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Pam Kleineke has been with Benjamin Media for 18 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

Compact Tractors Bobcat tractor
Check Out Five Compact Utility Tractor Options

Need to move some dirt? Mow a field? How about carve a trench for an irrigation system? Look no further than a compact utility tractor. Know...

February 25, 2025
Business and Software John Deere wheel loader
John Deere Unveils New Features in its Digital Operations Center

John Deere just announced new features in its digital Operations Center — helping customers to directly address challenges they face e...

February 21, 2025
Attachments John Deere breaker
Break It Down: Seven Manufacturers Highlight Their Breaker Attachment Options

Sometimes a contractor’s job doesn’t involve building, but rather tearing something apart. In times when a project calls for dem...

February 20, 2025
Business and Software Kobelco Ranch
Kobelco Opens ‘The Ranch,’ a Customer and Dealer Experience Center

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA recently unveiled “The Ranch” — a new, state-of-the-art customer and dealer experience/...

February 19, 2025
Compact Tractors Case IH Farmall
Case IH and New Holland Showcase New Tractors at World Ag Expo and National Farm Machinery Show

This week, Case IH and New Holland highlighted new tractor series at two events: the 2025 World Ag Expo and the National Farm Machinery Show...

February 13, 2025
Compact Track Loaders John Deere SS30 stump shredder
Compact Track Loader Advice from 16 Manufacturers

A compact track loader’s fame rests in its ability to tackle tough terrain, provide extra power on the jobsite and leave a light footp...

February 12, 2025
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Mecbo America Scorpion
Mecbo America Introduces the Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom

Moving concrete is now made easier thanks to the new Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom from Mecbo America. This unique machine provides contrac...

February 6, 2025
Utility Vehicles Cushman Hauler XL
Get to Know the New Cushman Hauler XL Long-Bed Utility Vehicle

Need a utility vehicle that can haul more? Look no further than the recently-introduced Cushman Hauler XL. With a 68.5-in.-long aluminum fla...

February 5, 2025
Skid Steers
Here Are Some of the Most Popular Skid Steers on the Market

Lately it seems like compact track loaders are getting all the love. While these machines are certainly impressive, the tried-and-true skid ...

February 5, 2025
Attachments Bobcat CTL and brush cutter
Spring Cleaning: Here Are 7 Brush Cutting Attachments for Compact Track Loaders

Spring is coming (says a hopeful Northeast Ohioan), and with that comes clean up. So if your property or jobsite is overwhelmed with twisted...

February 3, 2025
Business and Software Cat 100 year dozer
Caterpillar Goes Grey with Its Centennial Machines

As we previously mentioned in this post, Caterpillar Inc. is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. As part of that milestone, the compa...

January 31, 2025
Trenchers Ditch Witch electric trencher
Learn More About Ditch Witch’s c3E, the Industry’s First Electric Trencher

Ditch Witch just introduced the c3E — the industry’s first electric trencher — at The ARA Show in Las Vegas. According to ...

January 30, 2025
Mini Excavators Hyundai 9-ton excavator
Hyundai Unveils the 9-Ton HX90A Compact Excavator to its Lineup

This week, the HX90A — HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America‘s new 9-ton compact excavator — is making its North...

January 30, 2025
Compact Tool Carriers Brokk-Sherpa-Z10
Brokk Inc. Is Now a Dealer of SHERPA Z10 and Z20 Mini Loaders

If you’ve been eyeing a SHERPA mini loader, you’ll now be able to purchase one through Brokk Inc. The company recently became a ...

January 29, 2025