Category: Fleet Maintenance
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Using UL-Certified Batteries to Protect Your Rental Equipment
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery With so many Lithium-ion batteries on the market, it isn’t easy to find high quality options that are built to higher standards. As many rental companies know, the quality of a battery can not only impact the performance of your battery-powered equipment, but also its overall safety in…
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Linxup Releases Fleet Safety Guide for Skilled Trades
Skilled tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and construction workers rely on safe driving to keep themselves and their communities protected. In recognition of National Tradesman Day (Sept. 19) and to support that effort, Linxup has released a new guide, How to Start a Fleet Safety Program: Earn Trust, Get Driver Buy-In, and Make Safety Stick.…
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How Propane Is Making Off-Road Fleets Cleaner on a Budget
For many years, diesel has reigned supreme in the world of off-highway vehicles and equipment, but as fleet operators continue to adapt to rising costs across industries as well as tightening long-term emissions standards, alternative fuels are becoming more prevalent. From electric to biodiesel to hydrogen, various alternative fuel types offer benefits and trade-off, particularly…
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Equipment Today Announces Winners of the 2025 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award
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in Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Attachments, Awards, Compact Excavators, Compact Track Loaders, Compaction Equipment, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Technology, Contractors’ Top 50, Crane, Crawler Dozers, Crawler Excavators, Earthmoving – Compact, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Excavators ||Attachments, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, GPS, Laser & Other, Lifting Equipment, Machine Grade Control, Pavement Maintenance, Rental, Skid Steer Loaders, Top Story, Track Loaders, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Wheel Dozers, Wheel Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Worksite EquipmentFor 15 years, Equipment Today’s Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award has served as the voice of the industry, representing your equipment priorities and preferences when it comes to exploring new market offerings. The annual Contactors’ Top 50 New Products Award is designed to recognize the best new product introductions and enhancements throughout the construction…
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6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Telematics in Construction
As construction sites increasingly rely on heavy equipment with embedded sensors, telematics is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of operational visibility. Yet managing this data can feel overwhelming. Here are six tips for managing telematic data in construction that can effectively harness telematics to help increase uptime, reduce cost and make data a true competitive advantage.…
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BKT Skid Steer Tires for Any Terrain
This content is sponsored by BKT USA MUD POWER HDBKT USA, Inc. MUD POWER HD is designed specifically for skid steers. The deep tread and distinctive lug pattern deliver excellent traction on wet and soft terrain. This tire is made from a specialized industrial compound and reinforced with a durable nylon casing and breakers, which…
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Choosing the Right Grease for Construction Equipment in Extreme Conditions
Grease selection is often an overlooked variable when it comes to keeping construction equipment running reliably under the harshest conditions. Yet for teams responsible for maximizing uptime and minimizing wear, understanding how greases are engineered and tested for high-load, high-temperature and high-contaminant environments is essential. Standard greases might suffice under moderate conditions, but extreme environments…
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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…