Avoiding Digital Scammers In The Forestry, Construction and Crane Industries

Construction Workers

If you work on the administrative side of any business, from the construction to forestry industry to everything in between, you have to deal with technology. Payments, contracts, employee records and more can be processed digitally now. For example, a construction contractor may be required to digitally submit documents for a job, or a trucking […]

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Crane Winterization Checklist

Triad Machinery Cranes in Snow

As fall winds down and winter approaches, you’ll want to take steps to make sure your machines are ready for lower temps and harsh conditions. One action that we recommend taking for crane owners and operators: Winterizing your crane for the colder months. Here’s a checklist of helpful winterization steps you can take to ensure […]

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Protect Your Machine’s Fuel Tank This Summer

Protect Diesel Fuel Tank

When summertime temperatures are on the rise in the Pacific Northwest, that means preventative maintenance and care can be needed to prevent heat-related problems in equipment. One such problem: Hot temperatures can cause sludge, fungal substance or other contaminants to build up in your fuel tank and damage your machine.  Protect Your Diesel Fuel Tank […]

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Celebrating 30 Years!

Triad Machinery 30th Anniversary

This year marks the 30th year of Triad Machinery, the authorized dealer of Link-Belt, LBC, Tigercat, and other heavy equipment brands in the Pacific Northwest. This is a testament not only to the partnerships we’ve formed with the manufacturers but the relationships we’ve forged with our clients. We’d like to take a moment to thank […]

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What Size Crane do I Need?

What size Link-Belt crane do I need?

Cranes have been in use for thousands of years. At first, they consisted of a few stakes in the ground, a pulley or two, and a winch. Today, there are many types of cranes available for a wide variety of lifts on a range of worksites. But how do you know what to look for […]

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How Does a Crane Work?

Whidby-RTC-8050-01 Crane

Cranes have been in service for thousands of years, using nothing more than rope and a series of pulleys and other “simple” contraptions that used physics to their advantage. Where ramps were used to build the ancient Egyptian pyramids, early types of cranes were used to build the largest structures in ancient Greece and Rome. […]

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Crane Operator School & Training

Telescopic Crawler Cranes

When it comes to any construction site, safety has to be job one. This includes inspecting all gear before use, appropriate safety signage, a well-developed project plan, and hard hats all around. If part of your project plan includes the use of a crane, a daily checklist should be followed. This should include where the […]

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