Cold Weather Maintenance Tips for Construction Machines
Cold weather can take a significant toll on construction machinery, leading to issues like reduced battery performance, increased wear on parts, and difficulty starting equipment. To keep your construction machines running smoothly during the winter months, proper maintenance is essential.
- Maintenance & Repair
- December 12, 2024
15 Essential Winterization Tips for Construction Equipment
Winter is approaching, and while you might enjoy the cold, your construction equipment certainly does not. Cold temperatures can cause a variety of issues for machinery, from sluggish engines to frozen fluids. Proper winterization is crucial to ensure your equipment operates efficiently and stays in good condition during the colder months.
- Maintenance & Repair
- December 1, 2024
Essential Dozer Undercarriage Maintenance: Tips for Extending the Life of Your Equipment
Smart managers know that the key to maintaining productivity and minimizing downtime lies in keeping their dozers’ undercarriages in top condition. In fact, it’s said that up to half of a dozer's total maintenance costs are tied to the undercarriage. While modern sensors and telematics can help monitor many parts of your equipment, the undercarriage still requires the human touch. Regular inspection with your eyes and hands is the best way to keep it running smoothly.
- Maintenance & Repair
- November 28, 2024
How to Safeguard Your Investment When Buying Used Heavy Equipment
Purchasing used heavy equipment can be a great way to save on costs and expand your fleet, but it’s not without risks. While the idea of a bargain might be enticing, the process of buying used machinery is fraught with potential pitfalls. Without the proper precautions, what seems like a smart investment can quickly turn into a costly mistake.
- Product Buying Guide
- November 21, 2024
Keeping Your Excavator or Bulldozer in Top Condition: A Guide to Identifying and Replacing Worn Tracks
Maintaining your excavator or bulldozer is essential for keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently on the job site. Worn steel track chains can not only cause performance issues but also lead to costly repairs and unexpected downtime. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the signs of track wear, explain why it’s important to replace worn tracks promptly, and provide a step-by-step process for replacing them.
- Maintenance & Repair
- November 14, 2024