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Small Bulldozer Rentals: Considerations, Selection, and Other Helpful Tips

February 17, 2025

Get ready to tackle those demanding tasks on your project site with a small bulldozer. Despite their modest size, these machines deliver incredible performance when you need to maneuver quickly or in a tight space without compromising power. Yancey is your one-stop-rental-shop for small bulldozer rental in Georgia. We offer a comprehensive selection of dozer […]

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Prepping Your Construction Fleet for Spring: Essential Maintenance Tasks and Tips

Spring is quickly approaching, and the warmer weather will bring job sites back to full strength. Now is the time to make sure your construction fleet is ready. Regular maintenance will extend the lifespan of your heavy equipment and help you avoid downtimes and costly repairs. Here are some essential heavy equipment maintenance tasks and […]

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Winter is the Perfect Time for Heavy Equipment Maintenance

January 14, 2025

Winter may bring a slower pace to the job site, and that offers a unique opportunity to take care of your heavy equipment’s maintenance needs. Winter is Slow Season (But Work Still Needs to Be Done) With fewer projects underway, it’s the ideal season to inspect, repair, and perform annual upkeep. Addressing wear and tear […]

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Temporary and Backup Power Solutions: A Necessity for Safe Operations

Don’t leave your job site in the dark. Backup power solutions are a critical tool for maintaining safe and efficient operations when the unexpected happens. Whether it’s a severe storm, an accidental power outage, or a grid failure, having reliable temporary power options ensures that work can continue without putting workers, equipment, and assets at […]

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Cat® Mini Excavators: A Small Guide

December 20, 2024

Cat® mini excavators offer excellent versatility and flexibility. They are designed for digging, trenching, and grading, just like a standard excavator. But their smaller size offers precision in tight spaces and efficiency for smaller-scale projects, making them sought-after machines for landscapers, homeowners, farmers, and contractors. Mini excavators come in several different sizes to meet the […]

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Big Machinery for Big Jobs: 6 Types of Earthmoving Equipment

December 19, 2024

Earthmoving equipment makes quick work of big jobs. They’re built to do what a shovel and manpower can’t: conquer tough terrains and heavy loads fast. Earthmoving machinery offers efficiency, speed, and versatility, so you never have to choose between getting the job done on time and getting it done right.  At Yancey, we know earthmoving […]

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Construction Heaters: Keeping Your Team Warm, Safe, and Productive

November 25, 2024

Work slows down when people are cold, meaning winter weather can bring some unique challenges to construction sites. Construction heaters are critical for keeping your team comfortable and safe, allowing projects to stay on track regardless of the season. Construction Heaters: Overview Construction heaters come in several types, including direct-fired, indirect-fired, and electric models. Each […]

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Construction Lights: Shedding Light on Lighting Systems and Safety

Construction workers need to be able to see what they’re doing to work safely and efficiently. Providing good lighting throughout the day and night will also keep your materials and equipment safe as well as protect the public if your job site is near an area with heavy foot traffic. Construction Site Lighting Requirements The […]

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How to Protect Workers and Jobsites from Severe Weather Conditions

October 14, 2024

Severe weather can wreak havoc on a job site, creating an immediate threat to both workers and equipment. No matter the season, you should be ready with a safety plan for when damaging weather blows through. Having a jobsite safety plan ensures the well-being of your employees and minimizes damage to equipment. Here are a […]

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Machine Control Systems & Guidance Technologies: A Guide

October 7, 2024

You need the big work happening on your jobsite to be precise and efficient. Machine control helps you do just that. What is Machine Control? Machine control automation for construction equipment harnesses the power of advanced technologies such as GPS, the Global Navigation Satellite System, and lasers to guide machinery with extreme precision. This ensures […]

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