Kim Berndtson

Kim Berndtson is former associate editor of Equipment Today.

Earthmoving Equipment

A Second Life and Beyond

Are retreads a viable option for your operation?

Application is an important consideration in the retreading process, since tires used in off-road applications can go through a wide variety of operating conditions, even on the same machine.

PM for the A.M.

What preventive maintenance tasks are included in your excavator's morning routine?

A daily commitment to service.

Worksite Equipment

Don't Let Dust and Slurry Get Saws Down

Regular service can keep concrete saws in top condition.

Prolonged operation of a dirty clutch can cause slippage and overheating of the mechanism. In addition, moisture and dirt can damage or break the clutch spring and cause premature failure.

Backhoe Loaders

Dig Up More Operator Productivity

Select equipment and features to maximize backhoe-loader operator performance.

When sizing a loader bucket, take into account the density of the material you're trying to move.

Compaction Equipment

Get Compaction Right at Night

Pay attention to precautions to achieve proper compaction once the sun sets.

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Take Safety to the Next Level

As the cornerstone of any safety program, make safety meetings as effective as possible.

Markham Contracting uses its safety meetings to emphasis safety procedures and requirements on its jobsites. These requirements - such as wearing safety vests or high-visibility shirts - are not negotiable. In fact, they are a condition of employment with the company.

Compaction Equipment

Share the Ride to Safety

Machine features and prudent practices combine to ensure safe ride-on roller operation.

Slopes should always be compacted from top to bottom rather than from side to side, regardless of the degree of the slope.

Are You Working Without a Net?

Maintain your scissor lifts to prevent premature failures.

Designate a particular service technician to be in charge of the maintenance tasks for the scissor lifts in your fleet. This will help create an environment in which the technician becomes familiar with and can more effectively service your lift equipment.

Operators Benefit from Joystick Controls

Low-effort skid-steer joystick controls minimize movement to maximize comfort.

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Match Attachments for Optimum Abilities

The right match will maintain your compact utility loader's maneuverability, stability, capability and visibility.

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Attachments Crack Open Profit Potential

The value of recycling.

Brandenburg Industrial uses a high-reach excavator with a multi-processor attachment to deconstruct the Pabst Brewery in Milwaukee, WI.

Underground Equipment

Putting HDD Power to the Project

Profitable directional drilling requires finding the ideal balance of specs.

When placing larger product, Earth Energy relies on its larger directional drills, which deliver more torque and pullback power.

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