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Nissan drops Cummins diesel in redesign of Titan XD for 2020

After a short four-year run, Nissan’s diesel option in the Titan XD is coming to an end for model year 2020. Lackluster sales are behind the company’s move to nix the Cummins 5.0-liter turbo engine which made its debut in the 2016 Titan XD. “Production of the Titan XD Diesel will end in December 2019,” […]

August 13, 2019

Pickups

Goliath is the six-wheeled, supercharged Chevy Silverado you’ve always needed

Got nearly $400,000 burning a hole in your pocket and wish Hennessey would make you a six-wheel super truck that didn’t have the word Ford on it anywhere? Rest easy, the Goliath Silverado is here. After a successful launch of the VelociRaptor, a six-wheel modification of Ford’s Raptor F-150, Hennessey has introduced a similar truck based on […]

August 6, 2019

Pickups

Diesel-powered 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 will get 33 mpg highway

Diesel ½-ton trucks just got a lot more interesting. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the all-new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 city in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. With an SAE-certified 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, […]

August 2, 2019

Vocational

VMAC intros Underhood70 air compressor for 2019 Ram trucks with Cummins engines

VMAC has now released its new Underhood70 air compressor for 2019 Ram trucks with Cummins diesel engines. The release follows VMAC’s addition of a new lineup of Underhood rotary-screw compressors for 2019 vans and service trucks. The compressors are installed in the truck or van’s engine compartment and can be used to run small to […]

July 31, 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

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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

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7 things to do before an equipment auction

If you want to get a good deal buying heavy equipment at auction, doing your homework – hours of homework – is essential. Things happen fast at these auctions and you can miss out on great opportunities or overplay your hand if you’re not ready. Here are some tips: Identify your needs. Make a list […]

July 29, 2019

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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

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Make sure your load is secure

Moving heavy equipment safely is no small task. If not done properly, the results can be disastrous. During loading, keep the following in mind: Do not operate or load equipment that you do not know how to safely operate. When possible, place the equipment against a vehicle structure to help prevent forward movement – unless […]

July 29, 2019

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Know your limits: Towing more than 5,000 pounds with a half-ton pickup is against the law

That commercial showing a pickup taking on a heavy load sure does look good. But you first need to read the small print in the manufacturer’s owner manual. Half-ton pickups have a 5,000-pound towing capacity, period. This can be problematic when you just want to haul your compact machine to the next jobsite. The weight […]

July 29, 2019