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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

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
Mini 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
Industry Events Kioti Dealer Meeting backhoe attachment on a compac tractor using a thumb to pick up a log
The Show Must Go On: Kioti Shifts Its Dealer Meeting to a Virtual Format and Enters a...

I have a confession to make: Virtual events are kinda my jam. Sure, I miss seeing new equipment and industry friends in person, but virtual ...

February 2, 2021
Aerial Lifts
In or Out: 19-Foot Scissor Lifts Offer Operators Reach on a Variety of Jobsites

When a job finds a crew working overhead — whether it’s indoors or out — scissor lifts are a popular equipment option than...

January 21, 2021
Attachments
Break It Down: Three Industry Experts Share Breaker Attachment Tips for Mini Excavators

Don’t Forget to Grease… and Reposition when Needed Rich Elliott, Product and Application Specialist for Epiroc When greasing a ...

January 18, 2021
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
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
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
Tractors
Breaking Down the Different Transmission Options for Compact Tractors

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

October 5, 2020