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Top 4 ways to increase your heavy equipment sales

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The selling of constructional equipment involves a face-to –face selling where both the buyer and the seller want to do the deal without taking the help of any mediator. With the advent of internet, the online sale of heavy equipment becomes easy and effective. Do you have a heavy equipment online business? Are you interested in selling your equipment online? No worries. Relax and follow the cost effective tips that are mentioned below.

Tips to increase the sales of heavy equipment

  • Google Adwords:- It permits any seller to post their ads related with equipment in front of the proposal expecting for that particular unit. As for example:- a customer searches the Google to buy a CAT D6R XL bulldozer, a list of text ad comes out on the side of the web page detailing everything related with CAT D6R XL. The cost of the click will be minimum $0.25 depending on the competition and setting up of the ad.
  • Craiglist:- Another site for classified ad gives permission to the sellers to set up a detail page of the heavy equipment with minimum 8 images absolutely free. This ad will be posted to every major city across the globe. You should implement your marketing strategy here to make it highly impressive. You should always remember that at first it is through your ad only that you can boost up your selling. If you use this sit along with Adwords, you can achieve the goal of your sales by creating a successful campaign of advertising. This technique is cost effective as compared to traditional offline ads in the magazines and newspapers. Offline ads are always more expensive than online ads.
  • Become a skilled author:- Sellers are heavy equipment are well-versed in function, conditions and specifications of the equipment that they are planning to sell online. Writing of blogs and articles regarding these machines show that they are experts in this sphere. Many sellers also write autobiography for opening their account on the free online site of article publishing by giving links to their website and contact info. To get more flow of the readers and the followers, sellers sometimes post the articles and blogs on their own website and social media network.
  • Videos of You Tube:- With the growing popularity of You Tube, no one can deny the fact that You Tube videos are one of the best ways to make the audience aware of your equipment. As here, you will get the advantage of showing your targeted audience the picture of your equipment by explain them everything, the audience will automatically start to incline towards your machine. Videos always let on the prospective audience to watch the operations of the equipment and how to run it. Videos of You Tube can also be tied up with the efforts of email marketing.
  • Mentioning of the service:- Don’t forget to give a detail description of the service you will provide if the customer after buying the equipment is not satisfied.

 

To reach the top of the sale, you should always make a proper marketing strategy. So, go ahead and explore your equipment selling business by following the tips.

 

 

 

Using Specific Machine For Specific Work Can Yield Good Results

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Have you ever wondered why there are so many heavy equipment in use in a construction site when the same machine has the potential to do multiple tasks? We see a backhoe loader, dozers, excavators, scrapers etc. and often think why they invest so much of money on heavy equipment when they can easily make use of one of their equipment into multiple purposes and get the work done. Well, the construction companies use so many machines for a specific cause adjoined to with and we would be highlighting on that cause.

Heavy equipment has its own intrinsic capability, though it is also potent enough to perform on other areas, but it makes more sense to use the equipment for the very purpose it was produced. For instance, one primarily uses an excavator to dig earth and remove the dirt and carry them from one place to the other. Now the same excavator can also be used to demolish a structure for which it is very much potent. However, you still use a bulldozer to get that part of the job done. This fact implies that though different heavy equipment has the capacity to do several tasks some which do not fall in their job area, it is better to restrict them from doing such tasks. The reason could be many. One of the important reasons is that it may not be much productive and may not yield desired results.

It becomes a big challenge for newbie to understand the role of heavy equipment in his business. Few are also of the opinion that they can do all the required work with the help of one machine and may not need any other equipment for other tasks.

What is rather advisable to guys new in this industry is that they first make their ground concrete by doing a thorough study on heavy equipment and understand the purpose of heavy equipment in their business. They have to get this pretty clear in their minds that single equipment can’t be used for all kinds of work. They have to invest more on equipment if they want to see their machines work for longer duration and also want to get the desired job done quickly.

They can research on the equipment using internet or joining forums where they can put up their questions and can expect to get expert comments. Those comments would turn out to be very helpful for a person who is new to this sector. Alternatively, if one can get some amount of experience by working in this industry for a span for few years, it would help him a long way. He would know more about machines and also which machine can get the work done faster without compromising the quality of its parts.

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Protect Your Eyes At The Construction Site. Use Heavy Equipment Safety Glasses

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One of the major concerns among those involved in the construction business today is the safety of the workers on construction sites. And it is for these reasons that the construction market is now flooded with a number of safety devices to facilitate the safety of the working community. Among all other safety gears available on the block, the safety glasses have acquired quite an important position in the entire chain of events.

The Importance of Heavy Equipment Safety Glasses

The construction area is never hazard free. Mishaps and accidents can come to the forefront in any form and cause damage to those involved in the arena in a number of ways. And one of the most vulnerable parts of the body that can be injured is the eye. It is for the prevention of the eyes from injury that manufacturers have come up with safety glasses. Available in different makes, models, styles and usage, the heavy equipment safety glasses have become an indispensible part of the entire heavy equipment safety gear.

In a survey conducted on the various accidents taking place at construction sites, it has been found that around 800,000 people suffer from eye injury every year by working at construction sites. It was also revealed that around 20% of these injuries were fatal enough to cause temporary or permanent injury to the eye. When issues regarding the prevention to these mishaps began to be taken into consideration, it was found that almost 90% of these mishaps could be avoided if one took to the use of safety glasses.

What Can Heavy Equipment Safety Glasses Prevent You From?

Heavy equipment safety glasses have acquired quite an important position in the entire safety scheme at construction sites. All the construction workers have been advised to put these safety glasses to use and they now form an important part of the safety kit of all construction workers.

  • Construction sites have flying particles of all shapes and sizes flying in various directions, and it does not really take a genius to figure out the effect that these particles can have on your eyes if they manage to penetrate them. The use of heavy equipment heavy glasses can prevent the eyes from such a thing.
  • Construction sites may also involve working with electrical equipment.  There is every chance that as a heavy equipment operator can get a sting of the flying sparks in the eyes. Heavy equipment safety glasses can save the day anytime for the workers.

There cannot be any doubt about the fact that dealing with heavy equipment can be the cause of lot of mishaps in the construction arena. The eyes being one of the most vulnerable organs of your body have been found to be more prone to damage than any other part. The heavy equipment safety glasses have been found to be indispensible in this case.

 

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Check these steps to operate the useful heavy equipment- excavator

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Construction business has become very popular from last few years. Due to its amazing facilities and profit, it has made a very strong position in the market. Excavator is one of the most useful equipment of construction site that help the workers to perform many works. Without a proper excavator you cannot work on the construction sites. It actually makes your work smooth and easy. However, before using excavator in your site, you have to know how to operate this machine. It is very important to know every single detail of this machine and then use it in your worksite. Here are some tips on operating an excavator. Check this out-

  • At first you have to select a machine for your work. If you are going to work in a small place or you have to dig a ditch for irrigation projects then you can rely on the small or mini excavator. However, when you are required to dig a large landscape project, then it is good to purchase an excavator like Bobcat 335. It will make your work easier. You will get excavator in different sizes. You should buy the machine according to your work priorities.
  • It is very important to look on the manual and get familiar with the different description of the controls. You have to know how to control the machine. As it comes in different shapes and sizes, thereby, you should always know the different ways of controlling it.
  • You have to sit on the driver’s seat in order to familiar with the Gauges, controls and the restraint system of operator. On the right side of the machine you will find the ignition key. During the time of operation you should look on the oil pressure, fuel level and of course the engine temperature. There will be a seat belt for you and you can use it.
  • You have to know the detail of controlling the joysticks. It is important to know how to move or handle the joystick. Joystick helps to handle the bucket or boom assembly and the machine’s other function. When you will release the machine, it will come back to the neutral position. For operating the machine it is really important to get familiar with joystick.
  • There will be two long steel rods along with handles. These are the steer controls of drivers. Each one helps to control the rotation of the machine and help it to move forward. If you can push a stick forward then it will help the machine to turn in the opposite direction. If you can manage to push the controls more then the machine will start to move faster.
  • There is a small pedal or a button on the left side of the machine. It helps to control the high speed, and helps to move the machine from one location to another with high speed.

These are the basic steps of operating an excavator. If you can manage to learn these steps ten you will be able to operate this equipment properly.

 

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Employ D6 Cable Dozer as a Weighty Farming Tractor

D6 bulldozer is a kind of pathway tractor that is manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Company. This dozer is usually available in the weight of 18 tons. It is furthermore utilised in military base camps in the model name of SNL G152 middling canker. This dozer falls under the class of heavy equipment. The readers of this article will get to know the applications of D6 cable bulldozers in agricultural and other sorts of fields. The farmers started using this mechanism in the year 1941. The blades and rear tools are attached to these D6 cable dozers.

Antiquity of D6 Cable Bulldozer

The first D6 cable dozer was operated in the year 1935 in the name of RD6. This conventional dozer was equipped with an engine of 3-cylinders. The first D6 model was invented by Caterpillar with the version of 4R and 5R chains. Some of the features of traditional D6 Bulldozers are as follows:

  • D6 8U and 9U bulldozers were available with 6-cylinders engines.
  • D6C was launched in the year 1963.
  • D6D with 140 hp motor was launched in 1977.
  • In the year 1986, D6H was invented with the drive sprocket system.
  • D6M is also a sort of cable bulldozer that is accessible with LPG adaptation.

Engine Feature of D6 Cable Dozer

  • The modern Caterpillar D6 cable dozer applied a 6-cylinders diesel motor with the rate of 1800 rpm.
  • The measurement of the engine disarticulation is 638 cubic inches.
  • The capacity of the fuel tank of this transformer is 65 gallons.
  • In this engine, the customers get the facility of conduction up to three expedited cogs and one overturn gear.
  • The height of the Caterpillar D6 cable bulldozer is 105 inches.
  • The length and breadth of this dozer are 184 and 96 inches respectively.
  • The weight of this heavy equipment is 33,000 lbs.
  • The frontage and back tires pathways are available in the size of 60-74 inches.

Indispensable Protection Guidelines for Bulldozer Operators

  • Only proficient, qualified and experienced employee should be permitted to control bulldozers.
  • The drivers should always wear the seat belts whenever they start the machine.
  • The machinist should start the engine of the dozer only when the path is clear.
  • The bulldozer drivers should know all the techniques of lock out, tag out and block out at the time of refurbishment of the machine.
  • The method of traffic control helps the dozer operators to run the equipment in public place.
  • The operators should use flaggers to manage the mechanism in a crowded area.
  • It is sensible for the workers to keep the bulldozers away from the transparency power rows.

D6 cable bulldozers are obtainable in the souk with various sorts of dozer blades. The short straight blades with no tangential bend can be applied for grading the soil in fine particles. The U-blades are big, arched and have the feature of great elevated wings that help to collect more amount of earthy material at a time.

Get Rid Of Debris- Use Skelton Buckets

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Do you own a farmland that needs clearing off small bushes? Or does the construction site you are working on requires to be cleaned off its debris? If yes, then how about using Skelton buckets for the purpose? Not only will they you clear your land off debris, but they will also help in uprooting scrubs and bushes and make the land suitable for your purpose.

Getting To Know the Skelton Bucket

Rocks and debris, like a lot of other things, are an inevitable part of the construction industry. However, they are not a necessary presence, inevitable though it might be. Clearing the site of these debris, therefore, forms an important part of the entire business. And it is because of this reason that the Skelton bucket has come to hold such an important position in the industry.

Available in the dimensions of eighty-four inches, seventy-two inches and sixty-six inches wide, the Skelton bucket is a great tool for clearing a construction site off rocks and debris. And what’s more- the buckets are designed in a way so that it is compatible with all equipment. This is that one tool which is quite versatile as far as its uses are concerned and which is capable of handling extreme conditions.

Now, this entire clearing process that the Skelton bucket performs can be well achieved with the help of backhoes and hoist buckets. So, one might wonder the reason behind the requirement of the Skelton buckets. Well, it is pretty clear. The former equipment do clear off a land effectively, but they also leave large gaps on the ground. With the Skelton bucket, one can be assured of no such thing happening.

Where Can You Make Use Of Skelton Bucket?

That the Skelton bucket is quite a versatile tool is a fact that has been mentioned earlier. There are a number of ways in which one could make use of this tool.

  • The Skelton buckets can be put to use in the construction arena in order to remove rocks and debris. They are also quite useful foe pulling off the remains of a tree root.
  • The Skelton bucket also proves to be quite useful in the cities with respect to the post demolition work where workers need to clear off the rubble.
  • Since, it proves helpful in uprooting tree roots farmers often make use of the Skelton bucket in order to clear a land off scrubs, bushes and the like.
  • Because of their open rib cage like structure, they are also put to use in the scrap metal procedures, as it helps filtering out small metallic pieces.

One could, therefore, easily conclude that the Skelton buckets to be quite an indispensible tool- both in the construction industry and otherwise. Not only does it prove to be helpful in clearing off a land of debris but also ensures that large uneven gaps are not left in the process

Learn the six basic applications of bulldozers

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Bulldozer is a heavy constructional equipment that is mainly used to build roads and glade the land. In the olden days, most of the bulldozers were in the form of tractors. The farmers used it to plow their field. But now, it has become more useful with many modifications such as rear ripper claw. At present, it has become an unavoidable part of the construction industry. Apart from that, it is also used extensively in mines and various projects of engineering.

Applications of a bulldozer

You can use a bulldozer for variety of purposes. Some of them are given below:

    • Building of the roads: – The first step to build a road is to remove the topsoil. It is very important because the topsoil contains large quantities of moisture and organic bits and pieces. This removal of the topsoil helps to increase the stability of the road. You can easily push aside the topsoil with the help of a bulldozer. It leaves an opening for the construction of the road. This opening can be filled with rock-strewn. Many people use the bulldozer to smooth the cram of the opening.
    • Demolishing old unnecessary structures: – Another important use of bulldozers is the act of destroying and demolishing old and unnecessary properties. You can knock down a building quickly using a large bulldozer. Bulldozers that are used for demolishing purposes comprise of a powerful cab to protect the user from any kind of injury. After knocking down a derelict property, you can use the bulldozer to mound the debris and polish up the whole area.
    • To move huge quantities of earth: – The bulldozers are extensively used for pushing away large quantities of soil and earth. It can set aside the piles of organic matter by making use of the blade. You don’t have to use any backhoe to uplift everything and keep it aside for later disposal. Sometimes it is attached with various kind of digging machines or backhoe. This backhoe is used to uplift any material from the excavation site which is later pushed away by the bulldozer to some distant places.
    • For construction purposes:- Bulldozers have many different purposes to serve in the process of construction. Most of the big projects of construction need widespread preliminary work of the site which the workers can smoothly do with the help of the bulldozers. It can easily strip off the vegetation for digging the pit.
    • For clearing enemy’s base: – The armies use bulldozers to clear the enemies’ bases and other infrastructures. They use armoured bulldozers which protect them from the attacks of enemies.
  • For deforestation:- The sharp blades of the bulldozers are used for cutting down large trees.

 

As it goes on tracks, it has great grip against the land. Bulldozers are used by the workers to carry out the work without any difficulty. If you too need a bulldozer for any kind of above mentioned work, then go and get it today.

 

 

Tips to buy a used bulldozer

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Any construction industry depends heavily on a bulldozer. If you too want to start a business of construction, then at first you should buy a bulldozer. But, if you don’t want to spend much money in buying it, then you should go for a used bulldozer. It is very cheap and you can easily get it from the manufacturing companies.

Buying a used bulldozer is not very tough. You only have to keep the following points in your mind while buying it.

Tips for buying a used bulldozer

  • Determine your budget: – The most important thing which we generally consider is the budget. To determine your budget, you should evaluate your equipment requirement. Your budget will be directly proportional to the size of the bulldozer you are going to purchase. If you need a big bulldozer which can carry out heavy tasks, then you should have a big budget. If your budget ranges from $2000 to $45000, then you can easily opt for a large bulldozer.
  • Transporting the bulldozer: – The next step is to find a path for moving the bulldozer to your business or construction site. For this, you should get a truck which has the equipment to drag a bulldozer. If you are unable to find such a truck, you should immediately contact a local construction company and rent a truck for the above said purpose.
  • Search for “Buy it now” sites: – Before purchasing a used bulldozer, you should go for a little search on a sell-off site like eBay. To keep away yourself from all kinds of bidding war, confine the searches to take in particularly those auctions under which it is written “Buy it now”.
  • Should match your need: – Another important thing before buying the bulldozer is that you should focus on the type of job you want to accomplish using it. It should match your need perfectly so that you can carry out the work without any difficulty and that too at a short time.
  • Check the condition of the bulldozer: – Many a times the sellers sell use defective equipment on which we have to spend money for repairing. So, you should be very careful while buying the product and don’t forget to check its condition before paying a single penny to the seller. This will save your money.
  • Call local construction companies:– It’s a great idea to call around the construction companies of your area and ask them if they have operated the machine which they are offering to sell. If you do not want to do online transaction, then you should opt for some local sources of bulldozers. It will prevent you from the transportation costs.

 

After going through the following steps, you can buy a used bulldozer without any worries. But, try to get it from a reliable company. The companies generally offer much-improved bulldozers and its total cost is also very reasonable. So, why spend extra money on buying a new bulldozer? Start your construction business today by purchasing a used one.

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Steps to bulldoze a farm using a bulldozer

Do you want to clear a farm? Don’t you know how to use a bulldozer for it? No worries. You only have to follow some simple tips to use a bulldozer for bulldozing a farm.

It is a well-known fact that farmland clearing is a very difficult and lengthy task. You can make this job easy and quick only when you have the right type of bulldozer with you. Due to the presence of curved blade in its front, it is known as bulldozer. If you don’t have the suitable equipment then you have to spend a lot of time in doing this laborious work. You can directly go and buy a bulldozer, or you can rent it from some genuine renting company. Using the bulldozer, you can easily steer away any kind of debris from the farm. Even an average-sized bulldozer can easily clean acreages of brush and rock-mottled farms in one day. But, sometimes it takes more than one day to do this. You can also hire contractors, but you should try to complete the job yourself. This will keep away excess expenses.

Steps to bulldoze a farm

  • Cut the trees: – Get rid of the trees by cutting them with the blade of the bulldozer. Big trees may need some more shoves for completely knocking them down.
  • Tie up the remaining trees with chains:– The stumps of remaining tree and huge boulders should be tied with a chain. Attach the other end of the chain to the backside of the bulldozer. Now, to uproot the big trees, start driving the bulldozer in the forward direction. If there is any unnecessary small structures of farm, then pull it down using the chain.
  • Force the debris into heap: – Now, it’s time to clean the debris. For this, you have to use the blade. Force the debris and other rocks into heap so that you can pick it up later for disposal. Segregate the heaps into controllable portion so that you can avoid doing any extra work during the process of disposal.
  • Level the dirt: – This is the most important step in bulldozing a farmland. To make the land suitable for farming, you have to blend the dirt with the help of the bulldozer blades. Try to maintain very minimum distance between the blade and the ground surface.
  • Fix a rake: – Rake in bulldozers lends a hand to clear the remaining debris. The rake should be fixed to the bottom end of the blade of the bulldozer.

 

Scientists have designed the latest bulldozers which are good looking and can perform any kind of heavy task with ease. The modern bulldozers are provided with electronic goods. With the invention of the bulldozers, bulldozing farmland has become a child’s play. But, you should remain very careful while using it. Any negligence regarding it can cause havoc adversities. So, before using it, you should take the advice of the professionals.

Reduce Fuel Costs and Push Up the Profit Margin- 4 Tips to Reduce Fuel Costs

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Whether or not a construction project will be able to meet the given deadline is a matter that heavily rests on the heavy equipment. If the heavy equipments function well, one can be assured of attaining appreciable results n good time. However, the rising expenses of the fuel have been successful in placing a frown on the foreheads of the heavy equipment fleet management companies.

Reducing Fuel Costs By Means Of Fleet Management Software

A study has revealed that a truck covers an approximate distance of 100,000 miles per year. Needless to say this distance results in a high fuel expenditure of a fleet management company. Heavy equipment, too, require quite an amount of fuel in order to keep things running smoothly. It can, therefore, be concluded that the cost of fuel that a company has to bear in managing the heavy equipment fleet is quite high. However, the heavy equipment fleet management software has proved to be quite a boon as far as decreasing the fuel costs are concerned.

  • It has been estimated that heavy equipment makes use of more than 685 million gallons of fuel per year when they are in an idling position. However, by making use of the fleet management software, you can ensure a significant reduction in the idling time of the heavy equipment and thus bring down the cost of fuel by a considerable margin.
  • There has been found many instances when a particular vehicle has strayed out of its designated track. This means that it travels extra miles and consequently spends a greater amount of fuel. By opting for the fleet management software, you can keep track of the equipment and can ensure that it does not leave its designated track. This means lesser number of miles and lesser fuel expenses.
  • Commendable driving skills have been seen as one of the best ways in which a heavy equipment fleet management company can bring about a significant reduction in the fuel costs. The fleet management software keeps record of the speed of the vehicle in question along which has been found to be a significant contributor to the amount of fuel burnt. The software allows the companies to track the speed limit, thereby, bringing down the fuel cost by a considerable margin.
  • Opting for the best route is another way of bringing down the fuel costs. The fleet management software allows the companies to map out the best route for vehicles, thereby, enhancing the optimal utilisation of the fuel. This optimal use of the fuel definitely contributes significantly in bringing down the fuel expenditure by a considerable margin.

One could, therefore, conclude that the efficient use of fuel is one of the best ways to bring down the fuel expenditure of the company. Fleet management software is one of the best ways in which companies could go on about it.

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