With so many options on the market, choosing the right auger drive for your machine can seem overwhelming at times. Here are 5 pro-tips for making the right purchase every time – no matter the machine or the application. 1. Know your machines auxiliary hydraulic flow and PSI Knowing your machines auxiliary hydraulic flow and PSI will narrow down your options for the auger drives that will perform well with your machine. The more hydraulic flow you have, the greater the RPM’s you can achieve and the more PSI you have, the greater the torque you can achieve. Most mini skid steer and excavators r ..read more

What Works Best? How Long Do they Last? Where can I Buy Them? These are questions we get asked frequently by contractors and landscapers looking at purchasing a mini or midi excavator. While most midi excavators use rubber tracks, there is another great option. The robust design of steel tracks coupled with the long lasting rubber track pads results in great performance and durability. In a seasonal climate where mud freezes overnight, severe stretching of a rubber track can result in turning minor splits or abrasions into splits and premature track failure. The typical life span of a rubber t ..read more

Digging around underground utilities requires well trained, competent equipment operators, a spotter, and most importantly locates. Below are some helpful tips from liscenced drain layers and equipment operators to keep you safe and efficient while digging around utilities. Safe Procedures Guide: 1) Call 'Ontario One Call' and allow 7 days for the locates to be completed. Always remember that any buried utilities such as pool, barbecue, irrigation and lighting that are installed privately are not included. Natural Gas and Hydro locates finish at the meter. 2) Exposing existing utilities within ..read more

A used equipment checklist is a great timesaving tool when making your purchase, while used mostly to determine the remaining life left in components that are subject to wear and tear on the jobsite it can also tell an unbiased story about previous operating conditions and type of use. A retail ready used mini excavator needs to be clean and operator safe, ensuring that employees perform the needed daily inspection and the mechanical components should also function as intended by the original equipment manufacturer. This will ensure safe operation and bring the best return on investement for t ..read more