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Outlook for the South African Construction Industry
The construction sector was the worst-performing sector in 2020 contracting 20.3%. Statistics SA data shows that the civil industry...
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Apr 7, 20213 min read
Is Operating Heavy Equipment the Career for You?
There is high demand for heavy equipment operators in South Africa and throughout the world. A quick Google search indicated that on...
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Apr 6, 20212 min read
Track versus Wheel Excavators - which is Best?
In this blog, we are going to throw two heavyweights into the ring and let them slug it out to see which machine is best. In the...
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Mar 26, 20213 min read
4 Ways to Lower Operating Costs in Earthmoving
There is one business maxim that is pretty much universal: the more you spend, the less you make. Many businesses focus on chasing...
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Feb 8, 20212 min read
Keys to the Safe Operation of Heavy Machinery
When you operate and work around heavy machinery, you are well-advised to have a healthy respect for these monsters. Whether you are...
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Feb 4, 20213 min read
The Seven Different Types of Excavators
Excavators are large, often yellow, earthmovers that stand out in the crows on account of their buckets, booms, swiveling cabs, and...
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Jan 28, 20212 min read
4 Reasons You Should Repair Your Machinery With Used Parts
Replacing heavy equipment components can be tough on the wallet, especially when it comes to brand new equipment. However, like cars,...
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Jan 14, 20213 min read
TLB vs. Excavator: Which Machine Is Best for Your Project?
Some people have difficulty differentiating between a TLB and an excavator. To start off, let's explain the differences. What Is a TLB?...
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Jan 8, 20212 min read
4 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Heavy Machinery
Any investment in heavy machinery represents an important capital outlay. In order for this machinery to continue being a productive...
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Nov 18, 20202 min read
Quick Guide to Transporting Heavy Machinery and Parts
The transport of heavy equipment is a complicated exercise that requires close attention to the safety of the machinery and the people...
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Nov 17, 20202 min read
How To Stay Safe when Operating Heavy Equipment
Any site on which heavy equipment is stored or operated is inherently dangerous on account of the pure size and weight of the equipment....
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Nov 9, 20202 min read
Understanding the Tax Implications on Operating Leases in South Africa
The objective of this blog is to understand the difference between input and output VAT on operating leases in South Africa, and the tax...
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Nov 3, 20202 min read
Accounting for Leases in South Africa after Jan 2019
In the past, the accounting treatment of operating and capital leases was very different. In short, operating leases were off-balance...
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Nov 3, 20205 min read
Understanding the Leasing of Heavy Equipment
In 2013 I ran the New York marathon for a charity that provides free financial education to the Mexican community living in New York. The...
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Nov 2, 20203 min read
Six Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Fuel Bill
Any business operating heavy machinery knows that their fuel bill makes up a big chunk of their total monthly expenses. The objective of...
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Nov 2, 20202 min read
Three Ways to Reduce Maintenance Costs on Heavy Machinery
Keeping costs under control in any business is a good strategy. In the heavy machine industry, one of the single biggest expenses...
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Nov 2, 20203 min read
3 Reasons You Should NEVER Pay Cash for Your Heavy Equipment
In business, there are three things you should always do without thinking. Firstly, manage your cash. Secondly, talk to your customers...
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Nov 1, 20204 min read
Should You Rent or Buy Heavy Equipment?
The world's concept of ownership is changing. South African companies have traditionally purchased yellow metal equipment outright. There...
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Oct 31, 20203 min read
How to Extend the Life of Your Excavator
An excavator, or any large piece of heavy equipment, is a major capital asset for any business and the objective is to extract as many...
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Oct 31, 20207 min read
Calculating the Total Costs of Owning and Operating Machinery
Before making any decisions on owning/renting/hiring heavy machinery, you need to understand the costs. In this blog, we are going to...
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