Mining operations in Texas demand precision, durability, and efficiency. As the backbone of heavy equipment, ground engaging tools play a pivotal role in ensuring mining activities run smoothly and productively. The Foundation of Productivity Mining sites in Texas often face challenging terrains and abrasive materials, making it essential for contractors to invest in top-notch ground… Read Full Article »
Excavators are workhorses in the mining industry, relied upon for a range of tasks from digging and hauling to loading and grading. One of the most critical components of an excavator is its bucket, which comes in various types, each designed for specific mining applications. Standard Buckets Standard buckets are the versatile workhorses of excavators…. Read Full Article »
In other news, there is an agreement to start working on a Grand Parkway extension in Houston that will extend from League City to Alvin. This is an expansion that will be a proposed 180-mile circumferential highway traversing seven counties in the Greater Houston area. Taking Steps to Improve Traffic and Safety in Houston The… Read Full Article »
Houston Crushed Concrete ordered 2 of these buckets within 3 months of each other from us here at Texas Contractors Equipment. This is an engineer’s drawing we used to show the customer what the bucket will look like minus the deflectors. Concrete is recycled by going out and using the ESCO® XDP demo excavator buckets… Read Full Article »
The city of Austin, Texas has seen incredible growth in population over the last few years. It’s one of those cities in Texas where every young person or young family wants to move to. In a single year, the city grew by more than 53,000 people. Now, we could equate this to the mass-exodus out… Read Full Article »
As we move into a new era of transportation around the country in regard to technology and energy, our roads are going to be getting upgrades and improvements. In Texas, the improvement of driving conditions on highways are a must today. An $85 billion project will be starting to help improve conditions and transform the… Read Full Article »
The construction and mining industry uses ground engaging tools/attachments for their heavy equipment and machinery. These attachments include bucket teeth, adapters, lip shrouds, side cutters, ripper shanks, and much more. These ground engaging tools play an important role in keeping construction machinery functioning properly when lifting heavy loads and conducting specific projects. Without proper functioning… Read Full Article »
Treasure hunting is a unique profession around the globe. The world has incredible things to be discovered from its history that may be buried underground and even in hard-to-reach places. For the past few years, a team of treasure hunters and construction professionals from the United States have gone treasure hunting in the Philippines for… Read Full Article »
If your company regularly performs excavations, and you’re looking for a more efficient way to get things done, consider adding an excavation bucket attachment. The attachments make it easier to grip things you’re picking up and will help ensure that your projects are completed efficiently. Whatever your excavation needs may be, these tools will enable… Read Full Article »
