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Welcome to the EquipmentShare shop blog and content library, Building Blocks. Building Blocks is a collection of knowledge and information from our industry experts for all things heavy equipment parts related, produced for everyone from technicians to small fleet owners. Our curated content list is divided into four sections and is updated regularly with new articles and information with open access for all. If you want to receive regular reminders when new articles drop, sign up below:

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MACHINE MAINTENANCE


Conducting regular maintenance is the most effective way to preserve the quality of your machines. Keeping up with maintenance tasks will help ensure your equipment has a long lifespan. In this section, we'll discuss what you can do to keep your machines in good condition.


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Close up of a dirty air filter in its housing in an engine bay

Understanding Clogged Air Filter Symptoms in Heavy Equipment

A red air compressor sitting in front of a chain fence on a concrete roadside

Types of Contamination That Can Affect Portable Air Compressors

An excavator's hydrualic arm digging in the dirt

How and Why to Repack a Hydraulic Cylinder

Man standing on a job site watching two excavators dig

What Is Wet Stacking and How Do You Prevent It?

An air compressor sitting between two machines

Heavy Duty Air Compressor Problems and How to Prevent Them

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The inside of an air filter

How to Change the Hydraulic Filter in Your Heavy Equipment

An excavator with a smoke trail coming from the top

What Different Diesel Engine Smoke Colors Can Reveal

Hydraulic hoses on a heavy machine arm

The Causes and Impacts of Hydraulic Fluid Contamination

A skid steer in use on a hot summer day

Skid Steer Overheating: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

A mini excavator digging a hole next to a building

5 Common Mini Excavator Problems and How to Solve Them

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GUIDES


Explore our Guides section and get detailed information on some of the most important heavy equipment topics. Get step-by-step instructions for frequent maintenance tasks. Plus, learn best practices for managing, operating, and preserving your equipment.


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A worker in the basket of an extended boom lift on concrete

Which Parts of Your Fleet Should You Electrify?

A man on a muddy jobsite walking up to an exacavator lifting a giant concrete tube via a belt secured around the arm

Understanding Your Excavator's Lifting Capacity

A close up picture of diesel injectors on a patterned background

How to Clean Diesel Fuel Injectors

A compact track loader driving through dirt

Compact Track Loader Attachments That'll Unlock Your Machine's Potential

A pair of heavy equipment wheels rolling through the dirt

Heavy Equipment Tire Wear and What It Can Reveal

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A few pieces of heavy equipment moving debris around a demolition site

Demolition Essentials: A Guide to Selecting the Right Heavy Equipment

A rusty hydraulic device at the end of a piece of heavy equipment

How to Prevent Rust and Corrosion on Construction Equipment

Man filling up a fuel tank with diesel fluid

Diesel Fuel Storage for Construction Sites: Best Practices

Two track loaders leveling out dirt

The Best Equipment for Leveling Ground

A Takeuchi TL12 Skid Steer

Takeuchi TL12 DIY Filter Change

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PARTS IN DEPTH


In this section, we'll take a deep dive into the specific parts of your machine. We'll focus on individual components and answer questions about them in greater depth. Learn how specific parts play key roles in the performance of your fleet. And, gain a better understanding of how those parts work.


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Four different air filtesr on a reflective black surface

The Different Types of Heavy Duty Oil Filters

A picture of the undercarriage of a machine showing the shocks and suspension

How Do Shock Absorbers Work in Construction Equipment?

The fuel water separator inside the engine bay of a construction equipment machine

How Does a Fuel Water Separator Work?

Hydraulic hosing on a hydraulic machine arm

How to Extend the Lifespan of Hydraulic Hoses

A close up of a pile of grease fittings, also known as zerks

Grease Fittings 101: The Functions and Maintenance of Zerks

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A skid steer driving through a service yard showcasing its undercarriage rollers

How Undercarriage Rollers Dictate the Performance of Your Equipment

A hand wearing a blue glove reaching into a machine to check a hydraulic filter

Symptoms of a Clogged Hydraulic Filter

A close up of rusty fuel injectors

Symptoms of a Bad Diesel Fuel Injector

A close up of teeth on a bucket digging into the dirt

Bucket Teeth Basics: What You Should Know

An earth moving machine driving over flattened dirt

DEF Headers: What Are They and How Do They Work?

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