By Rod Stromberg, General Manager, Climate – Canada West, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by Heavy Equipment Guide.
Several factors go into how a contractor chooses to power their job sites. The size of site, the number of workers, the length of the project, and the equipment and other materials being used must all be accounted for. Construction job sites can be complex ecosystems and are often a tough environment to work in. In Canada, cold winters pose many challenges. But what if there was a fuel that could help power your job site while keeping costs, emissions, and safety risks down while helping productivity remain high?
While there may be all sorts of propane tank myths floating around, propane is one of the safest and most versatile fuels on the planet. It’s most commonly used to provide temporary heat, but it has other applications as well — such as powering generators and other equipment like aerial lifts and booms.