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phrase spreading like wildfire around the industry,
especially with the economy still recovering. But
with the pressure to finish jobs faster, with smaller
crews and on a tighter budget constantly weighing
on landscapers, many ask how they are supposed
to actually achieve that motto on each job.
Finding versatile equipment that can tackle a
wide range of tasks is key, and one machine that
seems to always fit the bill is a skid steer.
"A landscaper's day could include applications
that vary from a 'load-and-carry' type application,"
says Kevin Coleman, senior marketing engineer,
Caterpillar, "which could encompass traversing
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