Renting vs. buying heavy forestry equipment: which is right for you?
Choosing between renting and buying heavy forestry equipment is not simply a question of comparing a rental rate with a…
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Roadside verge management equipment and best practices guide
Roadside verges do much more than fill the space between a road and the surrounding land. When managed properly, they…
Forestry operations and watercourse protection guide
Forestry operations and watercourse protection go hand in hand. Streams, rivers, wetlands, and drainage channels can be affected by soil…
How to prepare rental machines for seasonal storage
Seasonal storage is not simply a matter of parking rental equipment and leaving it until demand returns. Machines that sit…
Common warning signs of bearing failure in forestry equipment
Bearing problems rarely appear without any warning. In forestry equipment, unusual noise, increasing vibration, abnormal heat, or changes in lubricant…
Hydraulic fluid color guide: what different colors mean for safety and the environment
Hydraulic fluid does not always look the same from one machine to another. Some fluids are naturally clear or amber,…
2 stroke vs 4 stroke brush cutter: Which one should you choose?
Choosing between a 2-stroke and 4-stroke brush cutter is not simply a question of which engine produces more power. The…
How to safely sharpen a brush cutter blade
A sharp, correctly maintained brush cutter blade makes cutting more controlled and reduces the effort required from both the machine…
Essential brush cutter safety gear and best practices
Understanding brush cutter hazards Brush cutters are useful for clearing dense grass, weeds, brush and small woody growth, but they…
How to start a brush cutter that won’t start
A brush cutter that suddenly refuses to start can bring a job to a standstill. The cause is not always…
Metal blade or string trimmer head: which is best for your yard?
Choosing between a metal blade and a string trimmer head depends less on the machine itself than on what you…
Best brush cutters for blackberries: Expert picks and buying guide
Clearing established blackberry bushes is very different from cutting grass or light weeds. The canes become woody, tangled and difficult…