Operating Techniques for the Tractor-loader-backhoe


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The modern Tractor-Loader_backhoe has become the most useful machine in general construction, and it has gained that reputation since its introduction in the laste 1950's. This reputation as the most useful is due to the wide-ranging tasks that the machine is capable of performing. These wide-ranging jobs, in turn, demand that operators have the knowledge, skills, and experience required for safety and productivity. The first edition of this book, Operating Techniques for the Tractor-Loader-Backhoe, published in 1983, was written simply as an information source covering standard machine operations and procedures. Over the years, training programs sought it out for its practical and detailed information for operators and training programs, such as: guidelines, safety considerations, and preventing damage to existing utilities.







I Am a Backhoe


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This work encourages imaginative and independent play inspiring toddlers not only to love trucks, but to become them, too. A young boy imagines himself to be different types of trucks as he plays in the sand.




Utility Management System


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This guide is for the implementation of water utility management best practices, as set forth in ANSI/AWWA G400 Utility Management System (AWWA G400). The guide will help utility managers understand the new standards.




The Earthmover Encyclopedia


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"This colossal reference book documents the timeless urge to reshape the world, and the machines used to do so from the 1088's to today. From utility tractors and loaders up to the largest diggers and bulldozers, every piece of heavy equipment is listed here by model and manufacturer, making this the most exhaustive book on the world's most hard-working vehicles and machines"--Publisher's description.




Technical Manual


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Full Steam Ahead: J.I. Case agricultural & construction equipment 1956-1994


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Continues the story of Case from the mid-1950's through the mid-1990's explaining how various equipment came into being and why the focus turned from smaller to larger tractors and later to construction equipment.







Earthmoving Equipment Operations


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Earthmoving Equipment Operations serves as a comprehensive guide covering a diverse array of earthmoving equipment and their corresponding operations. Encompassing a wide spectrum of machinery, it delves into the intricacies of skid steers, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, dozers, water trucks, haul and tip trucks, stabilizers, and roller compactors. Within its pages, each type of equipment is thoroughly examined, providing detailed insights into their applications, essential components, operational principles, pre-operation procedures, operational techniques, safety protocols, and procedures for concluding operations. Designed to cater to a wide audience, this book is intended for individuals actively engaged in the operation and management of earthmoving equipment. It is particularly relevant for operators, supervisors, and managers operating within industries such as construction, mining, and civil engineering. As a comprehensive resource, it serves not only as a training manual but also as a valuable reference guide, offering insights into best practices for safely and efficiently operating various types of earthmoving machinery.




Backhoes


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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to backhoes through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--