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Used Street Sweeper Inspection: What to Check Before You Buy
A used street sweeper can put a capable machine on the street for a fraction of a new unit’s cost, but only if the one you buy is mechanically sound. A thorough used street sweeper inspection separates a reliable workhorse from a fresh coat of paint over worn-out systems. This guide walks municipal
Confined Space Entry for Sewer and Manhole Crews: Requirements and Equipment
For sewer and water crews, the most dangerous part of the job often happens below the rim of a manhole. A manhole, wet well, or lift station meets OSHA’s definition of a permit-required confined space, and confined space entry in a sewer carries hazards that surface work does not. This guide connect
How to Choose a Grapple Truck for Municipal and Contractor Debris Work
Choosing the right grapple truck comes down to one question: what kind of debris will it move, and how often? A machine built for post-storm cleanup is configured differently from one running a routine brush and limb route or loading bulky waste at a transfer station. This guide walks municipal publ
Water Recycling Sewer Cleaning Truck: Is the ROI Worth It?
Every time a sewer cleaning crew stops to refill the water tank, the job stops with it. A water recycling sewer cleaning truck is built to break that cycle by reusing the water already in the line, so a crew can keep working instead of shuttling back to a hydrant. For many Midwest operations the […]
Easement Machine Selection Guide for Restricted-Access Sewer Work
Some sewer lines sit behind houses, under treelines, inside golf courses, or down alleys where a full-size combination truck cannot follow. When a crew runs out of hose, runs out of road, or runs out of clearance, an easement machine becomes the right tool for the job. This guide walks municipal pub
Mongoose Jetter Configurations: How to Choose Between Trailer, Van Pack, and Truck-Mounted
If your operation is ready to invest in a sewer cleaning machine, the question isn’t just which model to buy. It’s which configuration fits the work your crew actually does. A Mongoose jetter is available in trailer, van pack, and truck-mounted setups, and the right choice depends on job-site access
Sewer Camera Maintenance: A Complete Guide to Service, Repair, and Replace Decisions
Sewer camera maintenance is the difference between a CCTV crawler that runs reliably for a decade and one that fails in the middle of a 500-foot inspection. The real question for most municipal crews and contractor fleets is what to service in-house, what to send out for professional repair, and whe
Salt Brine Production System Planning: Space, Power, and Storage Requirements
Switching from rock salt to liquid brine is a strategy decision that gets made in a budget meeting. Building the salt brine production system that supports it is a facility decision, and that part is where most planning conversations stall. Before any equipment quote makes sense, your shed needs the
How to Build a Roadside Vegetation Management Equipment Fleet
Local agencies (counties, cities, and townships) are responsible for nearly half of all U.S. public road miles. Most of those miles run alongside vegetation that has to be cut, cleared, or controlled on a recurring schedule. For road department supervisors and public works directors, the hard questi
Hydrovac Truck Cost: New, Used, Rental, and Operating Expense Breakdown
Hydrovac truck cost lands across a wide range. A new unit can list anywhere from $350K to $600K depending on tank size, boom configuration, and cold-weather package. Used trucks span $80K to $350K. Trailer-mounted alternatives start around $40K. This guide breaks down current pricing for new and use
Heavy Equipment Reconditioning: When to Recondition Instead of Replace
When aging equipment starts driving up repair bills, the question isn’t just whether to fix it. For municipalities and contractors managing tight capital budgets, heavy equipment reconditioning offers a compelling alternative to replacement that many fleet managers underutilize. This guide covers wh
Hydro-Spade: The Smarter Way to Excavate
When a utility strike or pipeline exposure job comes up, the equipment on-site determines how much time, money, and regulatory risk your crew takes on. The Hydro-Spade is a dedicated hydro excavation unit designed for municipalities, contractors, and utility operators who need precision digging with
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