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....
Jared Haughton – SPECIAL TO CEG - Wed July 03, 2019
Used Iron Inspections: What to Look for Before Buying
Buying a piece of used equipment can be a lot like buying a used car in that your experience is likely to be very different — good or bad — depending on who you're buying from. There's no industry standard for how inspections, documentation or condition reports are done, so it varies....
Jared Haughton – SPECIAL TO CEG - Thu June 20, 2019
How to Evaluate Total Ownership Cost on Used Equipment
Purchasing a piece of used equipment can be a smart investment, but sometimes it's tough to know exactly what you're getting for the money. If you're searching on a used equipment site or buying at auction, you might find two comparably sized machines with comparable age and hours — yet one is priced lower....
Jared Haughton – SPECIAL TO CEG - Mon June 10, 2019
Eight Tips When Evaluating a High-Hour Used Machine
When looking for a used piece of equipment, you may ask yourself if it's smarter to invest in one with low hours. But the answer to that question isn't always black and white. For one, many people might assume too quickly that a wheel loader with 2,000 hours is in better shape than one with 8,000 hours — but that's not necessarily the case....
Keith Kramlich, National Service and Warranty Manager, Takeuchi-US - Mon May 13, 2019
Compact Wheel Loaders: A Healthy Dose of Maintenance Goes A Long Way
With many attachment options, compact wheel loaders (CWLs) play a pivotal role in jobsite applications ranging from snow removal to street cleaning. These versatile and durable machines are easy to maintain, but a proactive approach can make the difference between a productive day at work and an expensive visit to the dealer....
Keith Kramlich, National Service and Warranty Manager, Takeuchi-US - Tue February 26, 2019
A Guide to Protecting the Longevity of a CTL
Some hazards are preventable. For compact track loaders (CTL), debris and dust are the two most dangerous hazards. Eliminating these offenders simply calls for some attention to detail around the machine....
