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How a clean air filter and these other tips help heavy diesel engine equipment save fuel

Fuel costs always have a major impact on the bottom line when it comes to operating heavy diesel engine equipment. That’s true for any type of heavy machinery, whether it be in the construction industry or in agriculture. This is why construction job site managers and farmers are constantly searching for ways to save fuel [...]

What is silica and how does it harm diesel engines in heavy duty equipment?

It doesn’t take a lot of dust or dirt to bring the diesel engines that power today’s heavy equipment coming to a halt. Even these large, hulking pieces of modern machinery, which at times may seem nearly indestructible are only as strong and reliable as many of the parts that are crucial to protecting them [...]

How heavy equipment air filters work

When you are out in the field or on the construction site, you expect your heavy equipment to work and operate as efficiently as possible. However, even the best heavy equipment operators can encounter machinery malfunctions and breakdowns if they do not keep up equipment maintenance or push the equipment to its limits too often. As [...]

Take care of your heavy equipment diesel engines with these winterization tips

Winter can be hard on any type of vehicle, but this season is especially hard on heavy equipment and the diesel engines that power them. For some, winter is a time to make sure maintenance routines are caught up on and any fixes that were put off earlier in the year. For others, though, their [...]

Is it safe to clean my heavy equipment diesel engine air filter?

One of the most frequently asked questions is whether it really is safe to clean a heavy equipment diesel engine air filter and reuse it rather than always have it changed? Our answer won’t surprise you – yes, it is safe to clean air filters. However, it takes the right kind of cleaning equipment, knowledge of [...]

How to prevent common heavy machinery and equipment issues

Heavy equipment and machinery are made to be put to work. However, in trades such as construction, agriculture and similar industries, all that work commonly results in issues, including failure of engines and other parts. These breakdowns and other problems are hazards of the trade, though, and most of them are avoidable with some preventative [...]

Here are ways to save on heavy equipment diesel engine fuel costs

Managing costs is the key to success in every industry, but it’s especially true for industries like agriculture, construction and others that rely on heavy equipment. That heavy equipment and machinery comes with costs, some fixed others variable. The price of diesel and other fuels is just one of the expenses that must be budgeted for. [...]

Kick the tires: How to care for heavy equipment tires

Tires are too often an overlooked issue for heavy equipment operators who work in the construction and agriculture industries. Aside from the well-known costs of labor and fuel, tires are the third-highest operating cost for a wheeled piece of heavy equipment. And, whenever there are costs, there are also opportunities to save money, which ideally [...]

6 tips for buying used construction equipment

It’s time to replace a vehicle or other piece of construction equipment in your fleet and now you are faced with a dilemma: What do you do? Buy used or new? While buying used versus new can often come down to preference, there’s no getting around the fact that buying used can be a great [...]

Why workforce matters for industries that rely on heavy equipment

Heavy equipment operators, whether they are involved in construction or agriculture, are always looking at increasing productivity. More productivity means more jobs, which ideally means better profits. However, there’s a major issue getting in the way of productivity in our industry – a workforce shortage. This shortage is in some way affecting just about every [...]