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Why are Cat wheel tractor scrapers such superior earthmoving machines? Mack sits down with Gavin Handley to talk scrapers, or wheel tractor scrapers as Caterpillar refers to them as, on this episode. Mack and Gavin get into the evolution of the scraper from inception to modern day, development of the cushion hitch, why scrapers can more more dirt cheaper and faster than any other machine, and some unique types of scrapers and applications seen around the world. Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/ Learn more about WesTrac CAT https://www.westrac.com.au/

In a world where companies and contractors opt to buy new equipment, the art of finding, rebuilding, and either selling or renting out reliable older heavy equipment is lost in our industry. Mack sits down with Tyler Alkire of Bill Miller Equipment to talk about their business of providing customers with both the parts and rental equipment for large earthmoving or mining projects. Learn more about Bill Miller Equipment https://www.bmillerequipmentsales.com/ Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

Why is greasing equipment important? Mack sits down with Caden Cope of Auto Guard Installations all about grease and auto greasing systems! Mack and Caden dive into different types of grease for different applications, how auto greasers are installed and how they work, what happens to pins when they don't get greased, maintenance tips for greasing equipment, and more! You can follow Auto Guard Installations on social media at @autoguard_llc to stay up to date with the work they do throughout the USA! Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

What makes Cat undercarriage so special? Mack sits down with Tim Nenne, undercarriage market professional with Caterpillar, to talk everything undercarriage on track type tractors. From how Cat is incorporating technology like the track wear sensor, selecting the right undercarriage, importance of toe and camber on large dozers, wear patterns on electric drive vs mechanical drive dozer undercarriage, to how to extend the life of your undercarriage. Mack and Tim cover it all in this episode! Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

What's it like to grow up mining coal in West Virginia? Mack sits down with Brian Shorter to talk coal mining in West Virginia. From the unique styles of coal mining in West Virginia, why coal is washed, types of coal, to what's changed about the industry, they cover it all in this episode. Visit our website to learn more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

How is scrap metal recycled? What is it like to grow up and work in the family metal recycling business? Mack sits down with Jordyn Scott of Inland Iron and Metal to talk about her upbringing in the family business. Learn more about Inland Iron and Metal here https://inlandiron.com/ Visit our website here https://earthmoversmedia.com/

How do you change safety culture in an organization? What style of training is most effective? Mack sits down with Rachel Housman of Ally Safety to talk about her upbringing in the industry, why safety training is so important and how to make it exciting again, what teaching styles are most effective, how to change safety culture in an organization, differences between Gen Z and boomers with their approach to safety, and more! Learn more about Ally Safety here https://allysafety.com/?srsltid=AfmBOook9G6JOCnclbqCWlE5mbrUo4Fu5o93MG_V0hFx5BaEJyi3S0_Z Visit our website https://earthmoversmedia.com/

What is it like working for Australia's biggest Cat dealer? What was old school Aussie earthmoving like? Mack sits down with Gavin Handley of Westrac Cat to talk about his long career working for the many Caterpillar dealerships leading up to Westrac Cat, what old school Aussie earthmoving was like, key differences between Aussie and North American earthmoving, the Cat dealer model, collecting scale models. and more! Visit our website here https://earthmoversmedia.com/ Learn more about Westrac Cat here https://www.westrac.com.au/

What does it take to rebuild Cat 797? A whole lot of parts and great people. Mack sits down with Matt Fraser of Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals on this episode to talk about what it takes to rebuild Cat 797, Matt's career in the industry, how Heavy Metal's Red Deer facility is setup for success, training and developing technicians on the shop floor, and more Learn more about Heavy Metal Equipment here! https://heavymetalequipment.ca/ Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

How do you diagnose, repair, and fix the biggest diggers in Australia? Mack sits down with Patrick Coward of North Australian Heavy Mechanical to talk about his career working across Australia wrenching on the biggest diggers (excavators) in the country, how to diagnose problems, levelling up your skills as a mechanic, and more! Connect with Pat on instagram @pats_instabythegram or Youtube @patrickcoward4309 Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media or visit our website https://earthmoversmedia.com/

From a starting a business with a single track loader, to having Colorado's largest fleet of track loaders, Stutsman Gerbaz based in Aspen Colorado has been moving dirt since 1960 with a fleet of classic and next gen Cat track loaders. Mack sits down with Shay Stutsman, President, to talk about Stutsman Gerbaz Earthmoving fleet of track loaders, what they use them for, why every contractor should own a track loader, unique attachments and oil quick couplers, Shay's collection of classic track loaders, and more! Find Stutsman Gerbaz Earthmoving here https://www.sgearthmoving.com/ Find Stutsman on Instagram @stutsman_gerbaz Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

We talk timber on this episode of the podcast, departing from our normal mining equipment talk. Mack sits down with Anthony Robinson of ForestNet Media (Previously LSJ Publishing) to talk about his career working in forestry, new technology and equipment in the industry, tariffs and their impact on North America's timber industry, forestry practices, and more! Learn more about Forestnet Media here https://forestnet.com/about-us/ Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

We visited BCS Demo and their custom built Cat 5130B UHD demolition machine. The machine has an incredible story of being converted from mining excavator to demolition machine, Mack details some of the modifications the machine received and what project it is working on today. We will have a full video available on our Youtube soon! Learn more about BCS demo https://www.bcsdemo.com/ Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

On this episode of the podcast Mack sits down with Tim Mitchell, global sales and marketing manager at Elphinstone, to talk scale models. Tim has an incredible passion for not only collecting, but customizing scale models to match their real world counterparts using 3D printing and decals. Join Mack and Tim as they talk scale models and heavy equipment! You can find Tim on LinkedIn Tim Mitchell Visit our website for more! https://earthmoversmedia.com/

We visit Heavy Metal Equipments in Fort McKay Alberta for the grand opening of their new 100,000sqft service center with 12 bays. Join Mack as he details the trip and a suprise visit to see Mammoet haul a Komatsu 980E fully assembled over the Athabasca River Visit our website for more! https://earthmoversmedia.com/