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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

Telehandlers JCB Telehandler
Telehandler Tips: Manufacturers Offer Operating Advice and Insights into Certification

Bigger isn’t always better. Just ask compact telehandlers. These small, nimble machines can load, lift and place materials all around ...

July 2, 2019
Mini Excavators Kobleco excavator
For Rent: Tips for Finding the Perfect Mini Excavator on the Rental Lot

Let’s face it, sometimes you could use a hand — or in some cases — an extra piece of equipment. Whether you need an extra ...

June 12, 2019
Compact Tractors john deere tractor
Time for a New Compact Tractor? Check Out the Latest Models on the Market

Compact utility tractors are known for their power and versatility. These hard-working machines offer farmers, large land owners and even co...

May 7, 2019
Compact Track Loaders Bobcat compact track loader
Smooth Operator: Looking at Control Options and Technologies to Make Compact Track Loader Operation Easier

Compact track loaders are growing in popularity thanks to their ability to tackle tough terrain, provide extra power on the jobsite and leav...

May 1, 2019
Compact Track Loaders ASV’s RT-65 Posi-Track
Pick Your Pattern: Find the Right Track for Your Compact Track Loader

Forget the May flowers. April showers also bring slick jobsites that require the traction, flotation and power only a compact track loader c...

April 16, 2019
Utility Vehicles John Deere multi-row UTV
The Gang’s All Here: Gather Your Crew and Get Rolling in a Multi-Row UTV

Utility vehicles (or UTVs for short) have become the perfect companions on the jobsite. These small, but hard-working vehicles are packed wi...

April 11, 2019
Attachments Clod-Buster Topsoil Screener
Beyond the Basics: Unique Attachments Help Contractors Diversify their Businesses

Remember when Apple coined the phrase, “There’s an app for that,” 10 years ago? Well in the compact equipment world, you c...

March 26, 2019
Attachments Fecon Stumpex
Rise and Grind: Find the Right Skid Steer/Track Loader Stump Grinder and Get to Work

There’s an attachment for every application. Need to install an irrigation system? Grab a trencher. Demo some concrete? Pick up a brea...

March 13, 2019
Mini Excavators Bobcat excavator engine
Up & Running: Forget Downtime by Performing Maintenance on Your Mini Ex

Downtime. It’s a word that crews would rather not contemplate, especially when deadlines are tight and the project is long or complex....

February 25, 2019
Light Towers Terex
All About the Bulbs: LED Technology Is Taking Over the Light Tower Market

Light towers may not command the attention that large equipment does on a jobsite, but they play a big role in keeping crews productive. The...

February 11, 2019
Attachments john deere
It’s Trenching Time: How to Find the Right Trencher Attachment for Your Skid Steer or Compact Track...

Trencher attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders are the perfect tools for operators who need to slice through the dirt with p...

January 30, 2019
Industry Events
World of Concrete: Avant Tecno USA Introduces Multi-functional Loaders

Avant Tecno USA is showcasing its multi-functional loaders at World of Concrete 2019. Avant, manufactured in Finland, is well-known in Europ...

January 22, 2019
Attachments bobcat
Grade-A Advice: Three Grade Control Experts Share Their Thoughts on Everything from Buying to Maintaining a System

John Boss, Product Manager for Compact Machine Solutions in Trimble’s Civil Engineering and Construction Division Purchase Pointer: It...

November 5, 2018
Utility Vehicles club car
Pass the Salt: Pair a Salt Spreader with a UTV and Keep Working in the Winter

Utility vehicles (or UTVs for short) have become a popular choice among contractors, landscapers and homeowners to move people, tools and ma...

November 1, 2018