Equipment

Hydraulics Made Simple: Maintenance Tips That Keep Fleets Running

Hydraulic systems are the muscle behind heavy equipment. From raising a dump bed to moving a boom, hydraulics determine machine performance, uptime, and long-term costs. At The...

Inside the Aerial Lift Advancements Powering the Utility Industry

From electrification and advanced diagnostics to hybrid options and heavy-duty material-handling designs, manufacturers are reshaping what these machines can do on the jobsite...

Avoid Costly Delays: The Importance of Private Locating Services

Contractors know the first step before breaking ground is calling 811 to locate underground utilities. But what many don’t realize is that 811 only marks public utilities. To...

Reducing Wildfire Risk with Utility Vegetation Management Programs

As wildfire risk escalates, utilities across the U.S. are rethinking their vegetation management strategies. Dry, overgrown vegetation in contact with power lines has been...

Preventative Maintenance Tips for Digger Derricks

Preventative maintenance is essential for any work vehicle or piece of equipment—but for digger derricks, the stakes are even higher. Any time equipment is hoisting personnel or...

Overcoming Common HDD Challenges Through Smarter Planning

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) holds enormous potential, but many utility industry stakeholders still struggle with common challenges—from difficult soil conditions to...

What’s New in Digger Derricks: Capacity, Speed, Flexibility, Safety

Utility companies and their contractors rely on digger derricks to dig holes and set poles. But as utility demands evolve, so must the equipment. Manufacturers are stepping up...

Boost Your Uptime: Discover the Technician Tools Changing the Game

If equipment uptime is a top priority for your business — and let’s face it, it should be — there’s one education session you can’t afford to miss at The Utility Expo 2025...

The Basics of Horizontal Directional Drilling - What Construction Pros Need to Know

Despite being around for more than 50 years, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) remains a mystery to many in the utility industry. Dr. Samuel Ariaratnam is working to change...