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Yancey mini excavator rental models

Cat® Mini Excavators: A Small Guide

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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Yancey excavator rentals model 336

Big Machinery for Big Jobs: 6 Types of Earthmoving Equipment

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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Machine grade technology

Machine Control Systems & Guidance Technologies: A Guide

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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Performance hammer in action

Breaking It Down: Hydraulic Hammers for Excavators, Skid Steers, and More

When you need to really crush it on the job site, you need a hydraulic hammer. Literally. What Are Hydraulic Hammers? A hydraulic hammer, also known as a hydraulic breaker or performance hammer, is an attachment for heavy construction machines designed to crush hard materials such as rock, concrete, and clay into smaller pieces. It […]

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New Cat 287B Skid Steer Loaders

Skid Steer Undercarriage 101: The Ultimate Guide to Skid Steer Tracks

To get the most out of your skid steer, you need to equip it with the right set of tracks. Your choice of track has a lot of impact on the way your loader will ultimately operate, including how smoothly it rides and which types of terrain it’s most efficient at handling. Here are a […]

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Cat 255 in action

Cat® 255 and 265: The Next Gen of Compact Track Loaders

The all-new Cat 255 and 265 compact track loaders are a generational leap in power, performance, and comfort. Built from customer-driven designs, the new skid steers improve upon the already extensive capabilities of the D3 series – delivering machinery that perfectly fits within your fleet and jobsite. Cat’s Next Generation of Compact Track Loaders Created […]

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Aerial Lift Rental Fleet

Take Me Higher: The Different Types of Aerial Lifts and Their Uses

Many industries have jobsites that aren’t on the ground. When employees need to work high above, aerial lifts are critical pieces of heavy equipment that allow their jobs to happen safely and efficiently without added risks that come with using basic ladders or scaffolding. There are various types of aerial lifts, including boom lifts and […]

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Cat SMART grader attachment

New Cat® Smart Attachments to Upgrade Skid Steers and Track Loaders

Three new Cat SMART attachments bring new technology and new efficiency to your operation, building on Cat’s reputation of innovation to meet the needs of today’s construction industry. These state-of-the-art attachments increase the versatility of the D3 Series Cat Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Track Loaders, ensuring you get the most productivity and precision from […]

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Preventive maintenance for machines in winter

Don’t Let Winter Freeze Your Work

Preventive Maintenance Matters Preventive maintenance is crucial. Winter weather can be hard on the job site and on the Caterpillar equipment you trust to get tasks done expertly and efficiently. Whether you need to winterize your fleet or implement a heavy equipment preventative maintenance plan, Yancey Bros. can you protect your investment, reduce unplanned downtime […]

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Cat small excavators

Your Guide to Cat Small Excavators

Whether you work in construction, excavation, landscaping, or related industries, Cat small excavators will make your work easier and will fit your job site. With a dig depth ranging from 19.8 to 21 feet and power output ranging from 73 to 130 horsepower, this piece of heavy equipment is primed to handle a variety of […]

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