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Firestone intros VersaBuilt tire for loaders, graders in wide range of conditions
Firestone has introduced a new tire at ConExpo, the VersaBuilt radial, for optimum traction in loaders, graders and earthmovers in everything from muddy to rocky conditions. The tires have a steal casing and what the company calls SideArmor sidewalls to protect against cuts and punctures by deflecting stones and debris. The non-directional, self-cleaning tread provides […]
March 8, 2017
Oils & lubricants
Mack extends oil drain intervals with new engine oil formulation
Mack Trucks is extending its recommended engine oil drain intervals for users of the company’s newly formulated Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5. Depending on the application, oil drain intervals have been extended by up to 15,000 miles compared with previous formulations. Introduced as the factory fill in Mack’s 2017 engines, genuine Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5 also extends drain […]
February 28, 2017
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Maintenance
How to choose a Computerized Maintenance Management System for your equipment fleet
Acquiring the best computerized maintenance management system for your fleet requires a detailed process and a lot of buy-in  Managing a heavy equipment fleet today without a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is like trying to run a NASCAR race in a Model T Ford. You can go around the track, but don’t expect to […]
February 13, 2017
Maintenance
For heavy-duty diesel engines, CK-4 and FA-4 lube oils are replacing CJ-4 formulations. Here’s what you need to know.
Of all the big changes coming at you in 2017, one of the quietest, but most beneficial may be the switch over to a new type of heavy duty diesel engine oil. For the last 10 years, all of you have been using a type of lube oil that is classified as CJ-4 by the […]
January 27, 2017
Maintenance
DEF Contamination and how to avoid it
When it comes to the new emissions-compliant engines, OEMs are preaching the need to maintain clean fluids. But when it comes to the purity of your diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), the cleanliness specs are off the charts. All it takes to contaminate a 5,000-gallon tanker truck of DEF is one-tenth of a teaspoon of a […]
December 28, 2016
Components
Repairing an earthmover tire is an intricate art form
Recently, we saw the explosive results of over-inflating an earthmover tire. But what happens when the damage to one of these giant tires is a bit less devastating? That’s where German company Rema Tip Top comes in. According to the YouTube description for the video below, put together by Extreme Machines Magazine, Rema Tip Top was […]
December 15, 2016
Pickups
Pro Comp intros suspension kits for ’15 Ford Super Duty, 22″ Extreme MT tire
Pro Comp recently made a couple of pickup-related announcements that those driving into jobsites on a daily basis will find interesting. First up, SEMA judges dubbed the Ford Super Duty as the most accessory-friendly truck on the market this year, and Pro Comp is jumping on that bandwagon with new 6- and 8-inch lift and […]
December 12, 2016
Maintenance
All about the new diesel engine oils and which one is right for you
There are now two types of diesel engine oil. Selecting the right one will depend on engine manufacturer and type of application.  As of December 1, most of the major oil companies are now selling a new heavy-duty diesel engine oil formulation for off- and on-road engines. What’s noteworthy about the new oil standard is […]
December 8, 2016
Maintenance
As CK-4 and FA-4 licensing begins, engine oil makers discuss improvements with new standards
The American Petroleum Institute’s (API) new diesel engine oil standards – API CK-4 and FA-4 – are now beginning to hit store shelves and bulk tanks nationwide. Earlier this year, API’s Lubricants Group approved the new API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications – previously widely referred to as PC-11 –  to address the needs of modern engine technologies and […]
December 5, 2016
Business
Massive earthmover tire explosion shows why you should cage ’em before you inflate ’em
While being within 10 feet of this explosion means you’re going to have a bad time regardless, this incredible video from the folks at Ken-Tool shows how having a tire inflation cage can save your life or livelihood. In the video below, Ken-Tool’s 10-bar EarthMover tire inflation cage is put through OSHA certification explosion testing. […]
October 19, 2016
Pickups
Testing Toyo’s jobsite-tuned Open Country C/T commercial pickup tire
Toyo Tire U.S.A. is taking aim at jobsite pickups nationwide with its newest offering—a new commercial grade tire for half-ton and one-tons the company added to its Open County tire line this summer. I mounted a set of Open Country C/T (245/70R17) provided by Toyo in September—barely a month after their debut—to my F-150 for an extended […]
October 13, 2016
Oils & lubricants
Petro-Canada announces new Duron Lube oils for emissions-compliant engines
Starting December 1, most major oil companies will be switching to a new and more robust heavy duty diesel lube oil formula, designated as CK-4 or FA-4 oils by the American Petroleum Institute. Petro-Canada lubricants will introduce their version, Duron next generation, on that date in four performance tiers: Duron HP (high performance), Duron SHP […]
October 12, 2016
Components
BKT to expand Earthmax OTR tire range with introductions at MINExpo
At next week’s MINExpo show in Las Vegas, BKT USA will expand its Earthmax lineup of OTR tires with three new models: Earthmax SR 46 Designed for rigid haul trucks, the Earthmax SR 46 is resistant to cuts and chips and features an all-steel casing and belts for protection against shocks, fatigue and flats. The […]
September 21, 2016
Dealers
This diesel tech finds intuition, experience and a bit of Googling helpful in move to management
Richard Waitz got his first taste of equipment repair tinkering with tractors and four-wheelers at his grandfather’s ranch in Cotula, Texas. And after blowing the engine in his first pickup truck, he learned some automotive skills the old fashioned way. But Waitz took a shine to diesel equipment when he attended Texas State Technical College […]
August 12, 2016
Components
Toyo’s rugged new Open Country C/T tire is designed for both the jobsite and highway
Toyo’s newest commercial grade tire for half- to 1-ton pickups combines rugged construction with a comfortable highway ride. The new Open Country C/T is an on-/off-road tire with all-terrain commercial durability and a Three-Peak Mountain snowflake for use in severe snow conditions. With a three-ply construction, a tread design with dual-angle shoulder blocks and all-weather traction, […]
August 12, 2016
Oils & lubricants
How the new pair of heavy-duty diesel engine oil formulations will impact contractors
If you don’t spend much time reading the labels on the oil you buy for your diesel trucks and equipment, it’s time to start paying close attention. For the last 10 years most of you have been putting what’s known as CJ-4 lube oil into your diesel engines. That’s about to change. Starting in […]
July 28, 2016
Business
How to use the P-F Curve to improve equipment maintenance and management
If you’re finally at the point where you realize poor maintenance practices cost you money (and good maintenance is well worth the money you invest in it), congratulations. You’re on the right path. But a lot of people struggle to move beyond the basic premise of “preventive maintenance.” For some, all PM entails is fluid […]
July 11, 2016
Class 7-8
The Next Oil: PC-11 is made for improved efficiencies in highway trucks
A new engine oil category being introduced at the end of this year promises better fuel economy and longer change intervals. The new oil, designated PC-11 (Proposed Category 11) by the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel, will be marketed in two subcategories as early as December. One will be for new 2017 emissions-compliant engines, the […]
July 4, 2016
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