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, where the wrong tool can mean wasted time and excessive wear. Bandit Industries, a Michigan-based manufacturer of wood waste and recycling equipment, underscores the importance of pairing machines with the right feedstock.
Horizontal grinders, whole tree chippers and slow-speed shredders may all process wood, but each is designed for specific applications. A contractor clearing land might need the productivity of a whole tree chipper, while a recycler handling mixed waste would be better served with a slow-speed shredder.
Through its expanding dealer network, Bandit emphasizes that access to expert support and parts is just as important as the machine itself. With dealers covering regions across the United States and Canada, the company says having knowledgeable partners ensures contractors can keep attachments running with minimal downtime.
Considering Used Options
Not every job requires brandnew equipment or attachments. Cook Equipment Co., a familyowned business specializing in used heavy construction machinery, notes that many contractors turn to the used market for both cost savings and variety.
With hundreds of attachments available across different makes and models, Cook stresses the importance of fit and compatibility. Even when buying used, operators should make sure an attachment is suited for their machine’ s hydraulic capacity, weight balance and application demands.
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