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Fuel Consumption Could be the Reason Your Business isn’t Moving Forward
So many excavator owners and operators overlook the importance of excavator fuel consumption when deciding which brand excavator to purchase, yet the fuel consumption could be the sole reason your business isn’t doing as well as it could. The price of fuel is reaching $2.00 per litre or more for onsite refueling and the more
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16 Nov2017
What to Look for Before Buying a Used Excavator
The more informed you are on what to look for when purchasing an excavator, the better your chances are of buying a quality used machine. Follow the below tips to ensure you know what to look for when inspecting and purchasing a used excavator. They will help you avoid unexpected costs on repairs and issues. 1.
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6 Nov2017
[Customer Story] Labourer to Construction Business Owner
Straight out of high school, a gung-ho young man got himself some labouring work but what he didn’t realise, it would be the start of a long and prosperous career in the construction industry. We recently sat down with Steve Murdoch of Murdoch Constructions to hear how he went from being an in-experienced 20 something
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27 Sep2017
What is Geoscan?
Since Kobelco’s excavator remote monitoring system (Geoscan) was first introduced, a common question we get through our branches is “what exactly is it?” So what is GEOSCAN? Geoscan is a system fitted to Kobelco Acera Geospec excavators from 7 tonne and up that allows the business owner or operator to access machine data remotely. This
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4 Sep2017
Looking After Your Machines Undercarriage
Machine undercarriage wear and tear is happening all too often and all because of owners and operators not giving their machine the TLC they need. Skipping over the little stuff, like washing your machine down and lubricating bushings daily can cost you a lot. The amount of time and effort you put into cleaning and
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31 Jul2017