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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. Reach her at pkleineke@benjaminmedia.com.

Articles by Pam Kleineke

Telehandlers JLG telehandler
Reaching Your Potential: Training Insights and Operation Tips for Compact Telehandlers

Need to move materials up high in a tight space? Bring on a compact telehandler. This small, nimble machine can load, lift and place materia...

June 2, 2021
Backhoes
Two-for-One Special: Backhoe Loaders Provide Renters with Double the Productivity in a Single Machine

Acting as the perfect blend of excavator and wheel loader in one machine, the backhoe loader has made a name for itself among operators look...

May 27, 2021
Business and Software
Summer Break is Right Around the Corner. Keep the Kids Busy (and Learning) with These Fun Projects.

Editor’s Note: Since we’re spending time at home with our little ones more than ever, we thought it would be fun to share some k...

May 26, 2021
Compact Tool Carriers Ditch Witch compact tool carrier
Large and In Charge: Let’s Take a Look at the Biggest Compact Tool Carriers Conquering Today’s Jobsites

Compact tool carrier. Stand-on skid steer. Compact utility loader. Mini skid steer. Whatever you call this piece of equipment, there’s...

May 20, 2021
Track Loaders ASV track loader
Tracks Talk: Let’s Discuss Track Options and Upkeep for Your CTL

Spring is the perfect time for compact track loaders to show off their skills. Seasonal weather causes slick jobsites that require the tract...

May 3, 2021
Utility Vehicles Polaris
Outfit Your UTV with the Right Tools and Accessories to Make the Ultimate Workhorse

Utility vehicles (or UTVs for short) are a whole lotta fun, but they can also work hard. These small, capable vehicles are packed with enoug...

April 27, 2021
Business and Software
Teach Your Little One that Safety Rules and Don’t Capture the Flag!

Editor’s Note: Since we’re spending time at home with our little ones more than ever, we thought it would be fun to share some k...

April 13, 2021
Aerial Lifts Snorkel boom lift
Going Up: Reach Higher with an Easy-to-Use Towable Boom Lift

When your project calls for a lot of height — say window washing, tree trimming or even hanging some holiday lights — a towable ...

April 7, 2021
Excavators Doosan mini excavator
Tips for Renting the Right Mini Ex: Top Manufacturers Offer Advice

Tip: Find a Reliable Rental Partner Aaron Kleingartner, dealer and product marketing manager, Doosan Infracore North America LLC If a custom...

March 30, 2021
Attachments Digga trencher attachment
Trenchers for Mini Excavators: Swap the Popular Bucket and Get Digging with a Trencher Attachment

Trencher attachments are the perfect tools for operators who need to slice through the dirt with precision and ease. They help everyone from...

March 25, 2021
Attachments Takeuchi grapple
Get to Know Grapples: Clutch Attachments for Skid Steers and Track Loaders

Grapples are the perfect grab-and-go attachments for clearing land, removing brush and cleaning up a jobsite. Need to pick and place logs? G...

March 15, 2021
Business and Software Kubota fishing boat
Kubota Launches Its ‘Fish with a Pro’ Sweepstakes. Sign Up to Win Today!

Fun fact about me… I love to fish! So, when I saw that Kubota launched its ‘Fish with a Pro’ Sweepstakes, I just had to s...

March 3, 2021
Business and Software
Friday Fun: Read How Machines Help Out During a Snow Day!

Chloe’s school was closed for a SNOW DAY! She went outside to build a snowman with her mom. She could see trucks plowing the roads whi...

February 12, 2021
Excavators
Super Mini, Super Mighty: The Smallest Mini Excavators on the Market and How to Pick One

Obviously during the COVID-19 pandemic we’re spending a lot more time at home. This has led people to adopt new hobbies, everything fr...

February 11, 2021