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Heavy Equipment Safety
Heavy Equipment Safety Precautions Prevent Accidents While heavy equipment delivers extreme power and productivity to a job site, it also necessitates significant responsibility for its safe operation. About 2.6 million work-related accidents or illnesses – more than 5,000 of which were fatal – occurred in the private sector in 2021. While that represents a slight […]
Owen Electric Sets Natural Gas-Fueled Generator For Distributed Generation Project
In its continued commitment to provide members with safe, reliable and affordable energy, Owen Electric Cooperative has partnered with Harshaw Trane to construct a 2 MW (megawatt) natural gas generation facility. Excavators broke ground in March, preparing the foundation of the new facility set by crane Tuesday morning. The unit consists of a single, enclosed […]
How to Know You’re Getting a Good Value on Used Construction Equipment
Anyone who runs a construction company or works in agriculture knows that equipment costs are one of the leading expenses they face. One way to keep your costs down is to buy used construction equipment, but how do you know if you’re getting high-quality equipment that will last for years? Making good business decisions when […]
How to Maximize the Life of Your Heavy and Compact Construction Equipment
Big investments need a long life. The proper management of construction equipment will help you get the most from your investment and enjoy the safe operation of the machine. You can extend the life of the components and improve uptime with daily preventative tasks, regular construction equipment service and well-trained equipment operators and technicians. Think […]
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 […]