Category: Fleet Maintenance
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Wajax Parts Facility – Into the Dealership
Wajax has a unique challenge that most other Hitachi Construction Machinery dealers don’t have; they service equipment in some of the harshest weather on earth. In Northern Canada, close to the Arctic Circle, the weather can reach as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius, with winds capable of freezing eyelashes. Even if a machine goes down…
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6 Ways Charging Technology Is Advancing Industrial Equipment Electrification
The more industries lean into electrification, the more a profound realization sinks in – the battery is only the tip of the iceberg. This realization is critical for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in industrial sectors. While battery choice is certainly important, the selection of accompanying components that interact and integrate with it is equally crucial.…
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Keeping Equipment Running With Data-Driven Technologies
Off-highway equipment tackles the toughest jobs in harsh environments. To ensure smooth operations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are leveraging data-driven technologies and telematics software for smarter maintenance. By collecting and analyzing real-time machine data, they’re shifting from reactive repairs to proactive, data-driven maintenance. This enhances equipment reliability, reduces downtime, and transforms how end-users manage their…
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Keeping Equipment Running With Data-Driven Technologies
Off-highway equipment tackles the toughest jobs in harsh environments. To ensure smooth operations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are leveraging data-driven technologies and telematics software for smarter maintenance. By collecting and analyzing real-time machine data, they’re shifting from reactive repairs to proactive, data-driven maintenance. This enhances equipment reliability, reduces downtime, and transforms how end-users manage their…
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6 Benefits of Concrete Truck Predictive Maintenace
Predictive maintenance is rapidly transforming the landscape of fleet management across the construction industry. In the concrete industry specifically, where uptime, reliability, and efficiency are crucial, implementing a predictive maintenance strategy can provide substantial benefits. Predictive maintenance leverages data and technology to anticipate when equipment or machinery are in need of servicing. This approach is…
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Fleet Integrations and Their Importance to Construction Fleets
Managing a mixed fleet in today’s construction industry means more than just keeping vehicles on the road and heavy equipment in the dirt: it’s about keeping teams focused and entire projects on track. Between increasing equipment costs, complex maintenance schedules, unpredictable downtime, and the growing pressure to do more with less, 46% of fleet leaders…
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Solid Tires: A Smart Investment in Uptime, Safety and Long-Term Savings
In compact equipment operations, tire selection is more than a line item — it’s a strategic decision with wide-reaching financial implications. While pneumatic tires may appear more cost-effective upfront, solid tires consistently deliver greater value over the equipment’s service life. For fleet managers and business owners focused on maximizing uptime, minimizing unplanned maintenance, and improving…
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Work Smart, Stay Safe: Safety Essentials for Mobile Lube Technicians
As summer heats up, so does the pace of construction across much of the country. That’s why June marks National Safety Month. As time frames become compressed and keeping machines running smoothly is a priority for profitability, lube technicians face constant pressure. Every minute of fleet downtime counts as operators depend on machines to be…
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Work Smart, Stay Safe: Safety Essentials for Mobile Lube Technicians
As summer heats up, so does the pace of construction across much of the country. That’s why June marks National Safety Month. As time frames become compressed and keeping machines running smoothly is a priority for profitability, lube technicians face constant pressure. Every minute of fleet downtime counts as operators depend on machines to be…
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Ignite Attachments Expands Compact Equipment Parts Line
Ignite Attachments has announced its expansion into replacement parts and consumables. The company’s newest additions include solid, flat-free tires, third function valve kits, hydraulic top links, top and tilt kits, and everyday necessities like grease, hydraulic fluid and poly cutting edges — delivering additional versatility for compact tractors, skid steer and mini track loader operators.…