Bradley Equipment Launches New Website

In an effort to better serve their customers, Bradley Equipment in Nashville has launched a new web site.  The site is quicker to navigate, and gives the customer a more efficient way of finding the pieces they are searching for.  The site is laid out nicely and offers a well organized format that cuts down on the time usually spent looking through complicated search fields.  There is a search section on the left margin that contains clearly labeled used equipment classifications.  Once selected, the categories open up to the particular units that are currently in the fleet.  The individual pieces are shown with clearly marked model and make information, uniform pictures, and any useful details a buyer would need.  The site is complete with many visual improvements as well including a newly designed logo and color scheme.

The site also introduces a few new services now offered by Bradley Equipment.  Brad Meinhart, owner, along with his father, Greg, are now offering new sales, primarily generators and light towers, as well as a full-service paint shop and hitch accessories.  These services are in addition to Bradley's core business of selling quality used equipment at great prices.  The Meinhart's expertise lies in generator sets of all sizes and reach forklifts but also extends to a wider range of construction equipment categories.  Give Bradley Equipment a call today to get a quote on painting some of your old fleet, and don't forget to check out the great deals on their impressive fleet of used equipment at Bradley Equipment.com.  Many of Bradley's units can be found at SwapaTool.com as well.

2003 JLG G9-43A Reach Forklift

2003 JLG G9-43A Reach Forklift

3600 Hours

9,000 lb Capacity

43' Reach

Foam Filled Tires @ 80%

John Deere Diesel

$24,500

Call Brad to see this great looking machine at (615) 335-0577 or email at brad@bradleyequipment.com.

Click here to see this ad on SwapaTool.com.

2004 John Deere 310G

2004 John Deere 310G Backhoe

4 X 4

Only 706 Hours

24" Bucket

Tires 30%

$26,500

       

Call Brad Meinhart at 615 335 0577 or email at brad@bradleyequipment.com.

Tell Brad you saw this ad on SwapaTool.com.

Used Mini-Excavator For Sale

2004 IHI 35NX

1,247 hours

27 hp Isuzu Diesel

12" tracks 60%

2 Speed

Aux Hydraulics

Zero Tail Swing

7,075 lbs

$17,350.00

Call Brad at 615 335 0577, and mention you saw this ad on Swapatool.com

Deal of the Week!

1999 Genie S-85 Boom Lift

Completely refurbished in 2005

4X4, Diesel, 8' Basket

$25,000 FOB

Call Kevin Tolleson today at (615) 207-9939

or email at

equipmentcheap@gmail.com

Generators For Sale by Bradley Equipment

2005 CAT XQ400, 2,600 hours, 365KW Prime, Trailer Mounted, Large Fuel Cell, $58,350.00 + Freight

2007 CAT XQ400, 2,600 hours, 365KW Prime, Trailer Mounted, Large Fuel Cell, $79,250.00 + Freight

2009 CAT XQ400, 400 hours, 365KW Prime, Trailer Mounted, Large Fuel Cell, existing manufacturer warranty, $136,750.00 + Freight

Call Brad at (615) 335-0577 and mention you saw this ad on SwapaTool.com.

SwapaTool.com: An Answer to the Economy?

The stock market is down, gas prices are up, expenses are on the rise and “fair market” values don’t seem to be very fair at all. In these troubled economic times, we have all had to tighten the belt a couple more notches. Turn on the news, read the newspaper, talk to your friends and coworkers, and you realize that the economy is affecting everybody.

I personally believe that much of the economic depression currently being experienced is sponsored in part by irresponsible reporting. Well, Chicken Little may be able to make a lot of money by reporting the falling of the sky, but isn’t it funny how somehow the economy is still sound enough to allow companies to buy advertising spots run during news programs? Of course, many of them seem to be pharmaceutical companies advertising the latest and greatest anti-depressant; any connection? Nonetheless, people are still spending money, just more conservatively.

The news spotlight ought to be on individuals, organizations, and companies who are doing all they can to support the economy, not the recession. I also believe that companies who survive current economic conditions are truly offering something special to the public and are recession resistant because of the value, quality, and services they offer, not their current cash flow.

"Green Roofing" in Nashville

With the economy it its current state, most companies have less work, employ fewer people, and are making smaller profits than they've seen in years.  Many business owners and managers are now faced with making tough decisions to simply stay afloat.  I have read a few articles on companies that are changing strategies to remain competitive.  Contractors that once offered one or two core services are branching out and providing new ways to capture the short list of clients still building and developing. 

"Where Do You Buy Used Equipment?"

Our latest reader poll, "Where Do You Buy Used Equipment?" has closed with a very interesting result.  The purpose of the poll was to find out where a buyer is typically buying equipment, especially in the current economy.  Readers were given the option to vote for more than one category if they use several outlets when looking for equipment.  Some of the factors a customer takes into consideration when making a purchasing decision are undoubtedly at the root of the overwhelming favorite, "Rental Company Sales".  Would it be a certain comfort level that comes from being able to put a face to a name? Reliability or trustworthiness of the particular salesperson?  If a buyer's main concern is cost, what real value is there in buying from a rep at a local company? 

Current Advertising Subcategories on SwapaTool.com

If you are reading this blog and are unsure if your company fits into one or more of our customized categories, please look through the current list.  Remember, if you don't fit into one of these, please let us know and we will create a suitable subcategory for you.  Click here to send your message to the staff at SwapaTool.com.

SwapaTool.com: Increasing Your Exposure to Prospective Customers

I was wondering recently if many of our prospective SwapaTool.com customers realize what a subscription can do for their business.  For that matter, do our current customers even realize what they are getting for their money?  Are they aware of all the ways they can use an ad package to suit their companies' needs?  Let's say you are the owner or project manager for a regional Plumbing and HVAC company.  You have dynamic and diversified services to offer your customers but no good way to get the word out.  The same old advertising technique is getting you nowhere.  You are paying way too much to be pigeon-holed into a predetermined category that doesn't come close to encompassing what you can really do for your customers.  I want to address a few possible needs that owner or manager may have and show the ways SwapaTool.com can answer those needs with our customized subcategories.

Equipment Depot Aggressive on Used Equipment Sales

I just received a call from Alan Hunt at Equipment Depot.  He requested that the price be lowered on several pieces of used equipment listed on SwapaTool.com to sell immediately.  The price changes reflect Equipment Depot's strategy to target certain machine types for faster sale.  Alan has had great success selling used machines lately and is focusing on these certain categories.  He currently has 11 equipment listings from mini-excavators, large excavators to forklifts and boom lifts.  Please check out Alan's listings on SwapaTool.com by clicking "Tools/Equipment" and typing "Equipment Depot"(or just "Depot" - it works just as well).  I hope interested buyers take advantage of these offers; I doubt this equipment will last much longer, especially at these prices.

Equipment Depot October Used Equipment Special: 2) JLG 60' Booms

2004 JLG 600S-DF

1700 Hours

Dual Fuel Machine - LP and Gas - Great for Industrial applications

This 60' boom will be repainted before sale!

Full Maintenance Record Available at Equipment Depot

$28,500
*Price reduced to $27,500*

Call Alan Hunt at (615) 752-0664 to learn more.

We now have a great selection of used equipment.

Click here to see this ad on SwapaTool.com

2004 JLG 600S-DF

1900 Hours

Dual Fuel Machine - LP and Gas - Great for Industrial applications

Full Maintenance Record Available at Equipment Depot

$28,500
*Price reduced to $27,500*

Call Alan Hunt at (615) 752-0664 to learn more.

We now have a great selection of used equipment.

Click here to see this ad on SwapaTool.com

Tool Box Topics: Safety

From the SwapaTool.com Safety Department:

Source: www.toolboxtopics.com

In our continuing efforts to encourage a progressive safety program, we announce a unique policy benefiting everyone. It is a hardhat exemption program. If you are one of those hard-headed individuals that wants to let your hair blow in the breeze, who feel a hardhat shortens his/her neck, and that in general it is just a pain in the you know what, this program is for you. Every employee is required to wear a hardhat on the job.
But, if you earn a certificate of exemption, you will be excused from this requirement.

RSC Equipment Rental named “Best in Nashville” by SwapaTool.com Poll

Congratulations to RSC Equipment Rental for being voted “Best Equipment Rental Company in Nashville”. The results were final after a week long poll on SwapaTool.com’s new blog and were tabulated using public votes by viewers of SwapaTool.com and SwapaTool.com Blog.  RSC won 37% of the vote followed by Nashville High Lift at 25%.  Neff Rental, Equipment Depot, and Equiplinq each took 12% of the vote in the poll.

Community Spotlight: Care Supply Co

IS BIGGER BUSINESS ALWAYS BETTER BUSINESS?

What is your experience? Take suppliers for example; if it is your responsibility to purchase materials, tools, or equipment for your shop or jobsite, who do you call? Do you call the big “box” stores? Do you call a giant nationally known supplier with locations in every zip code? Or do you call the locally known and respected company down the street?

Of course, there are many variables when making purchasing decisions – how much is needed, time frame, manufacturer specs, and cost. These and other variables can certainly steer a “PM” one way or another in a hurry. Perhaps one of your suppliers doesn’t have that many widgets on the shelf. Maybe the earliest another supplier can get your widgets is two weeks from now. And still another is not an authorized distributor for the widget you require. “Oh, and what’s my cost on that?”

"Will Chinese Drywall make you sick?"

Interesting piece on MSN written by Adam Hadhazy for PopularMechanics.com.

Click here to read the entire article

Ingersoll-Rand 6K Forklift and Truss Boom by Bradley Equipment

2005 Ingersoll-Rand VR642-C

1353 Hours

Cummins Turbo Diesel

Unit includes:

15' Paladin Truss Boom

2000 lb Capacity

Buy the Package for $22,500

 

Click here to see this ad on SwapaTool.com

Brandon's Customer Service Award goes to...

Where has customer service gone?

Sounds like an easy enough question, right? Think about it, when is the last time you had excellent customer service? Go to the doctor, the movies, go out to eat, go buy a TV, go to the store – go anywhere you want and pay attention to the “service” you receive.

Somewhere along the way, we as a society accepted the fact that we were a bother to the 18 year old at the cash register because we wanted to check-out in a timely manner. “Sure, I can wait for you to finish your conversation with your BFF! After all, discussing the “Real World – San Francisco” cannot wait one more second. I’ll just wait patiently here with my screaming children who want every bag of chips and piece of candy they see and are at the very brink of a bathroom emergency of epic proportions. I am terribly sorry to interrupt. Just start scanning when you can.”

Sunbelt Rentals Partners with iPhone

Interesting article on new technology in the equipment rental business:

http://www.apple.com/iphone/business/profiles/sunbelt-rentals/

Porter Roofing - The Southeast's Premiere Roofing Contractor

Our Advantages and Capabilities:

• One-stop source – 135 employees
• Full service department – 24-hour emergency services
• Repairs, large or small
• Structural deck work and repairs
• Roof drains and plumbing
• Plans and specs analysis
• Flash-in: new curbs, vents, and drains

Here’s what we bring to every job:

• An efficient, systematic approach that starts with a project evaluation to decide what type of roof and energy conservation requirements best suit your needs.
• A seasoned estimating department that plans, budgets, and details every phase of the project.
• Experienced project managers who will schedule, oversee, and supervise all aspects of the job.
• Skilled, competent crews that are continually trained in the latest state-of-the-art commercial roofing methods.
• Manufacturer’s certification in built-up systems, modified bitumen, metal roofing, and the latest in EPDM, PVC, and TPO membrane roofing systems.
• Specialized over-the-road roofing equipment, including: cranes, conveyors, hot asphalt containers, and other heavy equipment to ensure dependable progress on a timely schedule.
• An in-house sheet metal shop for quality assurance and speed in filling orders at lower costs.
• A strong financial position that assures you that we will be there when you need us. We have an unlimited dollar amount contractor’s license and a multi-million dollar bonding capacity.
• As one of the largest roofing contractors in the Southeast region, we provide our clients with the benefit of our high-volume purchasing power and influence with technical service assistance.

Featured Used Equipment - "Terex TXC 140-LC1 Excavator"

Terex TXC 140-LC1 Excavator

2004 Model

2807 Hours

Won't Last Long @ $33,000!

Tell Alan you saw it on SwapaTool.com

Equipment Depot Unit #RT0002

Click here to see this ad on SwapaTool.com

Featured Service - Loaded Container Transport @ Excess Container

Excess Container Service uses a Steelbro Sidelifter to lift a loaded container in a level horizontal position; We work with 20' or 40' ISO containers. Containers may be placed on or lifted from the ground, a chassis, or a flatbed trailer. Under normal conditions, the loading or unloading process takes only 10 to 15 minutes. Service is ideal for relocating containers loaded with household or business goods, construction materials, equipment, disaster relief supplies, or general freight. Containers can be moved whether they belong to you, us, or rented from someone else. Please allow 72 hour notice for service. Call us today at (615) 584-2576 to see this amazing service for yourself! Click here to see this ad on SwapaTool.com.

Contractor Services - Tennessee One-Call

Tennessee One-Call System, Inc., is a non-profit Tennessee corporation established in 1983, whose mission is to act as an advance notification service to operators of underground facilities anywhere within the state. Tennessee One-Call is governed by a Board of Directors and an Operating Committee. We are the only such service in Tennessee and are recognized as the "official" one-call service for the state of Tennessee.

Our newest ad - "2002 JLG G6-42A" by Bradley Equipment

2002 JLG G642A

6ooo lb Capacity, 42' Reach Forklift

2,855 hours, John Deere Turbo Diesel, Foam filled Tires 70%, Aux Hydraulics, New Paint

Buy it today for $21,000.00

Click here to see this ad on SwapaTool.com

Introducing SwapaTool.com, "Your Construction Connection"

SwapaTool.com is a web-based company catering to the construction industry. The idea was born out of necessity in today's down economy. As suppliers, equipment dealers, and service providers or contractors are fighting for every customer, SwapaTool.com offers a low cost advertising option with great visibility. It features inexpensive ad packages tailored for all types of construction related businesses to maximize their potential sales. We even offer a "Free Classified" section for individuals that need an industry specific forum to sell related items.
SwapaTool.com has been designed with the consumer in mind. If you need a plumber, looking to buy or rent equipment, or don't know where to find supplies or materials locally, go to SwapaTool.com and find it all in one place. We have developed a free, user-friendly option to connect you to these companies. No more wasted time thumbing through "antiques" to get to "automotive"(obviously an example as you won't find a single antique here). Unless, of course, it's an antique backhoe. That's the point; we have done most of the work for you. If it's a construction-related need you have, look no further than:
http://www.swapatool.com/