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Fleet Maintenance
How Operator Inspections Can Cut Construction Equipment Owning & Operating Costs
Operators are in the best position to monitor construction equipment health, prevent downtime and maximize efficiency.
May 28, 2021
Daily service checks are heavily dependent on the type of machine being utilized. Operators need to become familiar with the particular machine they plan to use and develop a routine.
Fleet Maintenance
Unlock Industry 5.0 with a Human-centered Approach to Fleet Management
ExxonMobil
Industry 5.0 promises an exciting future in the construction space, in which construction sites will connect equipment and operators to understand how to increase equipment uptime.
May 14, 2021
When developing an Industry 5.0 program, you first need to identify operational goals and over-arching business ambitions. You can then identify which performance metrics matter most toward achieving those goals.
Diesel Engines
Engine Technology Designed to Meet Emissions Regulations and Beyond
Advancements in engine systems will continue to focus on improving efficiency and reducing emissions.
April 28, 2021
MTU's Series 1000, 1100, 1300 and 1500 engines are available with dual-certification for use in multiple global markets.
Tires
Select Wheel Loader Tires to Meet Jobsite Demands
The wrong tire choice drives up operating costs and slashes wheel loader productivity.
April 15, 2021
According to Piero Torassa, field engineer, BKT Europe (pictured), wheel loader tires are are increasingly specific and high-tech products. It is the expert’s task to successfully translate each company’s requirements into selecting the optimal tire.
Fleet Maintenance
Earthmover Tire Monitoring Technology Pays Dividends
Monitoring pressure and heat buildup ensures tires operate within safe parameters.
April 14, 2021
Impact breaks and puctures are the most dramatic causes of wheel loader tire failure, but the much bigger challenge is actually separation due to heat.
Power
Top 7 Engine Maintenance Tips and Tricks
Briggs & Stratton
Here are the top seven maintenance tips and tricks to keep the engines in your rental fleet in premium condition to improve your customer’s productivity on the jobsite.
April 9, 2021
Vanguard Pac 2 (1)
Hydraulic System Components
Intelligent Hydraulic Systems Enhance Machine Connectivity and Performance
Integration of electronics and software into hydraulics systems is creating smarter solutions and aiding the push toward further automation and connectivity.
April 5, 2021
Integration of electronics and software enables improved hydraulic and overall machine performance.
Tires
The Impact of Autonomous and Electric Vehicles on Off-highway Tire Designs
Unique requirements of autonomous and electric vehicles will bring about the need for new tire and wheel solutions.
April 2, 2021
In the future, the design of and technologies used in machinery, including tires, will be even more tailored to their working environment.
Filters
What If Your Filtration Systems Could Talk?
Donaldson Company
Using advanced telematics and sensors integrated into the fluid and filtration systems, we’re now able to generate real-time data to create more efficient service scheduling, including optimal filter replacement timing.
March 17, 2021
Using advanced telematics and sensors integrated into the fluid and filtration systems, we’re now able to generate real-time data to create more efficient service scheduling.
Fleet Maintenance
Tips to Prepare an Equipment Fleet for the Upcoming Season
CASE CE shares tips to ensure the equipment fleet is best positioned for success.
February 9, 2021
The slower season is the ideal time to add technology such as grade control. Downtime for installation is minimized and operators have time to learn the technology before the busy season starts.
Fleet Maintenance
Clogged Aftertreatment Systems Exact A “Fuel Penalty”
Chevron
Clogged DPFs impede the rate of exhaust, creating back pressure that makes the engine have to work harder to force exhaust out.
February 3, 2021
Hitachi Zw220 6 3
Concrete Equipment & Products
5 Steps to a Longer CTC Service Life
The Toro Company
With service, it’s better to be proactive than reactive. Avoid downtime with this 5-step preventive maintenance plan for compact tool carriers (CTCs) and maintenance schedule plan for 25, 100, 200, and 400 hours.
February 3, 2021
5 Steps To Longer CTC Service Life
Diesel Engines
DME Fuel Provides Alternative for Heavy-Duty Engines
Synthetic fuel could help bridge the future to clean energy.
February 2, 2021
FPT Industrial recently announced that FPT Motorenforschung in Arbon, Switzerland, is developing an 11-liter heavy-duty engine powered by DME.
Skid Steers
How Good Tire Practices Can Boost Skid Steer Profits
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc.
With one out of every three operations-and-maintenance dollars rolling in and out of your gate every day, it pays to pay attention to your tires.
January 29, 2021
While you're inspecting the tire, be sure to look for clues about how operators are using your skid steers. Also check for uneven wear.
Diesel Engines
Diesel Engine Do’s and Don’ts for a Trouble-Free Winter
Perkins Engines Inc.
Simple steps like keeping your fuel tanks and cans filled, using weather-appropriate fuels, strategic equipment parking and regular battery care can all make a big difference in how winter impacts your business.
January 12, 2021
Perkins has completed billions of hours of engine tests across different environments, including cold testing at a Perkins facility in Arjeplog, Sweden, 100 km from the arctic circle where temperatures drop to -49° F (-45° C).
Oil Analysis
TBN vs TAN for Used Engine Oil Analysis
Chevron
No one parameter alone can provide a complete picture of health; a more comprehensive mix of indicators is needed to determine oil health and performance.
January 6, 2021
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Fleet Maintenance
Fuel Options Continue to Evolve
Advancements in various fuel types are providing more opportunities for emissions reductions and new application uses.
December 30, 2020
A Scania V8 engine running on renewable diesel is being used in its power generation configuration for a test program in Australia, which allows assessment of exhaust emissions, performance and response, fuel efficiency, cost and engine lifetime.
Fleet Maintenance
Outsourcing Can Help Maintain and Manage Fleets to Maximize Value and Productivity
United Rentals Inc.
Here are three important ways an equipment maintenance management provider can help.
December 29, 2020
With equipment maintenance services, preventive maintenance can be carried out proactively by the provider on a regular schedule
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