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Maintaining the fuel systems of your heavy equipment fleet isn’t difficult, per se, but performance and engine health can be adversely affected if not done properly. Much of it comes down to preventive measures related to fuel selection and storage. Cleanliness is critical as the high speeds and pressures of today’s Tier 4 engines with […]

CASE Construction Equipment (booth 11722) will showcase major new product introductions to its heavy product line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014, held March 4-8, 2014 in Las Vegas. This includes the new CASE M Series dozer line, and to-be-announced updates to primary heavy product lines such as excavators, wheel loaders and compactors. The “Dire States: the Drive […]

Have you checked out Caterpillar Inc.'s YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Skid Steer Loader Maintenance and Inspections: Daily Walk Around - Walk around inspection guidelines for the Skid Steer Loader.   Replace Tires - Know when to replace your rubber tires.   Drive Chain Adjustment & Chain Oil - Cain tension on rubber […]

The new Cat® 770G and 772G off-highway trucks have been designed with major advancements in emissions technology, transmission and traction control systems; frame, drive-train, and cooling system enhancements; added operator amenities; and serviceability improvements. Many of the outstanding features introduced on larger Cat G Series trucks are being incorporated on the new 770G and 772G […]

Heavy equipment like cranes must be handled with utmost care and caution. Cranes are commonly used in places like mines, oil rigs and construction sites. Careless operation of such equipment may lead to fatal injuries or even death. A major cause of these accidents is not ensuring the proper use of “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)”. […]

The Cat® 725C and 730C articulated truck bare-chassis models combine the proven durability, reliability and superior performance of Cat C Series articulated dump trucks with the capacity to mount specialty equipment, including application-specific bodies (coal and trash, for example), water tanks and spray systems, fuel- and lube-service components, hook-lift systems, container-transport systems, and flat-bed dump […]

Waste handlers put to work in waste/scrap/recycling applications take a beating and, as such, manufacturers have responded with design advancements aimed at improving efficiency, simplifying operation, providing the brute strength needed, and keeping the operator safe and comfortable. In this article we’ll look at a key factors you should consider when examining today’s waste handlers, […]

Have you checked out Caterpillar Inc.'s YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Track-Type Tractor Maintenance and Inspections: Daily Walk Around - Walk around inspection guidelines for the Track-Type Tractor.   Cat SystemOne Undercarriage - Tips and Points of the SystemOne Undercarriage.   Undercarriage Track Tips - Maintain your undercarriage.   Undercarriage Master Links - […]

The new Cat® K Series Small Wheel Loaders—924K, 930K and 938K—are completely redesigned, incorporating a new engine that meets emission standards equivalent to EU Stage IIIA and U.S. EPA Tier 3 standards and significant new features that deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. Among the new features are an efficient electronically controlled hydrostatic […]

Komatsu America Corp. and its distributor Power Motive Corporation celebrated the completion of Komatsu CARE®’s 10,000th service interval. Komatsu America pioneered the construction industry’s complimentary maintenance programs for its Tier 4 machines with launch of Komatsu CARE in 2011. Whether the equipment is leased or owned, Komatsu CARE covers all factory-scheduled maintenance intervals on Tier […]

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a leading manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers, oil and gasfield equipment, and custom transportation solutions, today announced the appointment of Harold I. Berg as Mid-Atlantic Territory Manager. In this capacity, Harold will be responsible for supporting and developing J&J’s customer base and brand awareness in Maryland, Virginia, and the DC […]

Though construction slows in colder climates when the temperature dips, winter is when municipalities located in the snow belt start refocusing their skid-steer loaders toward a different kind of workout. To ensure equipment stays in peak operating condition, equipment managers must begin thinking about winterizing their compact equipment as soon as the first leaves hit […]