Maintenance

Rob Minnich, Minnich Manufacturing - Thu December 06, 2018

How to Care for Your Concrete Dowel Pin Drills, Paving Vibrators This Winter

Are you done with road construction projects for the year? Are you nearly finished? If so, it is time to think about getting your concrete dowel pin drills and hydraulic paving vibrators ready for next season....

Jemima Meyers - Mon February 19, 2018

5 Maintenance Tips to Extend Farming Equipment Life

A lot of people fail to realize the importance of paying close attention to the maintenance of farming equipment, which can do more harm than good in the long run, considering how failing farming equipment affects productivity and the quality of yields obtained....

Wed February 14, 2018

How to Show Your Excavator Some Love

Your busiest time of year is approaching for which you know you'll only be as good as your machinery. Regardless of how talented a crew you have or how strategically planned your projects are, without your tools functioning at their optimum, you will start losing money – and fast....

Tue February 13, 2018

Tech Key to Driving Down Contracting Costs

Managing equipment data and machine control systems lies at the heart of providing safe, productive equipment at the lowest possible cost, according to Hubbard Construction's John Sharp. With some 1,500 pieces of equipment — nearly 400 of them heavy equipment — Florida-based highway specialist contractor Hubbard Construction Company has adopted an 8-point selection process in a bid to boost machine productivity....

Jason Templeton - Company Wrench - Thu December 21, 2017

Keep Your Excavator in Top Shape With These Maintenance Tips

Your excavator is the driving force that allows your team to get their jobs done. Taking care of your machine is crucial to keeping it running in smooth working order, avoiding expensive repairs and downtime....

Megan Wild - Fri December 01, 2017

Protect Your Equipment From Corrosion

If you work outside and use any equipment, you know rust and corrosion are a part of life. Exposure to water, salt and other environmental factors can cause even the newest equipment to corrode and rust....

Tue July 25, 2017

Avoid Costly Damage to Parking Structures With These Top Tips

Facility managers are often tasked with maintenance of parking structures. Made of concrete and steel, these multi-level hubs provide visitors and their vehicles with shelter from the elements and often provide access to housing or office space....

Joe Topia - Tue June 13, 2017

Preparing Your Machines for the Hot Summer Ahead

The scorching heat is unforgiving and can be deadly to our machines on the job. While we cannot control the weather, we can prepare for it to help keep our equipment up and running to the best of its ability....