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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

Business and Software
Two to Train: Here are a Couple Equipment Training Solutions to Prep Your Crew

Training is an important part of developing a good operator. Long gone are the days of reading a book or website to learn how to use a machi...

August 7, 2023
Skid Steers Cat skid steer
Top Tech: Take a Look at the Technologies Enhancing Comfort, Safety and Productivity on Today’s Compact Equipment

Today’s compact equipment is built differently. Machines like skid steers, track loaders, mini excavators and wheel loaders are loaded...

July 31, 2023
Electric Equipment Volvo EC55 excavator
Top Tech: Electric Compact Equipment Has Arrived. Here Are the Battery-Powered Machines Hitting the Market

One of our big editorial focuses for the summer of 2023 is technology, and the centerpiece of our online coverage comes with our Top Tech se...

July 24, 2023
Electric Equipment JCB electric mini excavator with money background
Federal and State Incentives that Help Balance the High Price of Buying Electric and Battery-Powered Construction Equipment

There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Electric construction equipment is more expensive than diesel. Unfortunately, innovation typically com...

July 18, 2023
Telehandlers
Telehandler Trends: Attachments, Telematics and Training Are Lifting Compact Telescopic Carriers to New Heights

Compact telehandlers are proof that bigger isn’t always better. You see, these small, nimble machines can load, lift and place materia...

July 10, 2023
Showcase Volvo DD25 Electric Compactor
Hot New Electric Equipment Hitting the Market

Things are getting electric in the compact equipment industry. Don’t believe me? There’s a bunch of news here. As the need for e...

July 6, 2023
Lifestyle
Happy Fourth of July from the CE Crew!

The Compact Equipment office may be closed today, but we wanted to pop in and say Happy 4th of July! We hope you find time to relax, eat som...

July 4, 2023
Showcase Cardo Crew’s Comm-Set
Protective Construction Gear that Both Looks Cool and Keeps You Safe

Safety is the No. 1 priority of crews when hitting the jobsite. But all the Toolbox Talks, training videos and meetings won’t help if ...

May 24, 2023
Attachments John Deere skid steer and broom attachment
Clean Up Crew: Get Sweeping with the Right Broom for Your Skid Steer or CTL

Construction gets messy. Luckily, there are broom attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders to help clean up. These brooms are p...

May 2, 2023
Attachments Kubota SCL1000 auger
How to Pick an Auger Attachment for a Stand-On Compact Tool Carrier

Whether you’re a landscaper, contractor or homeowner, you could benefit from the extra muscle a compact tool carrier (a.k.a. mini skid...

May 1, 2023
Utility Vehicles Polaris XP Kinetic Ranger
Electric Off-Road Utility Vehicles Have Arrived, So Here Are 3 Considerations for e-UTVs

Utility vehicle owners are always on the go. They need their UTVs to have the ability to zoom across jobsites or large properties and the po...

March 22, 2023
Attachments Takeuchi TB257 excavator
Get a Grip! Thumbs and Grapple Attachments for Compact Excavators

No doubt about it, buckets are the most popular attachment for mini excavators. While they’re great for digging, trenching, loading an...

February 24, 2023
Mini Excavators Volvo ECR18E excavator
How to Choose and Prolong the Life of Mini Excavator Tracks

Although mini excavators stay put while they work, their tracks are essential for getting around the jobsite from one digging spot to anothe...

February 23, 2023
Lifestyle Dude Dad
DIY-ing a Career: Learn How Taylor Calmus Built a Successful Online Presence as Dude Dad

Taylor Calmus wears a lot of hats. He’s a DIY-enthusiast and content creator on the crazy popular YouTube channel, Dude Dad. He’...

February 15, 2023