10/29/15

Inside Cummins: This is Cummins



An overview of Cummins. Founded in 1919 in Columbus, Indiana, Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Cummins employs approximately 44,000 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of more than 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 6,500 dealer locations.

10/26/15

Pipe Grapple Attachment



Check out this video of the pipe grapple attachment, which is designed for handling multiple pipes or larger single pipe.

10/23/15

Trash Hopper Attachment



Check out this video of the trash hopper attachment, which is designed for collecting trash on the job site, with automatic opening and self-closing.

10/20/15

Parker's Compact Spiral Hose Innovative Product Showcase



The Compact Spiral Hose represents a revolutionary breakthrough in industrial hose manufacturing technology. This hose is lighter, stronger, more flexible and lasts longer than any other hose on the market.

10/17/15

GRAPPLE BUCKETS AND ROOT GRAPPLES



  •     MOVE BULKY HARD-TO-HANDLE MATERIALS EASILY AND SECURELY.
  •     IDEAL FOR LOADING OR PILING LOGS AND BRUSH.
  •     BEST CHOICE FOR CLEAN-UP OF DEMOLITION AND STORM DEBRIS.
  •     ROOT GRAPPLES LET THE DIRT SIFT OUT WHEN LOADING LARGE ROCKS AND TRASH.
  •     ROOT GRAPPLE TINES CURVE UPWARD - PREVENTS CATCHING UTILITY LINES OR CABLES IN STORM CLEAN-UP.


Root Grapple & Grapple Bucket Features:
  •     RUGGED HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION FOR DEPENDABILITY AND LONG LIFE.
  •     HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY TO ADJUST FOR UNEVEN LOADS.
  •     HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES AND FITTINGS ARE PROTECTED WITH COVERS.
  •     GREASE ZERKS AT ALL PIVOT POINTS.
  •     CUTTING EDGES ARE PUNCHED FOR OPTIONAL BOLT-ON-BLADE.
  •     OPTIONAL INTERMEDIATE BOTTOM TINES - REDUCES SPACE BETWEEN TINES.

10/14/15

Take Advantage of Fall Financing Options - Oct 1st to Dec 31st




FALL INTO SAVINGS    
    Take advantage of financing options available from October 1 to December 31, 2015.*    
    With six options to choose from, there’s no better time to bring comfort, confidence and serviceability to your job site with products from JLG and SkyTrak. Select from one of the following options:    
   
    Financing Options (US Only)         Term         Interest Rate    
.
    1. 0% Financing                     24 months             0.00%    
.
    2. Conventional Loan             60 months             3.49%    
.
    3. Finance and skip first 3 payments (interest accrues):             
            60 months                      3.99%
           +10% balloon                 4.49%
           +20% balloon                 4.99%
              
    Other Options (US and Canada)
.
    4. Extended Warranty: Free 3-Year Warranty    
.
    5. Free Telehandler Attachment    
      »      With the purchase of any SkyTrak® or JLG® Telehandler     
.
    6. T350 Special Pricing    
.   
    For more information contact your JLG District Sales Manager or call 1‑844‑858‑9169.

Reference Promo Code: P116 
   
    *Limited time offer. Specials available on all JLG/SkyTrak products ordered and shipped between October 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015. Program expires December 31, 2015, or while quantities last. Participants may only select one option. Not to be combined with other offers. Rates are only available to JLG account holders and cannot be transferred to retail sales. Financing options only available to US customers; other options available to US and Canada customers only. Interest applies during the entire contract period. Interest rates/APR and terms as noted. Standard JLG Freight Policy applies. Consult your District Sales Manager for details. Finance plans subject to customer approved credit. Subject to sales/use tax if applicable. FALL INTO SAVINGS    
  

10/11/15

2015 : Giving Back Is 'Who We Are'


October 2015 Editor's note: This is the latest in the series of ARA Foundation spotlights on the organized philanthropic efforts of rental store businesses and manufacturers/suppliers of rental equipment — volunteer endeavors that are being highlighted throughout October during “ARA Makes a Difference in Your Community Month.”

Michelle and Rick Strand, president and vice president, respectively, at Interstate 80 Forklift in Vacaville, CA, have made giving back to their community a personal as well as a business commitment.

“Giving back is just a part of who we are,” Michelle says. So, when they began their rental business in 2008, they naturally incorporated that philosophy into their business.

“We started out small, just Rick and I. Now we have five full-time employees. We open up all of the charitable activities we are involved in with our employees and their families,” Michelle says.

For instance, a year after they opened, they heard about the Loop Lagoon, a 5K fundraising run that benefits the Vacaville Unified School District. “We’ve been participating in it every year since then. We open it up to everyone here. We pay for their registration fee and then, after the run, we take everyone out for breakfast,” she says.

Last year, they added another event that tested their endurance and teamwork skills. They participated in the St. Jude Warrior Dash to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. 

“St. Jude’s is close to my heart,” Michelle says. “This event was a 3½-mile, 12-obstacle-course race. We invited all of our employees to take part, if they wished. Even one of our vendors joined us. It was a neat and unique opportunity that created a lot of camaraderie and erased that line between employee and business owner. It took us one hour and 20 minutes to finish, but we all finished. When we were done, we were caked in mud from head to toe because in a lot of these obstacles you had to help each other through them. I had my mechanic pulling me out of mud trenches. It was a real team effort. Afterwards, we all took part in the event’s celebration and then had to hose off all of that mud,” she says.  

“We’re thankful that we have the physical ability to participate and have the financial means to give. These events serve both purposes. We have a family atmosphere here, so we offer these events to our employees,” she says, noting that “our contributions are done with a heart of appreciation for our customers and vendors who have believed in us and have supported us, in addition to our employees who show up every day and work really hard. It is because we have been so blessed with all of this that we pay it forward by supporting our community and various charities.”

Participating in these events with employees who wish to partake has been “a real positive” for all involved, Michelle says. It has increased camaraderie, teamwork and a sense of pride among everyone in the organization. It demonstrates that helping your community is good for business.

Source: Rental Pulse.com online article

10/08/15

Aerial Lift Operator Familiarization Training Part 1



This tutorial explains how to use the IVES Aerial Lift Operator Familiarization Training Packet. Operator familiarization material designed to upgrade the general training and knowledge of a previously qualified aerial lift operator.

And also: 

Get Certified At I-80 Forklift!

    Comprehensive Operator Safety Training

        Industrial Forklift
        Telehandlers
        Aerial Boom & Scissor Lift

    Classes held monthly in Vacaville.  On-Site training also available.

 Next Scheduled Class will be Friday, November 6, 2015 @ 8:00am

  Call Michelle for details (707) 451-5100

10/05/15

Ground Support Keeps Your Machines up and Running : JLG



Learn about the technical support services, parts and world-class training offered through JLG® Ground Support. Also, take a tour of our new training center and proving grounds, which includes a multi-bay service training area and virtual equipment simulator.

10/02/15

TECH TIP Pressure Washing and Electronics




A rugged job site can make pressure washing your machines a necessity, but today’s lifts are equipped with sophisticated electronics that can be sensitive to pressure and water. Beyond avoiding washing electrical or electronic components, JLG Industries recommends the following in the event that you need to wash an area containing sensitive components:


  •     Use a maximum pressure of 750 psi (52 BAR)
  •     Maintain a minimum distance of 12 inches away from these components
  •     Avoid directly spraying components and do so for brief periods to avoid saturation
Please contact your Regional Service Manager or a JLG service representative if further information is required.

Still need tech support? Call 877-JLG-LIFT (554-5438).