A weed whacker, also called a weed eater or a string trimmer, is a tool used to trim grass around tight edges. It uses a flexible monofilament line instead of a blade, which is underneath a cutting head at the end of a long shaft. The lower part of the shaft may be replaced with […]
Tower cranes are a common sight at any major construction location, and typically rise hundreds of feet into the air (usually reaching out just as far). They are used to life large tools (like generators and acetylene torches), concrete, steel, and other heavy building materials. They are usually fixed to the ground on a concrete […]
A tamp is a device used to flatten or compact a granular material. In the case of landscaping and other industrial purposes, it is often used to compact soil or concrete. It is also commonly used when building a fence. You can secure a fence post by filling the hole with dirt and tamping it […]
A street sweeper is, simply put, a machine that cleans streets, typically in an urban area. They have been used in large cities ever since waste removal and sanitation became a priority. They are typically mounted on truck bodies and use a vacuum to remove any debris that accumulates in the streets. Some street sweepers […]
A stone saw is a type of circular saw, which is a type of power-saw that uses an abrasive or toothed blade or disc to cut different materials. A stone saw, obviously, is designed to cut through stone. They are most commonly used at construction sites to help cut through concrete or other pavement, or […]
There are several different types of sod cutters, but at the end of the day, they all do the same thing: cut grass at the roots allowing you to remove entire sections of sod. The type of sod cutter you choose to use depends on entirely on what you wish to accomplish. If you want […]
Snow pushers, also called box style plows, containment plows, or box plows, are designed to clear snow by pushing it straight ahead. For laneways, runways, parking lots, and other large areas, this is a significant improvement on the traditional form of plowing, which uses an angled plow to move snow to the side. Snow pushers […]
A snow plow is a device that is mounted on to the front of a vehicle and is used to remove ice and snow from outdoor surfaces, such as roads and parking lots. The term is often used to describe winter service vehicles, especially in northern areas or other places that receive large amounts of […]
A snow blower, also sometimes referred to as a snow thrower, is a machine designed to remove snow from an unwanted area, such as a driveway or sidewalk. It can use either a gasoline or diesel engine, or it can be powered by electricity. Unlike snowplows, which are designed to push the snow to the […]
A skid-steer loader, also known as a skidsteer or skid loader, is an engine-powered machine with a small rigid frame and lift arms used to attach a wide variety of components and labor-saving tools. They are usually four-wheel vehicles with the wheels locked in synchronization on each specific side. Since the wheels are locked in […]