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Rick Howland

  • March 1, 2020

    Do’s and Don’ts for Safely Operating Mini and Compact Skid Steers and Loaders

    By Rick Howland

    Mini and compact skid steers and loaders have helped to get big-time muscle into some tight spaces. But one has to be respectful of these mighty midgets to operate them safely. Shown here is the Ditch Witch SK3000 stand-on tracked [...]

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  • May 1, 2020

    An Equipment Evolution for Mechanical ROW Management

    By Rick Howland

    Fecon’s new Blackhawk knife-tool mulching head is designed to shred standing vegetation as well as process materials already on the ground, creating a more aesthetically appealing end product. Photo courtesy of Fecon. Less than a generation ago, climbers working with [...]

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  • June 1, 2020

    Caring for Your Battery-Powered Chain Saw

    By Rick Howland

    Chain speed and acceleration tend to be higher for Husqvarna battery-powered saws – such as its T535iXP shown here – versus gas models. Maintenance is pretty much limited to keeping them clean and charged, according to Husqvarna’s Ben McDermott. Photo [...]

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    February 1, 2020

    WARNING: Aerial-Lift Attachment Systems in Use!

    By Rick Howland

    The Positive Attachment Lanyard (PAL) system from Terex is designed to “influence the right behaviors,” says Terex’s Joe Caywood. “We determined early on that we do not want an interlock or lock-out system. We needed to keep it simple, like [...]

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