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Service Tools
Cut Down on Your SCR-related Equipment Costs
Clean, quality diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is critical to avoid costly repairs in off-road equipment.
June 16, 2016
Thunder Creek Equipment’s closed diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) delivery system connects the DEF tank with the bulk DEF container through a closed coupler. On the jobsite, the coupler is replaced with a DEF nozzle for dispensing into the machine, ensuring minimal exposure to outside elements that can throw DEF out of compliance.
Tires
Radial Tires Gain Traction in Compact Equipment
More contractors are moving to radials on compact equipment as they realize the advantages and recognize that lowest price does not always equate to a lower ownership cost.
May 27, 2016
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Tires
Greenhouse Gas Mandate Changes Vocational Truck Tires
Recent legislation to improve medium- and heavy-duty truck fuel economy is bringing low rolling resistance tire technology to vocational trucks
May 26, 2016
The deeper the tread blocks, the better the grip but the worse the fuel economy. Cut and chip resistance are also challenges in the design of low rolling resistance tires.
Undercarriage
6 Tips to Properly Maintain Your Excavator Undercarriage
Extend undercarriage life by following routine maintenance procedures.
April 15, 2016
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Diesel Engines
Renewable Diesel Poses Viable Option
Renewable diesel uses the same feedstocks as biodiesel but has its distinct benefits.
April 15, 2016
While most major engine manufacturers have a recommendation for B20 biodiesel or higher, there has been little word yet for or against renewable diesel fuel.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
New Work Truck Improvements Flood the Construction Industry in 2016's First Quarter
Navistar premieres HX Series work trucks, aluminum bodies add capacity to Ford Super Duties, Mack upgrades automated transmission, Cummins updates engines and Detroit debuts medium-duty engines
April 15, 2016
The International HX Series trucks will eventually replace the International PayStar line
Gasoline Engines
Small Engine Features to Help Keep Rental Equipment Out of the Shop
Fortunately, engines powering a lot of the equipment commonly found in a rental yard’s equipment fleet are being built to be stronger and smarter, in an effort to help prevent equipment from breaking down.
April 11, 2016
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Towable Generators
4 Reasons Why Rental Fleet Owners Should Take Advantage of Engine Remanufacturing
When a rental generator is nearing the end of its useful life, you might be left with the difficult choice of whether to replace your existing generator with a brand new, more expensive engine or seek an alternative option.
April 2, 2016
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Hydraulic System Components
What to Know When Testing Hydraulic Systems for Particle Contamination
Industry professionals are adopting cleanliness testing programs designed to monitor and control contamination to help prevent hydraulic system contamination
February 19, 2016
Hydraulic System Components
When to Reassemble or Replace Hydraulic Fittings
Tapered thread pipe and JIC 37° flare fittings are the two most common types of fittings that generally rank poor for reusability
February 5, 2016
Hydraulic System Components
The Cost of Hydraulic Leaks
Three drops of oil a minute leaking from one connector in your hydraulic system will cost you $168 a year just in replacement oil
January 22, 2016
Hydraulics are sophisticated systems under high pressure and no matter how experienced an operator you are, it's important to pay attention to the basics at all times.
Hydraulic System Components
Reduce Hydraulic Systems Failure with Preventive Maintenance
The first line of defense in reducing failure of a hydraulic system is to incorporate contamination measurement and control protocols as an integral element of your Preventive Maintenance program
January 1, 2016
Fleet Maintenance
Best Practices for Hydraulic System Preventive Maintenance Programs
A successful PM program relies on monitoring a variety of inputs, including those of the operator, to establish a schedule that best meets the requirements of the conditions in which the equipment operates
November 25, 2015
According to a study by Mobil Oil, one leak at a rate of a drop every five seconds amounts to 80 gallons of hydraulic fluid per year.
Fleet Maintenance
10 Things Not to Do When a Hydraulic Fitting Leaks
Don't ignore even minor leaks, which can be signs of more serious problems; plus 9 other tips for hydraulic fitting leaks
November 5, 2015
Undercarriage
Prevent Premature Dozer Undercarriage Wear
Prolonging the life of dozer undercarriages can be as simple as getting back to the basics.
October 19, 2015
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Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
50 Years of Equipment Impact: A Heavy Truck Evolution
Legislation, electronic advancements and a shortage of qualified drivers help to shape the heavy truck industry.
September 17, 2015
Truck technology has progressed a long way since this 1960 Mack B61 dump truck was introduced.
Other Components
Electric Throttle Actuators Maximize Mechanical Engine Efficiency
Electric throttle actuators create an easy way to increase the efficiency and functionality of equipment with mechanical diesel engines.
September 16, 2015
The latest electric throttle actuators provide a cost-effective way to control engine speed on mechanical diesel engines.
Fleet Maintenance
Insight into the Heart of a Bearing
A bearing condition monitoring system enables preventative measures to be taken to mitigate, or prepare for, bearing damage
September 2, 2015
SKF Insight integrates sensors and electronics into the bearing which monitor the load and lubrication conditions the bearing experiences.
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