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Buying a new machine or thinking about alternative solutions like leasing, renting or repairing?

When the machine used for earthmoving breaks down, what are the alternative solutions that the owner has?

Buying new construction machinery certainly has its advantages if you have the right budget.

When the budget is limited, you can repair the machine and, in the meantime, you can opt for a rental option. Repair can be done with new or recycled spare parts.

Many users do not like the idea of replacing their old machine with a new one, both for economic reasons and for reasons of difficulty in learning new technologies. If the operator uses the machine well and is productive, a repair is a good solution.

Some owners, for example, would choose to repair any component with the goal of maximizing the overall life expectancy of their machine. Continue reading Buying a new machine or thinking about alternative solutions like leasing, renting or repairing?

How to detect problems in the fluid system of wheel loaders, bulldozers, dumpers and excavators

Efficiency is a key issue when we talk about the operation of excavators, loaders, dumpers, bulldozers, etc.

The owners of heavy machines and their operator use fewer resources to complete certain jobs than others, certainly have a competitive advantage because they use the equipments more effectively.

Scheduled and preventive maintenance, which we always recommend to be carried out regularly, is the best ally to avoid breakdowns and damage to the machine.

In this article we will deal with a very important topic, namely how to detect any contamination in the fluids present in a heavy machine.

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The operator’s safety of excavators, wheel loader, dump truck, bulldozer: fundamental labours standards and good practices

Excavators, wheel loaders, crawler excavators, bulldozers, backhoe loaders, etc. are special vehicles that perform heavy jobs with certain features. Operators must be properly trained and educated to the use of all the components of the machine, especially the engine, transmission, hydraulic system, electrical system, etc., and follow the safety standards defined by the legislation and by the company.

The employer is responsible for providing appropriate training for the works to be performed and all the relative safety devices related, which we showed in the following image.

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How to preserve the hydraulic system of earth moving machines

The hydraulic system of a machine determines how much weight it can load and at what speed it can operate. Therefore, it represents one of the fundamental elements for the correct functioning of a wheel loader or an excavator.

In the next video we can appreciate how, thanks to the hydraulic system, the excavator’s arm and the bucket move easily.

Operators must obtain the maximum possible performance of the machines to use them in the best way and avoid wastage of fuel.

This objective can only be achieved through the implementation of a failure maintenance and prevention strategy. The checking must be carried out daily and, in the specific case of the hydraulic system, must mainly be focused on the hydraulic oil level. The filters and oil must be changed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Fuel consumption on wheel loaders, excavators, bulldozers, dumpers: technology and saving advice

Fuel is one of the basic elements of earth-moving machines. Saving fuel should be one of the main objectives of any operator, both for economic reasons but, above all, for environmental reasons.

The public works and the exploitation of quarries and mines, today, as ever, must be “sustainable”, which means that a balance is needed between the satisfaction of current needs and the well-being of future generations without compromising it.

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The Bucket: the most important implement in earth-moving operations

Earthmoving works require the use of appropriate equipment. Implements, such as the bucket, the hammer, the clamp, etc., meet precise requirements, giving enormous flexibility to the machines.

Thanks to the bucket positioner it is possible to change the implement quickly, without excessive effort and in totally safe.

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How to mantain the optimal state of excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozer during the winter months

In many countries of central and northern Europe, as well as in North America, the winter and first snowfalls come by surprise very often. This event influences not only our living conditions in general but also our earth-moving, public work, mines, quarries, agriculture machineries such as excavators, loaders, dump trucks, bulldozers, etc. status.

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Komatsu vs Volvo: which type of machinery is best?

Two of the big three machinery manufacturer in the earthmoving sector, are KOMATSU and VOLVO CE. Years of experience and hegemony guarantee the quality of their excavators, loaders, dump trucks, … but what if we compare them? What is Komatsu’s competitive advantage over Swedish Volvo Construction Equipment? What is the type of machine in which VOLVO CE is absolutely the market leader? From TAOP PARTS, as specialists in machinery and spare parts KOMATSU and VOLVO CE, we compared them.

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Review of levels and leaks of a Komatsu WA-600 wheel loader in 8 steps

Along the following lines, as well as in the video that we included, we show you the 8 checks to carry out a level and leak detection test, such as made by a technician.

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What type of tires are ideal for your machine? Bridgestone, Goodyear, Michelin and Triangle

What are the tires for machinery that give a better performance, safety and comfort to your excavator, loader or dump truck? Do you have to buy them new or second-hand? What will be the most appropriate solution for you?

In order to choose the right type of industrial tire, it is necessary to know for which machine and labor they will be used and which ground they Will work on. There are differences between radial and diagonal tires that give to the machine, a greater adaptability to some kind of work or other

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