October 2026
Magazine Issue

October 2026

How R4 Contractors Found Stability in the Woods

Reliable equipment supported Scott Reed’s successful transition from civil work to the timber industry

Inside the Issue

Equipment decisions can shape everything from productivity and project management to long-term business stability. In our equipment feature series this month, contractors and industry experts explore how companies are finding new opportunities for their machines, using GNSS and connected technology to get more from every job and evaluating when aging equipment is ready for a second life. We also follow one contractor’s transition from civil work to the timber industry, examining how the right equipment strategy can help contractors adapt, grow and build more resilient operations.

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