Heavy Construction Equipment

Easy Rack understands that customization is the key to safety, ergonomics, and success. Heavy construction equipment is used in so many different ways that the need to specialize and customize fork trucks, masonry tools, and skid-steers becomes readily apparent on an almost daily basis. Easy Rack heavy construction equipment and customization services are intended to make the tool you choose for the job the very best tool for that job.

Forklift Forklifts attachments are OSHA compliant heavy construction equipment that transforms forklifts into loading platforms. Standard safety platforms allow the forklift to reach over obstructions too high for scissor lifts and other heavy construction equipment. They provide much wider platforms than boom lifts and can be elevated more rapidly than scaffold.

Skid-Steer Skid-steer products allow you to customize your loading into a specialized piece of heavy construction equipment. Scoop and mix concrete mixers allow you to scoop up sand and gravel in the bucket position, then rotate for in-place concrete mixing. Hoppers allow you to clear debris from construction sites and landscaping projects. Root grapples and grapple buckets allow landscaping crews to clear and prepare properties for a new look.

Masonry Easy Rack Masonry Equipment for Heavy Construction offers time and labor saving solutions to the builder. Mortar Buggies are an excellent way to move mortar into areas that cannot be accessed by forklifts. Brick Carts and Block Carts often save companies as much as 80% on labor cost to move brick and block. Nesting Forklift Mortar Tubs are easily to move, and they can be stacked stored with your forklift. In fact, all Easy Rack masonry heavy construction equipment combines rugged durability with portability and convenient storage. The Veneer Scaffold combines strength and light weight, is easy to set up, and requires no braces. Mortar Board and Plaster and Masonry Stands can be folded flat after used and stored easily.

Heavy Construction Equipment Forks You can outfit your forklift or your skid-steer with many types of forks. Forks get damaged to the point that they need to be replaced. Easy Rack carries replacement forks in brick, block and general purpose styles. Each style is specially designed for the designated purposes. Over the bucket forks allow you to use your skid steer vehicle as a forklift. These are fully forged, one-piece forks, not the kind made of two pieces of steel welded together. Over the bucket forks allow you to use your skid steer vehicle as a forklift. These are fully forged, one-piece forks, not the kind made of two pieces of steel welded together. Another add on for your skid-steer is the fork frame attachment that features bright red fork tips clearly visible for safety reasons, and a heavy duty tapered backstop that keeps the forks from swinging when picking up very heavy or odd sized loads.

Tow/Load/Haul Heavy construction equipment often has to be moved by an individual worker. In order to make this as ergonomically compliant and safe as possible, special tow, load, and hauling tools are strongly recommended, especially when moving heavy construction equipment that is bulky or manufactured with disproportionate dimensions. Load and tows reduce customer wait time, cut labor cost by helping workers get the job done faster with little or no need for overtime, prevent back injury, and reduce damage to equipment. Ramps and steel loaded pins allow for easy and safe transportation via fork truck.

Collateral Loans

Collateral Loans, what are they? A collateral loan is simply borrowing money, while pledging something that you already own as collateral.

What this means is you borrow money but you have to give something in return for that money until the money is paid back.

Do you literally give the collateral away?

No. Let's say you have been an independent dump truck driver for the past 5 years and you are ready to purchase another dump truck to expand your business. You own your truck because you only took out a loan for 4 years.

Your dump truck is valued at $50,000 and you are willing to use the truck as the collateral. The finance company will place a lien on your dump truck, lend you the money for the new dump truck that you are buying and will release that lien only after you have paid the loan back.

This type of Small Business Financing is actually quite easy to be approved for if your collateral qualifies and holds enough value for the dollar amount that you need.

What can be used to qualify for this type of loan?

Typically the finance companies are going to look for good, hard collateral such as construction equipment, heavy duty vehicles, etc.

If you happen to default on the loan, it will be much easier for the finance company to sell your old and new dump trucks (yes they get both if you don't pay them back) to someone else than it will be to sell a commercial freezer (not good collateral for a collateral loan because it doesn't hold a high re-sale value).

If collateral loans can be easier to get approved for than traditional Small Business Financing, why isn't everyone doing it? That's an easy answer. They typically come with much higher rates!

Collateral loans are typically used by people who have less than desirable Fico Scores, which is why the finance companies ask for the security of using the additional collateral. If you do not pay back the loan, the finance company will take the equipment that you purchased, as well as the collateral that you pledged to get the loan.

How much will the finance company give you based on the above scenario of a $50,000 dump truck and how long do you have to re-pay the loan?

Well, it really depends on the finance company and the over-all current value of the truck. You can get anywhere from up to 50% of the current value, all the way up to 100% of it's current value.

Finance companies will generally go out to 5 years but keep in mind, the longer term you take, the more you will probably pay.

The reason you may pay more is because it's taking longer for the finance company to get their money back, while the value of the collateral is going down. We recommend taking the shortest term that you feel comfortable with.

A couple of questions you may want to ask yourself are will you make enough money to pay your monthly payment and put money in your pocket at the end of the day?

And, do you feel it is necessary to make this purchase now even though the rates and terms may be less than desirable?

Only you know if now is the time for whatever the loan will be used for so if you feel confident and are willing to put up your collateral in order to do what you need to do, what are you waiting for?

Sometimes business opportunities come when you are not expecting them and if you have no other way of jumping on whatever this train may be, you may just have to pay the higher price with a Collateral Loan.

Tires Are the Backbone of Your Car

Tires are part of the backbone of a car, truck, piece of construction equipment or bicycle. Tires add traction, braking, steering and load support to vehicles while also absorbing shock and creating a smooth and comfortable ride. They are o-shaped parts that can be pneumatic or solid and fit around the wheels of the vehicle to protect the wheels and add to their effect. A solid tire consists of rubber, metals and plastic parts.

In the past tires have been made of steel and sometimes even iron and were placed on wooden wheels. They were used for carts and wagons. The steel or iron was melted in a fire so it could be easily molded onto the wooden wheel of the cart or wagon. As time has gone on the advancement of tires has done the same, becoming more developed and safer.

There are tons of different types of tires, all of them bringing different features to the table. There is the all-season, all-terrain, spare, run-flat, off-the-road and mud and road tires. All of these can be found on a variety of different vehicles. The most commonly used tire of that group is the spare tire. Each and every car that comes off of the lot has a spare tire. The spare tire is just what it says; a spare. The spare tire is used when one of the regular tires is flat due to a puncture. It is usually kept in a compartment in the trunk of each vehicle.

The all-terrain tire is mostly used on SUVs and trucks. The all-terrain tire helps trucks and SUVs drive through the woods, through mud or through any difficult terrain that the vehicle might encounter. These tires keep the vehicle from getting stuck in the mud or any other slop the environment will throw at it. These tires also have stiffer sidewalls to help prevent punctures to the tire when driving off-road.

The run-flat tire is one of the most interesting new inventions in the automotive world today. The run-flat tire helps drivers avoid pulling off the roadway to change tires because the vehicle can still run on the flat tire but for a limited distance and at a limited speed. This enables the driver to get the car to a safe area, not close to the roadway where injury could occur, and change the tire in a parking lot.

Tires also come in all different sizes. Tires need to be manufactured large enough for construction equipment and small enough for motorcycles. They are also used for airplanes and bicycles. Tires create a smooth ride for vehicles, eliminating the bumps that the road may cause. There is one problem with tires; if the car has a poor wheel alignment then the tires can wear down unevenly, which can lead to a tire bursting while driving. Always check the tires treads to make sure they are wearing down evenly on each side of the tread. If they aren't then the tires would need to be replaced very frequently.

Forktruck Attachments

When it comes to controlling inventory costs, Easy Rack forklift attachments are the construction manager's best friend. They save thousands of dollars on heavy equipment procurement by allowing companies to a small number of forklifts and use them for a much larger number of applications. Simply by adding the right attachment, a crew can do anything from elevating materials and workers to loading materials into containers.

The success of our forklift attachment line is evident by the fact that many people select an attachment specific to an application, and then select a skid-steer or forklift to go with the attachment. This allows for a higher level of customization, ergonomics, safety, and process flow efficiency, because each attachment has already been designed to make a forklift perform a specialized task within the boundaries of OSHA regulations.

For example, safety work platforms allow contractors to safely elevate building materials and supplies. Safety work platforms can reach up and over obstructions that prohibit the use of scissor lifts. They provide a safer, larger, and more stable work platform than boom lifts and can be elevated to the desired height much faster than a scaffold. These forklift attachments are designed with OSHA compliance foremost in mind, and feature toe boards, full perimeter guardrails, and secure access gates. Optional mast protection screens can also be installed to protect workers from the moving parts of the forklift mast.

Because forklifts are often much more powerful than their forks, their full weight capacity often goes untapped. Lift hooks allow companies to tap into this unused potential and use the full power of their forklifts. These attachments secure toward the base of the forks and allow the forklift to safely and easily lift up to 10,000 pounds. These attachments can be used with both straight-mast and extendable reach forklifts.

Construction cleanup is a vital part of construction site safety, but it doesn't require a fleet of dump trucks to do effectively. Self-dumping hoppers attached to forklifts can load and carry debris and garbage to dumpsters. Built for rough terrain, these hoppers can release debris from an elevated location when discharged, saving time and reducing the risk of collisions with the dumpster in the process.

Self dump buckets are forklift attachments that work in a similar fashion, but their purpose is not to discard debris, but to load dirt and other materials into trucks.

Perhaps one of the most efficient money saving forklift attachments construction companies can invest in is the quick-tach truss boom. It operates exactly like a crane, at a much lower cost. It is ideal for work in low-rise jobs, especially metal and portable building erection. Heavy duty applications can be tackled with the Easy Rack heavy duty jib. Made for moving heavy items in and out of hard to reach places, this jib can reach over or under obstructions and scaffolding, and it can go through narrow openings like windows. Its maneuverability also makes it much easier to load and unload trucks more safely.

A number of other forklift attachments can also be obtained in either new or used condition through your material handling specialist. Be sure to ask about lift buckets, replacement forks, fork extensions, and ram poles, or visit our product listing here to find examples of heavy construction equipment which our experts can customize for specific applications.

Hearing Impairment

Hearing impairment can affect anyone at any age. It is when a person is unable to pick up sounds either at all or slightly. Not only are humans affected but animals are at risk for hearing impairment as well. Hearing loss can be conductive or sensorineural. Conductive hearing loss is when sound is not conducted through the outer or middle ear. Conductive hearing loss is a mild problem. Sensorineural hearing loss is when there are abnormalities within the hair cells of the Corti within the cochlea. This type of hearing loss can be mild to moderate to severe to complete deafness.

Hearing loss can be caused by repeated exposure to loud sounds such as airplanes, motor vehicles, jack hammers and other power tools, guns, toys and large crowds. People who live near busy freeways and airports can be exposed to the possibility of hearing loss if they leave their windows open on a regular basis. Construction workers that use jack hammers usually wear headsets to protect their ears from the noise. Other construction equipment can cause hearing loss if exposed to it for an extended period of time. Even children's toys, if too loud and the child holds it to their ear, can cause hearing loss over time.

It is possible for hearing loss to be inherited. If a family has a history of hearing loss, just like other conditions such as heart disease, it can be inherited from generation to generation. Hearing impairment can be caused by prolonged exposure to loud sounds, meningitis, mumps, fetal alcohol syndrome, premature birth, syphilis and Chlamydia. Hearing loss can also be caused by damage to the ear or the brain. Any trauma to the head can cause slight hearing loss, total deafness or tinnitus. People who are 'hard of hearing' means that they are not completely deaf but that they suffer from various stages of hearing loss.

Dealing with hearing loss is a difficult process. Many people who are born deaf will need to learn sign language to communicate. Not all, but most people who are born deaf are also born mute, not being able to talk. People who suffer from deafness later in life are still able to talk but are not able to hear and differentiate between sounds. Hearing aids are used by a large population of people with hearing impairments. Hearing aids help to amplify sounds coming into the ear(s) but do not solve the problem completely.

There is an option of having cochlear implants placed into the ear(s). The cochlear implants create an electrical impulse to stimulate the hairs on the cochlea. This process is expensive and takes a lot of programming to sync up the implants with the patient's ear(s). It is possible for people to suffer from deafness in only one ear and not both. This is known as unilateral hearing loss. The main problem with this type of hearing impairment is that the patient is not able to pinpoint where background noise is coming from because they can only hear out of one ear.

Construction Machinery in Pennsylvania: Machinery for Construction in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, being one of the booming states of the United States, has been offering construction equipment PA in the last few years. No wonder that the state, which is popularly known to natives as PA, is the perfect place to live and learn. More and more people are considering migrating to the state.

A Construction Venue

Heavy equipment PA can be found in almost every city in the place. The Pennsylvania government ensures the welfare of its residents that is why there is a continuous development in the state. They make sure that every family has a healthy and wealthy life, and that is through the various services they give which has a very strong impact on each people's day-to-day activity. From road pavement to huge infrastructures, you will see them here. You can judge from the many establishments being built in a country if its economy is progressing. With this, there is an expected increase in the availability of construction equipment PA.

Machinery in Pennsylvania

Since there is a growing construction industry in the state of Pennsylvania, it is natural that construction equipment PA is quite an in demand business. There are a growing number of companies that cater to the needs of the industry here. They do not only offer construction machineries to the locals of the state, but they also give their services to neighboring states and countries. To make sure that each one will be guided on where to get heavy equipment PA from the more than ninety cities of the state, here are the top ten cities that offer them: 1. Pittsburgh 2. Erie 3. York 4. Harrisburg 5. Chambersburg 6. Waterford 7. Shippensburg 8. Pottstown 9. Philadelphia 10. Johnstown

Choosing the Fitting Construction Machinery

Infrastructure has always been the gauge of a country or state's economy. For the huge infrastructure being constructed in Pennsylvania, there is construction equipment PA that is needed. These equipments can be either light or heavy. The light or heavy equipment PA has so many tasks to perform like the basic excavating, digging, hauling, loading and unloading up to the building of large structures. Depending on the tasks to be done, as well as the capacity and weight of the workload, machineries have been classified into:  Heavy Machinery 1. Articulated Haulers 2. Caterpillar 3. Chip Spreader 4. Concrete Batching Plant 5. Cranes  Light Machinery 1. Air Compressor 2. Automatic Brick Making Machine 3. Boring Machines 4. Compact Excavators 5. Compactor  Road, Bridge, Airport, Canal, Dam Construction Machinery

It is important to know and understand what machine is needed by the infrastructure first before getting them. Whatever the type of construction equipments you need, there are so many construction machinery in Pennsylvania to choose from.

European Cars Push the Envelope of Performance

Did you know that many of the car manufactures are based not in the United States but rather in Europe? Prestiges car brands such as Bentley, Lamborghini and BMW all come from European countries. When cars first began to be made in the late eighteenth century, they were predominantly created in the U.S. As time went by many cars began coming out of Europe and today the European car brands dominate the entire car/truck market.

This is because European cars are superior to cars made in other parts of the world say many. Style, design and function of European cars far exceed other car models. That is why so many people are will to spend extra money to have a European car imported to their country. In terms of pop culture, European cars have been given a level of mystique which pushes the population to a point of wanting them over other brands. It's not uncommon to see European cars used for racing and luxury vehicles in television and movies. This article will provide some information of some well known European cars in addition to listing other lesser known models.

Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz started Mercedes-Benz in 1880. Since then, this car brand has produced some of the best and fastest vans, luxury cars, buses, SUV's, and trucks that have ever been made in the world. The Mercedes-Benz has become synonymous with wealth, class and social status. For this reason many replica cars have been designed throughout the years to resemble the Mercedes-Benz. In America many musicians and stars get a Mercedes-Benz as a way of telling others that they have made it in terms of success. The same goes for professionals such as doctors and lawyers.

Audi is Germany's oldest-automobile manufacturer with over one hundred years in the business. They were also the first German car company to produce left hand drive cars. Today, left hand drive cars are commonly made by European car companies. Often cars are strictly made left hand drive by manufactures. This innovation alone has established Audi as a premier European car brand.

For the people who have the money and like speed, having a Porsche is the way to go. Often this car is associated with men going through a mid-life crisis because of its speed and cost. However not everyone who buys a Porsche is shallow with something to prove. What's rarely discussed about the Porsche is its quality and endurance. New Porsche models can cost well over $80,000 while speeds average out at around the 190 mph mark. It is estimated that there are over one million Porsche's on the road today.

Volvo is a Latin word which means "I roll. This eighty year old car company has been "rolling" out Volvo's in the form of cars, trucks and construction equipment at a steady pace. In 2001, Volvo acquired Renault Trucks and the Mack Trucks companies and the Japanese truck manufacturer Nissan Diesel in 2007.

European Car Brands

Alfa Romeo/ Aston Martin/ Audi/ Austin/ Autobianchi/ Bentley/ BMW/ Bugatti/ Citroen/ Dacia/ DAF/ Daimler/ Donkervoort/ Ferrari/ Fiat/ Innocenti/ Jaguar/ Jensen/ Lada/ Lamborghini/ Lancia/ Land Rover/ Ligier/ Lotus/ Maserati/ Maybach/ Mercedes-Benz/ MG/ Mini/ Morris/ Opel/ Peugeot/ Porsche/ Renault/ Rolls-Royce/ Rover/ Saab/ Seat/ Skoda/ Smart/ Triumph/ TVR/ UMM/ Vauxhall/ Volkswagen/ Volvo

Basic Building Construction Equipment and Machines

Building construction equipments vary from the heavy, large equipment to the mobile, lighter equipment.

Hydraulic excavators, cranes, and concrete mixers are among the basic, hardworking equipments that any building construction company cannot function with.

Hydraulic Excavators

Hydraulic Excavators (also known as diggers or earth movers) are extremely large equipments utilized for multiple operations. They are utilized in applications such as construction of large structures and roads as well as in the mining industry. As one of the first equipment to be applied for readying the construction place, excavators level the land by burrowing and cutting ground. Hydraulic excavators are very functional for certain confined work sites which are less receptive to traditional construction equipment.

The excavator is made up of four basic parts--hydraulic cylinders, arm, bucket, and boom--all involved in loading and excavating. Interestingly, their movement is similar to that of a human arm. The boom acts similar to the upper part of an arm, together with shoulder and elbow. The excavator's arm's movement is likened to a human arm beginning at the elbow to the wrist. And, the bucket is likened to a cupped hand.

Hydraulic excavators consists of loaders, tippers and crawlers (bulldozers). A crawler is a very robust tractor fitted with a dozer blade. Most excavators feature crawlers since they're more functional for operations on mud-covered, rough terrains as compared to wheeled ones.

Cranes

Cranes are equipped with pulleys and levers to haul up and lower sizeable weights. Basically, a crane has a telescopic boom or steel truss that hoists its portable base. Both the levers or pulleys lift the boom, and the boom typically has a hook hanging on it. There are several kinds of cranes including loader cranes and tower cranes. Loader cranes feature hydraulic power booms attached onto trailers. Booms load up materials onto the trailer and may be collapsed after use. Certain types of loader cranes feature telescopic boom for easy operation. Tower cranes are usually the tallest of all cranes. However, they do not feature portable base and parts need to be assembled. These cranes are largely applied to build tall structures and skyscrapers. Primarily exploited for the cutting down of workload, cranes can also perform lots of jobs including moving, digging and creating.

Concrete mixers or processors

Concrete mixers or processors are powered equipment used for mixing cement, water, sand, and gravel to create concrete. A concrete mixer is made up of a rotating drum, a motor, and a trough. The elements applied to create concrete whirls around thus mixing everything consistently.

Concrete processors come in various sizes from the extremely large industrial mixing truck to the smaller, handy concrete mixer. A small concrete mixer is ample for smaller amounts of concrete, up to 2 cubic yards. It's normally run by electricity and features a wheeled base for easier transfer. Its drum can be tilted at an angle so that concrete can be easily dispensed onto the spot that needs to be cemented. A large industrial concrete mixer truck on the other hand, is applied for mixing as well as carrying big amounts of concrete for use on a construction place. These mixers are computer encoded for constant, accurate mix.

Technology indeed creates modern construction equipment to function efficiently, dependably and quickly.

Heavy Duty Jibs

Fork Truck & Forklift Construction Equipment Attachment.

Easy Rack Heavy Duty Jibs are intended for use on industrial lift trucks and rough terrain straight-mast or extendable-reach forklifts. Heavy duty jibs install on the forklift by inserting both forks fully into the fork pockets. The rear of the jib then seats against the back of the fork. A safety chain wraps forklift carriage to hold it in place.

Each heavy duty jib features two swivel hooks. One is fixed at the end of the jib and the other can be positioned in any location on the underside of the boom. This allows you to pick up loads with two hook points. Every hook is rated at 4000 lbs. on the mid-sized model and 6,000 lbs on the larger model. One or both hooks can be used to pick up the load but the total weight cannot exceed the rated capacity of the jib as shown on the load chart for that extended or retracted position.

Heavy Duty Jib Load Capacities

Maximum load capacity for each model in the various extended or retracted positions range from 1935-6000 lbs. Ask a material handling specialist about your specific application. Please remember that load capacity ratings are for the heavy duty jib itself and not the forklift nor the maximum load that can be safely handled with a particular forklift. Whenever heavy duty jibs, or any other forklift attachments for that matter, are added to a lift truck, the weight of the attachment, the new center of gravity, will reduce the lift capacity of the forklift.

Forklift Load Capacities

You must make absolutely certain not to exceed the capacity of your forklift. There are two ways to determine this reduction of forklift capacity. Ideally, you should contact the forklift manufacturer for a de-rated load capacity chart. If you cannot find one, simple foot pound calculations can be made to estimate the reduced load capacities. For example, a forklift that is rated in the desired lift position at 8000 lbs (at a 2 ft load center) has a lift capacity of 16000 foot lbs. (2 ft X 8000 lbs.) To calculate, for instance, the load when using our mid-sized jib at its maximum extension of 11'7", simply deduct the 1850 foot lbs for the weight of your heavy duty jib (cg x weight of jib) from the 16000 ft lbs and then divide the remainder by the new load center, 11.6 feet, which results in a 1221 lbs maximum lift capacity.

These calculations provide an approximate estimate of the reduced forklift capacity when using heavy duty jibs. They are based on a standard 24´forklift load center. The maximum load capacity for each hook position is shown under the forklift's rated capacity for that fork position. Calculations must be individual and precise. Again, if you do not have time to do all this calculation yourself, contact one of our experts.

Safe Usage

Before you use a jib, make certain that it is properly secured to the forklift with shackles and hooks, and that the screw pins are tight. Also, determine that every load falls within the capabilities of the forklift. Keep in mind that rated capacities will often decrease when the boom is in a raised position, or when the mast is tilted forward, or in the case of telehandlers, when the boom is extended.

Please do not pull loads with heavy duty jibs, because they are made for vertical lift only. Always carry a load low and keep it from swinging. Any time a load is raised; extreme caution should be exercised as the forklift is far more vulnerable to tipping with a raised load.

Heavy Duty Forklift Attachment Buckets

Fork Lift Attachments Include Quick Tach & Universal Fit Forklift Buckets.

As companies look to recession proof their operations and reduce overhead, unnecessary equipment purchases and rentals are the first things to be removed from next quarter's purchase order. Loaders have become a cumbersome expense to most construction companies, who are beginning to realize the cost effectiveness and true versatility offered by forklift buckets. For less than it cost to rent a loader for two months, you can purchase a forklift bucket that transforms your extendable reach forklift into a material handling and loading device with greater range than standard loaders and far more adaptability to a number of mission critical applications. Everything from dumping trash into a dumpster blocked by debris piles to placing gravel on a large, flat rooftop can be quickly, safely, and be safely and quickly accomplished.

Forklift buckets are commonly divided into two categories: quick tach and universal fit (slip on the forks), described in detail below.

Quick-Tach Buckets

These models are designed for "extendable-reach" forklifts and allow you to place material far beyond the reach of a loader. A heavy duty hardened beveled cutting blade on both the sides and the leading edge provides durability, strength, and resistance to wear and tear. Quick-tack fork lift buckets are reinforced by scuff bars along the bottom of the unit that shield it from abrasive wear. They can be used to replace that carriage and forks that weigh between 700-100 lbs. When installed, they free up more of the forklift's load capacity so it can handle larger and heavier materials. The Quick-Tach can dump materials approximately about 1.5 ft. higher because of the shorter depth of its bucket. Quick-Tach buckets are customized to specific makes & models of forklifts, so ask one of our construction equipment specialists about buckets for your make and model.

These forklift attachments are ideal for ground level work on new construction sites. They can be used for sand and gravel loading, and they can be used for moving snow in northern climates. At the end of the day, the same forklift attachment can be used for jobsite clean-up. Consider the time this saves by switching tasks without having to switch tools and risk running into overtime.

Universal Fit Bucket (slip on the forks)

Universal Fit forklift buckets are also called "slip-on-the-forks" forklift attachment buckets. They can be used with any make and model of extendable reach forklift, so if your unit cannot be matched with a quick tach unit, we can locate a new or used Universal Fit bucket for you instead. Standard universal fork lift buckets attach to forks that are 48" long and up to 6" wide, but larger fork pockets can be ordered through an account manager upon request.

Because universal fit forklift buckets slip on to the forks directly, they stay on the machine and are less vulnerable to damage. They are also 50% deeper than quick-tach buckets. This makes them ideal for carrying irregular shaped loads such as broken up concrete, elevating roof gravel, tearing off roof trash, moving large debris piles, and backfilling behind high walls.

Manage your vehicles with GPS fleet tracking technology

In case you are willing to know the location of your fleet, then the GPS fleet tracking companies are here to provide you the best service to manage your vehicles. It does not matter whether you are at the spot or out of the place; you are able to control from anywhere. The GPS fleet tracking system happens to be the bets way to keep an eye on the vehicles, and the service providers assure complete service in this regard. People running companies based on fleet vehicles are being helped a lot to keep records of their fleet vehicles.

You might own a single vehicle or you may be the proud owner of hundreds of vehicles. The skilled consultants are going to guide you through the appropriate tracking system that allows you grow up your business. For example, it may be that you have no idea about the place where your truck has gone. It might be that you have the idea or you have been informed of the place, but you cannot be sure. Once you have the fleet tracking system or technology, you are able to get the exact location. We all know that best means of searching or calculating something is the computer, and when it comes to computer then there will be internet.

All you need to have is a Windows based computer, and an internet connection to keep the track. AOL seems to be one of the best internet services, and with this tracking system you are able to save hundreds of dollars in comparison with the GPS fleet tracking system. Moreover, you are able to install the system in your vehicle at an ease. The GPS fleet tracking system can be classified into two parts such as basic GPS tracking unit and advanced GPS tracking system. Basic GPS fleet tracking system helps you know the route, speed, location, and stops for the vehicle. In case you are running a small company then this seems to be the ideal system for you, as it has been created for small companies.

Without spending for the monthly fees, you are able to get the record of time, mileage, and travel history. Advanced GPS fleet tracking is used by big companies and governmental firms that allow them know the actual time and updates for each minute, and that too for each vehicle. Again, there is no requirement of paying any monthly fee. The most interesting thing is that the GPS fleet tracking systems are used by both the army and the general people.

The system is not limited to the roads. They can be also used by the navy or aircraft organizations. Being so useful and powerful, the tracking systems can be used by the naval forces to control the warships. It is very much important for the navy to locate the warships that helps them fulfill the mission easily. The GPS fleet tracking system provides detailed information and thus, victory and safety both are guaranteed for the army. Today, businessmen or companies are making much profit by using the GPS fleet tracking technology and along with that it helps them to build a good will.

Requirements of a GPS Fleet Tracking System

Requirements of a GPS Fleet Tracking System

A good GPS fleet tracking system provides two huge advantages for your business: Employee accountability and a quick return on your investment. In a sentence, your GPS tracking system helps your company manage, locate, track and recover your valuable mobile assets.

Companies using GPS devices for fleet management can view all their vehicles on one web page, dispatch the nearest vehicle to their customer, and view (online) daily or monthly reports of mileage, speed and stops. A large majority of customers recognize a return on their GPS investment in less than 30-60 days.

Employee Accountability

Not exactly sure where your $300,000 piece of equipment is? Dealing with consistent complaints about late deliveries? Eliminate theft and gain peace of mind with GPS fleet tracking.

One customer installed GPS tracking units on a drivers’ truck that was routinely late and discovered what was happening within a few days. The driver would speed through his route, drive 50-60 miles to go home for a couple of hours and then speed back to finish his deliveries.

Carolyn Smithburger of Wallmark Service Company shared her experience with us. "GPS fleet tracking has helped us keep a tighter reign on our employee's movements," she said. "They are much less likely to run personal errands, go home early or waste time when they know we are looking. I was even able to match trip routes to gas card purchases to ensure that our company is not paying for gas in personal vehicles."

Return on Investment

Business owners aren't going to invest in a product that doesn't save or make their business money. Vehiclepath has done both. Brown Bros., Inc, a Chattanooga, TN based company focused on grading, excavating, and site utilities had several pieces of heavy equipment stolen over the last few years. Brown Bros. purchased several GPS fleet tracking units to monitor the locations of their heavy equipment.

The result?

"We had a brand new CAT skid steer stolen over the weekend," Project Manager Frank Geismar said. "The skid steer was equipped with a GPS fleet tracking unit. Within minutes I was able to log on to my computer and know exactly where it was located. I called the police and the sheriff's department and gave them the exact location of where they could recover the stolen equipment. They recovered the unit along with six other pieces of stolen heavy equipment valued at over $300,000. The skid steer was back on the job site by noon."

Benefits of a Vehiclepath GPS Fleet Tracking System

How often are my vehicles tracked?

Your vehicle is located every 1, 2, or 5 minutes while it is in motion (Depending on your tracking service plan).

Vehiclepath uses Google mapping for GPS fleet tracking â€" which includes a standard map, satellite, and hybrid (lays map over satellite image).

Can I be alerted if a driver speeds?

Yes. Vehiclepath supports speed and geofence (boundary) alerts. If a driver exceeds a pre-set speed limit, you will receive a text message or email alert. If a driver crosses a geofence you will be alerted as well. Companies are using geofence alerts to see if a driver goes home during the day or is traveling in an area they are not supposed to be.

How else can Vehiclepath help my business?

Dispatch - The Vehiclepath GPS fleet tracking system will make it possible for dispatchers to send drivers to an increased number of jobs without the cost of hiring more drivers or purchasing more vehicles. Routing becomes easier and clearer resulting in increased accuracy, lower fuel consumption and less wear and tear on your vehicles.

Drivers - Your drivers can supplement their work orders by verifying their time spent at appointments and job sites. This offers them a reliable way to track their progress and protects them (and you!) against customer complaints. A GPS fleet tracking system will provide all the details necessary to show time of arrival, time spent at a site, and more!

Accounting - Your accounting department will benefit from the use of reports generated from your Vehiclepath account, not to mention the huge plus of cutting back on fuel consumption and overtime. Even the vehicles benefit from lower mileage and increased data on required maintenance.

Customer Service - The use of the Vehiclepath GPS fleet tracking system will make the jobs of your customer service staff easier and more streamlined. Your customers will benefit from increased accuracy, faster status reporting, detailed billing information, and fewer delays in arrival time. These are just a few of the ways your customers and your employees will enjoy GPS tracking.

Sales Department - Clearer routing will promote the idea of increased sales by making more appointments throughout the course of a work day, increasing your volume and bottom line. You will become knowledgeable in demonstrating ways that clients benefit, and your sales staff and their productivity can be monitored by your GPS fleet tracking system.

Upper Management - Increased efficiency saves time and money, which results in a larger return on your investment. Your customers will benefit from up to the minute information. These improve the image of your company and increase your customer base, too!

Vehiclepath provides one of the most effective and easy-to-use real-time GPS fleet tracking devices. The GPS-based tracking technology used by Vehiclepath is one of the easiest solutions to install, enabling rapid deployment of vehicle tracking capabilities for your fleet.

The Top Five Ways to Beat the Competition, Bulldozer Marketing Part I

The competition is fierce and your company is just one in a billion others trying to grab the attention of consumers and the business world. How can you get your company to the top of the pile and start gaining the clout and money you need to succeed? In Part I and II of this article, I will reveal some of the top five marketing and promotion tools that are used by some of the biggest names in any industry. I call it Bulldozer Marketing. First, let me start with the basics.

It's all about marketing and promotion. While there are never any guarantees that your product or service will become the next big thing, one thing is certain: Unless you know the rules of engagement to this game, no matter how unique and urgently needed your product or service is, most people will never hear about it.

The people who have made it to the top got there with great determination, an unwavering belief and commitment to their goal, a big bullhorn and a marketing bulldozer. They didn't get there by luck or even by their talent or a great product. Their talent or product is secondary. An overnight success is only an overnight success because it's the first time you've heard of them. There are only two things that got them where they are: Marketing and promotion.

Another thing is certain: While they may have talent, which may help sustain them, unless they continue with a marketing bulldozer and mega promotion bullhorn, they have a real chance of becoming obscure in the sea of other companies and talent trying to take their spot.

You can be the next Christina Aguilera, Bill Gates, or Tiger Woods, but if you don't shout it out loud and clear, shoving your product in the consumers face, you won't sell much, if anything at all. Have you ever noticed a song on the radio you disliked, but when you saw the video and heard the song repeatedly, it grew on you?

That's what I call bulldozer marketing. They're selling it to you simply by shoving it in your face constantly! You need to use the same strategies. Get your product in the face of the public every chance you make. That's right, every chance You make. Bulldoze the public with the sheer volume of times they've heard about you.

The next step to the top is to know your competition and study them. Find out what they did to make it to the top. Many times if you call up your competition, they will talk to you about how they made it to the top. They won't discuss proprietary information however and they can't spend hours of time talking to you, so don't expect that. If they won't speak with you, go online and read every article you can about how they made it to the top and how they started out. Start calling the names in the articles (marketing consultants, business managers, etc.) to find out if they can offer you any tips and tricks to help you succeed. Once you've researched your competition, make sure you have a stunning package designed. Have you ever seen the shows on television about redesigning homes so they can sell them? Once they repackage the rooms, the market becomes interested and the house sells.

No one will open the package if it's not bundled correctly. A simple example is a word picture. Home vs. House. A home is where your heart is right? A house is down the street with someone you don't know in it. Get the picture? Here's another: A flawless diamond thrown into a garbage bag filled with other garbage and put up for auction will only gain so much attention. Very few people will want to sift through the garbage in the bag to see if there really is a flawless diamond inside. Because the display is poor, the possibility of a bidding war will be very low. However, a flawless diamond displayed on a beautiful black velvet tray with a Diamond Certificate and a recommendation or two, can be sold for quite a bit of money.

To help ensure a great package, talk to packaging experts and look up packaging specialties online. If you have a music or book product, go to your local college and ask the art and graphics department head whom their most talented designer is. Ask if the college has an internship programs.

Remember that if you're ship isn't waiting at the docks for you, you must swim out and get it!