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The Dirt
The 2 Most Important Things You Can Do for Your Equipment’s Oil
These activities require a small upfront investment but lead to big savings in preventing downtime and damage to construction equipment. Find out on The Dirt.
November 29, 2024
The Dirt
Why It Pays to Pay More Attention to Your Equipment’s Hydraulic Fluid
On this episode of The Dirt, we hear from a Chevron Lubricants expert on the importance of hydraulic fluid and why it should be checked more often.
October 25, 2024
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Maintenance
How to Handle Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in Winter: Storage, Shelf Life & Quality Tips
When frozen, diesel exhaust fluid will expand up to 7% and can damage the storage tank.
January 12, 2021
Trucks
Stellar Adds Lightweight Aluminum Version of TMAX 3T Mechanic Truck
The truck sheds 1,587 pounds, gains increased payload capacity and gets no-drill mounting rails for accessories.
October 21, 2024
Compact equipment
Blue Diamond Launches New Rubber Tracks for Compact Equipment
The tracks come in four patterns and are compatible with compact track loaders, mini-excavators and stand-on mini track loaders.
October 8, 2024
The Dirt
How to Keep Your Equipment’s DPF from Clogging Too Soon
The real culprit clogging diesel particulate filters is the engine oil. On The Dirt, find out from a Chevron expert how to fix that.
August 30, 2024
Technology
New Doran Tablet Enables Instant, Wireless Tire-Pressure Readings on Equipment
The Doran 360 SmartLink TPMS Tablet automatically displays tire pressure and temperature readings as users perform equipment inspections.
August 23, 2024
Construction Equipment
Palfinger Intros 3-Model Advanced HT Hooklift Lineup
The lineup includes the 40,000-pound lifting capacity HT 400, the 50,000-pound lifting capacity HT 500, and the 66,000-pound lifting capacity HT 660.
August 2, 2024
Technology
Cat Rolls Out Track Wear Sensor for No-Touch Undercarriage Monitoring
The sensor automates inspections by wirelessly sending data about track-link wear from the machine to the dealer at timed intervals.
July 29, 2024
The Dirt
Dos and Don’ts of Collecting Oil Samples from Construction Equipment
A tiny bit of contamination goes a long way toward screwing up oil samples to be sent for analysis. Here's how you're supposed to do it.
July 26, 2024
The Dirt
How to Oil Sample Heavy Equipment: It’s Not Just for Big Contractors
On The Dirt, the ins and outs of oil analysis – including how much it costs and how to do it – and what all heavy equipment owners should know.
June 28, 2024
The Dirt
How to Choose the Right Oil for Construction Equipment
Get a clear, easy-to-understand explainer on what contractors need to know about choosing the right engine oil, on The Dirt.
May 30, 2024
Technology
Tech Roundup: Volvo CE Invests in Fleet Software Developer VizaLogix
VizaLogix services include augmented reality tech support, technician deployment and enhanced machine monitoring. Plus, news from Leica and Trimble.
May 30, 2024
Service and repair
Enerpac Cube Jacks Lift the Cab for Excavator Undercarriage Maintenance
The two pairs of cube jacks can support up to 25 tons per jack to a height of 6.5 feet for holding cab, boom and arm.
May 14, 2024
The Dirt
Cheap, Easy Ways to Check Your Equipment’s Coolant
40% of engine failures on heavy equipment are due to coolant issues. Learn how simple it is to keep tabs on this vital fluid, on The Dirt.
April 26, 2024
Maintenance
Thunder Creek Expands Truck Upfit Line with Isuzu Chassis
Options includes multi-tank or service & lube models of 690- or 920-gallon capacity with a customizable mix of diesel, oil, grease and DEF.
April 1, 2024
The Dirt
How to Get Your Equipment Ready for Spring
On this episode of The Dirt, a Chevron expert explains the ins and outs of coolant maintenance, how to do it and why it’s so important.
March 22, 2024
The Dirt
Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Conventional Oils for Heavy Equipment
Does that mean all the owners of older equipment are out of luck? Chevron expert Walt Collier comes on The Dirt to answer all your questions.
February 23, 2024
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