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mini excavatorsNovember 2, 2026

Choosing a Mini Excavator for Septic and Drain Field Jobs

How to match a mini excavator to septic work: drain field trench depth and width, side yard gate access, bucket width and the tank hole.

buyer questionsNovember 2, 2026

Scissor Lift Brands Compared: Skyjack, Genie, JLG and Snorkel

We compare scissor lift brands Skyjack, Genie, JLG and Snorkel on drive system, reliability, ground controls, model numbers and weight.

buyer questionsNovember 1, 2026

Mini Skid Steer Grapple Bucket vs Rock Grapple: Which to Use

A mini skid steer grapple bucket has a solid bottom for scraping up loose material, while a rock grapple's open frame suits rock, brush and roots.

buyer guideOctober 30, 2026

Bastone Portable Restroom With Shower vs LUX: Three Models Compared

The Bastone portable restroom with shower is compared here with the LUX Shower Restroom and LUX Dual-Stall by size, drains, water and power.

buyer guideOctober 30, 2026

Skid Steer Screening Bucket vs Excavator Screening Bucket

A skid steer screening bucket uses a vibrating screen on a quick attach; an excavator screening bucket uses rotating stars on a hammer circuit.

customer spotlightOctober 28, 2026

Customer Spotlight: Clubhouse Trailers and Their Genie GS-1930 Scissor Lift

Clubhouse Trailer Company uses its Genie GS-1930 scissor lift from The Lift Bros daily to wrap and build out marching band trailers, from semi trailers to lights and solar panels.

customer spotlightOctober 28, 2026

Customer Spotlight: Cadet Truck Bodies and Their Skyjack Scissor Lift

Cadet Truck Bodies in Chouteau, Oklahoma uses its Skyjack scissor lift from The Lift Bros for building maintenance, new hoist line construction and contractor work.

buyer questionsOctober 28, 2026

Will a Scissor Lift Fit on Your Trailer? Ramps, Forklift or Delivery

A used scissor lift will usually fit on a trailer with standard ramps, and our shop can also load it with a forklift or deliver it.

buyer questionsOctober 27, 2026

Can a Tractor Loader Run Skid Steer Attachments?

A tractor loader can run some skid steer attachments if it has a skid-steer quick attach, matching flow and, for some, a case drain.

buyer questionsOctober 27, 2026

Will a Raytree Mulcher Fit Bobcat Mini Excavators or a John Deere 50G?

Whether a Raytree mulcher fits Bobcat mini excavators or a John Deere 50G depends on pin size; running it takes enough flow and a case drain.

model comparisonOctober 26, 2026

CFG H15R Mini Excavator Specs vs the AGT H15 and KT13R

Compare CFG H15R mini excavator specs with the AGT H15 and KT13R, including weight, size, dig depth, engine and hydraulics.

model comparisonOctober 25, 2026

AGT MX-MRW14 vs MX-MRT14: Wheeled or Tracked Mini Skid Steer?

The AGT MX-MRW14 is a wheeled mini skid steer and the MX-MRT14 is the tracked one; here is how their specs compare.

model comparisonOctober 25, 2026

Mini Excavator With Hydraulic Thumb or Fixed? AGT H12R vs QH12R

The 1-ton AGT H12R and QH12R share every spec but the thumb, so the choice comes down to whether you need a mini excavator with a hydraulic thumb.

model comparisonOctober 24, 2026

Future FT360T Mini Skid Steer Specs vs the FT323TZ and NL360

See the Future FT360T mini skid steer specs and how this tracked gas machine compares with the wheeled FT323TZ and the Vorx NL360.

buyer questionsOctober 24, 2026

Double Truss Fabric Building Install: Piers, Arches, No Crane

A 40x80 double truss fabric building sits on concrete piers, goes up arch by arch without a crane and takes about a week or a little more.

model comparisonOctober 23, 2026

Gas Powered Mini Excavator With Enclosed Cab: AGT MH13RX vs MH12RX

The AGT MH13RX is a gas powered mini excavator with an enclosed cab; here is how it compares with the open-canopy MH12RX and KT13R.

model comparisonOctober 23, 2026

AGT H13R Mini Excavator Specs: Weight, Dig Depth and Lift

See the full AGT H13R mini excavator specs, from its 68.9-inch dig depth to its 475-pound lift, and how its weight compares.

model comparisonOctober 22, 2026

AGT MX15RX Mini Excavator Specs vs the MH12RX and MX20R

See the AGT MX15RX mini excavator specs, including its 65-inch dig depth and fixed thumb, and how it compares with the MH12RX and MX20R.

model comparisonOctober 22, 2026

MIVA VA15 Mini Excavator Specs vs the H16R and KT13R

The MIVA VA15 mini excavator is a 1.5-ton class gas machine with a manual thumb; see how its specs compare with the H16R and KT13R.

model comparisonOctober 21, 2026

Hightop HT12 Zero Tail Swing Mini Excavator vs KT13R and MH12RX

The Hightop HT12 is a zero tail swing mini excavator with a Kubota engine; see its published specs next to the gas KT13R and MH12RX.

buyer questionsOctober 20, 2026

How Long to Put Up a Fabric Building: 20x40 vs 50x100

Two first-time builders can put up a 20x40x12 fabric building in about 30 hours; a 50x100x26 takes a crew one and a half to two weeks.

buyer questionsOctober 20, 2026

Roof Between Two Shipping Containers: Container Shelter Spacing

For a roof between two 20-foot shipping containers, set them about 20 feet apart and cover the gap with a Covermore 20x20 container shelter.

buyer questionsOctober 19, 2026

Custom Fabric Cover for an Arch Frame: What Measurements to Send

A custom fabric cover for a homemade arch frame is sized from two measurements: the overall length and the up-and-over distance.

buyer questionsOctober 19, 2026

Shipping Container Roof Kit: How Wide to Leave the Gap

Size the gap for a shipping container roof kit by the widest vehicle that will use it, plus clearance, then match a listed kit.

buyer questionsOctober 18, 2026

Skid Steer Attachments or a Second Machine? How to Decide

Add skid steer attachments when new work is occasional; buy a second machine when the work is steady enough to keep it busy.

buyer questionsOctober 17, 2026

Mini Skid Steer Weight: NL750, MXCR-T23 and ATS T460 Compared

Mini skid steer weight ranges from 1,600 to 2,300 pounds: the ATS T460 is lightest at 1,600, the MXCR-T23 about 2,050, and the NL750 heaviest at 2,300.

buyer questionsOctober 16, 2026

Skid Steer Mulchers: Disc vs Drum, Which Should You Buy?

A drum mulcher cuts saplings cleanly to the ground and throws debris only a short distance; a disc mulcher frays stumps instead and throws debris far.

buyer questionsOctober 16, 2026

Mini Excavator Hydraulic Thumb: Running an Auger With One

None of these mini excavators come with a hydraulic thumb; one is added, wired into the boom's auxiliary line, so you disconnect it to run an auger.

buyer questionsOctober 15, 2026

Used vs. Refurbished Scissor Lift: What Actually Changes

Used and refurbished scissor lifts differ mainly in paint, decals and new tires; mechanically, The Lift Bros rates the two the same.

buyer questionsOctober 15, 2026

How Long Do Scissor Lift Batteries Last on a Used Lift?

Scissor lift batteries last about five years; on a used lift, a set two years old or older is typically replaced with new batteries.

buyer questionsOctober 13, 2026

Tracked Boom Lift vs Rough-Terrain Lift: Which Do You Need?

A tracked boom lift suits soft, finished ground and tight access; a wheeled rough-terrain boom lift suits open ground that can take tire weight.

buyer questionsOctober 13, 2026

Skid Steer Brush Cutter Maintenance: What to Check and Why

Skid steer brush cutter maintenance means checking blades, hydraulic seals, hardware and wear parts before small problems grow.

buyer questionsOctober 8, 2026

Mini Excavator Attachment Pin Size: Will It Fit Your Machine?

Whether a mini excavator attachment fits your machine comes down to pin size and spacing, not the brand of the excavator.

shippingOctober 8, 2026

What It Costs to Ship a Skid Steer Attachment: 1,006 Real Freight Quotes

1,006 real freight quotes to 746 zip codes show what drives shipping cost: weight matters more over distance, and a loading dock beats a home delivery.

buyer questionsOctober 6, 2026

Skid Steer Attachments: Which Ones Earn Their Keep

A starter skid steer attachment set is a bucket, a 4-in-1 bucket, pallet forks and a grapple; check hydraulic flow, coupler type and weight before any fit.

buyer questionsOctober 3, 2026

Container Shelter Kit: What's Included in the Package?

A Covermore container shelter kit includes the framework and the main cover; full enclosure walls are sold separately.

buyer questionsOctober 2, 2026

Container Shelter Shipping: Freight Terminal Pickup and Unloading

A Covermore container shelter ships by freight to a site with a forklift or to a freight terminal, where you pick it up and unload it yourself.

buyer questionsSeptember 28, 2026

Container Shelter on a Pony Wall or Blocks: Height and Mounting

A Covermore container shelter can go on a pony wall or concrete blocks instead of containers, with some fabrication work to change the mount.

buyer questionsSeptember 28, 2026

Container Shelter End Walls: High Cube or Standard Height

Container shelter end walls are sold separately from the Covermore kit and must match your high cube or standard-height containers.

buyer questionsSeptember 27, 2026

Fabric Building Installation Manual: Wall Order, Cover Fit and Tension

Every Covermore fabric building ships with an installation manual and parts list, plus team tips on wall order, cover fit and tension.

buyer questionsSeptember 27, 2026

Fabric Building Replacement Covers: What to Know to Order

A fabric building replacement cover set is the top and both end walls, fabric only, measured over the top with clearance from 6 to 12 inches.

buyer questionsSeptember 26, 2026

Skid Steer Concrete Mixer: How It Mixes, Pours and Cleans Out

A skid steer concrete mixer mixes with an auger in the bucket and pours through a discharge at the bottom, so you shovel far less concrete.

buyer questionsSeptember 26, 2026

Lovejoy Coupling on a Mini Skid Steer Brush Cutter or Compactor

What a Lovejoy coupling does on a mini skid steer brush cutter or a vibratory compactor, and how to get the right replacement.

buyer questionsSeptember 25, 2026

Two-Pump Mini Skid Steer: Why a Mower or Tiller Won't Run

A two-pump mini skid steer runs attachments like a grapple or auger fine, but not a mower or tiller while you drive.

buyer questionsSeptember 25, 2026

Heavy Equipment Shipping: LTL Freight or Flatbed, Unloading and Tracking

Heavy equipment shipping goes by LTL freight or on a flatbed trailer, and how you'll unload the machine decides which one fits.

buyer questionsSeptember 24, 2026

Raytree Drum Mulcher: 50-Inch Standard or 72-Inch High Flow

The 50-inch Raytree drum mulcher runs on standard flow and the 72-inch needs a high-flow skid steer, so your hydraulic flow decides the fit.

buyer questionsSeptember 24, 2026

Skid Steer Asphalt Crusher: WIG 72 Output Size, Flow and Jams

The WIG 72 skid steer asphalt crusher crushes to about two inches, runs on standard flow and clears a jam in reverse.

buyer questionsSeptember 23, 2026

Portable Restroom Septic and Water Hookup: How It Connects

A portable restroom hooks up to a water line and to an existing septic system or holding tank through three plumbing connections.

buyer questionsSeptember 23, 2026

50x150 Fabric Building: Inside Width, Sidewall and Peak Height

A 50x150 fabric building has a 13-foot sidewall, a 26-foot peak and about 48 feet of usable width inside, with near 25 feet of clearance under the trusses.

buyer questionsSeptember 21, 2026

Fabric Building Base Plates: How Many, How Big and How They Anchor

Fabric building base plates sit at every arch and bolt down to concrete, and a 50x100 building has 30 of them.

buyer questionsSeptember 19, 2026

Skid Steer Sickle Bar Mower: Flow, Tilt and What It Cuts

How the Wolverine 72-inch skid steer sickle bar mower tilts from the cab, what hydraulic flow it needs, and how thick a branch it cuts.

buyer questionsSeptember 14, 2026

Fabric Building Kits: End Walls, Winch Doors and Man Doors

Covermore dual truss fabric building kits include end walls on both ends, each with a winch door on a track and a walk-through man door.

buyer questionsSeptember 11, 2026

Aerial Lift Inspection: The Daily Walkaround Before You Go Up

An aerial lift needs a look-over before every shift. Here is a practical walkaround, from the ground up, that takes minutes and prevents accidents.

buyer questionsSeptember 5, 2026

Aerial Lifts in Extreme Heat: Protecting the Machine and Crew

Extreme heat is hard on aerial lift batteries, hydraulics, engines and crews, so here is what to check when the temperature climbs.

buyer questionsSeptember 1, 2026

Mini Excavator or Mini Skid Steer: Which One Should You Buy?

Buy a mini excavator if your work is mostly digging and a mini skid steer if it is mostly moving, grading and loading material.

buyer questionsAugust 29, 2026

Skid Steer Snow Blower: When It Beats a Pusher and What to Check

A skid steer snow blower moves deep snow that a pusher cannot. Here is what to check on flow, width and your machine before buying one.

buyer questionsAugust 24, 2026

Post Driver for Skid Steers and Mini Excavators: How to Choose One

A post driver only earns its keep if it matches your machine's hydraulic flow, your ground and your posts; buy for your worst ground, not your best.

buyer questionsAugust 22, 2026

Fabric Buildings for Construction Sites: Storage and Crew Space

A fabric building covers a job site's storage, equipment and crew space; see how to size it, place it and reuse containers you already have on site.

buyer questionsAugust 16, 2026

Pole Tents vs Tension Fabric Buildings: Which Fits Your Job?

Pole tents suit events and short-term cover, while tension fabric buildings suit storage, work space and long-term use, and here is how to pick.

buyer questionsAugust 13, 2026

Is a Permit Required for a Fabric Building? What to Ask First

A permit is often required for a fabric building, so here is what to ask your building department before you order and how to avoid a stalled job.

buyer questionsAugust 9, 2026

Boom Lift Size Guide: What Size Do You Need for the Job?

A boom lift's working height is platform height plus about six feet of reach, so a 45-foot spec can mean a platform floor closer to 39 feet.

buyer questionsAugust 6, 2026

Snow Pushers vs. Snow Blades: Which One for Your Skid Steer?

Snow pushers and snow blades move snow differently. Here is how to pick between them for a lot, a drive or a whole town, and what to check on your skid steer.

buyer questionsAugust 1, 2026

Mini Skid Steer Attachments: What Fits and What Does Not

A full-size 72-inch skid steer bucket won't fit a mini skid steer; check hydraulic flow, rated capacity and mounting plate before you buy attachments.

buyer questionsJuly 26, 2026

How to Prepare a Site for a Fabric Building

Preparing a site for a fabric building means checking soil, drainage, slope, frost and access before the kit ships.

buyer questionsJuly 24, 2026

Road Salt Storage Building: What to Look for Before Winter

A fabric salt storage building from Covermore Buildings has to handle corrosion, loader traffic and wet weather. Here is what to check before you buy.

buyer questionsJuly 20, 2026

Aerial Work Platform Types: Which One Fits Your Job?

Scissor lifts go straight up, boom lifts reach out, mast lifts fit through doorways, and working height runs about 6 feet over platform height.

buyer questionsJuly 15, 2026

Buying Porta Potties for a Jobsite: Single, Dual or Shower Unit?

Buying porta potties for a jobsite? How crew size, hours and site layout decide between a single, dual or shower portable bathroom.

July 11, 2026

The Simple & Essential Guide to Solenoid Valves and Hydraulic Systems in Mini Excavators & Skid Steers

Solenoid valves direct hydraulic fluid to your excavator or skid steer attachments. Learn what to inspect: leaks, corrosion, dirty connections, cracked hoses.

July 11, 2026

Mini Excavator Maintenance: 5 Checks to Keep It Running

Mini excavator maintenance comes down to five checks: engine oil, fuel system, tracks, hydraulic system and quality replacement parts.

July 11, 2026

Landscaping with a Mini Excavator: The Ultimate Tool for Small Projects

A mini excavator handles landscaping digging, grading, brush clearing, stump removal and trenching; add an auger, thumb or breaker for posts and rock.

July 11, 2026

Mini Skid Steers: Dominate Your Landscaping Projects with the Ultimate Tool

A mini skid steer fits tight spaces where bigger machines struggle. See how a bucket, angle broom, forks, grapple and auger handle landscaping jobs.

July 11, 2026

Top 5 Skid Steer Attachments to Help Landscapers Get More Done in Less Time

Five skid steer attachments for landscapers: bucket, auger, landscape rake, forks and stump grinder, and what each one does from fence posts to final grading.

July 11, 2026

The Ultimate Benefits of 1-Ton & 1.5-Ton Mini Excavators

A 1-ton or 1.5-ton mini excavator tows on a trailer behind a properly rated truck or SUV and handles digging, grading and trenching in tight backyards.

July 11, 2026

Septic Tank Digging: Why a Mini Excavator Saves Time & Effort

A mini excavator with an 8-foot digging depth and 42-inch width can reach a septic tank fast, working in layers and stopping right at the lid.

buildingsJuly 11, 2026

Tension Fabric Building vs. Steel Building: Which Is Right for You?

Fabric buildings go up faster and cost less — but steel has its place. Here is how to decide which storage building fits your property and budget.

buyer questionsJuly 10, 2026

Skid Steer Push Broom: Width, Bristle and Fit Guide

Choosing a skid steer push broom comes down to width, bristle type and a match to your machine's plate and flow.

buyer questionsJuly 8, 2026

Dairy Barn or Calving Barn: Can a Fabric Building Do the Job?

A fabric building can work as a dairy barn or calving barn when ventilation, drainage, bedding and layout are planned right.

buyer questionsJuly 4, 2026

Fabric Warehouse Buildings: When a Fabric Structure Makes Sense

A fabric warehouse makes sense for dry storage and staging that need an open floor with no interior columns, but not for goods kept at a set temperature.

buyer questionsJune 30, 2026

Farm Equipment Storage Buildings: Is Fabric the Right Fit?

Farm equipment storage buildings made of tension fabric suit many farms, and this guide covers sizing, doors, site prep and heating.

buyer questionsJune 25, 2026

Fabric Building Kit Install Cost: Who Puts It Up?

Covermore fabric building kits ship without installation; here is who puts them up and what sets the install cost.

buyer questionsJune 22, 2026

Container Shelter Sizes: 20, 26 or 40 Feet Wide?

Covermore container shelters come 20, 26 and 40 feet wide; here is how to match a width to the spacing between your containers.

buyer questionsJune 16, 2026

Drum Mulcher or Brush Cutter: Which One for Land Clearing?

A brush cutter handles brush and small stems while a drum mulcher takes trees and cedar, so pick the skid steer attachment that fits your land clearing.

buyer questionsJune 13, 2026

Genie Scissor Lift: Micro Lift or Standard 19-Foot Machine?

A 19-foot Genie scissor lift has about a 25-foot working height; a narrow micro model fits through doorways and elevators, a standard gives a bigger deck.

buyer questionsJune 9, 2026

Shipping Container Roof Kit or Container Shelter: How to Choose

A shipping container roof kit is the roof, a container shelter is the finished building, and here is how to choose and plan one for your site.

buyer questionsJune 5, 2026

What to Look for When Buying a Used Scissor Lift

Hours alone won't tell you if a used scissor lift is a good buy, so check the battery, the tires and what the inspection covered before you commit.

buyer questionsJune 2, 2026

Skid Steer Case Drain Line: What the Third Hydraulic Hose Does

The third hydraulic hose on a skid steer or track loader attachment is a case drain line. What it does, and what to do if your machine lacks one.

January 13, 2026

Heavy Duty Shelter: Which PVC Cover and Frame Fit Your Climate?

A heavy duty shelter should suit your weather: 27 or 30 oz PVC covers on dual truss frames for snow country, 21 oz covers for the South and coast.

September 30, 2025

What is a Push Around Lift? Discover Sizes, Brands & Why They’re So Easy to Use

Discover push around lift options from JLG, Genie & Ballymore. Learn sizes, outrigger benefits, and best uses for warehouses, gyms, and more.

September 23, 2025

Skyjack 3219 Scissor Lift: Everything You Need to Know

Getting to Know Your Skyjack Scissor Lift When it comes to reliable aerial work platforms, the Skyjack scissor lift is one of the most trusted and widely used models in the industry. Known for its durability, simplicity, and efficiency, the Skyjack 3219 in particular has become a staple on construct

March 24, 2025

Renting vs Buying a Scissor Lift: Which Makes More Sense?

Renting vs buying a scissor lift: what adds up on a rental bill, and why a used lift can cost less over time and be resold later.

March 22, 2025

Temporary and Permanent Fabric Structures: Unlock Flexibility, Durability, and Endless Possibilities

Fabric structures are PVC over a galvanized steel frame, go up in about a day and are not welded down, so they can be moved. Temporary and permanent uses.

March 22, 2025

Hay Storage: How a PVC Fabric Shelter Keeps Hay Dry

Good hay storage keeps bales dry, off the ground and ventilated, and a Covermore PVC fabric shelter covers hay from rain, snow and UV rays.

February 23, 2025

PVC Shelter Foundations: Concrete Pad, Gravel or Ground Anchoring

A PVC shelter can sit on a concrete pad, wood platform, precast concrete blocks, gravel with ground anchoring, or shipping containers.

February 16, 2025

Do You Have to Weld a Container Shelter to a Shipping Container?

No. Covermore container shelters clamp and twist-lock to a shipping container's four corners, so basic tools do the job and the shelter can move later.

February 11, 2025

How to Change Scissor Lift Batteries: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

To change scissor lift batteries: disconnect the negative terminal first, lift out the old batteries, clean the tray, then reconnect positive terminal first.

February 6, 2025

How to Install a 20×40 Shipping Container Shelter: A Comprehensive Guide

A 20x40 shipping container shelter installs in 8-10 hours with a 2-5 person crew and no welding. See the twist-lock steps and specs for its 15 oz PVC cover.

February 6, 2025

Scissor Lift Safety Tips: 10 Rules for Operators

These ten scissor lift safety tips cover pre-use inspection, weight limits, guardrails, wind and emergency lowering for anyone who works at height.

January 26, 2025

Ditch The Risk: Why Scissor Lifts Are The Superior, Smarter Alternative To Ladders

For decades, ladders have been a go-to tool for construction and building projects. But asworksites become more safety-conscious, many companies are rethinking their reliance onladders in favor of scissor lifts. Why? The answer lies in improved safety, efficiency, andversatility. Here’s why it’s tim

January 25, 2025

How to Choose the Right Rough Terrain Scissor Lift

Rough terrain scissor lifts like the Genie 4390 RT reach platform heights up to 43 feet and carry 1,000+ pounds. Compare power options and safety features.

November 8, 2024

Unlock Maximum Performance: Why Regular Maintenance is the Key to a Long-Lasting Scissor Lift

Scissor lifts are essential tools for many industries, providing safe, elevated access to difficult-to-reach areas. To ensure these machines perform reliably and have a long service life, regular maintenance and care are key. Proper upkeep not only maximizes the lifespan of your scissor lift but als

November 8, 2024

Skyjack SJIII 3219 vs. Genie GS-1930: Which Scissor Lift Reigns Supreme? Key Differences & Similarities You Need to Know!

Skyjack SJIII 3219 vs Genie GS-1930: both reach 19 ft, but the Skyjack lifts 550 lbs vs 500 and is 32 in. wide vs 30. Weights, drives and controls compared.

November 8, 2024