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  2. Articles by: Lori Lovely

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An award-winning journalist, Lori Lovely is a syndicated writer and editor specializing in motor racing, automotive, heavy equipment and other technical topics, as well as construction, energy, real estate, gardening and social justice issues. Her work has appeared in a wide range of local, national and international publications. After working on a Master’s degree in History, Lovely started a media consulting business. She is also the author of a children’s book, Isadora’s Dance. Caretaker of an historic farm where she raises alpacas and operates a thriving agritourism business, she believes in hard work, honesty, and giving back to the community. A longtime volunteer for several non-profit organizations, Lovely is an AIDServe Superstar Award recipient. In addition, she was a 25-year member of CARA Charities and a member of the Indiana Historical Society. Her charitable efforts include animal rescue and volunteering for the Indiana American Indian Association.

Articles by Lori Lovely

Wheel Loaders Volvo wheel loader
Find Out What’s New (or at Least Newish) in the Compact Wheel Loader Market

Compact wheel loaders continue to attract the attention of American equipment pros, with U.S. sales annually exceeding 7,000 units. Their po...

February 19, 2025
Attachments John Deere 184 G Tier compact wheel loader carrying trees with a pallet fork
Wheel Loader Attachments for Nurseries and Landscape Supply Yards

Nurseries come in all sizes. They include small boutique operations frequented by homeowners looking for the perfect spring tulip. They exte...

November 12, 2024
Tractors Kubota MX Series tractor with hay hales on both ends of the tractor
How to Choose a Utility Tractor for Your Hobby Farm or Large Estate

Compact utility tractors are not built like crop row tractors, but they can still spearhead husbandry on a smaller scale. These small chore ...

October 3, 2024
Electric Equipment JCB electric dumper and power buggie double photo
Learn How Dedicated Dumpers and Power Buggies Are Ideal for Electrification

Site dumpers and power buggies are great tools to transport materials around jobsites — topsoil and gravel to mulch and cement. Power ...

July 19, 2024
Utility Vehicles Polaris UTV in garage
How to Prep Your Commercial Utility Vehicle for the Spring Work Season

All-terrain utility vehicles (UTVs) have become important transport units and even tool carriers on all types of jobsites, filling in for pi...

April 15, 2024
Tractors John Deere 440R tractor
Choices in Tires: Pick the Right Set of Wheels for Your Utility Tractor

No matter how advanced the technology in a compact utility tractor, it’s not going anywhere without tires. Tires can make or break the...

April 8, 2024
Telehandlers Skyjack 3013 telehandler
How to Buy and Rent a Compact Telehandler in 2024 with a Special Focus on Subcompact Units

Even within the realm of compact telehandlers, there are different sizes that serve different load and reach requirements. Most compact tele...

March 4, 2024
Utility Vehicles John Deere snow Gator
How to Upfit a Utility Vehicle for Winter Work (From Seasonal Transport to Snow Removal)

Utility vehicles or UTVs are multipurpose, side-by-side, off-road vehicles that can handle just about any terrain. Some UTVs are geared towa...

October 23, 2023
Attachments John Deere snow pusher
Snow Pushers: The Ultimate Skid Steer Attachment for Big Spaces and High-Volume Winter Work

A skid steer has many snow tools. Snow buckets can handle large volumes of white stuff, engineered with a high back for pushing and straight...

October 4, 2023
Compact Tractors Massey Ferguson compact tractor
Today’s Utility Tractors Are Techy: Hydrostat Transmissions, Third-Function Valves, Self-Leveling and More

Utility tractors are the classic piece of compact equipment. Small chore tractors have been around for a hundred years, utilizing time-honor...

July 17, 2023
Attachments John Deere skid steer with breaker attachment
Let’s Get Cracking With Breaker and Hammer Attachments for Skid Steers and Track Loaders

Demolition is hard work. It requires a lot of power, precision, safety and maintenance — job requirements that a skid steer or track l...

May 17, 2023
Attachments Case TV620B track loader
Transplants: How to Pick a Tree Spade Attachment for a Track Loader or Skid Steer

Tree spade attachments have been around since the early ’70s. These gnarly implements allow a contractor to dig, transplant or package...

March 23, 2023
Compact Tool Carriers Toro Dingo TX300
Now and Then: Established Brands Vs. Exciting Newcomers in the Compact Tool Carrier Market

Compact tool carriers are named for the variety of attachments these stand-on or walk-behind machines use in applications ranging from fence...

March 7, 2023
Backhoes JCB backhoe loader
Category Evolution: While Sales Have Shrunk, Backhoe Loaders Are Still a Classic in Many Markets

The backhoe loader is an iconic category of off-highway construction equipment — especially when considering versatility — being...

February 7, 2023
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