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Efficiency in Heavy Equipment Operations: Smarter by the Yard

MJE’s Ryan Asbridge shares how operator training, preventative maintenance, and real-world data keep 250+ machines moving. Discover why efficiency isn’t just about horsepower — it’s the heart of being Smarter by the Yard.

Cost per Yard Efficiency: How MJE Measures Cycle Time, Fuel, and Function

MJE is digging deeper to redefine efficiency in ag-industrial earthwork When most folks think of dirt work, they think of brute force. Big iron. Bigger horsepower. But at MJE, we’re asking a smarter question: What’s the most cost-effective way to move a yard of dirt? That’s the driver behind our latest internal production study—a real-world, […]

Why We Test: A Better Way to Build | Smarter by the Yard – MJE

At MJE, we believe better builds start with better questions. How can we move dirt more efficiently? What combination of equipment delivers the best value—not just in speed, but in fuel use, maintenance, and cost per yard moved? And how do we take the guesswork out of estimating and scheduling? These are the questions behind […]

Building the Future with MJE CEO Aaron Jantz

How Aaron Jantz is Innovating Manure Management and Agricultural Construction From post holes to project management, the CEO of MJE, LLC shares the hard-earned wisdom behind a rural Kansas success story. On this episode of Groundbreakers: Stories of Rural Innovation, we sit down with our fearless leader, Aaron Jantz, CEO, to learn more about his […]

Hayden Borth: Bridging Community Roots with Construction Innovation at MJE

Join us in welcoming Hayden Borth, the newest Project Manager at MJE, LLC. With his robust background in Construction Science and Management from Kansas State University and significant experience in managing large-scale projects, Hayden returns to his southwest Kansas roots. In this post, we explore Hayden’s journey from a childhood in Meade and Plains to leading major construction initiatives, and now, to steering projects at MJE with a focus on enhancing client relationships and optimizing construction efficiency. Discover how his local insights and professional expertise are set to make a significant impact at MJE, LLC.

MJE, LLC Is In Its Golden Era

Montezuma, Kansas—MJE, LLC, a leader in the ag industry, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1974 as Max Jantz Excavating, MJE has grown from a local excavation company to a full-service ag construction company to a national powerhouse, marking a half-century of unparalleled service, innovation, and community involvement. A Legacy of Commitment […]


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