Staff Report (EQW)How to do Everything BetterHow to repair a grease zerkWhen a grease zerk won’t accept grease from your grease gun, the simplest solution is to unscrew the zerk, clean it out with a wire, brake cleaner or compressed air, reinstall the zerk and try it again. If it still won’t work, you have bigger problems and may need to call in a mechanic. As […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to get a good oil sample on construction equipmentAccording to Dan Arcy, global OEM technical manager for Shell Lubricants, an engine oil analysis program requires users to follow a few fundamental procedures that often don’t get the attention they deserve. Some tips: • Provide a proper oil sample to the lab. If you take your sample when the oil is being drained, catch […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything Better7 things to do before an equipment auctionIf you want to get a good deal buying heavy equipment at auction, doing your homework – hours of homework – is essential. Things happen fast at these auctions and you can miss out on great opportunities or overplay your hand if you’re not ready. Here are some tips: Identify your needs. Make a list […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to calculate construction owning and operating costsOwning costs = purchase price of machine + financing + taxes – disposal price (what you get for that machine when you resell it). Operating costs = labor + fuel + maintenance + replacement costs of tires, tracks and other components + overhead. Add the owning to the operating costs and you have your O&O […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterMake sure your load is secureMoving heavy equipment safely is no small task. If not done properly, the results can be disastrous. During loading, keep the following in mind: Do not operate or load equipment that you do not know how to safely operate. When possible, place the equipment against a vehicle structure to help prevent forward movement – unless […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterKnow your limits: Towing more than 5,000 pounds with a half-ton pickup is against the lawThat commercial showing a pickup taking on a heavy load sure does look good. But you first need to read the small print in the manufacturer’s owner manual. Half-ton pickups have a 5,000-pound towing capacity, period. This can be problematic when you just want to haul your compact machine to the next jobsite. The weight […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything Better7 tips for jumpstarting heavy-duty equipmentWhen the mercury drops, equipment can sometimes get cantankerous when starting. Clore Automotive says these tips will get your engine humming again: Make sure you use a jumpstarter that can be used on heavy equipment. Keep your jumpstarter charged, especially during extreme temperatures, which are hard on a battery. If possible, store it above 50 […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterA quick primer on using GPS in constructionThe GPS you get in your car is accurate down to about 10 meters. How then can you get a dozer, excavator, rover or survey instrument to record GPS points down to within a few centimeters? The secret is in the base station for the site. This is set up on a surveyed and known […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to stop operators from idling too muchThis tip came from a 2014 Equipment World Contractor of the Year finalist Landon Floyd of Precision Pipeline in Cedar City, Utah: Have all your guys park their personal vehicles in the yard one day and drive them out to the site in a van or have them carpool. Make them leave their keys at […]July 29, 2019Construction EquipmentHow to pick the right wheel loader bucketWhile there are a number of selections, features and variables that go into choosing the right type of bucket, teeth and cutting edges, the decision can be a simple one, if you ask yourself some important questions.July 16, 2019Previous PagePage 4 of 19Next PageTop StoriesPickupsToyota's First Hybrid Tacomas Ready to Hit the Streets – or TrailsThe 2.4-liter i-Force Max hybrid powertrain is standard on TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims and optional for other versions.Compact equipmentStand-on Mini Skid Steers: “A Real Workhorse on Any Jobsite”Compact ExcavatorsVideo: A Closer Look at Kubota’s New Largest Excavator, the KX080-5PickupsGMC’s 2024 Electric Sierra Denali Set to Hit Dealerships in SummerAutonomousAutonomous Excavator Builds Stone Retaining Wall (Video)