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Yellow backhoe loader clearing snow from a road in winter.
Equipment Education

What Is a Wheel Loader Used For?

Wheel loaders are some really powerful machines that can do just about anything that involves moving a lot of material around on a jobsite. They

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Compact soil with a vibratory plate compactor at a construction site.
Equipment Education

What Is a Soil Compactor?

A soil compactor is a type of heavy equipment used to compress soil, dirt and other materials to create a denser, more stable surface. Soil

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Aerial lifts and boom lifts at Mountain West Rentals & Sales for construction and maintenance.
Equipment Education

What Is a Boom Lift Used For?

A boom lift is a type of aerial lift designed to safely raise workers, tools and materials to elevated areas. Unlike equipment with a fixed

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Yellow front loader on flatbed trailer for construction projects.
Contractor Resources

What Size Tractor Do I Need?

Figuring out the right tractor size can make a huge difference in how smoothly you can get a project done. A tractor that’s too small

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Kubota tractor with front loader and backhoe for construction and landscaping.
Equipment Education

What is a Backhoe Used For?

A backhoe is one of the most versatile machines on the job site. By combining a front loader bucket with a rear digging arm, a

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