More

Bell B45E Training 101

BELL B45E TRAINING 101 In this Bell Trucks training tutorial, Newman Tractor’s Matt Hall takes us through the ins and outs of the all new Bell B45E articulated dump truck. Coverin… Read More