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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Proper Grease Selection is Not As Simple As It Seems
Proper selection of grease for construction equipment requires an understanding of grease properties and how they affect its application.
August 17, 2015
The soap or thickener in grease acts a holding agent that traps droplets of oil. When force is applied during operation, the soap releases the oil to lubricate the metal surfaces.
Diesel Engines
50 Years of Equipment Impact: Five Decades of Diesel Engine Evolution
The most significant advancements occurred in the past 20 years
August 17, 2015
John Deere introduced the PowerTech engines to meet the requirements of the EPA off-road diesel engine emissions regulations. Pictured in the PowerTech PSX 9-liter. Engine technology has progressed with over a 90% reduction in NOx and particulate matter vs. the unregulated engines.
Fleet Maintenance
How to Let Sweeper Wear Parts Work for You
replacement parts for sweeping equipment
August 10, 2015
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Fleet Maintenance
Why Facility Audits Are Important for Lubricant Safety and Management
Contaminated lubricants can cause unnecessary maintenance issues with vehicles and equipment, as well as lost time and money
August 5, 2015
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Fleet Maintenance
How to Properly Store, Dispense Lubricants
Properly storing and dispensing lubricants will help reduce environmental contamination, potential cross contamination and miss-application
July 8, 2015
Fleet Maintenance
Diesel Fuel Housekeeping Cuts Construction Equipment Downtime
Tier 4 engines depend on clean diesel fuel to maximize up time.
June 17, 2015
Above-ground tanks are more prone to significant daytime to nighttime temperature swings, which generate water. The fuel temperature drops at night, lowering the water solubility limit, and moisture drops out of the fuel.
Diesel Engines
Four Technologies That Will Impact Diesel Engine Efficiency
To achieve the US Department of Energy's goal of 55% thermal efficiency, engine manufacturers will continue to bring new technologies to construction equipment
June 17, 2015
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Construction Safety
Making Mid-Season Replacement Purchases
The middle of the season might not be your ideal time to buy, but some tools and wear parts should be on your mid-season replacement radar. Here’s what to replace and what can wait.
June 15, 2015
“In order to lay the best product down, one that’s going to perform well and last, you need to have tools that are in top shape,” says Jon Bongiovanni vice president of sales at BonTool.
Fleet Maintenance
8 Diesel Engine Oil Additives and How They Work
Additive packages help keep an engine clean and protected from varnish, sludge, wear, heat and acids
June 1, 2015
Fleet Maintenance
Growing the Demand for Biofuels in Off-highway Equipment Applications
Will advancing technology lead to the increased use of ethanol and biodiesel within the off-highway equipment industry?
April 16, 2015
The infographic highlights the different types of biofuels and the materials from which they're derived. Source: Ricardo Strategic Consulting
Diesel Engines
How Tier 4 Final Technology Reduces the Complexity of Meeting Engine Emissions Regulations
Ask any rental professional what keeps them up at night and one of the most common responses is the headache of dealing with Tier 4 emissions regulations. Fortunately, implementation of Tier 4 Final actually alleviates much of the frustration.
April 8, 2015
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Tires
How to Select the Right Tires for Wheel Loader Applications
Increase jobsite productivity, longevity with proper maintenance techniques.
April 7, 2015
Consider the applications in which the machine will be used to determine if the tire selected can deliver the features and longevity the job requires.
Fleet Maintenance
What to Know Before Extending Service Intervals
When attempting to extend drains, it’s important to understand and prepare for the risks
January 27, 2015
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Key Considerations for Shifting to a Lower Viscosity Oil
Seven tips to consider before switching to a lower viscosity engine oil
January 27, 2015
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Industry Update: Engine Oil Proposed Category 11 (PC-11)
To be phased in between 2014 to 2018, the new regulations would impose different fuel-efficiency targets based on the size and weight of vehicle types
January 27, 2015
Fleet Maintenance
The Difference Between Synthetic and Conventional Oil
Synthetics' properties provide better friction-reduction, optimum fuel efficiency, maximum film strength and extreme-temperature performance compared to conventional lubricants
January 27, 2015
Earthmoving Equipment
Preview of Products to be Displayed at INTERMAT 2015
The Pre-INTERMAT event provided a glimpse into what will be on display in April at this leading international construction exhibition.
January 26, 2015
Case will be displaying its new C Series grader offering, which will include two models with operating weights of 13 and 16 tonnes.
Other Components
Breaking the Concrete Mold
The demolition contractor who walked into the Walter S. Pratt & Sons’ rental office in late 2013 had a problem. Workers were quitting almost as fast as he could hire them. He knew the cause – fatigue from operating handheld air hammers.
January 23, 2015
With the Brokk unit, operators can stand several feet away from the machine, putting them two steps ahead when it comes to safety, and as operators gain more experience, the machines come back with less wear.
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