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(L-R): Brett Rasmussen, owner; Riley Rasmussen, project manager/superintendent
Extreme Excavating & Landscaping Inc. York Excavating Company LLC
Jeff Walker, president
A publication for and about Komatsu Company Stores customers • komatsustores.com • February 2022
A Message from Komatsu
Ringing in the new year Dear Valued Customer:
We applaud Congress for passing the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The multiyear bill will provide much-needed funding for fixing aging roads and bridges, expanding public transit and internet access, modernizing the electric grid, and improving water and wastewater systems. It’s a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure. This issue features several informative articles designed to help you and your business. For instance, there are some tips on using quick surface creation, which lets you perform simple operations with your intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozer without digital plans.
Because it is essential to assess each of your projects in-depth, we offer several questions about practices, processes and operations that you may want to ask before, during and after a project.
Grant Adams
We also highlight the new Komatsu WA480-8 yard loader arrangement that is designed to be a three-pass match for loading aggregate and other materials into on-highway trucks. It is great for infrastructure, forestry and non-residential applications, too. Plus, see how Komatsu machines help improve the productivity of our featured customers: Utah-based Extreme Excavating & Landscaping Inc. and Pennsylvania-based York Excavating Company LLC. As always, if there’s anything we can do for you, please call one of our branch locations. Sincerely, Grant Adams, Vice President & GM of Company Owned Distribution
Published for Komatsu Company Stores. © 2022 Construction Publications Inc. Printed in the USA.
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York Excavating Company LLC pg. 8
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Critical Answers pg. 12
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In this issue Extreme Excavating & Landscaping Inc. pg. 4
Meet the Rasmussens, whose company offers full site preparation in the Park City, Utah, area. Read about a Pennsylvania business that offers a high-quality finished product driven by technology. Ask these questions when starting a new project.
New Product pg. 15
Check out the new Komatsu WA480-8 yard loader arrangement, a versatile machine that helps increase productivity.
Quick Tips pg. 16
Learn more about quick surface creation, which lets you perform simple operations with your iMC dozer without digital plans.
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A Salute to a Komatsu Customer
Simple approach continues to guide Extreme Excavating & Landscaping Inc. even as it grows into larger projects
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“Digging the world one load at a time,” has been the motto of Extreme Excavating & Landscaping Inc. since 1990, when Brett Rasmussen started out, and it’s carried through the last three decades and into a second generation.
“It’s as simple as that,” said Brett. “No matter the size of the job, it comes down to moving dirt one load at a time, and doing it as efficiently as possible. The projects, and the business, have gotten bigger and more complex, but we continue to take that simple approach.” Brett founded Extreme Excavating & Landscaping in 1990 after he quit his job as a superintendent for a project in Park City, Utah. At the time, he had to drive about two hours round trip twice a week for meetings in Bountiful, Utah.
“I decided it was time to do my own thing,” he recalled. “Another employee came with me, and we actually started Extreme together. Our experience allowed us to take on some sizable projects right away putting in subdivision infrastructure that included water, sewer, curb and gutter, and more. We basically were doing full site packages from the beginning. On the side, we offered foundation digs for private homes.” Brett Rasmussen (left) owns and operates Extreme Excavating & Landscaping Inc., which offers full site preparation in the Park City, Utah, area. His son, Riley Rasmussen, is the project manager/superintendent. Photo taken in a non-operating environment. Operator Jack Blackham loads trucks with a Komatsu PC390LC-11 on a job site in Park City, Utah. “The excavator has good power, so it will get the job done whether it’s loading trucks, digging trenches, hammering rock or whatever else we need it for,” said Jack. Photo taken in a non-operating environment.
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Extreme Excavating & Landscaping still does those kinds of jobs, as well as site work for commercial and other types of properties. Its services include mass earthwork, finish grading and utility installation. About 17 years ago, it added a trucking side that services Extreme Excavating & Landscaping and hires out to other contractors as well.
Whatever it takes
Currently, Extreme Excavating & Landscaping has about 40 employees. Brett’s son, Riley, joined the company full time as a laborer after graduating from high school. He worked his way up to project manager/superintendent and has taken on the responsibility of running several jobs. His sisters are also full-time employees — Mindi Stuart is office manager, and Jaci Berman is safety manager. Field personnel are split among several crews, including ones focused on utilities and landscaping. “While the ‘one load at a time’ motto has remained constant, we have had some shifts in focus to meet the times and market,” said Brett. “For instance, during the recession a few years ago, we were doing whatever was necessary to get by. We poured concrete and did framing, among other things. No job was too big or too small.”
Extreme Excavating & Landscaping operators dig out a hillside with a Komatsu PC210LC-11 and a PC88MR-11 in preparation for a multifamily housing site. “The tight tail swings work great in confined spaces because they allow operators to be productive without worrying about the counterweight hitting a building, wall or other obstruction,” said Project Manager/Superintendent Riley Rasmussen. “The larger machines are perfect for those wide-open digs where high production is the goal.”
Riley added, “Now, we generally are after larger site work, although we will take on smaller jobs to keep people busy and employed. For example, last summer we laid sod with full crews.”
“I have been willing to take chances if I thought they would be to our benefit,” Brett explained. “In the early 2000s, we did a lot of cell tower prep for a large cell provider. We put in hundreds of foundations throughout the West and even did a job in Hawaii, not too far from Waikiki Beach. Fortunately, we have not had to travel like that for several years.”
Nearly every project Extreme Excavating & Landscaping has done for the past year has been within a small radius of its home base in Park City, Utah. Most have been on residential sites. “Housing has exploded and been a really solid market lately,” stated Riley. “It looks like that will continue to be the case for a while. We have several projects in that sector booked out into next year and beyond. One includes phases for a 7,500-acre subdivision. We actually started that first phase last year where we put in roads and the utilities.”
Loyal to Komatsu
Extreme Excavating & Landscaping’s job sites have varied terrains, such as steep slopes and retaining structures. To better handle projects,
the company has added several Komatsu tight tail swing excavators to their fleet, including a new PC88MR-11 as well as PC78USLC and PC55MR models.
“We match our equipment to the work we have, and our local Komatsu personnel help us do that,” said Brett. “They have helped us since we started the business with a PC220-3 excavator and a D68E dozer. The service we have received from people like Jim Slade (Rocky Mountain Region General Manager of Sales), who I have known for more than 30 years, and our current sales rep, Chad Metzger, have played a big role in why we have remained loyal Komatsu users. “I also have to credit Komatsu Financial,” Brett continued. “I have worked with them from the beginning. They have financed several machines and helped us get the machines we needed when we needed them. I doubt we would be where we are today without Komatsu and Komatsu Financial.”
The tight tail excavators joined a fleet that includes standard PC390LC-11 and PC210LC-11 models. “The tight tail swings work great in confined spaces because they allow operators to be productive without worrying about the counterweight hitting a building, wall or other obstruction,” said Riley. “They also save a lot of hand digging, which our field people
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really like. The larger machines are perfect for those wide-open digs where high production is the goal.”
According to Brett, excavators are Extreme Excavating & Landscaping’s primary machines. For moving pipe and bedding materials, as well as other tasks, the firm relies on Komatsu WA270-8 wheel loaders. The company also pushes dirt with D65 dozers, grades with GD655 motor graders, and hauls large loads on job sites with an HM300 articulated truck.
“We have found that across the board, Komatsu gives us reliability — with little or no downtime,”
said Brett. “If we do have an issue, like a code that pops up, we can often just call up the Komatsu store or our product support rep and get answers quickly. Often, we work through it over the phone, saving us and them a trip and the costs associated with that. We also like that we can track our machines, get parts and more with My Komatsu. Our service tech says it’s great for fleet management.”
Next generation close to leadership
Brett Rasmussen said Extreme Excavating & Landscaping has always been on a growth path. He expects that to continue beyond his days with the company. “I’m not somebody who wants to just sit and say that’s okay. I have to give a lot of credit to the staff for our ability to expand and continue to give our customers high-quality projects at the same time. The kids have become a big part of that, and as I look toward retirement, I believe they will take it and run with it someday. I’m sure that someday they will have 100 employees.”
(L-R) Jim Slade, general manager of sales for Komatsu Rocky Mountain Region, talks with Extreme Excavating & Landscaping’s Brett and Riley Rasmussen and Chad Metzger, territory sales manager for Komatsu. “The service we have received from people like Jim Slade, who I have known for more than 30 years, and our current sales rep, Chad Metzger, have played a big role in why we have remained loyal Komatsu users,” said Brett. Photo taken in a non-operating environment.
Riley added, “I think the only thing limiting our growth right now is the ability to find more people, which is a chronic problem for everyone. We are working on doing that in a responsible way that respects our competitors and the market. Our belief is that we offer a strong family business with an atmosphere that everyone is part of the family. We think that’s attractive to prospective employees, so hopefully it helps us.” ■
An Extreme Excavating & Landscaping operator hammers rock on a hillside with a Komatsu PC210LC excavator. “We have found that across the board, Komatsu gives us reliability — with little or no downtime,” said owner Brett Rasmussen.
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A Salute to a Komatsu Customer
York Excavating Company LLC offers a high-quality finished product driven by technology
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Through multiple twists and turns within the construction industry, Jeff Walker established York Excavating Company LLC (YEC) as a turnkey construction business that provides services within a 40-mile radius of York, Pa. His experience has proven invaluable, as the company steadily takes on larger projects every year.
“I founded a paving and excavating company in 1978 and sold it in ’84,” recalled Walker. “That was my first real venture into the construction industry. From there, I spent a decade as a general superintendent over a paving division before I went out on my own again building golf courses in south central Pennsylvania. In 2000, I was building a golf course on the west end of York where I met Les, the previous owner of York Excavating. After several meetings, he convinced me to join the company. When the economy took a nosedive in 2008, I worked out a deal with him to purchase York Excavating, and here we are today still going strong.” Today, YEC has approximately 160 employees and is diversified across all sectors of the construction industry. “I’ve learned that you have to be flexible and move around with the fluctuations in the economy,” stated Walker. “Currently, 40% of
A York Excavating Company operator utilizes a Komatsu PC290LCi-11 intelligent Machine Control (iMC) excavator. "Overall, we like the digging depth accuracy the iMC excavators provide because the technology keeps our operators from over-digging and eliminates another potential area for mistakes," said President Jeff Walker.
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our business is residential, 30% is warehousing, 15% is government contracts, and the remaining jobs are a mix of institutional work and commercial projects. That’s a very different mix from the projects we completed in 2008 and will probably be different from what we’re doing in 2028. Our sweet spot is prime contracts direct with the end-user where we handle all facets of the job before the project goes vertical. We’re a turnkey operation.” Each time the company sees projects through to completion, Walker feels proud.
“The construction industry is very rewarding because you’re able to watch projects come together from sometimes just a vision drawn on a napkin to a completed, tangible place,” said Walker. “We’re committed to delivering a quality product to our clients at a reasonable price. At the end of the day, the project must work for everybody involved, and our people are focused on making that happen.”
Versatile jobs
YEC will take on nearly every kind of project. Recent government contracts range from installing upgraded access control points for secure facilities, to site preparation for warehouse storage. Walker enjoys when previous projects come full circle.
At York Excavating Company’s Hershey West End job site, operator Jason McCullough excavates material along a bench with a Komatsu PC490LC-11 excavator. “Out of all the machines I’ve run, the Komatsu excavators are powerful in rock,” said McCullough. “They’re able to handle the material efficiently and durable enough to not break down. It’s an impressive combination.”
“In 2014, the golf course where I met Les was purchased with the intention of turning the property into a hospital,” recalled Walker. “Over the course of a five-year period, we transformed the property from a golf course into a partially built hospital, back to square one, and then redid the groundwork for a new hospital. It’s gratifying to see the transformation of property over time and know we played a role in making that successful.” In Hershey, Pa., YEC recently began work on a two-year transformation of the 100-acre Hershey West End property that will serve the visitors and professionals of the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and surrounding neighborhoods.
“Hershey West is one of the largest projects we’ve been awarded to date,” said Walker. “We’re completing the entire infrastructure package for the property, which will include medical office buildings and residential housing for staff once
it's completed. We’ve completed several other mixed-use property transformations in the area and believe our turnkey capabilities and technology separate us from the competition.”
Komatsu delivers
YEC recently invested in two Komatsu intelligent Machine Control (iMC) excavators with integrated GPS technology. The firm worked closely with the Komatsu Harrisburg store and sales representative Danelle Vought to add a PC290LCi-11 excavator and a PC360LCi-11 excavator.
“We’ve been interested in GPS technology since 2000 and recently saw the benefits of adding it to our excavators,” commented Walker. “The technology makes the process of digging ponds and underground infiltration areas more efficient. We’re working on using the technology for pipework as well. Overall, we like the digging depth accuracy the iMC excavators provide because the technology keeps our operators
Jason McCullough, operator
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from over-digging and eliminates another potential area for mistakes.”
To move material efficiently at its Hershey West End job site, the firm also purchased a Komatsu PC490LC-11 excavator. “We added the PC490 as a bulk material moving machine versus the finer grading capabilities of our two iMC excavators,” noted operator Jason McCullough. “Out of all the
machines I’ve run, the Komatsu excavators are powerful in rock. They’re able to handle the material efficiently and durable enough to not break down. It’s an impressive combination.” YEC’s fleet of Komatsu equipment also includes a PC228USLC excavator, a WA250 wheel loader and three HM300 articulated trucks.
Walker appreciates the service at the Komatsu Harrisburg store and stated, “Danelle is knowledgeable about the products. She gets the answers to our questions in a timely fashion. We can count on her to answer the phone and keep our equipment running.” “There’s no doubt that dealer relationships are paramount,” he added. “The support from a dealership network can be the difference on a project’s success. From Danelle to the service department, the Komatsu Harrisburg store has done an excellent job finding the right machines for us and proving they will keep us running.”
Staying flexible
Komatsu Harrisburg’s sales representative Danelle Vought (left) works closely with York Excavating Company (YEC) President Jeff Walker to find the right machines for YEC’s projects. “There’s no doubt that dealer relationships are paramount,” stated Walker. “From Danelle to the service department, the Komatsu Harrisburg store has done an excellent job finding the right machines for us and proving they will keep us running.”
The change in demand from the different construction industry sectors does not intimidate Walker.
“We know that nothing is set in stone,” he noted. “We have lots of work in the pipeline. We plan to stay flexible as demand changes and continue growing the size of our company and the scale of projects we complete.” ■
An operator moves material with a Komatsu PC360LCi-11 intelligent Machine Control excavator. “The technology makes the process of digging ponds and underground infiltration areas more efficient," said President Jeff Walker.
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All construction projects have unique considerations, but there are several common questions you can ask yourself that will help you plan, execute and learn with each one. Here are five important questions to think about when working on a new project.
Do I have all the data I need to put together an estimate and bid the job?
Having a set of plans doesn’t always tell the whole story. To set yourself up for success, it’s critical to have a thorough understanding of what the job site looks like before you ever think about submitting a final bid. Site owners, developers and general contractors will often have a walk-through prior to the bid date. Attend the walk-through meeting so you can see the actual conditions and elevations and determine if there are items on-site that are not on the blueprints or documents. Those will need to be addressed and considered as part of your bid. A site visit gives you a chance to ask questions as well. If there is something at the site that is not listed on the plans — such as a small pile of concrete — you can determine who is responsible for its removal or if it should somehow be incorporated into the sitework. There will be a cost, whether you are hauling it off-site or repurposing it, but the difference in your final estimate could be significant. Asking questions to ensure you have enough information to estimate and bid a project is critical, and so is learning from your practices and people.
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Are the machines I have really the best ones for this job?
Think about this question before you put the blade or bucket into the ground. Using the proper machinery for a job is important. It doesn’t make sense to bring a tight tail swing excavator to a wide-open job site where mass amounts of material need to be moved quickly. Conversely, a standard excavator is not practical for confined spaces, such as digging against a building or in a lane of traffic. Improperly equipping the project leads to frustration, lack of productivity and probably decreased profits. If you don’t have what’s needed for a particular aspect, consider renting. This allows you to get the job done without a long-term commitment to machinery you only need for a short amount of time.
Am I leveraging and maximizing technology? From initial GPS grading systems to software that replaces traditional pen-and-paper estimating, construction technology has grown considerably. That technology is allowing companies to track every phase of a project digitally and share that information with all relevant parties — owners, contractors, etc. Job site management software and apps are abundant and save time and paper costs.
In addition to using the information to adjust practices on current jobs, it can be used for more competitive and accurate bidding and project management on future projects. You can also use data from the machines themselves. Nearly all new Komatsu machines have telematics that deliver production-related information, such as hours moving earth versus idle time, modes used and more. This data can be used to track job site practices and ensure operators are using the machines and matching them to the materials and applications necessary to help maximize efficiency and productivity. Telematics let project and fleet managers see the information remotely in near real time, so they can make faster decisions if changes are needed. There are also applications available through desktop and laptop computers, as well as by smartphones and tablets, that let you make plan changes and see what operators see remotely, saving you time and the expense of driving to the job site.
There are various ways to determine if you are on schedule and profitable. In addition to traditional site visits, you can use technology from telematics and remote applications to track progress in near real time from almost anywhere.
Today’s machines are more technologically advanced, too. Remember those early days of GPS grading when you needed bolt-on components that got damaged and had to be taken down and put up every day? They are still around, but might not be for long. New equipment now has that technology built in.
What do I do with my profits?
There is an adage, “If you are not growing, you’re dying.” In business, that does not have to mean adding employees or equipment, or taking on larger jobs. Growth can come from learning more productive and efficient ways to complete jobs.
“ … you don’t have to make all-or-nothing decisions about what to do with your cash once your company reaches the black,” according to the article “5 Things to Do With Your Small Business Profits.” “You may choose to leave some cash in the company to increase its value, pay a dividend or give your employees raises. You could buy a new piece of equipment and increase your own salary. It’s up to you and your goals for running your business. Being in the black just means you have a lot more choices and opportunities.” ■
What am I learning from the project?
With technology, you don’t have to physically be on the job site to track production or rely on timecards and anecdotal information to see if your schedule and budget line up. Learning to use technology and apply data to job site practices more quickly is a great way to “grow.”
There are many ways to use the money you make from projects. Some suggestions include using the profits to grow your business, paying down or refinancing debt, investing in your staff, or saving for a rainy day. It’s always a great idea to talk to your financial adviser to determine what’s best for you and your business.
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Loading and moving materials in as few passes and cycles as possible not only helps increase productivity, but it also reduces costly wear and tear on machines. One versatile machine that offers that across multiple applications provides a distinct advantage. “The WA480-8 yard loader arrangement is designed to be a 3-pass match for loading aggregate and other processed materials into highway trucks,” said Adam Braun, Komatsu product marketing manager. “It is also adaptable for use in infrastructure, forestry and non-residential construction applications.”
A host of new features contribute to its high production in truck loading, carrying, stockpiling and hopper charging applications. Among them is a Komatsu designed, 7.2-cubic-yard bucket with curved side edges built to minimize spillage. Its internal space and shape provide smooth material flow, and the long bucket jaw and decreased strike plane angle results in easy fill and low resistance during pile penetration. Operators can easily see how much material is in the bucket with the integrated load meter system in the cab. More than 1,400 pounds of added counterweight compared to a standard WA480-8 gives the yard loader arrangement the ability to handle increased bucket capacity and improves stability. Low-profile tires with increased ground contact and new heavy-duty front and rear axles provide additional stability. The front and rear frame have been redesigned on the yard loader arrangement with an increased diameter for a larger center hinge pin that connects the two.
maximize brake life in extended load-and-carry or high-speed applications. The dedicated system enhances higher cooling efficiency even in tough environments. In severe test conditions, the cooling system demonstrated a 56 to 58 degree Fahrenheit better cooling effect.
“Stable cooling performance under high duty cycle operation reduces the risk of hydraulic oil overheating,” said Braun. “The electric drive pump has a sensor that senses the axle temperature and activates only when needed.” ■
Adam Braun, product marketing manager, Komatsu
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Komatsu’s new WA480-8 yard loader arrangement is designed to be a 3-pass match for loading aggregate and other processed materials into highway trucks. It features a 7.2-cubic-yard bucket with curved side edges built to minimize spillage. A highly efficient air-cooled braking system helps maximize brake life in extended load-and-carry or high-speed applications.
Added productivity features include excellent visibility to the pile and surroundings, an easy-to-operate Advanced Joystick Steering System (AJSS), and a comfortable air-suspension seat. Outside the cab, there are front frame steps, a folding left-hand mirror, tie off points and a front cab grab rail.
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Another highlight of the WA480-8 yard loader arrangement is the new highly efficient air-cooled braking system designed to
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Quick Tips
Quick surface creation lets you perform simple operations with your iMC 2.0 dozer without digital plans
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Moving dirt with little or no staking and surveying has become much easier with integrated GPS grade control. Simply upload 3D data, perform a short calibration, and you’re ready to strip, push, place and grade materials.
Ron Schwieters, senior product manager, iMC and hardware, Komatsu
However, what if you have a task that’s not in the plans? Perhaps you want to create a level surface for a job site trailer, or it’s about to rain and you want to make sure water drains to a certain area.
“Even without plans, you can easily get simple jobs done in short order with the quick surface creation feature on new iMC (intelligent Machine Control) 2.0 dozers,” said Ron Schwieters, Komatsu senior product manager, iMC & hardware. “It lets operators easily create a temporary design surface.” Quick surface creation on Komatsu intelligent Machine Control (iMC) 2.0 dozers lets you create a surface in a few easy steps without plans. “This is a great tool for times when there is no 3D data available,” said Ron Schwieters, senior product manager, iMC & hardware for Komatsu. “You can use it for a wide variety of tasks, including stripping topsoil and haul road cleanup. It’s another way to utilize and maximize your investment to the fullest.”
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To use quick surface creation:
• Lower the blade to the ground or target elevation. • •
Press the “quick surface creation” button on the monitor. Values are entered automatically based on your current blade position.
Adjust values, if desired. When you are ready, press “OK” to set the temporary design surface. The “quick surface adjustment” button will display.
• Move material.
Easy adjustments
You can adjust the temporary design surface parameters by pressing the “quick surface adjustment” button. Touch the desired parameters to be modified and adjust accordingly.
“This is a great tool for times when there is no 3D data available,” said Schwieters. “You can use it for a wide variety of tasks, including stripping topsoil and haul road cleanup. It’s another way to utilize and maximize your iMC investment to the fullest.” ■
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