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Backhoe Loaders

  • Multi-function machine
  • Full-size backhoes
  • Compact backhoes (up to 10')

Excavators

  • Powerful, digging machine
  • Range from 8 to 60 tons
  • Digging depths greater than 14'

Wheel Loaders

  • Operating weight from 10K to 500K lbs.
  • Bucket, fork, & rake attachments
  • Engine power from 50hp - 200hp

Rough Terrain Forklifts

  • Telehandlers
  • Telescopic handlers
  • Vertical-mast forklifts

Bulldozers

  • Large hydraulic arms
  • Rippers, blades, & scoop shovels
  • Multiple working tools

Construction Software

  • Cost estimating
  • Project management
  • General accounting

Storage Containers

  • 10 foot containers
  • 20 foot containers
  • 40 & 48 foot containers

Skid Steer Loaders

  • Compact, versatile machine
  • Large variety of attachments
  • Easily transportable

Air Compressors

  • Rotary screw compressors
  • Reciprocating compressors
  • Centrifugal compressors

Mini Excavators

  • Ideal for restricted places
  • Easily transportable
  • Digging depths up to 14'

Aerial Lifts

  • Boom lifts
  • Scissor lifts
  • Vertical personnel lifts

Office Trailers

  • Construction trailers
  • Mobile office units
  • Portable sales offices

Track Loaders

  • Compact, versatile machine
  • Large variety of attachments
  • Easily transportable



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Buying Heavy Equipment - Focus on the Operator

When buying heavy equipment it's easy to get buried in an avalanche of specs. Engine HP, hydraulic HP, dump heights, ground clearance, dig or dump depths – they can get to be overwhelming. It's important to keep in mind that the performance of your heavy equipment depends quite a bit on the operator.

Real world skid-steer prices

A sampling of actual prices paid by skid steer loader purchasers who have used BuyerZone’s service.

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Wringing huge work out of compact excavators

Tag-trailered crawler excavators can expand a contractor into big-production jobs.

Source: Construction Equipment

Real-world air compressor prices

Quotes from other BuyerZone users describing what they paid for new and used air compressors.

Source: BuyerZone

Used construction equipment – tips and tricks

Interested in saving money on a backhoe or skid steer loader? Sometimes, buying used construction equipment is a smart way to go.

Source: BuyerZone

Today's skid steers

A look at ten major skid steer brands: Bobcat, New Holland, Volvo, Komatsu, John Deere, Case, Thomas, Gehl, and JCB

Source: Rental Product News

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