VIDEO: Machine versatility takes on a new meaning

Marketing types like to claim that their machine is “versatile”, meaning just about anything from it can turn a corner to making a cup of tea for the operator while digging a ditch. We at World Highways believe that it is only a truly experienced professional operator who can bring out the versatility in a machine. You can see for yourself, at 55 seconds into this compilation video, just what one of those true blue professionals can do. But don’t do this at home. And certainly don’t do this on a co
March 2, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Marketing types like to claim that their machine is “versatile”, meaning just about anything from it can turn a corner to making a cup of tea for the operator while digging a ditch.

We at World Highways believe that it is only a truly experienced professional operator who can bring out the versatility in a machine.

You can see for yourself, at 55 seconds into this compilation video, just what one of those true blue professionals can do.

But don’t do this at home. And certainly don’t do this on a construction site.

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