Keep Your Machinery in Good Shape!

Why is Care Necessary?

Timely and proper maintenance is essential for the health and longevity of your used heavy equipment. Good maintenance practices will keep repair and operating costs down and help you get the most out of your investment in a machinery. Also, keeping the health and condition of your equipment in check can help you get a better deal when you are looking to sell it in the used machinery market.

Construction equipment needs regular care and maintenance. These machines are significant company assets and come with hefty price tags on them. Excavators, cranes, backhoes, and trucks make constructing an expansive commercial property viable and doable. Once any of the pieces of equipment shut down, it’s going to cost a lot of money. Construction machinery must be maintained well to make sure continued and long-lasting productivity.

How to Care?

Here are a few tips to keep in your mind while caring for your heavy-duty machinery.

Lubrication is key

Lubricating the machines with will aid in reducing friction around the moving parts. There are certain kinds of fluids that should be used for the various components, so it’s important to ensure you are using the right fluids and the proper quantity of each. You might also want to check for symptoms of leaks around oil seals, grease buildup and excess oil.

Servicing pre-owned construction equipment and heavy machinery is best done by experienced technicians who can analyze the equipment overall and the fluids in it to examine for contaminants that may cause excessive wear.

Look for signs of wear and tear

When you are operating used equipment, maintenance procedures must be complemented by thorough examinations. There are many telltale symptoms of wear that can contribute to part and system failure, which includes:

• Vibration from gears and belts being out of alignment.
• Shock from careless operation.
• Poor lubrication, extended use, friction, worn parts and such can cause rise in temperature.
• Signs of aging like belt warping, seal cracking, bolt loosening

Replacements of worn parts is necessary if you find them to avoid hefty expenses on the same.

Park them right

Ensure you park or store your machine in a clean space that is void of contaminants. Park it in a separate closed space where it will be dry and protected from bad weather conditions. Exposure to snow, rain, wind and excessive heat can cause damage such as rot, rust and warping.

Operate them right

This is key to maintaining your machinery in good shape. Only someone who knows to use an equipment must be allowed to handle the same. The operators must receive comprehensive training to ensure proper handling and running of the machine as well as its longevity. The training must incorporate a review of the owner’s manual, demonstration of systems and controls, review of proper maintenance and operator testing to make sure users have the right skills and knowledge.

Types of Construction Equipment Maintenance

Servicing right and maintaining your used construction equipment is key to avoiding expensive repairs and maximizing the life span of the machinery. Here are the two types of construction equipment maintenance:

• Routine maintenance: This includes the consistent and regular service your heavy equipment receives on a schedule. It may include tasks like oil and filter changes, lubrication and tyre pressure examine. Your operator's manual will specify any added procedures that must be included in the routine maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance: Preventive maintenance includes identifying and making right concerns before they develop into bigger issues.

In a Nutshell

Ideally, maintenance work must involve both preventive and routine tasks to stay on top of the equipment's health. When heavy equipment operates at its peak efficiency, it minimizes the risk of injury to machine operators and increases job site safety. It also eradicates downtime due to failing machinery by enhancing productivity and giving cost and time savings.