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How Efficiency Built A Successful Mining Business

Imagine growing a business from the ground up — from a single backhoe and dump truck to a full-fledged, multi-state operation employing over 400 people and running more than 250 pieces of heavy equipment day in and day out.

Brubaker-Mann Inc. Invest in Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens for Continued Quality and Service

Brubaker-Mann based in California have been successfully producing colored rock from their quarries throughout the Mojave Desert for more than 50 years.

How Our Innovative “Unidrum” Concept Will Shape Future Compactor Design

Here at Volvo, we like to say innovation is in our DNA — that’s because it’s a part of everything we do, from concepts explored at our more formalized Volvo Concept Lab to current product design to blue-sky ideas that have true merit and make their way to market.

Use This Prestart Checklist to Keep Your Articulated Hauler Truck in Good Shape

A thorough equipment walkaround before starting a shift can make a big difference, and it doesn’t need to take a lot of time.

Electric Construction Equipment: Your Charging Questions Answered

I get a lot of questions related to electric construction equipment, and the topic of machine charging seems to be the most prevalent.

How to Use Grade Control for Excavators – Volvo Dig Assist: Part 3

We’ve recently made some updates to our Dig Assist machine control system that improve performance, accuracy and safety for excavator operators of all skill levels.

How to Use Grade Control for Excavators – Volvo Dig Assist: Part 2

In Part 1 of our Dig Assist series, I covered the three basics of Dig Assist Start — Level, Slope and Quick Measure.

How to Use Grade Control for Excavators – Volvo Dig Assist: Part 1

We recently decided to make Dig Assist Start — the basic package in our Dig Assist portfolio of apps — standard on new Volvo models ranging from EC220E to EC480E.

Winter Prep: Construction Equipment Diesel Engine Do’s and Don’ts

We all know winter can be hard on even the toughest machines. The good news is the issues — like hard starts, higher fuel consumption, less power output and more.

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