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Don’t wait! Ideas to get Quotes and Equipment you Need Now

It can be exasperating to call a sales representative about equipment availability and to ask for a quote, and to wait hours for a return call.

It does not make any sense.Sales Rep

Surprisingly, this is not unusual. Recent studies show that average sales return call time is three hours and eight minutes.

When equipment is needed urgently on a job site, or a last-minute quote is required for a bid, the delay is unacceptable. The longer you wait, the less productive your operation.

So, how do you convey urgency?

You do so by stating the facts. When calling a rep, leave a message that explains your need and deadline, such as: “I need a 200-size...

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Expect Power with the New Case 821F Wheel Loader

The Case 821F wheel loader is a beast of a four-wheel-drive machine that provides turbocharged fast acceleration, quick cycle time, high travel speeds and up to 30 percent better fuel economy than previous Case models.Case 821F

Tier 4 interim certified, the Case 821F’s engine is optimized to create efficient combustion to improve the engine’s performance, enhance fuel savings and provide faster throttle response time, while reducing pollutants.

The operator matches the engine output to the task with four programmable power modes: Eco for maximum fuel efficiency, Standard for quick loading, Max for aggressive digging, and Auto for engine output that responds on the fly to deliver up to 40,658 pounds of break-out force.

The...

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Containing Spills the Proper and Safe Way

There is an oftentimes-overlooked hazard that jeopardizes a safe work environment –leaks and spills of hazardous and flammable substances.

Spill ContainmentEarth moving, aerial, material handling and other equipment have the potential for leaks of hydraulic and transmission fluid, oil, fuel and coolant. These fluids are considered potentially hazardous not only to people, but to the environment. Consequently, federal law requires companies to have plans for spills and to report spill incidents to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Depending on the type of fluid involved, a spill or leak may present several possible hazards, including:

  • Fire
  • Explosion
  • Hazardous substances...
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State-of-the-Art Production Facility Completed

In 2011, a $360 million zinc and diversified metals production facility was permitted for construction near the South Carolina state line in Mooresboro, NC. The owner and general contractor hired subcontractors that would soon rent equipment to build the state-of-the-art plant.

Excavator Loader at PlantThere was a three-year deadline to replace an outdated plant in Pennsylvania with the technologically advanced North Carolina facility.

The job involved clearing land, building concrete retention areas, installing and welding pipeline, erecting metal and brick buildings, constructing steel storage towers, as well as burying utility infrastructure, laying down a rail head, and building roads and bridges to support the facility.

The...

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