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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Chevron to Transition to Synthetic Blend and Full Synthetic Products
Chevron’s new portfolio of synthetic blend and synthetic products can be used in all applications where Chevron’s conventional heavy duty engine oils were used.
Service Tools
Sage Oil Vac Introduces VacBuilt System
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Make Sure Your Equipment Investment Pays Off
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Lubrication as an Advantage
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Zero Emission Machines to Shake Up Oil & Lubricants Industry
Equipment Management
The Value of Proactively Planned Fleet Maintenance
Recommended
Profit Matters
The Practical Wearable Construction Technology Contractors Need to Learn About Right Now
Some construction wearable technologies can make construction software available hands-free but most extend dedicated software products for safety and productivity.
Business
Dennis in the Dirt with Hammett Excavation: Technology Solves Labor Challenges
Dennis Howard of RDO Equipment shares his experience with Hammett Excavation's use of technology to help overcome labor shortages.
Sponsored
8 Simple Steps to Rightsize Equipment for Industrial Plant Construction
Want to ensure your industrial construction project has the right equipment for the job? With Sunbelt Rentals, you won’t have to contact multiple companies to rightsize all the equipment you need. Follow these steps to get your project started smoothly.
Latest
Lubricating Equipment
Stellar Offers LM220M Poly Lube Skid
This poly lube skid from Stellar represents an option for mechanic trucks, service trucks and vans, offering a solution for lubrication services and preventive maintenance.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Vermeer QuickLock Epoxy Thread-locking Compound
The compound cures in as little as one hour enabling HDD crews to get back to drilling after swapping out the sub saver.
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 9: How to Minimize Equipment Costs
Ever wondered how to create preventative maintenance plans for your jobsite heavy equipment?
Fleet Maintenance
Stanadyne, Katech and PERC Unveil Propane Direct Injection Tech
The innovation combines Stanadyne’s direct injection fuel pump and injector system with Katech’s vapor lock technology to create a medium-duty engine system that can deliver propane autogas at a constant 350-bar pressure directly into the engine.
Oil Analysis
Volvo CE Introduces Fluid Analysis Program for Fleets
The service expands on its existing Oil Analysis program and now encompasses lubricants, diesel fuels, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and coolants.
Lubricating Equipment
Non-CDL Lube Trucks Address Labor & Jobsite Maneuverability Challenges
Finding drivers and navigating tight urban jobsites require an innovative approach.
Sponsored
SKF Lincoln’s new Automatic Electric Cartridge Pump (AECP)
The AECP utilizes standard grease tubes, just like a grease gun and fits into tight spaces thanks to its small footprint and flexible mounting options.
Business
Using Construction Data to Reduce Fuel Waste
Due to the industry's reliance on heavy equipment such as trucks, cranes, and yellow iron, 98% of all energy use across the industry comes from diesel.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Chevron Lubricants Helps Contractors Improve Their Bottom Line
OEMs set cleanliness levels on their lubricants to maximize operations—but are you starting clean and following those guidelines throughout the life of your equipment?
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Chevron Delo ELC Antifreeze/Coolant
Delo ELC Antifreeze/Coolant products are single phase, ethylene glycol based NOAT (Nitrited Organic Additive Technology) products available in various dilutions.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Chevron Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil
Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40 (Full Synthetic) with ISOSYN Advanced Technology is a mixed-fleet engine oil recommended for naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-stroke diesel engines and four-stroke gasoline engines.
Conexpo
Nathan Clark, Diesel Queen Host Panel at CONEXPO
A panel of industry experts will discuss the future of off-highway maintenance and repairs including trends, technologies and strategic decisions to boost repairs and reduce downtimes.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Tips for Winterizing Your Construction Equipment
Engine oil, coolant and diesel fuel can all be highly influenced by the change in weather, impacting the overall lifespan, efficiency and safety of your equipment.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Master Your Oil Selection
For engine efficiency and fuel economy, selecting the correct engine oil is fundamental in helping to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, as well as reducing unplanned maintenance.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Environmentally-Acceptable Lubricants: The Right Term to Look for on the Label
We’re seeing a growing interest in environmentally-friendly lubricants. Unfortunately, there are a lot of confusing and misleading terms out there in the market.
Profit Matters
Winter Is Coming: Here’s Your Heavy Equipment Storage Checklist
Prepping your machines properly for winter season storage will save you some downtime come spring.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Rotary Launches New Fuel Stabilizers and Additives
A complete line of products is featured in Rotary’s 2023 master parts catalog including STA-BIL, Ethanol Shield, PRI-G, Sea Foam, B3C, Helix and pre-mixed VP Fuels.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Renewable Lubricants Offers Biodegradable Gear Oil
Formulated from renewable agricultural biobased resources, Bio-E.P. Gear Oils are non-toxic, zinc-free formulations which contain no heavy metals.
Sponsored
SKF Lincoln’s new Automatic Electric Cartridge Pump (AECP)
The AECP utilizes standard grease tubes, just like a grease gun and fits into tight spaces thanks to its small footprint and flexible mounting options.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Chevron Synthetic Lubricant for Mining Trucks
Delo TorqForce Syn FD-1 is designed to increase performance over conventional SAE 60 TO-4 and FD-1 products for use in final drives and axles of large mining haul trucks, as well as other support equipment.
Replacement Parts
Yanmar Offers Maintenance Kits for Work Vehicles
Each kit is based on what the machine’s manual recommends for a particular unit, with variations on hydraulic service, filters and fluids.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Ridgeline Lubricants Showcases Fluids Analysis Program
The program provides insight into the performance trends of equipment, as fluids analysis explains the engine’s performance level over time.
Fleet Maintenance
Caterpillar Oil & Gas Designated Stage IV Emissions-Compliant in China
New China Nonroad Stage IV engines for use in oil and gas applications.
Asphalt
Shell Unveils Bitumen CarbonSink
Shell Bitumen CarbonSink is a new bio-component binder that locks carbon within roads instead of releasing it back into the atmosphere.
Hydraulic System Components
Renewable Lubricants Showcases Bio-Ultimax 1000
Renewable Lubricants presents patented Bio-Ultimax 1000, readily biodegradable biosynthetic formulas which perform like mineral oil based hydraulic fluids.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Hot Shot’s Secret 10W-30 Blue Diamond PAO Diesel Engine Oil
Blue Diamond PAO diesel engine oil line now includes a 10W-30 offering for heavy-duty use, diesel-powered vehicles.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Renewable Lubricants Bio-Blast Penetrant
High-performance, fast-acting, biodegradable penetrant eradicates rust and dirt to quickly free corroded components.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Why Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines are Transitioning to Lower Viscosity Oil
SAE 10w-30 is gaining popularity in heavy-duty applications for fuel-efficiency advantages and a number of engine reliability advantages. Here's what to expect as engines and applications evolve.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
API Approves Development of PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil Category
Fleets and drivers should expect improved oil performance, which supports enhanced engine durability and aids in meeting regulations.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
JAX Bio-Guard Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants
Technologically advanced lubricants is designed to maximize operational efficiencies with environmentally acceptable formulations.