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Tires
How to Maintain Truck Tire Air Pressure
Why maintaining air pressure is the single most effective way to maximize tire return on investment, and how to do it right
June 23, 2012
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Tires
Trucks Gain Capacity and Fuel Efficiency by Going Slow
Fuel consumption increases by 0.1 miles per gallon for every mile-per-hour increase in speed over 55
June 23, 2012
Other Components
Natural-Gas Mixer Trucks Help Chicago's Ozinga Bros. Cut Fuel Costs, Win Business
Thirteen CNG-fueled Kenworth W900S mixers work cheaper, run quieter and put a family-owned ready mix company among leaders in environmentally friendly construction
June 13, 2012
Each CNG-fueled mixer truck is equipped with the 8.9-liter Cummins Westport ISL G engine, six-speed Allison 4500RDS automatic transmission and McNeilus Bridgemaster mixer body.
Fleet Maintenance
Biodiesel Puts Construction Fleets in the Green
Biodiesel is more than a fad as contractors discover the benefits and develop experience with this alternative fuel source.
May 23, 2012
Manatt runs anywhere from B5 to B20 in its fleet, depending upon market conditions.
Fleet Maintenance
Truck Wheels: The Nuts and Bolts of Proper Maintenance
Ensure proper maintenance of wheels under the driver safety measurement system within the 2010 Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program
May 23, 2012
Recommended Mounting Torque for Disc Wheels
Tires
Three Steps to Maximum Truck-Tire Life
How to manage tire pressure, alignment and visual inspections to boost your return on investment in commercial- truck rubber
May 14, 2012
Examine the tread and feel the rubber with your fingertips for imperfections, irregular wear pattern or feathering of the tread blocks. Fingertips are very sensitive to changes in patterns and unusual wear.
Rental
Emissions Education
This year, EPA regulations include all new engines smaller than 225cc. By 2013, all new models of gasoline-powered equipment will need to be certified by the EPA.
May 1, 2012
New U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission regulations encompass all new small-engine equipment, from generators to pumps and more.
Other Components
Final Tier 4 Diesel Engine Solutions Unveiled
Diesel engine Tier 4 Final solutions will include SCR, EGR. DPF and DOC.
April 24, 2012
The Caterpillar C1.5 and C2.2 feature an after-treatment module will use active regeneration to periodically burn away soot that collects in a diesel particulate filter
Other Components
What's the deal with Tier 4?
While I was at the World of Asphalt Show & Conference in Charlotte, NC, recently, one topic came up over and over during press conferences, seminars and booth visits – Tier 4 engine regulations.
April 16, 2012
Fleet Maintenance
Water Contamination Wreaks Havoc on Diesel Fuel Systems
How to prevent excess moisture in fuel from damaging injectors, corroding fuel tanks and lines, and shutting machines down
March 22, 2012
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Fleet Maintenance
Engines & Components
Find a selection of engines, aftermarket components, tires, fluids, filters and more.
March 21, 2012
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Equipment
What Tier 4 Means for Asphalt Contractors
The U.S. government first took action against air pollution in the mid-fifties, with the Air Pollution Control Act of 1955. The act recognized air pollution as a national problem and provided federal funding to improve air quality. Then in the sixties, the Clean Air Act of 1963 set emission standards for stationary sources such as power plants, steel mills and the like – and identified motor vehicle exhaust as a problem.
March 20, 2012
Since January 1, 2011, manufacturers have been required to use T4i engines in all equipment for the U.S. and European Union countries in machines over 174 hp and under 751 hp with the exception of some 'Flex Credits' that may be used.
Fleet Maintenance
New Oil Category in Works
Engine changes since 2007 are driving the demand for changes in engine oils.
February 29, 2012
A new engine oil category will help truck manufacturers achieve improved fuel economy targets.
Other Components
Enhanced Brakes Pull Out All the Stops
New stopping distance requirements lead to the development of more capable brakes.
February 17, 2012
The Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes are being offered by many truck manufacturers as a solution for increased brake performance and reduced maintenance costs.
Track Systems
Track Pads Survive Eight Years/10,000 Hours
Artliner-BLS Clip-On Pads rack up over 10,000 hours while working on two different excavators
January 6, 2012
The Artliner-BLS Clip-On Pads used by Golden Triangle Construction delivered a combined 10,000 hours on a Kobelco SK120 and a Caterpillar 312 excavator.
Fleet Maintenance
Successful Replacement of Hydraulic Hose Assemblies
It's imperative to select the right hydraulic hose and to ensure proper installation
January 3, 2012
The proper connector tightened to the appropriate torque value helps prevent leaks.
Earthmoving - Compact
Gauge the Progress of Today's CTLs - Part 3
In part 3 of this series, suppliers of compact track loaders describe what lies ahead in the next three to five years for these machines.
December 20, 2011
Manufacturers such as Takeuchi will continue to optimize size offerings and refine specs and features on their compact track loaders to meet the need to do more with less.
Fleet Maintenance
A Powerful Cost-saving Combination
A multipurpose welder/generator/compressor package can increase payload and free up valuable space on your truck.
December 15, 2011
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