Buyer's guides, tips, and straight talk on equipment, buildings, and lifts.
BC Construction & Remodeling, a construction and remodeling company serving Hutchinson, Kansas since 2015, runs a Genie GS-3369 RT scissor lift from The Lift Bros.
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Century Drywall, a drywall contractor based in Lincoln, Rhode Island, put up a Covermore 20' x 20' container shelter with end walls to keep material covered.
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Southern Scapes, a commercial landscaping company in Delray Beach, Florida, runs a Covermore 20' x 20' container shelter.
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JT Construction of Pittsburg, Kansas uses an Arteer box broom from Chupp Industrial to sweep concrete paving after saw cutting joint lines.
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Brandon Martzke of Little Suamico Firewood Company in Little Suamico, Wisconsin uses rotating pallet forks to dump IBC tote baskets of firewood into his dump trailer for deliveries.
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Ozarka Farms / Honey House in Neosho, Missouri uses their Skyjack scissor lift to remodel their facility around production, from ceiling panels and lighting to overhead door repair.
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Covermore fabric buildings don't ship to Alaska or Canada, but you can ship to Hawaii through a mainland address and arrange the last leg yourself.
Read more →A Covermore fabric building ships by flatbed and needs a forklift to unload, or you can pick it up at the Covermore shop in Chouteau, Oklahoma.
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Eastern Oklahoma Fabrication in Cameron, Oklahoma uses their 5-door side-open containers for blast media and equipment storage, with a cover on top as a sandblasting shelter.
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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.
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We compare scissor lift brands Skyjack, Genie, JLG and Snorkel on drive system, reliability, ground controls, model numbers and weight.
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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.
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The Bastone portable restroom with shower is compared here with the LUX Shower Restroom and LUX Dual-Stall by size, drains, water and power.
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A skid steer screening bucket uses a vibrating screen on a quick attach; an excavator screening bucket uses rotating stars on a hammer circuit.
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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.
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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.
Read more →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.
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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.
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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.
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Compare CFG H15R mini excavator specs with the AGT H15 and KT13R, including weight, size, dig depth, engine and hydraulics.
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The AGT MX-MRW14 is a wheeled mini skid steer and the MX-MRT14 is the tracked one; here is how their specs compare.
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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.
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See the Future FT360T mini skid steer specs and how this tracked gas machine compares with the wheeled FT323TZ and the Vorx NL360.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read more →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.
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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.
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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.
Read more →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.
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A custom fabric cover for a homemade arch frame is sized from two measurements: the overall length and the up-and-over distance.
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Size the gap for a shipping container roof kit by the widest vehicle that will use it, plus clearance, then match a listed kit.
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Add skid steer attachments when new work is occasional; buy a second machine when the work is steady enough to keep it busy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Used and refurbished scissor lifts differ mainly in paint, decals and new tires; mechanically, The Lift Bros rates the two the same.
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Scissor lift batteries last about five years; on a used lift, a set two years old or older is typically replaced with new batteries.
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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.
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Skid steer brush cutter maintenance means checking blades, hydraulic seals, hardware and wear parts before small problems grow.
Read more →Whether a mini excavator attachment fits your machine comes down to pin size and spacing, not the brand of the excavator.
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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.
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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.
Read more →A Covermore container shelter kit includes the framework and the main cover; full enclosure walls are sold separately.
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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.
Read more →A Covermore container shelter can go on a pony wall or concrete blocks instead of containers, with some fabrication work to change the mount.
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Container shelter end walls are sold separately from the Covermore kit and must match your high cube or standard-height containers.
Read more →Every Covermore fabric building ships with an installation manual and parts list, plus team tips on wall order, cover fit and tension.
Read more →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.
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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.
Read more →What a Lovejoy coupling does on a mini skid steer brush cutter or a vibratory compactor, and how to get the right replacement.
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A two-pump mini skid steer runs attachments like a grapple or auger fine, but not a mower or tiller while you drive.
Read more →Heavy equipment shipping goes by LTL freight or on a flatbed trailer, and how you'll unload the machine decides which one fits.
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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.
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The WIG 72 skid steer asphalt crusher crushes to about two inches, runs on standard flow and clears a jam in reverse.
Read more →A portable restroom hooks up to a water line and to an existing septic system or holding tank through three plumbing connections.
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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.
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Fabric building base plates sit at every arch and bolt down to concrete, and a 50x100 building has 30 of them.
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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.
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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.
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A daily aerial lift inspection takes minutes and helps catch leaks, damage and dead safety devices before you go up.
Read more →Extreme heat is hard on aerial lift batteries, hydraulics, engines and crews, so here is what to check when the temperature climbs.
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Buy a mini excavator if your work is mostly digging and a mini skid steer if it is mostly moving, grading and loading material.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
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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.
Read more →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.
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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.
Read more →Fabric building site prep means checking soil, drainage, slope, frost and truck access before you order the building.
Read more →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.
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Scissor lifts go straight up, boom lifts reach out, mast lifts fit through doorways, and working height runs about 6 feet over platform height.
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Before you buy porta potties for a jobsite, weigh crew size, hours and hookups for a single, dual or toilet-and-shower unit.
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Solenoid valves direct hydraulic fluid to your excavator or skid steer attachments. Learn what to inspect: leaks, corrosion, dirty connections, cracked hoses.
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A mini excavator handles landscaping digging, grading, brush clearing, stump removal and trenching; add an auger, thumb or breaker for posts and rock.
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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.
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A mini skid steer fits tight spaces where bigger machines struggle. See how a bucket, angle broom, forks, grapple and auger handle landscaping jobs.
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Mini excavator maintenance comes down to five checks: engine oil, fuel system, tracks, hydraulic system and quality replacement parts.
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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.
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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.
Read more →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.
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Choosing a skid steer push broom comes down to width, bristle type and a match to your machine's plate and flow.
Read more →A fabric barn can work as a dairy barn or calving barn when ventilation, drainage and layout are right; here is what to plan first.
Read more →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.
Read more →Farm equipment storage buildings made of tension fabric suit many farms, and this guide covers sizing, doors, site prep and heating.
Read more →A Covermore fabric building kit ships without installation; here is what sets the install cost and how hard the kit is to put together.
Read more →Covermore container shelters come 20, 26 and 40 feet wide; here is how to match a width to the spacing between your containers.
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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.
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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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
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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.
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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.
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Discover push around lift options from JLG, Genie & Ballymore. Learn sizes, outrigger benefits, and best uses for warehouses, gyms, and more.
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The Skyjack 3219 scissor lift is a battery-powered lift with a 19 ft platform height that fits through a standard doorway.
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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.
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Fabric buildings stretch a PVC or PE cover over a galvanized steel frame, go up within days, and serve as temporary or permanent shelters.
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A Covermore PVC fabric hay storage shelter keeps bales dry, ventilated and protected from rain, snow and UV rays.
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A PVC shelter can sit on a concrete pad, a wood platform, precast concrete blocks, pony walls, gravel with ground anchoring, or shipping containers.
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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.
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To change scissor lift batteries: disconnect the negative terminal first, lift out the old batteries, clean the tray, then reconnect positive terminal first.
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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.
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These ten scissor lift safety tips cover pre-use inspection, weight limits, guardrails, wind and emergency lowering for anyone who works at height.
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In the scissor lift vs ladder choice, a scissor lift is usually safer and faster at height, with guardrails, a stable platform and room for tools.
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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.
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Scissor lift maintenance comes down to daily checks, clean and greased parts, cared-for batteries and dry storage.
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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.
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The Lift Bros handles scissor lift refurbishment in eight steps, from the first inspection to new tires, batteries and a final test.
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Dual truss fabric structures have a peaked roof and higher center height, built for larger equipment and heavy snow. Single pipe structures run lower.
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Fabric building cost comes down to the cover, frame and arch spacing, and the PE or PVC fabric decides how long the cover lasts before it needs replacing.
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Choose PVC fabric for high UV, strong wind and extreme weather; choose PE for a lighter cover that self-cleans in the rain and lets in more light.
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