Komatsu - Thu March 12, 2020
New Komatsu Care Plus Extended Maintenance, Repair Programs Offer National Coverage at All U.S. Distributors
Warranty and repair programs in the construction industry can be confusing and unclear. Komatsu's new Komatsu Care Plus and Komatsu Care Plus II programs — launched at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 — aim to change that....
Tenna - Tue March 03, 2020
Tenna's New Features Improve Communication, Data Visibility
Tenna, a construction technology platform for equipment fleet operations, has released new product solutions to address some of the most common problems plaguing jobsite crews, including Maintenance, Reserve It and Safety & Compliance....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon January 20, 2020
Better Living Through Cleanliness — Healthy Hydraulics Systems Key to Life of Heavy Equipment
When it comes to heavy equipment, reliable hydraulic system performance is critical to productivity and profitability. A proper understanding of the hydraulic fluid, and its role in the efficient performance of the hydraulic systems of equipment used in off-highway, construction and utility work is the basis of optimizing the contractor's maintenance dollar, say hydraulics experts....
Megan Wild – CEG Correspondent - Mon January 27, 2020
Top Five Crane Maintenance Tips for the Winter — and All Year Long
As construction professionals who use cranes, you know how vital they are to your business and other business for whom you do work. Cranes are used 365 days a year, often long days, for extensive heavy lifting and transportation of just about any machinery and materials you could need for a large-scale project....
E TIP Inc. - Wed November 13, 2019
Benefits of Preheating Engine Oil in Colder Weather
Cold oil uses expensive horsepower. Diesel, gasoline and LPG fueled engines are designed to extract useable horsepower from the fuel used to operate them. These engines are sized according to the work expected to be accomplished by each one....
Perkins - Tue November 12, 2019
Selecting the Right Overhaul Option for Your Agricultural Machine
Perkins offers a comprehensive range of overhaul solutions for agricultural engines, all of which are designed to deliver maximum performance from the engine and machine and reduce the risk of disruptive downtime....
Keith Kramlich, National Service and Warranty Manager, Takeuchi-US - Thu November 07, 2019
Maintenance: Operation & Storage in Cold Weather Climates
Winter is coming. Whether you plan on using your equipment or storing it away for the season, it is critical the machines are properly prepared. Use this guide to help make sure your equipment starts right back up when springtime blooms....
Jared Haughton – SPECIAL TO CEG - Thu September 19, 2019
How to Inspect Used Construction Equipment Components and Avoid Costly Surprises
Used machines are smart ways to complement or round out your fleet — and if you know what to look for (and ask about), you can feel more confident that the equipment you purchased will be with you out in the field and not in the shop....
Jared Haughton – SPECIAL TO CEG - Tue September 17, 2019
Increasing Used Equipment Resale Values — The Checklist
Resale values fluctuate for construction equipment, but not just because of the brand, hours on the machine, time of year or economic conditions. What you put into your used machine before you sell it matters too....
Perkins - Thu July 11, 2019
Perkins Ecoplus Oil Filters Enable a Quick and Clean Change
Perkins has extended its Perkins Ecoplus range of filters with the addition of a newly designed oil filter. The Perkins Ecoplus oil filter has been fitted on the new EU Stage V Perkins Syncro 3.6 and 2.8 liter engines....
