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Pam Kleineke has been with Benjamin Media for 14 years, covering everything from construction equipment to wind and solar power to the crews that install utilities underground. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in News from the University of Akron. Reach her at pkleineke@benjaminmedia.com.

Articles by Pam Kleineke

Features Milwaukee Tool apparel
Suit Up for Summer: Here Are Three Products Designed to Keep You Productive and Safe During the...

Summer is just around the corner. This hopeful Northeast Ohioan can feel it in her cold bones. With the warm weather work season upon us, it...

April 25, 2022
Tractors Kioti KL5810 tractor
So, You Bought a Tractor. Now What?

Protect Your New Investment with These Expert Tips Alright, so you bought a shiny new compact tractor, and it’s time to get to work. N...

April 12, 2022
Compact Tool Carriers Ditch Witch tool carriers
Let’s Take a Look at Six Brands of Stand-On/Walk-Behind Compact Tool Carriers

One of the smallest categories of attachment takers is the compact tool carrier. Some units even have a gas engine or an electric variant. S...

April 5, 2022
Attachments Epiroc ER 1500 drum cutter
Cut it Out: Get to Know Drum Cutters with Insights from Epiroc

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again — the best part of compact equipment is a machine’s versatility via attachm...

March 16, 2022
Attachments Takeuchi Tiltrotator
All-Around Productivity: Takeuchi-US Enters the Tiltrotator Market

Tiltrotators are becoming more popular, and for good reason. Their ability to tilt and rotate an attachment 360 degrees delivers versatility...

March 10, 2022
Attachments Danuser’s Mega Mixer
Anything but Basic: Unique Attachments for Specialized Applications

Buckets, forks and grapples are just a few examples of the basic attachments crews must have for everyday work. These tried-and-true tools s...

March 9, 2022
Aerial Lifts Genie GS 1932m lift
What’s MEWP? Let’s Catch Up with Trends and Products in the Aerial Lift Market

Mobile elevating work platforms, also known as MEWPs, enable crews to carry out high-reaching tasks — whether they’re accessing ...

February 28, 2022
Excavators JCB electric excavator
Electrifying Excavators: Some Mini Ex Manufacturers Are Turning to Electric. Should You?

Mini excavators are all the rage right now, and it makes total sense. These small but mighty machines can access any jobsite (including hard...

February 24, 2022
Showcase Kubota U10-5 excavator
Here Are Some of the Smallest Excavators in the Market

The smallest hydraulic excavators (with seats for operators) indeed are small. They are narrow and short enough to be driven through doorway...

February 22, 2022
Compact Tool Carriers Ditch Witch SK3000 tool carrier
Big Power, Compact Package: Ready to Buy a Compact Tool Carrier? You’re in the Right Place

Whether you’re an ambitious DIYer, busy landscaper or hard-working construction crew, a compact tool carrier can offer big power to yo...

February 7, 2022
Excavators Doosan DX50 excavator
Just Right: Find the Perfect Mini Excavator for You with These Buying Tips

Remember the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and her quest to find everything that’s just right? Well, buying a mini excavator ...

February 1, 2022
Wheel Loaders Volvo L25 wheel loader
Five Things to Consider When Buying a Compact Wheel Loader

Compact wheel loaders are built to move all types of materials, from dirt to trees, and are sought after by operators working in a variety o...

January 31, 2022
Business and Software
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun: Compact Equipment’s 2021 Year In Review

Is it just me or did 2021 come and go in the blink of an eye? While I catch my breath, let’s recap some big things that happened ...

December 23, 2021
Business and Software
Deck the Halls with Some Fun DIY Ornaments (Tools May be Required!)

Fun fact about me: I love construction and I love Christmas, so any time I can mesh the two I’m all in. Case in point: Four fun DIY or...

December 17, 2021