Machine Maintenance

In diesel-powered construction equipment, the fuel pump plays a critical role: delivering clean, pressurized fuel from the tank to the engine. If the pump underperforms or fails outright, your equipment can go from full power to fully offline in minutes. Early detection is key. Catching the signs of fuel pump trouble early can save you from hard starts, stalling, loss of power, and costly downtime.

When equipment starts acting unstable under load, the charging system may be at fault. Alternator problems in construction equipment show up as flickering lights, weak charging, controller resets and aborted regenerations. In this guide, we’ll focus on identifying the exact fault in the alternator assembly, explaining component roles and typical failures, and using voltage, ripple and drop tests to confirm the diagnosis.

This guide provides a detailed look at ignition coils in heavy-duty construction equipment: what they are, how they function, failure indicators, preventive care, diagnostics, and replacement procedures. Whether you’re servicing a single machine or maintaining a fleet of equipment, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to make the right maintenance decisions. 

Radiators play a key role in keeping heavy equipment running smoothly. Acting as the core component of a machine’s cooling system, a radiator ensures that the engine doesn’t overheat, even during long hours of demanding work in harsh conditions. But when a radiator begins to fail, it can bring a jobsite to a halt, leading to unexpected downtime, repair costs, and operational delays. 

Boom lifts are aerial lifts used extensively in various industries, particularly construction. A boom lift is a piece of equipment consisting of a hydraulic arm connected to a platform or bucket, allowing workers to reach elevated areas safely and efficiently. They’re known for their ability to extend vertically and horizontally, providing greater flexibility compared to other aerial lifts like scissor lifts.

Climate and weather can significantly impact maintenance needs and overall performance of heavy equipment. Understanding these effects is crucial to ensuring your machine’s safety, efficiency and longevity.

Introduction to Heavy Equipment Cab Maintenance Heavy equipment cabs play the important role of housing a machine’s operator, keeping them safe during operation. A typical cab comprises components such as the operator's seat, control panel and climate control system. The...

Introduction to Telehandlers Telehandlers, also known as telescopic handlers, have become a critical type of equipment in the construction industry. They provide an ideal combination of height, reach and load capacity that are unparalleled. This makes them essential to many...