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Cat Renamed the D6K2 Dozer to the D4. Hereās Why They Did It
The D4 is a new addition to the Caterpillar medium size dozer lineup. But itās not a new machine. Itās the new name of the former D6K2. In the video below, we break down the reason behind the name change as well has how Catās new approach to naming dozers is part of a restructuring [ā¦]
July 8, 2020
Construction Equipment
How did dozers get their name? Cat says it all started with the blade
Combined with the tractive force of the entire machine, the blade is where things get done on a dozer. In fact, says Cat, the entire name of the machineādozerāoriginally comes from the blade. As it celebrates the 75th anniversary of its manufacturing of the workhorse dozer blade, Cat has delved into the evolution of the [ā¦]
June 11, 2020
Machine control
Komatsu says Proactive Dozing Control āCloses the Skill Gapā. But what is it?
Komatsu has introduced a new grade control technology for dozers that it says can be used 100 percent of the time, unlike other grade control systems which are typically only used for finish grading. In this video we break down how the system works and why Komatsu says it ācloses the skill gapā between experienced [ā¦]
December 23, 2019
Construction Equipment
Deereās More Powerful 850L Dozer: Everything You Need to Know!
The 850L is John Deereās latest dozer, a production-focused machine with substantial improvements over its predecessor the 850K. The 850L has a larger, more powerful engine, more weight, and some nice serviceability improvements. Check out the video for all the details.
December 10, 2019
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Hitachi intros ādo-it-allā ZW220-6 loader; State-of-the-Art Dozers; 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500 towing test; Electric Ford F-150 tows 1 million lbs.; Pettibone intros Extendo 1246X telehandler
Pettibone Extendo 1246X telehandler boasts 12,000-lb. lift capacity Pettiboneās new Extendo 1246X Telehandler features 12,000-pound lifting capacity for contractors and rental users working in demanding construction jobsite conditions. The telehandler has a max lift height of 46 feet, 6 inches and forward reach of 30 feet. A 30-gallon fuel tank allows for a full workday [ā¦]
July 29, 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 [ā¦]
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 ownerās manual will give you specs [ā¦]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to repair a grease zerk
When a grease zerk wonāt 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 wonāt work, you have bigger problems and may need to call in a mechanic. As [ā¦]
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 donāt get the attention they deserve. Some tips: ā¢ Provide a proper oil sample to the lab. If you take your sample when the oil is being drained, catch [ā¦]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
7 things to do before an equipment auction
If you want to get a good deal buying heavy equipment at auction, doing your homework ā hours of homework ā is essential. Things happen fast at these auctions and you can miss out on great opportunities or overplay your hand if youāre not ready. Here are some tips: Identify your needs. Make a list [ā¦]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to calculate construction owning and operating costs
Owning costs = purchase price of machine + financing + taxes ā 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 [ā¦]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
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 ā unless [ā¦]
July 29, 2019
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