Mobile Cranes 101: Your Questions Answered

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If you're reading this, it's because you want to find out more about mobile cranes. Well, this is just the post for you. The following sections cover what they are, what they do and how to hire one for your next project. Read on! What are mobile cranes? A mobile crane, as the name suggests, is a crane that can be moved around. Whether it's across the road or to another city, it's likely to be able to move with ease.

11 June 2021

Four Fundamental Tips for Selecting Comfortable Truck Seats

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If you have an old and worn-out truck seat, you should plan on replacing it with a modern air suspension alternative. Degraded and damaged seats cause discomfort when travelling over long distances. This issue could contribute to decreased performance and even poor concentration during haulage. Moreover, the lack of proper support can increase the risk of long-term physical strain. Therefore, consider these simple guidelines for finding a comfortable and durable truck seat.

16 April 2021

Before Hiring a Mobile Crane, Consider These 5 Factors

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Mobile cranes are durable and versatile equipment for demanding lifting requirements. Their design makes them easy to set-up and transport. They help move weighty material in short distances. Besides, they come in different models, configurations and sizes you can purchase or hire.  Here are five essential factors to consider before purchasing or hiring a mobile crane. Load Capacity There are various types of mobile cranes, from light-duty to heavy-duty cranes. However, since they come with different features and models, they have different capabilities in handling different weights.

18 December 2019

Get a Better Understanding of Float Hire

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Floats are large trucks used to transport heavy machinery/vehicles from one point to another. It can either be from a hire company to a construction site or from a heavy equipment/vehicle shop to a hire company. Note the important things you need to know about float hire: What Are the Different Types of Heavy Machinery Transported? The most common machinery 'floated' includes construction equipment, farm machinery, plant machines and shipping containers.

26 September 2019

Answering Commonly Asked Questions About Lifting Equipment Inspection

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Lifting equipment inspection is not only done to ensure your equipment is in great condition but to make sure accidents that lead to injuries or damage do not occur. Lifting equipment is expensive; the last thing you want is to incur expensive repair or replacement costs. You also do not want you or your employees getting injured. Injuries mean delayed production processes and losses in terms of hospital bills. You might have insurance, but in most cases, it does not cover the full hospital bill.

22 July 2019

Ways of Demolishing a Building

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Building demolition is one of the ways that contractors pave the way for new constructions. However, there are other reasons why a building may be demolished, such as structures being damaged, wanting new buildings, reducing hazards and expanding the building. Before the building is demolished, developers and demolition experts survey the area before deciding how the building should be destroyed. The mode of demolition depends on the location of the building, the primary materials used in that building, the reason for demolition and how the waste will be disposed of.

29 April 2019

Three Essential Guidelines for Choosing Aluminium Shoring Shields

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If you are planning on conducting trenching work on your property, you should think about acquiring the right shoring equipment for the project. Proper shoring will improve the level of safety on your worksite, minimising the risk of worker injuries. In addition, if the open trenches are shored adequately, you will be able to conduct your operations with efficiency. One of the ideal shoring solutions to consider for your trenching site is aluminium shields.

9 February 2019

Check Out These Top 5 Benefits of Forklift Hire

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Looking to use forklift equipment for your industrial lifting operations? Buying the equipment outright is not the only way to meet your needs. With so many businesses offering a wide selection of forklift machinery for hire, you don't have to incur the high initial cost outlay of purchasing a new forklift to use the equipment. Aside from eliminating the need to tie up huge amounts of operating capital in depreciable assets, renting a forklift can bring many other essential benefits to your industrial operations.

20 December 2018

The Benefits of Access Equipment Hire to Your Construction Company

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Equipment hire is a business designed to aid the construction industry with equipment that not all individual companies have access to. If you are in charge of a construction company or are thinking of starting a one, you should know some things about leasing equipment for your business. Construction companies, especially smaller companies, often get hired to do projects in odd locations where they will require more extensive equipment than what they already have.

26 October 2018

Bobcat Hire – Is it The Best Solution for Your Heavy Construction Equipment Needs?

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Heavy construction equipment is critical for the success of a range of projects. While primarily associated with construction projects, these types of machinery can also be applicable for landscaping, farming and so on. With that in mind, one of the most versatile kinds of equipment that you may need for a variety of projects is the Bobcat. Nonetheless, whether you are a homeowner looking to engage in a DIY project or have recently started your small construction business, you may not have a Bobcat on hand.

26 September 2018