Equipment News
January 2nd, 2024
The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, embracing electric equipment as viable alternatives to traditional diesel-powered counterparts. The increasing popularity of electric heavy machinery is attributed to several advantages, including lower or zero emissions, reduced operating costs, and quieter operations. However, as construction companies contemplate integrating electric machines into their fleets, understanding the operational… Read More +
November 18th, 2021
When you need a new piece of construction equipment for an upcoming job, the big question is whether you should rent it or buy it. This is a complicated question, and there are a lot of factors to consider. Here are some of the big ones you need to keep in mind before making this… Read More +
March 17th, 2021
Operator behavior not only impacts construction equipment health, but also the profitability of the operation. When we were designing ActiveCare Direct — our 24/7 machine monitoring service — we wanted to identify some of the most common operator errors and find a way to alert our customers before they turn into larger problems. Here are 5 profit-draining… Read More +
February 1st, 2021
The more you spend, the less you make. It’s a pretty simple concept, but one you should focus on from time to time to evaluate how your business is performing. Is your site optimized to eliminate unnecessary waste? Are your operators using machines in the most efficient ways? Answering these types of questions can save you quite… Read More +
August 10th, 2020
If you’re an operator, you may think your day-to-day performance is what really matters when it comes to your job — how many yards of dirt you moved or how many loads you carried. But most construction equipment owners and fleet managers love to see an operator who’s not only productive, but also works hard… Read More +
August 5th, 2020
Enclosed spaces like heavy-equipment cabs can harbor germs and viruses like the coronavirus — during times like this, cleanliness is incredibly important. Keeping surfaces disinfected is a responsibility for everyone to help keep each other protected. At Power Equipment Company we are doing our part to help keep customers safe, and that now includes contactless… Read More +
August 3rd, 2020
In order to maintain peak efficiency despite hot and difficult conditions, we’ve identified seven tips and maintenance checks that can ensure your construction equipment is at peak form all summer long. Use these tips to help maximize your uptime throughout the summer: 1. Run your A/C properly. One of the biggest issues we see in the… Read More +
April 25th, 2017
Power Equipment Company is excited to announce the addition of Superior Industries crushing and washing equipment to our vast aggregate product offering. Having been a Superior Industries conveyor dealer for many years, we expect that our customers will recognize the quality and dependability of the Superior brand in these new products. The new Superior crushing products include… Read More +
March 29th, 2017
Showcasing a total of 28 machines, including the launch of its new flagship 50 ton class wheel loader – the L350H – plus other new models, new uptime services in North America, including a 24 hour parts guarantee and industry – changing concept vehicles, Volvo offered a confident message and demonstrated how it is pushing… Read More +