Heavy equipment needs care before cold temperatures and less-than-ideal conditions arrive. Whether you utilize your equipment regularly during the winter or only on occasion, it’s essential to understand each piece’s component, preparation and storage needs. Cold temperatures and ice can impact your equipment’s operation, potentially damaging components and making it more challenging to use. You…
Home construction projects are carefully detailed and planned to complete tasks at the right time to get the structure built on time and on budget. Choosing the right equipment for your construction project contributes to your project’s success by: Increasing the quality of the work done. Supporting a safe work site. Making the job site…
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Does your construction business depend on compact equipment like skid steers, backhoes, compact track loaders or mini excavators? These relatively small yet powerful machines are an excellent choice when performing various earthmoving tasks in confined areas. They also provide a cost-effective solution for companies not wanting to invest in larger, more expensive models. You can…
Skid steers are highly versatile, thanks to their wide range of sizes, power capabilities and auxiliary equipment. From site development to project completion, skid steers have a place on nearly any site, working as a multipurpose tool to dig up and build on your foundation. At H.O. Penn, we carry a catalog of skid steers…
Keywords: v buckets for excavators, excavator demolition attachments v buckets for excavators Just as there are various types of excavators, you’ll find a range of attachments to help you complete any job even more efficiently. At H.O. Penn, we update our collections of new equipment, used tools and rental parts regularly to give you the…
Your heavy equipment must perform in challenging environments that can take a toll on its parts and components. Regular maintenance is essential for keeping your fleet on the job and functioning at a high level. Timely service can also help you detect and correct minor mechanical issues before they become expensive repair headaches. At H.O….
Bulldozers and wheel loaders are robust and durable heavy equipment options for moving materials like sand, rocks and dirt. They both provide an assortment of advantages to the job site in terms of performance and efficiency. However, each offers distinct advantages for specific tasks, which is why it’s essential to understand how bulldozers and wheel…
When you’re in the market for a new Cat® excavator, you want to know you’re getting a machine that will cover all your requirements without being more than you need. If you’re not familiar with all the specifications and why they matter, it can be tough to strike that balance. At H.O. Penn, we have…
Keywords: kubota mini excavator attachments, mini excavator attachment set kubota mini excavator attachments mini excavator attachment set Among the many tools at a project manager’s disposal, the mini excavator emerges as a compact yet mighty contender. Its agile design and ability to handle intricate work open a world of possibilities tailored to specific project demands….