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Roadbuilding
A guide to staying safe while working with a small or short-handed crew
One of the lingering effects of the construction downturn is the difficulty contractors now face finding skilled workers. Whether construction workers have found other jobs, moved to a new city or left the industry altogether, skilled workers can be hard to find in some areas. If you’re making do with, or are part of, a smaller […]
November 7, 2014
Construction Equipment
How to double a Ford F-250/F-350’s driving range with a simple fuel tank install (DIY GALLERY)
[imagebrowser id=114] Most owners of heavy-duty pickups in the trades choose a diesel package over gas because it provides the best power for pulling trailers and hauling loads while delivering good fuel economy. Better fuel economy equates to more time spent in the field and less at the fuel pump. So the last thing you’d […]
July 31, 2014
Roadbuilding
Inflation is Key
Maintaining Optimal Tire Pressure is Essential to a Successful Preventative Maintenance Program A kick to a tire doesn’t reveal much more than the stiffness of your boot and it certainly isn’t a good gauge of the level of air pressure in a tire. Tire pressure is one of the most important aspects of a tire […]
April 25, 2014
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
Roadbuilding
How-to: Identify quality air coils
A quality air coil will exhibit good “strength, durability, flexibility, memory recoil and performance in hot and cold temperatures,” say the writers behind parts manufacturer Phillips Industries’ Qwik Tech Tips monthly newsletter. A chief consideration is the material the air line is made of. The company says a shortage of castor beans in 2002-03, the […]
May 7, 2012
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