Get Your Machines Ready for Winter with Boyd CAT
Winter conditions can be brutal on heavy machinery. Cold temperatures can lead to battery failure, thickening of lubricants and hydraulic fluids, increased wear and tear, and even freezing of components. These challenges necessitate a thorough preparation strategy to maintain machinery efficiency and prevent costly breakdowns. Boyd CAT, a leading provider of CAT® equipment and services, […]
How To Become a Technician with Boyd CAT
Are you looking to embark on a fulfilling career in the heavy equipment and diesel industry? Boyd CAT, a leading Caterpillar dealership, offers a range of comprehensive training programs designed to nurture your skills and provide you with the necessary expertise to thrive in this exciting, fast-growing field. Let’s explore the various programs Boyd […]
7 Key Elements for Proactive Equipment Management
An effective maintenance program lengthens machine life, keeps your equipment productive, increases resale value and reduces unscheduled downtime. WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE IN YOUR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM? 1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Complete maintenance and service recommended in your Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM). 2. SOS FLUID Analysis Analyze oil, coolant and hydraulic fluids for wear indicators. Talk […]
10 Tips to Increase Productivity
Operating a business is about more than just buying the right equipment—it’s about the way you meet challenges, from securing new business, to finding qualified operators and every aspect in between. Jobsite productivity is one of those challenges. Below are some tips to increase productivity at your jobsite. 1. Make sure you’re working areas are […]
Strategies for Attracting & Retaining Skilled Operators
Strategies for attracting & retaining skilled operators Research shows that a skilled operator can use 10-12% less fuel every day than an unskilled one. In addition to cutting fuel costs, the right operator can also enhance safety, improve productivity and extend component life. That’s probably why when Caterpillar asked a group of heavy construction professionals […]