burial work. Woods also stresses the importance of adding a thumb, mechanical or hydraulic, which turns a backhoe into a versatile material handler.
“ Whether it’ s moving rocks, logs or debris, not having a thumb is like working without your own,” the company notes in its Groundbreaker backhoe guide.
Efficiency on the Road
Road maintenance is another area where attachments can save both money and manpower. LyCox Enterprises’ Walk‘ n’ Roll packer / roller combines blading and compacting into a single operation, eliminating the need for two machines and operators.
A trial by Transfield Services in New Zealand showed that integrating the Walk‘ n’ Roll into routine maintenance cut equipment use and labor hours nearly in half. Franklin Branch Manager Paul Newbound said the attachment quickly proved its value.
“ Within the first six weeks, it was obvious the Walk‘ n’ Roll was saving us huge amounts of money,” he said. Over time, the system reduced aggregate needs by 10 % to 30 % and lowered the number of annual gradings— while also shrinking the operation’ s carbon footprint.
Matching Machines to Materials
Attachments are also critical in forestry and land clearing,
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