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The value of quality used equipment goes well beyond the day you buy it. With dependable parts and experienced service behind it, a used unit can keep delivering uptime for years. And if you buy before year end, used equipment may also qualify for the Section 179 deduction on this year's taxes. On owencompanies.com, you can browse used heavy equipment for sale, review current listings and request more information online. Whether you're replacing an aging unit, growing your fleet or gearing up for a new project, it's an easy place to start. And Owen Companies parts and service teams stay with you after the sale.

Big jobs don't always leave room for big equipment. Cal-Line Equipment now carries GiANT loaders, giving tree care and landscaping professionals compact, versatile equipment for demanding work. From moving brush and loading material to working inside established landscapes, GiANT articulated loaders pair maneuverability with practical material-handling capability. With multiple models and more than 30 attachments available through Cal-Line Equipment, you can build a setup around the work your crew does every day.

Hand-fed chippers have a lot of moving parts, and left unchecked, any of them can slow down your crew. Most hand-fed chipper troubleshooting comes back to the same five areas: knives and anvil, belts, clutch, lubrication and the engine. Here's what to look for in each one, and the simple habits that keep your chipper running at its best.

Whether you're cleaning sewer lines, collecting refuse, clearing vegetation or drilling foundations, a ready fleet depends on consistent maintenance, dependable parts and service professionals who know your equipment. Owen Companies brings those together through online parts ordering, expert equipment service and mobile support, so maintenance doesn't become another obstacle on the schedule.

Hydro excavation vs. foundation drilling comes down to one question: are you uncovering what's already in the ground, or building something new into it? Hydro excavation carefully removes soil around existing infrastructure. Foundation drilling creates engineered holes for new structural work. Both work below grade, but they're built for different outcomes.

Owen Companies has launched a new e-commerce website that lets you order parts online from Owen Equipment, Cal-Line Equipment, Blaze Equipment, J&R Equipment, and Reliance Equipment, all in one place. It's built to make ordering parts faster, easier, and more convenient, so you spend less time tracking down parts and more time getting the job done.

Every bridge, highway overpass and tall building starts below ground. Foundation drilling is how crews build that starting point. A foundation drill rig bores a deep hole, the crew reinforces it and fills it with concrete, and the finished pile keeps the structure above from sinking or shifting.

Drum vs. disc chipper: which one makes sense for your crew? Bandit wood chippers come in two styles, drum and disc. Both share many of the same chipping capabilities, design features and functions, but they cut differently, and that changes which one fits your work.

Every day, traffic moves, businesses open and communities of people go about their daily routines. Beneath it all is a complex network of sanitary sewers, storm lines and underground infrastructure that keeps the city running. When something goes wrong below the surface, inspection crews need a clear view, reliable equipment and the right information to make confident decisions.

Steep slopes, retention ponds, roadsides, ditches and overgrown embankments are some of the most difficult areas to maintain. Traditional mowing methods can place operators on unstable ground or require several employees to work through thick vegetation with handheld equipment.

Choosing the right refuse truck can make a measurable difference in route efficiency, labor requirements, payload, operator experience and long-term operating cost. For municipalities, private haulers and contractors, the best choice is not simply the largest body or the fastest unit. It is the loader that best matches the containers, materials, streets, crew structure and disposal sites found on the route.

If you’re in need of a new drilling rig, look no further than Blaze Equipment. The HPM 125 drill rig is the ideal machine for all of your foundation, rathole, and landfill drilling needs. Read on to learn more about what makes the HPM 125 drill rig the best in its class in terms of easy permitting, maximum rotary torque, and tooling capabilities.

Bandit prioritizes their customers’ needs by maintaining strong relationships with dealers, and engineering highly dependable Intimidator hand-fed woodchippers, which remain the top choice for skilled and experienced arborists. The Intimidator 12 series, including the 12X, 12XP, and 12XPC Intimidator wood chippers, offer ample power and impressive compression capabilities, resulting in a notable decrease in downtime and significantly easing the workload for your operators.

Winter brings unpredictable challenges for foundation drill rig operations – often forcing workers to face worksite stressors that result in downtime, equipment malfunctions, and safety risks. Whether you’re up against icy grounds, freezing temperatures, or slippery surfaces; outfitting your equipment and crew for the winter can help your operations avoid hitting a standstill.

Bandit’s Slide Box Feed System has remained a Bandit trademark feature since 1983 and continues to be one of Bandit’s most celebrated features by tree care professionals and arborists alike. Its main purpose is to assist the wood chipper in processing uneven and limby material efficiently enough to take the stress off operators when feeding.