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Compact Excavator Safety 101: Calculating Lift Capacity
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Compact Excavator Safety 101: Calculating Lift Capacity

On a typical jobsite, excavators may be used to lift, move and place a range of materials. Learning to lift safely is critical for every excavator operator.

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Meet Musician & Ranch Manager Randy Brown

Randy Brown works as a ranch manager in western Colorado to support his other full-time passion, moonlighting as a musician. With the help of his Bobcat® equipment, including a Bobcat E35 mini excavator. Randy maximizes productivity on the job to balance his workload efficiently year-round. 

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