Luby Equipment Services Tips for Loading Dump Trucks with Wheel Loaders The effectiveness of loading dump trucks depends heavily on the wheel loader operator and the specifications of your specific machines. Your loaders spend a lot of time traveling across the jobsite, transporting materials from point A to point B. To help you make this process more efficient and …
When you’re operating heavy equipment and working out on the jobsite day after day, it can be easy for some of the simple or little things to be forgotten or put off. The problem is, they can come back to haunt you and lead to some pretty serious downtime. One of those little things is …
Tips for Effective Construction Waste Management The typical construction site generates significant amounts of waste throughout a project, and that waste must be efficiently and safely removed. Ineffective construction waste management can create potential risks to the environment and nearby populations. A key aspect of overall construction site management is properly collecting, storing, and removing …
Proper bulldozer operation is critical for many construction, grading, and road building jobs. How productive your machine ultimately is depends largely on your dozer operator. To help them and your business out, follow the below best practices below that will ensure optimal performance and the safest operation possible. Always remember the daily walkaround inspections Just …
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Several proactive actions can be put into practice to discourage heavy equipment theft. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) estimates annual losses from heavy equipment theft are as high as $1 billion. Costs associated with theft include equipment replacement, short-term rentals, lost time dealing with law enforcement and adjusters, labor costs due to downtime, and …
An engine’s cooling system protects it from over heating and keeps it operating at optimal temperatures. If the cooling system is not maintained properly, it must work harder to prevent the engine from overheating. As a result, your machine will not operate as efficiently and internal components could be damaged. It is estimated that cooling …
During the winter months, it’s important to stay warm when working outdoors in cold temperatures to retain body heat and avoid hypothermia and frostbite. The following best practices will help you and your team operating in the winter. Prepare your equipment Air FiltersCheck, and if necessary replace, air filters in the cab to improve your …
Operator error is the most common cause of equipment repairs. Proper operator training is essential to avoid damage caused by negligence and oversight. Conduct daily walk around inspections It is essential that operators perform daily walk around inspections for any equipment that is used on a jobsite. A careful inspection will allow small issues to …
Why Purchase Remanufactured Parts? Cost LessRemanufactured parts cost less that new parts, often as much as 25 – 45% less. Same Specifications as NewWhen parts are remanufactured, they are completely disassembled, cleaned, inspected, re-engineered and rebuilt with new components to meet OEM specifications. All parts are tested to assure that specifications are met. Same Warranties …
