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  2. Articles by: Amy Materson

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Amy Materson has written about the construction industry for more than 15 years, covering everything from products to personal stories. She is based in the southeast, but will travel almost anywhere for an interesting interview or a great music festival. Her work has been featured in business journals, corporate publications, newspapers, and business-to-business magazines. She’d love to hear from you at amaterson@gmail.com.

Articles by Amy Materson

Compact Tractors kioti compact tractor
Maintenance Musts: Avoid Utility Tractor Repairs by Following a Regular Service Schedule

If you had a choice between spending $15 to $30 to replace the air filter on your compact tractor or spending thousands to replace the entir...

May 13, 2019
Attachments complete PTO auger system
PTO Augers: Let’s Learn About Power Take-Off Auger Systems for Utility Tractors

The widespread adoption of tractors equipped with power take-offs (PTOs) and three-point hitches following the Second World War allowed the ...

May 8, 2019
Attachments Fecon mulcher
Mulcher Maintenance: Simple Steps to Keep Your Mulchers from Eating Away at Your Profits

Mulcher attachments are very versatile and have become popular tools in many industries. Whether they are clearing brush for new constructio...

April 25, 2019
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Scott Owyen, trainer
Elevate Your Safety: Let’s Learn What Constitutes Proper MEWP Training in 2019

One of the biggest challenges facing our industry today is how to increase awareness about why safety training is so important. As the indus...

April 23, 2019
Attachments the mulcher and track loader combination is ideal for land management
Brush Guard: North Georgia Land Management Uses Compact Track Loaders and Mulchers to Tackle Tough Vegetation

Will Brown, the owner/operator of North Georgia Land Management, has been destined for his job since he was little. Will grew up logging and...

April 17, 2019
Attachments Kubota tractor with Land Pride attachment
Let’s Grow: Finding the Right Compact Tractor Implements for Your Small Acreage

In recent years, small farm crop production, including organic crop production, has grown substantially. In fact, according to usda.gov, the...

March 19, 2019
Light Towers light tower
Bright Decisions: Should You Rent or Buy Those Light Towers

Overnight construction work has its perks. For one, it minimizes disruptions for local communities and businesses. And two, less traffic mak...

February 20, 2019
Compressors sullair 185
Air Supply: Maintenance Musts and Best Practices to Keep Compressors Working

The adage holds true: If you take care of your equipment, it’ll take care of you. To help extend the life of your portable diesel air ...

February 18, 2019
Attachments bobcat
Smarter Tools: Attachments Continue to Evolve with Automation and Monitoring Technologies

One of the more visible examples of the compact equipment industry’s momentum is the development of excavator and loader attachments. ...

February 12, 2019
Business and Software
Employers Play Important Role in Reducing the Spread of Seasonal Flu in their Workplaces

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, the only OSHA authorized OTI Education Center...

February 7, 2019
Engines diesel engine
Engine Diagnostics: How the Modern Technician Troubleshoots Diesel Power Plant Problems

Long have been the days of troubleshooting mechanical systems with a timing light, pop tester or an exhaust gas temperature probe. With the ...

January 16, 2019
Pumps atlas copco
What Needs to Be Considered When Selecting Electric and Diesel Pumps?

Diesel-powered centrifugal pumps handle high volumes of water discharge. Medium-to-large electric submersible pumps offer maximum power rati...

December 19, 2018
Attachments screener crusher bucket
Transform the Way You Work: Increase Onsite Efficiency with a Screener Crusher Bucket

Screener attachments for skid steers and other small carrier machines have seen an uptick in popularity in recent years, due to their versat...

December 3, 2018
Pumps chicago pneumatic
A Complete Guide to Submersible Pumps

Consider Flow, Elevation Change and Desired Distance for Moving Water What are you pumping? This is a key first question to ask when it come...

November 29, 2018
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