2 minute read
The Power of a Takeuchi
THE POWER OF A
FCI Excavating is a local business out of Bartonville, One of the primary features that makes the Beckmans Illinois that has been family-owned for three loyal Takeuchi customers is their power. “Nothing can generations. First generation Dennis Beckman started compare to the power these machines have when you the business in the early 1950’s when he traded in his first move as much dirt as we do,” says Nick. They have tried car for a backhoe. As the business grew, his son, Terry other brands in the past, but they lacked having enough Beckman, and grandson, Nick Beckman, have taken counterweight to get the job done. over, and with the help of a few employees, continue to first came out in the late 1990’s and were the original, do excavating work around the central Illinois area. Today, they use a Takeuchi TL12V2 on each of their jobsites as well as a mini excavator. Nick loves the The Beckmans primarily specialize in digging and compact design of the track loader and how it can constructing basements, installing and repairing stop on a dime. He also says that it does an excellent septic tanks, and installing large block retaining walls job moving dirt quickly and effortlessly. The newer on residential jobsites, along with a few commercial Takeuchi machines also have a backup camera in the projects. Each jobsite has one thing in common: a need cab which helps them maneuver around more carefully for powerful, dependable equipment. in tight spots. Another feature that has been a great help Nick, third generation, says that his family has been is amazing when we are loading into a semi trailer,” says using Takeuchi track loaders for this reason since they Nick. “It saves us a lot of time.” to them is the reach that the loader has. “The extra reach eye-catching green and white color. Since then, they The Beckmans are grateful to Steve Schmidt at Central have owned over 15 Takeuchi track loaders to keep their Illinois Ag for always being a phone call away and making business running as efficiently as possible. sure they have the Takeuchi equipment necessary to keep their business productive and efficient.
Advertisement