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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

Wheel Loaders
Loader Showdown: Small Articulated Loaders vs. Traditional Compact Wheel Loaders

Small wheel loaders come in a confusing variety of sizes and configurations. It begs the question: What is really a compact wheel loader? Ta...

January 11, 2021
Skid Steers
New Year, New Machine? Check Out These How-to-Buy Articles

Looking to add to your equipment fleet in 2021? Let us help with this collection of how-to-buy articles below. Whether it’s a skid ste...

January 7, 2021
Business and Software
Wow, We Were Busy! Compact Equipment’s 2020 Year In Review

I know we’ve already said good riddance to 2020, but before we leave the last 12 months in the dust, let’s recap some big things...

January 4, 2021
Business and Software
Winter Break Fun: Let’s Build a PVC Fort!

What You’ll Need Four 10-foot long ¾” PVC pipeEight T-jointsTen 90-degree elbow jointsBed SheetHand saw or jigsaw Steps 1...

December 31, 2020
Business and Software
Have a Little One Complaining About Bundling Up? Teach Them How Construction Workers Stay Warm in the...

BRRRR, it’s cold outside! See what snow workers wear to stay warm. Layers! It’s better to have too many clothes than too li...

December 30, 2020
Business and Software
Even More Kid’s Fun: Let’s Make a Construction-Themed Ornament

Are you decking the halls for the holiday? Why not add a little construction fun?! We recently made an easy ornament that would make a great...

December 16, 2020
Business and Software
Kid’s Fun: Build Your Own Snow Globe!

Watch your favorite machine swirl in glitter in this fun project. Supplies: Jar with a lid that seals (we used a wide-mouth Mason jar)Figure...

December 15, 2020
Business and Software
Friday Fun: Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?

Need a fun weekend project? Read below to learn how to make fun snowman ornaments out of scrap wood. No actual snow required! What you&rsquo...

December 4, 2020
Business and Software
Kid’s Fun: Send Some Cheer with a Fun Construction Card

Make a fun card with foam shapes and give it to someone special this holiday season! What You’ll Need: Foam sheetsConstruction paperGl...

December 2, 2020
Business and Software
Make It Monday: Deck the Halls!

Grab your supplies and head to the kitchen. We’re making fun tool ornaments for the holidays. Supplies: 4 cups of all-purpose flour1 c...

November 30, 2020
Business and Software
Friday Fun: Let’s Make Some Paint Swirl Ornaments

The holidays are coming up quick! Let us help with a fun gift idea for the grandparents or even some extra decor for your home with paint sw...

November 20, 2020
Aerial Lifts
Up and Over: Compact Crawler Boom Rentals Help Crews Reach New Heights

Compact crawler booms, also called spider lifts (depending on the manufacturer), give operators the ability to reach up and over to access e...

November 19, 2020
Business and Software
Kid’s Fun: Let’s Build a House!

Does the cooler weather have you stuck inside? Grab some mini marshmallows, toothpicks, straws and pipe cleaners and build some houses. Chec...

November 18, 2020
Compact Track Loaders
Luxury Loaders: Dream Big and Pick Out the Ultimate Skid Steer or CTL

Tis the season to dream big. Imagine your wish list for a skid steer or track loader. What does it have? An enclosed heated cab? Grade contr...

November 16, 2020