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Business
John Deere expands Construction & Forestry Technician training program to eighth community college
John Deere has expanded its Construction & Forestry Technicians program to an eighth community college. The latest school to include the program is North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton. C&F Tech, as it’s called, is a John Deere dealer technician training program and a two-year associate’s degree that teaches its students to service, troubleshoot, […]
September 13, 2013
Roadbuilding
7 Tips for Successfully Jump Starting Heavy-Duty Vehicles
As frigid weather conditions continue, it is good to review some best practices for jump starting your heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment.
September 9, 2013
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Maintenance
How to properly adjust the track tension on your crawler excavator
Proper track maintenance for crawler excavators is often overlooked. The tracks bear the weight of the machine, but too often we glance at the tracks and move on. Here are five easy steps for achieving proper track tension for your crawler excavator. 1. Turn the upper structure of the excavator so that the boom is […]
July 24, 2013
Maintenance
Dust Control: Know how your air filters work and how to change them to avoid big repair bills
Diesel engines have a reputation as being bulletproof. Today’s models are no less durable than before, but due to changes in exhaust emissions technology, they also require extremely clean fuel and air to function properly. Fail to provide either and you could be looking at expensive repair bills. With summer upon us, hot and dusty […]
July 1, 2013
Maintenance
Learn over lunch: Tier 4 webinars focus on fluid contamination issues
Plan to have a seat in front of your computer and grab a sandwich as Richard Hassebrock presents two Tier 4 webinars in the coming days and weeks  on fluid contamination issues with Tier 4 engines, prevention planning and PM process planning. The webinars will get started, 11 am CT on Thursday June 13 and […]
June 10, 2013
Oils & lubricants
Next-generation engine oil a vital part of heavy-duty pickup fuel economy efforts
If recent announcements from truck manufacturers are any indication, the next generation of heavy-duty truck models and engines will be an evolutionary step forward in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency. The effort will target a number of truck and engine design elements, from aerodynamics to advanced engine technologies. Some OEMs have suggested […]
June 3, 2013
Maintenance
Save money, boost uptime, be a hero with smart tire management
There are two truths every contractor or fleet manager should know about tires. 1. Tires are expensive. After fuel and wages, tires are your biggest operating expense; bigger than maintenance, oil changes and all the rest. 2. Most tires don’t wear out. They’re run to destruction. In other words, you’re often not getting your full […]
May 1, 2013
Business
Does it pay for contractors to run a truck or fleet on natural gas?
Remember when diesel was $2 a gallon and you could drive your big trucks without gasping at the cost of a fill-up? Those days may be coming back, although it won’t be diesel that’s costing $2 a gallon, but natural gas. Thanks to fracking and horizontal drilling techniques developed in just the last decade, domestic petroleum […]
April 1, 2013
Maintenance
Understanding hydraulic fluid
Engine lubricating oils get a lot of attention in heavy equipment maintenance schedules and for good reason. They must be changed every 250 to 500 hours, they bear the brunt of all the heat, soot and a pressure cooker environment inside today’s emission compliant engines. But hydraulic fluids are also important and deserve your attention […]
March 1, 2013
Maintenance
Tracking undercarriage wear on compact excavators is a must
Compact excavators are often workhorses on jobsites, spending the day digging trenches or picking and placing materials. In these applications, or even in more demanding work such as demolition, the excavator has the advantage of sitting in one place and letting the swing of the machine’s house and movement of the boom and arm do […]
February 2, 2013
Maintenance
Ethanol a suspect in corrosion from Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
Since the introduction of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel in 2007, a growing number of diesel storage tanks and dispensing systems have experienced unusual and accelerated corrosion problems. The kind of corrosion that might take 10 or 20 years previously was showing up in as little as 30 to 60 days, says Edward English, vice president […]
February 1, 2013
Equipment
New diesel lube oil category in the works
Every time emissions parameters on diesel engines are changed, the petroleum companies and engine OEMs come up with a new lube oil standard to help protect the engines against an increasingly harsh operating environment. The American Petroleum Institutes CJ-4 oil standard has held sway since the introduction of the 2007 on-road engines and Tier 4 […]
December 14, 2012
Maintenance
Bobcat stresses importance of compact excavator greasing
Of course, the below video is very specific to Bobcat compact excavators, but we here at Equipment World found the video to be well done and a great reminder of just how important grease is to a machine. It’s surprising just how many grease points the thumb and grapple attachment alone of the compact excavator […]
December 6, 2012
Business
Getting started with Telematics (AEMP 2012)
The second half of the telematics portion of the Association of Equipment Management Professionals 2012 Fall Symposium honed in on the practical aspects of using the technology.
November 5, 2012
Success Stories
Moving outside of his comfort zone helped Steve Beam bridge the gap in his business
An avid sportsman, Beam, 51, loves spending time outdoors – making construction an ideal profession. But when the recession hit and jeopardized the future of his company, he aimed for survival and crossed over into new markets.Patiently waiting for his target has landed Steve Beam big bucks with both of his passions: hunting and construction. […]
November 5, 2012
Maintenance
Machine Matters
Big Power, Small Package  Compact track loaders offer versatility and a return on your investment   By Wayne Grayson   Boasting many of the benefits and capabilities of its cousin, the best-selling skid-steer loader (SSL), the compact track loader (CTL) has altered the landscape of the heavy equipment marketplace in a big […]
November 5, 2012
Maintenance
Telematics saves contractors big on time and money
The telematics portion of the Association of Equipment Management Professionals Asset Management Symposium wrapped up with presentations from contractors and fleet managers with first hand experience in implementing these systems.
November 1, 2012
Maintenance
Bobcat launches M-Series 500 model skid-steers and compact track loaders
At launch, the 500 lineup includes four new skid-steers in the S510, S530, S550, S570 and the S590, and two compact track loaders, the T550 and T590. Bobcat says the machines fall under its medium frame-size — the company’s most popular loader size class.
October 31, 2012
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