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Maintenance
Survey: 87% of automotive technicians actively use a cell phone for work in the bay
An automotive market research firm has released a survey on technician cell phone use that should also interest the employers of construction equipment technicians. IMR says its latest survey on cell phone use in bays at independent repair shops shows that 99.6 percent of automotive repair technicians own a cell phone, with 46.4 percent also own […]
January 23, 2020
Maintenance
Winter’s here. It’s time to check dozer undercarriage wear
When the rest of the world is basking in the glow of the holiday season, smart equipment managers think about the condition of their dozers’ undercarriages. Whether it’s simply turning the pins and bushings or replacing worn or damaged parts, the slower work pace makes winter the best time to tune up. Half of a […]
January 2, 2020
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Oils & lubricants
Chevron’s new heavy-duty engine oil reduces DPF clogging by 60%, is 15 years in the making
Chevron has announced the release of a new heavy-duty engine oil, a fluid which the company says extends the life of the engine’s Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and caps a development process that has spanned more than 15 years. Current heavy-duty engine oils are formulated up to the API CK-4 limit of 1% sulfated ash, […]
November 8, 2019
Components
Continental Tire unveils Generation 3 construction tire and matching retreads, reintroduces General Tire lines
Continental's Generation 3 tires can be applied to construction, cement, utility, forestry, logging and emergency vehicles and can be retreaded up to 3 times.
October 9, 2019
Maintenance
27 ways to attract and retain equipment technician talent (Part 3 in series)
Editor’s Note: This is Part Three of a four-part series on the challenges brought on by the shortage of diesel technicians in the U.S. You can read Part One of the series by clicking here. Read Part Two, here. Read Part Three, here. Read Part Four, here. “We’ll try anything.” When it comes to technician […]
September 10, 2019
Maintenance
Heavy Equipment Tire Maintenance: A little time can produce big savings
Unless you do the math, you may not realize that after labor and fuel, tires are your third-highest operating cost on a wheeled piece of heavy equipment. So starting a simple maintenance and management program could save you substantial amounts of money. Creating a tire maintenance and management program may seem like an administrative burden […]
September 10, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to calculate your DEF use
Running out of diesel exhaust fluid is about as dumb as running out of diesel fuel. Engine manufacturers set DEF burn rates at about 2 to 5 percent of fuel burned. (For every 100 gallons of diesel a machine consumes, it will burn 2 to 5 gallons of DEF.) So multiply the fuel consumption of […]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to adjust the tension on your tracks
Almost all tracks are tensioned by pumping grease into a piston. The grease fitting is typically located behind a cover plate in the center of the undercarriage. This extends the piston and stretches the tracks. (You let grease out of the fitting to reduce tension on the tracks.) Your owner’s manual will give you specs […]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to repair a grease zerk
When 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, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to get a good oil sample on construction equipment
According 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, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to calculate construction owning and operating costs
Owning 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, 2019
How to do Everything Better
7 tips for jumpstarting heavy-duty equipment
When 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, 2019
Components
Michelin introduces next-gen airless Tweel tire for skid steers with big durability improvements
Designed to withstand a variety of skid steer applications, the new Michelin X Tweel SSL 2 12N16.5 will be available in all-terrain and hard-surface models.
July 17, 2019
Maintenance
How to get the most hours out of your CTL tracks
Getting your tracks to last as long as possible is the goal when working with your CTLs. Find out how to get the most life out of them here on Equipment World.
July 12, 2019
Maintenance
Tooth Extractor from Auger Technologies removes worn, stuck bits faster
The Tooth Extractor can be used with a manual wrench or an impact wrench and is designed to remove conical auger bits faster. Details here on Equipment World.
June 17, 2019
Dealers
To fill growing diesel technician gap, dealers, OEMs, schools step up incentives, cooperation (Part 2 in series)
Discover how dealers, manufacturers, schools, and more are working together to help ease the industry's technician shortage in this Equipment World special.
June 4, 2019
Maintenance
Deere dealers can now actively monitor your machines to prevent maintenance issues
Both Connected Support and the Machine Health Monitoring Center from Deere will remotely monitor machines and diagnose current or pending issues. More here.
May 21, 2019
Maintenance
How to calibrate your torque wrench in-house
When did you last calibrate your torque wrench? If you can't remember, follow our step-by-step guide for how to calibrate a torque wrench on Equipment World.
May 9, 2019
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