October 2026 – usaforklifts.org

Wind Conditions and Outdoor Scissor Lift Safety

Outdoor scissor lifts allow crews to complete facade installation, maintenance, and repair work at height, but changing wind conditions can affect platform stability and worker safety. Large panels and other sheet materials can catch the wind like sails, creating unexpected forces even when ground-level ...

October 17, 2026

Compact Tri-Loader Performance for Landscaping and Property Maintenance

Landscaping projects in residential communities often require moving soil, mulch, gravel, sod, and debris through narrow gates and established outdoor spaces. Limited clearance, delicate surfaces, and pedestrian traffic can make routine material handling more complicated than expected. A compact tri-loader can support these tasks ...

October 15, 2026

What Construction Projects Benefit From a Spider Mini Excavator

What Construction Projects Benefit From a Spider Mini Excavator Working on a narrow hillside lot can make excavation difficult when neighboring buildings leave little room for equipment access. Foundation footings, utility connections, retaining walls, drainage lines, and landscaping may all require digging in areas ...

October 13, 2026

What Maintenance Does a Construction Dumper Need

Running repeated loads from a stockpile to a fill area can put steady demands on a construction dumper throughout the workday. A hydraulic leak at a cylinder fitting may remain hidden beneath dried mud, while a crack near a dump-body hinge can gradually spread ...

October 8, 2026

Attachment Versatility: What Can a Skid Steer Do That a Wheel Loader Cannot?

A wheel loader is one of the most productive machines on a jobsite when the task is moving material. It scoops, carries, and loads trucks efficiently, and larger models handle volumes that smaller machines cannot match. A skid steer earns its place in a ...

October 3, 2026