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Michelin X Works Z tire designed for harsh construction environments
Most construction tires don’t wear out; they get so torn up by debris and harsh construction environments that they can’t be used. The new Michelin X Works Z all-position tire is designed to stand up to those harsh conditions with a 50 percent wider protector ply and a thick layer of cushion gum that increase […]
June 9, 2016
Components
Goodyear fills out scraper tire line with 3 new offerings
Scraper tires live a harsh life. They carry huge loads but also travel at high speeds. Those are the twin challenges Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company took on with its addition of three new scraper tires sizes to its lineup. The new tires include: RT-3A (E-3) The RT-3A (E-3) features an aggressive tread pattern and […]
May 27, 2016
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Oils & lubricants
PHOTOS: Tearing apart a Detroit Diesel DD15 engine to see how well it holds up with the new PC-11 lube oil
A massive amount of lab work goes into formulating a new heavy-duty diesel engine oil. But when the guys in the white coats have had their say, every prototype oil goes through extensive field trials. Shell Lubricants has put about 40-million miles on some 450 vehicles to field test its oil for the upcoming PC-11 […]
June 30, 2015
Oils & lubricants
New heavy-duty diesel oil standard: What you need to know
There’s a new heavy-duty diesel oil standard in the works. It will not be available until late next year or early 2017, but the performance requirements for it tell you a lot about where the diesel engine industry is headed. The industry periodically updates standards to address performance and emissions requirements from OEMs, says Sam […]
February 10, 2015
Maintenance
When lubricating construction equipment, approach the grease gun like a soldier does a rifle
The weapon Friction is our enemy and lubrication is our ally… if applied correctly. As with any alliance, proper lubrication requires careful equipment selection and maintenance. One way to approach lubricating construction equipment is comparing it to a soldier’s responsibility toward his or her rifle. Soldiers know their weaponry has to be kept in pristine […]
July 1, 2014
Maintenance
How 3 diesel-electric and hybrid construction machines are waging war on wasted energy
For the past decade the drive to reduce diesel exhaust emissions has dominated the headlines. But with the last EPA mandated deadline of 2014 for Tier 4 Final engines here, the war is over and a new front has opened in the drive for cleaner, greener equipment. The new technology trend for heavy equipment is […]
June 1, 2014
Maintenance
Exploding tire sends mechanic flipping through the air
No. 7 Video in 2014 « NO. 8 NO. 6 »  It’s tough to tell just what kind of shop we’re looking at, but we do see some kind of truck in the background as well as some pretty large tires. Suffice it to say these guys should definitely be using a tire cage […]
January 9, 2014
Maintenance
How to switch to extended life coolants in your equipment and trucks
When it comes to extended life coolants (ELCs), the news is all good. They’re more expensive than conventional coolants, but last for 500,000 miles or better in trucks and 6,000 hours or more in off-road equipment. And ELCs don’t plate out a mineral coating on the inside of your cooling system, so the heat exchange process […]
November 1, 2013
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
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
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