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MQ Mayco LS450 Concrete Pump [VIDEO]

Filling a niche that has been neglected, the Mayco LS450 Concrete Pump has the versatility to efficiently place 2" line mixes (3/8" pea gravel, masonry grout, shotcrete), structural concrete containing up to 1.5" aggregate, as well as everything in-between. Equipped with 6" diameter concrete cylinders and utilizing a 36" stroke ensures that the LS450 will [...]

2023-02-17T16:30:22-05:00February 17th, 2023|Categories: concrete pumping trucks|Tags: , |0 Comments

Basics: How a Concrete Trailer Pump Works [VIDEO]

Here's another interesting video on some "basics" of concrete pumping we found and wanted to load to the Cole & Lambert blog. You should also check out our first "Basic" blog post on how to prep, clean, and operate a pump. This one, from the Perkins Builder Brothers, has some good footage of a Reed [...]

2020-07-11T17:48:26-04:00July 16th, 2020|Categories: Training|0 Comments

Basics: How to Prep, Use, and Clean a Concrete Pump [VIDEO]

We recently found this really nice video from Odell Complete Concrete and wanted to publish it here on the blog. We recommend you check out their channel, there are some cool videos. How to Prep, Use, and Clean a Concrete Pump Full Transcript Hello and welcome back to the Odell Complete Concrete Channel. My name [...]

2020-07-09T23:53:07-04:00July 9th, 2020|Categories: Training|Tags: , , , |2 Comments

All About The Versatile Putzmeister Telebelt [VIDEO]

At their dawning, civilizations are built on the power and ingenuity of the human spirit. Monumental successes, hinging on the conveyance of goods and materials in the most efficient and versatile ways possible.Today, in the hands of globally respected manufacturer Putzmeister America, technology has enabled the methods of the past to evolve to a higher [...]

2018-07-20T17:10:32-04:00July 20th, 2018|Categories: putzmeister|Tags: , , |2 Comments

Concrete Pumping Businesses: 5 Social Media Tips to Generate Leads

There is simply no getting around it – social media has become one of the best strategies to build relationships with prospective and current customers. The trend goes beyond using multiple  platforms to build brand awareness or generate sales; even though concrete pumping businesses who incorporate social media as part of their overall marketing funnel are achieving [...]

How To Change the Hydraulic Loop Filter on your Putzmeister Pump [VIDEO]

The hydraulic system is considered to be the “blond circulation” of a concrete pump. It ensures reliable and metered movements of the transfer tube, mixer shaft and placing boom. Therefore, it’s a crucial maintenance step. In the video below, the Putzmeister America team shows step-by-step how to change the hydraulic loop filter: […]

2017-04-06T19:15:22-04:00April 6th, 2017|Categories: putzmeister|Tags: , |1 Comment

World of Concrete 2017 with Cole & Lambert and Putzmeister [ACPA Discount]

The first and most important annual international event of the year will take place in the immense Las Vegas Convention Center from January 16 to the 20th, and we have a unique discount registration coupon to share with our esteemed customers. Courtesy of the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA), this allows you to only pay [...]

2016-11-11T11:10:21-05:00November 10th, 2016|Categories: news, putzmeister|Tags: |6 Comments

Why Hire Only Certified Concrete Pump Operators

We have all seen those monster-size trucks with what appears to be a container rotating on it. Most of us also have seen these trucks at construction sites, disgorging concrete to be used on the site. So, how hard is it to be a concrete pump operator? […]

The Professional Truck Driving Industry

Trucking driving schools come in with a variety of curriculums and options. Money for classes at such enterprises varies as well. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics proper training for the job comes essential. Unfortunately the price of tuition is not a good indication of the quality of the school. One of the [...]

2016-11-11T11:10:21-05:00September 8th, 2013|Categories: news, Training|Tags: , , |2 Comments

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