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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
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
Tractors Steiner articulating tractor
Learn How Articulating Tractors from Steiner and Ventrac Can Improve Maneuverability, Footprint, Hill Climbing and Versatility

Whether you’re a farmer, large landowner or even a contractor, you can benefit from the versatility and power small tractors (and thei...

October 1, 2020
Trenchers Ditch Witch C30X
Trench Talk: Let’s Discuss Buying a Walk-Behind Trencher

Walk-behind trenchers are the perfect machines for operators who need to slice through the dirt with precision and ease. They help everyone ...

September 9, 2020
Wheel Loaders John Deere 244L
Wheel Unique: Take a Look at Some Stand Out Compact Wheel Loaders in the Market

Compact wheel loaders are creeping onto more and more jobsites across North America, thanks to their comfort, maneuverability, efficiency an...

September 3, 2020
Mini Excavators Yanmar excavator
How to Stretch Your Dollar when Buying a Compact Excavator

So, you need a new mini excavator but don’t want to break the bank. No worries. We’re here to help. Now more than ever it’...

August 12, 2020
Business and Software
Make It Monday: Tape It Off!

Make art using paint, canvas and painter’s tape. What you’ll need: PaintBrushesCanvasPainter’s Tape Steps: 1. Use painter&...

August 3, 2020
Compact Track Loaders track loader
Track TLC: Learn How to Reduce Track Wear on Your Compact Track Loader

The tracks and the undercarriage on a compact track loader are what help make it such a valuable piece of equipment. Operators can navigate ...

July 27, 2020