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Construction Technology
The Move to Synthetics & Synthetic Blends
The market for synthetic lubricants is only expected to grow. Here are the main benefits, costs, and considerations you’ll need to know before making a switch.
Compact Track Loaders
Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Renewable Lubricants Unveils Bio-Process Oils
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Hitachi Genuine Diesel Engine Oil DH-2 10W-40
Expert Columns
Getting the Viscosity Right – The Fleet Owner’s Guide
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Renewable Lubricants Offers Bio-Power Summer Diesel Conditioner
Recommended
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine & Grade Control in Construction Surface Prep
How these technologies provide precision and finesse, even for novice operators responsible for moving earth and materials to exact design specifications.
Construction Technology
Construction's Inevitable Shift to Alternative Power
What do new fuel options and emission regulations mean for contractors?
Earthmoving - Compact
Yanmar CEO Shares His Insights on the Construction Industry & His New Role
José Cuadrado talks compact equipment, the future of electrification and his goals looking forward.
Latest
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
SKF Lincoln Unveils Mityvac Gear Oil Dispensing Units
The gear oil handling systems utilize compressed air for clean fluid handling.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Renewable Lubricants Releases Bio-fleet Hydraulic Fluid
Capable of withstanding moisture and rusting in both fresh and sea water, the fluids are for hydraulic equipment operating outside where high moisture and dusty environments are present.
Digging Deeper
What Is a Lubrication Site Assessment & Do You Need One?
Rob King, B2B solution capability analyst at Shell Lubricants, discusses lubrication site assessments and solutions to help you maximize savings for your construction business.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Chevron Launches Rykon Formula Grease
This calcium sulfonate complex-based grease provides an alternative option to lithium-based thickeners.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Implementing Changes to Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership From a Lubricant Perspective
Lubricants can help keep costs down when managing a fleet of heavy equipment.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Chevron to Transition to Synthetic Blend and Full Synthetic Products
Chevron’s new portfolio of synthetic blend and synthetic products can be used in all applications where Chevron’s conventional heavy duty engine oils were used.
Service Tools
Sage Oil Vac Introduces VacBuilt System
VacBuilt systems are for both mobile and shop applications. In the shop, these used oil tanks eliminate the need for centralized lube systems.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Make Sure Your Equipment Investment Pays Off
High-quality lubrication can help improve costs, maintenance intervals and productivity. Listen to this episode as Dennis Howard shares lubrication best practices.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Lubrication as an Advantage
Experts share the top lessons the construction industry can learn from wind, power and automotive companies leading with world class lubrication practices.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Zero Emission Machines to Shake Up Oil & Lubricants Industry
Change is underway in the vehicle oil and lubricants industry as a result of the inexorable move toward zero emission vehicles, in particular battery-electric machines.
Equipment Management
The Value of Proactively Planned Fleet Maintenance
Planned maintenance is very valuable — maximizing fleet performance and equipment longevity while reducing downtime and operation costs. It also promotes safety on construction sites and provides peace of mind that your equipment is well maintained.
Lubricating Equipment
Stellar Offers LM220M Poly Lube Skid
This poly lube skid from Stellar represents an option for mechanic trucks, service trucks and vans, offering a solution for lubrication services and preventive maintenance.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Vermeer QuickLock Epoxy Thread-locking Compound
The compound cures in as little as one hour enabling HDD crews to get back to drilling after swapping out the sub saver.
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 9: How to Minimize Equipment Costs
Ever wondered how to create preventative maintenance plans for your jobsite heavy equipment?
Fleet Maintenance
Stanadyne, Katech and PERC Unveil Propane Direct Injection Tech
The innovation combines Stanadyne’s direct injection fuel pump and injector system with Katech’s vapor lock technology to create a medium-duty engine system that can deliver propane autogas at a constant 350-bar pressure directly into the engine.
Oil Analysis
Volvo CE Introduces Fluid Analysis Program for Fleets
The service expands on its existing Oil Analysis program and now encompasses lubricants, diesel fuels, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and coolants.
Lubricating Equipment
Non-CDL Lube Trucks Address Labor & Jobsite Maneuverability Challenges
Finding drivers and navigating tight urban jobsites require an innovative approach.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Petro-Canada Lubricants Introduces EVR Fluids for Electric Vehicles
EVR fluids and greases provide OEMs with material compatibility, power transfer and equipment performance to enable the development of driveline, axle and battery technologies.
Sponsored
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Chevron Lubricants Helps Contractors Improve Their Bottom Line
OEMs set cleanliness levels on their lubricants to maximize operations—but are you starting clean and following those guidelines throughout the life of your equipment?
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Chevron Delo ELC Antifreeze/Coolant
Delo ELC Antifreeze/Coolant products are single phase, ethylene glycol based NOAT (Nitrited Organic Additive Technology) products available in various dilutions.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Chevron Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil
Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40 (Full Synthetic) with ISOSYN Advanced Technology is a mixed-fleet engine oil recommended for naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-stroke diesel engines and four-stroke gasoline engines.
Conexpo
Nathan Clark, Diesel Queen Host Panel at CONEXPO
A panel of industry experts will discuss the future of off-highway maintenance and repairs including trends, technologies and strategic decisions to boost repairs and reduce downtimes.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Tips for Winterizing Your Construction Equipment
Engine oil, coolant and diesel fuel can all be highly influenced by the change in weather, impacting the overall lifespan, efficiency and safety of your equipment.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Master Your Oil Selection
For engine efficiency and fuel economy, selecting the correct engine oil is fundamental in helping to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, as well as reducing unplanned maintenance.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Environmentally-Acceptable Lubricants: The Right Term to Look for on the Label
We’re seeing a growing interest in environmentally-friendly lubricants. Unfortunately, there are a lot of confusing and misleading terms out there in the market.
Profit Matters
Winter Is Coming: Here’s Your Heavy Equipment Storage Checklist
Prepping your machines properly for winter season storage will save you some downtime come spring.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Rotary Launches New Fuel Stabilizers and Additives
A complete line of products is featured in Rotary’s 2023 master parts catalog including STA-BIL, Ethanol Shield, PRI-G, Sea Foam, B3C, Helix and pre-mixed VP Fuels.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Renewable Lubricants Offers Biodegradable Gear Oil
Formulated from renewable agricultural biobased resources, Bio-E.P. Gear Oils are non-toxic, zinc-free formulations which contain no heavy metals.
Other Components
Rotary Corp Offers Lawn Mower Engine Maintenance Kits
Available for popular lawn mower brands, each kit features up to 10 items such as an air filter, pre-filter, oil filter, fuel filter, hose clamps, spark plugs and motor oil.