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Departments
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Editor’s Message
News
14 Industry Watch: Medium-Duty

Truck Market Analysis
42 E-Biz
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42 CE Advertisers Index
Preserve & Protect By Keith Gribbins

16-29 Ensure your equipment lasts the long haul with these smart support and
repair articles.
On the cover:
Maintenance is a
17 Engines puzzle with many
Regular maintenance and dust control ensure an efficient engine. parts. Hoses,
motors, engines,
19 Tires
Maintain proper tire pressure and enhance your tractor investment.
tires, oils and
filters must
each be prop-
20 Reman erly used and
Give your old equipment new life with Reman parts and refurbished engines. maintained
to make sure
22 Fleet Management you have the
Protect your equipment investments with fleet management systems. right equip-
ment solu-
26 Hoses tions (not
Don’t mix and match, keep your mini ex’s hydraulic hoses intact with these setbacks).
inspection and replacement tips. Most of
this collage
28 The Undercarriage photography was
Extend the life of your dozer’s undercarriage through continued upkeep. provided by CNH
Parts & Service.
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30-37 Be a Winter Warrior Compiled by CE Staff

Conquer the cold and keep on working with these winter weather articles.
30 Putting on a Few (1,000) Pounds

Make sure your truck can handle the stress of winter maintenance equipment.
Basic Training
34 The mini dictionary to compact equipment snow plows and accessories.
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36 Compact equipment attachments help clean snow from bridges.
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FROM THE EDITOR...
Publisher
A Season of Sustainability Bernard P. Krzys
The Industry’s Top Minds Muse Fleet Preservation, Associate Publisher
Gen Sets and Cold Weather Applications Robert D. Krzys
At Compact Equipment, we specialize in studying the wheels of existence — the circling Editor
effects of nature’s constant revolutions. When we’re not seeking answers to the eternal ques-
James W. Rush
tions circulating around the individual soul, as it endures through an eternity of lives, from
dawn to dusk and from season to season, we focus our meditations on the life cycles of Managing Editor
machinery. We’re this nerdy equipment cult with way too much time on our hands, contact
Keith Gribbins
with the industry’s foremost gear-heads, access to the newest equipment and a penchant for
writing in Snuggies. Associate Editor
In this “Preserve & Protect” specialty issue of CE we’re putting a renewed focus on rejuve-
Jason Morgan
nating the life of your machinery in this tough economic cycle. With budgets slashed,
operators, owners and fleet managers are going to need to focus on sustainability. They’ll also Assistant Editor
need a little mechanical counseling to keep Pam Stask
those machines running stronger till the next
work season. To help, we’ve scoured the coun- Contributing Staff Editors
tryside for the best equipment minds to offer Sharon M. Bueno
guidance for the health of small equipment.
Bradley Kramer
CNH Parts & Service, John Deere Power
Systems, Michelin Tires, Parker Hannifin, Creative Director
Perkins Engines, Doosan Infracore America
W. M. Conley
and many more have offered their assistance
in keeping the karmic wheels of your equip- Graphic Designers
ment rolling throughout 2009 and beyond.
It takes a balance of love, warmth, power and harmon- Sarah Hayes
ic resonance to maintain your gen set for cold weather
An example might be generators, working
Chris Slogar
applications. It also takes a good battery, which suffers in the upcoming cold winter months. We
asked the big brains at Terex, Doosan, Wacker Elizabeth Stull
in cold temperatures. Add an engine coolant heater
and a battery tray warmer for best results. Neuson and Atlas Copco to help us re-power
old units for the upcoming chilly season. They Marketing Manager
told us how any wise sage will remind you to maintain fully charged batteries and coolant Pete McNeil
or block heaters in the cold (these will assist with cold starting). The chances of wet-stacking
(when a diesel engine isn’t able to maintain its optimal temperature) increases in cold Regional Sales Manager
weather, so it is especially important to right-size the generator. Just ask a master mechanic Ryan Sneltzer
like Marc Leupi, product manager in the Utility Division at Wacker Neuson Corp.
“Same as any diesel engine, depending on severity of the cold, fluids should be checked for Circulation Manager
proper coolant mix and oil viscosity,” says Leupi. “In severe cold, cold weather options like Alexis R. Tarbet
battery blankets and block heaters should be considered. Our cold weather package includes a
temperature actuated shutter system that ensures the engine compartment can come fully up Web Manager
to temperature before outside cooling air is drawn into the engine compartment.” Mark Gorman
Cold weather is just one of a zillion factors that can affect your machine’s vitality and
performance. In this specialty issue, we cover a variety of parts, systems, problems and appli- Reprint Information
cations that can help you address the spirituality and stamina of your machine fleet. For Wright’s Reprints
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There are several industries that enjoy a bad economy — gether CNH Parts & Service product expertise (its access to
auctioneers, education, accounting, repossessions and vice equipment and dedicated dealer networks) with SRC’s re-
products (to name a few of our favorites). These are anti- manufacturing operations, capabilities and expertise.
cycle businesses. The parts and service markets also tend to “We see remanufacturing continuing to grow in impor-
grow in depressed economies. When contractors aren’t buy- tance in North America, so CNH is expanding its long-term
ing new equipment, they’re usually holding onto older ma- relationship and partnership with SRC,” says Eric Bippus,
chines longer. So smart dealers and manufacturers are put- vice president of sales and marketing, CNH Parts & Service,
ting an extra focus on the maintenance and service markets North America. “Together with SRC, we are positioned to
in these slow growth times. reach aggressive growth targets designed to serve our dealer
CNH Global N.V. is a great example of a company retro- and customer needs and meet investor expectations.”
fitting its repair and supply chain. A majority-owned sub- Remanufacturing is the process of recovering used systems
sidiary of Fiat Group (the same Italian company that just and components, repairing and/or replacing worn out or obso-
became an owner of the new Chrysler Group, LLC), CNH lete parts to make a new, yet also used (and cheaper) product for
is providing after sales parts and service with a new facility, the buyer. Dealers and customers will realize several advantages
while upfitting its remanufacturing operations. with an expanded selection of Reman products. Remanufactur-
CNH Parts & Service, the product support business for the ing gives customers the opportunity to purchase replacement
Case and New Holland brand families, recently unveiled assemblies and components that are just like new, sometimes
plans to occupy a newly developed distribution center in better than new due to engineering enhancements, at a reduced
Portland, Ore. CNH Global N.V. has also agreed to develop a price and with a competitive warranty (to read more about the
full-scale remanufacturing operation and services company construction equipment Reman industry, turn to page 26).
as a joint venture with Springfield Remanufacturing Corp. “For us, this is like coming home again,” said Jack Stack,
(SRC) to be called CNH Reman. The partnership brings to- president and CEO of SRC. “The creation of CNH Reman
The new Portland parts distribution facility will extend the company’s next-day service capabilities to equipment
dealerships in nearly all regions of North America and marks the completion of CNH’s transition from third-party
logistics providers to distribution sites that are managed and staffed by CNH in America.

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takes us back to our origins, and we’re excited to partner with “This particular site was chosen for its proximity to
CNH to provide a more robust line of Reman products.” the Portland International Airport and port facilities,
CNH plans to improve and increase product coverage as well as its access to the major interstate highways in
across five product lines so that dealers can better serve their the region,” according to Goel. “Once it is operational,
customers: we anticipate that the new Portland distribution facility
will be a key logistics and transportation hub within our
1. Engines and components network and our new gateway to the Pacific Northwest
2. Drivetrain and components market.”
3. Rotating electrics Finally, CNH Global N.V. and Fiat Powertrain Technolo-
4. Electronics gies (FPT), both companies of the Fiat Group, announced
5. Hydraulics a joint agreement to expand the FPT North America (NA)
dealer network. FPT NA and CNH Parts & Service will co-
CNH Parts & Service also unveiled plans to occupy a new- operate in the areas of after sales service and parts. FPT NA
ly developed 250,000-sq-ft distribution center in Portland, will select and designate approximately 300 independently
Ore., last month. Company officials expect the state-of-the- owned dealers from the CNH family of brands, to operate as
art parts distribution facility to be fully operational in the authorized FPT service dealers.
first quarter of 2010. The facility will serve more than 130 “The dealer principals have expressed a high level of in-
New Holland, Case IH and Case Construction equipment terest, capability and commitment for expanding their par-
dealerships in the Pacific Northwest and is expected to bring ticipation in the North American engine business,” said Ted
35 to 40 new jobs to the Portland area, according to Anu Bregar, general manager and COO of FPT North America.
Goel, vice president of North American Parts Operations for “Case, New Holland and Kobelco Construction and Case
CNH Parts & Service. CNH is investing more than $15 mil- IH and New Holland Agriculture dealers are attracted to the
lion in the new distribution center, which also allows for unique opportunity to become a part of the FPT brand in
future expansion. North America because of its international reputation.”
Customer Service Solutions

Doosan Launches Elite Plus Product Support
If you were to ask us what is the single-most important key to lon- san Infracore America. “In today’s tough economy, we recognize that
gevity, we would have to say it’s avoiding worry, stress and tension. our customers are working harder than ever to meet demands. With
With programs like Doosan Elite Plus, contractors can avoid those work Doosan Elite Plus we provide customers the peace of mind they need
pressures by avoiding downtime. In late July, Doosan Infracore America to focus on their business.”
launched Doosan Elite Plus, which provides customers comprehensive Doosan Elite Plus is a product support program designed to protect
product support solutions that help increase productivity, reduce and enhance resale value and help the customer control costs. Doosan
downtime, improve the customers’ bottom line and keep pros in the Elite Plus offers the following support programs: Doosan Elite Assur-
field sane and stress free. ance, an extended warranty program and preventative maintenance
“Doosan Elite Plus is tailored to fit the needs of our customers by programs Doosan GPS; and Doosan’s Component Oil Analysis Program.
providing solutions that reduce owning and operating costs and Each one of these valuable programs can be used separately or as a
maximize uptime,” said Michael Stanley, president and COO of Doo- comprehensive product system for a customers’ fleet.
Doosan’s repair-before-failure approach allows customers to manage cash flow.
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Komatsu Makes a Splash at Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby
Rubber duck races are a popular pastime at Compact Equip- On July 30, a Komatsu HM300-2 30-ton articulated dump
ment magazine — especially when it’s for a good cause. For truck dumped the ducks into the river from the Columbus
the fourth year in a row, Komatsu America Corp. proudly Drive Bridge, signaling the start of the race. The names of
helped launch more than 20,000 rubber ducks into the Chi- Komatsu distributor Roland Machinery Co. and Komatsu
cago River in the annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby to customer Beemsterboer Slag Co. were included on the truck
benefit the Special Olympics. because of their significant support of the event this year.
Each year for the Rubber Ducky Derby, ducks
The first one to float past the finish line are “adopted” by sponsors (for a monetary
is the winner. In the Komatsu-sponsored donation) and the ducks are dumped into
Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby – the big the Chicago River to “race” downriver. Prizes
winner is the Illinois Special Olympics are awarded for the first ducks to cross the
finish line with all event proceeds benefiting
the Illinois Special Olympics. The first three
Rubber Duck Derby events have raised more
than $550,000.
Komatsu has been part of this Special
Olympics event since its inception. For sev-
eral months leading up to the duck derby,
employees of Komatsu held a variety of fund-
raisers to support the event and the compa-
ny then matched those funds. The Special
Olympics focuses on improving the lives of
individuals eight years of age and older with
intellectual disabilities through year-round
training and athletic competition in a vari-
ety of Olympic-type sports.
Atlas Copco Offers Trade-In

If the only tool you have is a hammer, it’s
tempting to treat everything like a nail.
The wrong tools lead to miscalculated ap-
plications, so companies like Atlas Copco
want to make sure you have the right tools in
your toolbox. Atlas Copco Construction Equip-
ment is offering a special trade-in program for
handheld tools regardless of age, working
condition or brand. Until Dec. 31, 2009, cus-
tomers can trade in their old tools for a new
Atlas Copco tool and receive 10 percent off
the price of the new unit. Of course, certain
terms and conditions do apply.
“Despite the current economy, Atlas Copco
is offering customers the opportunity to re-
place their old, worn-out tools for new reliable,
high-performing and cost-efficient equip-
ment,” said Eudes Defoe, product manager for
handheld tools. “This will help our customers
get their jobs done faster and save their busi-
nesses money.”
Atlas Copco’s wide product range includes
some of the hardest hitting gas breakers on the
market, as well as vibration dampened, quiet
running pneumatic rock drills, breakers, pick and
chipping hammers, rivet busters and hydraulic
post drivers, saws, pumps and a whole lot more.
Tools included in this offer are:
JLG Launches New “Ultra Boom2” Driver
Woods and irons — JLG Industries and its long lineage of
aerial work machines are usually associated with the lat- The new
ter. But with the recent signing of a new licensing agree-
Ultra Boom
ment with Stone America Licensing, JLG is expanding
into golf merchandising along with its iron equipment 2 driver will
operations, beginning with the launch of the JLG Ultra be promoted
Boom 2 driver. by World
Designed by a golf professional, specifically for JLG (an
Long Driving
Oshkosh Corp. company), the new Ultra Boom driver is en-
gineered to provide the performance, power and strength Champ, Carl
associated with JLG Ultra Series boom lifts. The new club, Wolter. Carl
dressed in JLG orange, will be available in a variety of shaft Wolter chose
and degree types to meet the needs of pros and amateurs
the JLG Ultra
alike. JLG has been a leader in the promotion of Golf Long
Drive Championships and a winner in tournaments broad- Boom 2 driver
cast on national golf and sports networks. The first genera- purely for the
tion Ultra Boom driver shaft won the Re/Max World Long
performance
Drive championship in 2005.
Designed for peak performance, the Ultra Boom 2 driver it provides,
is not just for Long Drive professionals. By using data from and this guy
thousands of golf swings from a variety of non-professional hits 400 yards
golfers, the development team was able to design a club with
on a normal
characteristics that maximize its effectiveness for all levels of
play. The new club will be available for sale later this summer day.
at a variety of online and retail locations. For more informa-
tion please visit www.JLG.com.
Program for Handheld Tools

1. Atlas Copco pneumatic tools: Quantity trade in of five or more
(any mix) on the purchase of chipping hammers, rivet busters
and T-handle breakers up to the 40-lb class (TEX 140 and TEX
180). Single tool trade in on the purchase of rock drills, 60- and
90-lb breakers, clay diggers, tampers and pumps.
2. Atlas Copco handheld hydraulics: Customer must purchase the
same type and quantity unit(s) as is being traded in.
3. Atlas Copco motor drills and breakers: MK1, TT or Cobra Combi
for the trade in of ANY motor drill breaker.
For more information on the trade-in program, contact your lo-

cal Atlas Copco representative or call (800) 760-4049 to find your
local dealer.
Cash for clunk-

ers: Atlas Copco
Construction
Equipment
is offering a
special trade-in
program for
handheld tools
regardless of
age, working
condition or
brand. Circle 5 on Reader Service Card
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John Deere Sponsors National 811 Day on 8/11
National 811 Day is not the first time the CGA has
partnered with John Deere. Deere is also a driving
force behind the “Safe Digging Month” awareness
campaign that occurs each spring.
Accidents hurt — safety doesn’t. Don’t be a fugitive from the laws numbers that were being used across the country. As a result, ho-
of averages: Use 811 before you dig. That’s the message John Deere meowners, farmers and contractors can call one easy-to-remember
hoped to spread by sponsoring National 811 Day in the United number to have crews mark a requested site for underground lines
States, August 11, a day set aside by the Common Ground Alliance prior to any excavation.
(CGA) to promote homeowner, farmer and contractor awareness “In 2004, it was estimated that there were 450,000 instances of
of underground utilities through the use of the national 811 call- damage from striking underground lines,” said Bob Kipp, presi-
before-you-dig phone number. dent of CGA. “As a result of a lot of factors, including establish-
“Our customers are individuals who work the land and their ing the 811 national number, strikes had decreased around 50
safety is a high priority for John Deere,” said Samuel R. Allen, CEO percent since — but that’s still not enough. Even one fatality is
of Deere & Co. “It’s vital to call attention to homeowners, farmers too many.”
and contractors that one simple call to 811 before they dig can Kipp stressed that a lack of knowledge by the public about the
prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages of importance of having utility lines marked before digging can result
important services.” in injury or death, damages to underground infrastructure and util-
The FCC-designated 811 number was launched in 2007 by the ity service disruptions to thousands of people at a time. Equipment
CGA to eliminate the confusion of multiple call-before-you-dig and business owners can also suffer hefty fines and repair costs.
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Medium-Duty Truck Market Expected to Remain Depressed Until 2010 By Steve Tam
Thanks to a whole host of factors, production and sales the rate of decline had begun flattening. That is just a fancy
of medium-duty trucks are expected to fall again in 2009, way to say new home sales do not appear to be getting any
according to ACT Research Co. LLC. In the latest release worse. If there is any good news to be scoured out of this
of the ACT N.A. Commercial Vehicle Outlook, ACT forecasts segment of the market, it would be that new home sales
that Classes 5 to 7 medium-duty production will be off 34 account for only about 15 percent of total home sales.
percent in 2009 before returning to growth in 2010. Chief Like new home sales, sales of existing homes have been
among the list of issues behind the lingering downturn is grappling to find a bottom, sinking from more than 7
continued weakness in the housing sector. The weakness million units (at a seasonally adjusted annual rate) three
has directly impacted numerous types of businesses that years ago to under 5 million units in June. Existing home
typically benefit from the construction and sale of homes. sales have been below the 5 million unit mark for the past
Those businesses include, but are not limited to, contractors 15 months. The chart on page 15 shows the relationship
and builders, building material suppliers, retail stores, utility between the sale of existing homes and medium-duty trucks.
companies and lease/rental and moving companies. As the chart illustrates, existing home sales started slowing
While the number of new homes being built continues in 2005, but the truck market continued to expand. It was
to fall, home buyers are beginning to take advantage of not until the housing market really crashed in 2007 that
relatively low mortgage interest rates, thereby helping to truck sales reacted. The commercial vehicle industry is now
reduce the bloated inventory of unsold, existing homes. in a predicament: It has to work off the extra trucks that
Before you run out and buy a new truck, you might want to were put into the marketplace during 2005 and 2006 before
consider that new home sales are still contracting. However, it can begin participating in any potential recovery.
ACT’s commercial vehicles services are used by all major North American truck and trailer
manufacturers and their suppliers, as well as the banking and investment community.

Enter the green shoots we keep hearing about from all Steve Tam is the vice president of the Commercial Vehicle Sector
the financial news outlets. Sales of both new and existing with ACT Research, based in Columbus, Ind.
homes have improved for the past three months and hous-
ing values have showed the first
signs of life last month. Notice
in the chart that existing home
sales are expected to move into
positive territory by the end of
2009. This is the real story and
consequently, opportunity for
improvement. Since this seg-
ment of the market accounts
for approximately 85 percent
of total U.S. home sales, when
existing home sales begin to
improve, the dividends will be
meaningful.
ACT is a recognized leading
publisher of commercial vehi-
cle industry data, market anal-
ysis and forecasting services for
the North American market.
For more information on ACT,
visit www.actresearch.net.
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Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Owens Discusses Future Profit
Caterpillar Inc. chairman and CEO Jim Owens told a group of financial
analysts and institutional stockholders in early August that Caterpillar’s
strategic trough planning has positioned Caterpillar for long-term
profitability under various economic scenarios. Owens and his leadership
team were outlining Caterpillar’s business strategy, and how the company
has swiftly responded to the current global recession during two days of
meetings in Peoria.
During the presentations, Owens and his leadership team said that
Caterpillar expects profits in the $8 to 10 per share range within five years
if the global economy experiences a “normal” recovery cycle. Caterpillar
has also implemented plans to generate annual profits of $2.50 per
share during future recessionary conditions and its ability to generate
significant cash flow has been outlined. Caterpillar’s 2009 outlook for
sales and revenues has been reaffirmed in a range of $32 to $36 billion
with a 2009 profit range of $0.40 to $1.50 per share including redundancy
costs of about $0.75 per share for the year.
“We believe a recovery will come and that Caterpillar will benefit from
the world’s need for the products we make,” said Owens. “In the last eight
months, Team Caterpillar has demonstrated remarkable agility as we
responded to rapid changes in the global economy. Looking forward, there
is far too much uncertainty to know when the global economy will turn Cat chairman and CEO Jim Owens discussed the
toward robust positive growth, but no matter what happens, Caterpillar future, reviewing inventory reduction and cost
has the people, products, dealer support and strategies to prosper and management initiatives and outlining the growth
to support our customers as they make sustainable progress possible in of service related businesses and the support they
every region of the world.” provide through this depressed business cycle.

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Ensure Equipment Lasts the Long Haul with These Smart Support and Repair Articles By Keith Gribbins
A few years ago, progressive contractors had a mantra: You can’t ex- To employ such a reliable fleet of used construction equipment, mainte-
pect to meet the challenges of today with yesterday’s tools and expect nance will need to become a company-wide priority. Engines, tires, hydraulic
to be in business tomorrow. Such aggressive tactics can be a good thing, hoses, filters, fans, oils, greases, fuels — all of these systems, parts and supplies
but they can also be a brazen method in uncertain markets. Today, smart must be checked, protected and preserved to keep the corporate machine
companies are heeding another philosophical approach to business — running. So in this issue of Compact Equipment, we’ve compiled a catalogue
longevity is due to good timing. of articles that deal with maintenance and longevity tips for owners of small
It’s a point of fact that sometimes yesterday’s tools are all we have machinery. Clever companies know when to buy new and they know when
access to, but that doesn’t mean you have to give notice, pack up to maintain. If your business is in a hold pattern when it comes to purchasing
your equipment and go home. A well thought out and executed plan replacement machines, read this roster of repair and support articles to keep
can give a company, a crew and their machinery the staying power your equipment rolling onto jobsites throughout 2009 and beyond.
to construct a long-lasting business. By utilizing the machines you
have right now in your fleet, your company can manage old assets Keith Gribbins is managing editor of Compact Equipment, based in
into new advantages. Peninsula, Ohio.
Make a Tired Diesel Run Like New
Simple Engine Maintenance Tips Lead to Trouble-Free Operation By Nathan L. Huss
Diesel engines are the backbone of any piece of dusty conditions. Using high-sulfur fuels in diesel en-
compact equipment, and ensuring they’re maintained gines will also reduce the useful life of the engine oil.
properly will keep them operating like new. Engines that
are smoking, running rough, misfiring, hard-starting, Air Filtration System
consuming excessive fuel or are just not performing up Making sure your engine receives an unrestricted flow
to expectations can oftentimes be fixed by performing of clean air is imperative for proper operation. Therefore,
routine preventive maintenance. it is important to:
“No matter what size of equipment you own, it’s 1. Inspect the entire air-intake system for openings that
extremely important that your engine is well-maintained could draw in unfiltered air (loose clamps, cracked
for top performance, so paying attention to your engine’s hoses, etc.).
fuel, lubrication, air filtration and cooling systems will 2. Using the correct replacement filter is critical.
help to provide a long service life,” says Paul Schmitt, Contaminated air bypassing the filter seal is a common
aftermarket sales manager with John Deere Power cause of premature engine failure.
Systems, manufacturer of industrial and marine diesel
engines and drivetrain components.
Fuel System
Maintaining an uncontaminated fuel flow is critical to
ensure the proper operation of your diesel engine. When
performing fuel system maintenance, remember to clean
the fuel tank cap/vent and ensure the cap is functioning
and venting properly.
Check for water and sediment in the fuel. Inspect the
fuel filter daily and drain the water as required. If water
is present, treat the fuel tank with a biocide to clean any
microbial growth that may be present. And don’t forget
to check your outside storage tanks.
Check for bent, kinked or dented supply or return lines
that might cause a restriction. Above all, use quality fuel.
Fuel contaminated with water, sediment and debris is the
greatest cause of fuel injection system failures.
“Today’s high-pressure, common-rail fuel systems are
much more sensitive to fuel chemistry than previous fuel
systems,” says Schmitt. “John Deere recommends the
use of specifically designed fuel conditioners that will
prevent hard deposit formations on injectors and will
help to increase engine performance.”
The heart of your machinery is the diesel engine. Its lifeblood
Engine Oil is oil. So use quality oils to extend the life of your power plant.
Lubricants are critical in protecting vital engine com-
ponents. Following the compact equipment manufactur- Cooling System
ers’ lubricant and change interval recommendations and Drain and flush the engine’s cooling system and refill
using high-quality lubricants can protect machinery and with fresh coolant at the recommended intervals found
help it run better. in the operator’s manual.
“Lubricants are formulated to meet the demands of
specific types of engines and their operating conditions, Also, make sure to:
and heavy-duty diesel engines are no different,” Schmitt 1. Routinely inspect the cooling system for any signs of
says. “Using quality oils and filters specifically designated corrosion, debris or physical damage.
by your diesel engine manufacturer can extend the life of 2. Replace radiator hoses that are cracked, soft or
your engine.” swollen.
Unfortunately, all lubricants gradually lose effective- 3. Check for bent radiator fins and straighten as needed.
ness during operation due to chemical and physical 4. Inspect the fan blades for damage and the fan belts for
changes in the lubricant. The deterioration process is excessive wear or slippage. Replace as needed.
accelerated by contaminants from external and internal
sources. More frequent changes are recommended when Nathan L. Huss is a technical writer for Two Rivers Marketing,
operating in extreme environments such as very hot or based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Another One Bites the Dust
New or Old — Your Engine Needs to Breathe — So Focus on Dust Control By Clint Schroer
As all compact equipment operators and maintenance Root Causes of “Dusting”

managers are aware, proper maintenance of equipment Three things cause “dusting.” First are incorrect main-
leads to a longer useful life. They also recognize that this tenance procedures to clean your air filters. This includes
maintenance includes the entire piece of equipment, washing the filter, cleaning filters with air, shaking a filter
including subsystems such as the air and fuel system on to dislodge dirt, using an excessive change interval, blow-
the diesel engine. ing out the empty air filter housing with air and allowing
Proper maintenance of the air system is essential to an open air system to sit open in unsatisfactory condi-
longer engine life. If not maintained at regular intervals,
dust can enter an engine and cause extensive damage
and even failure. Diesel engine manufacturers produced
literature as early as the 1950s to help explain how
dust ingestion impacts the life of an engine. As diesel
technology has changed, the impact of dust on an
engine remains the same. Engines could not tolerate
dust 50 years ago, and they still cannot tolerate it today,
as upward of 150 gal of air per second passes through
heavy-duty diesel engines.
What Is a Dust Out?

A “dust out” is the ingestion of hard particles into the
engine that leads to rapid wear of the power cylinder
components. The particles that enter the engine and
accelerate ring and liner wear come in multiple forms,
including: Silicon Oxide (sand or dirt particles) or
Aluminum Oxide (aluminum particles). Both of these
particles are much harder than the power cylinder
components (pistons, rings and liner). The dust particles Three things cause “dusting.” First are incorrect maintenance
can range in size from 2 microns to grains of sand, all procedures to clean your air filters. The second cause is assembly
the way up to small rocks, and as little as 2 oz of dust quality such as incorrect clamp torque, clamp placements and
can severely impact expected engine life. This dirt or pipe alignments. The last cause is incorrect equipment repairs
dust that is ingested into the engine does not exit out over time including replaced parts due to maintenance.
the exhaust; it is embedded into the softer components
such as liners and piston ring lands. tions. Due to these incorrect procedures, engine and filter
The softer material, pistons and liners, allow the dust manufacturers do not recommend any type of air filter
particles to become embedded and act as a carrier for the cleaning. The second cause is assembly quality such as in-
abrasive materials. When the abrasive material becomes correct clamp torque, clamp placements and pipe align-
embedded in the piston ring, it begins to wear the bottom ments. The last cause is incorrect equipment repairs over
side of the piston ring creating ring wear, ring flutter and time including replaced parts due to maintenance.
consequential breakage. This dust damage is magnified
as an engine is operating at 1,400 rpms; the ring passes Maintenance
over the dust particles embedded in the liner 2,800 times To avoid repeating dust out failures, clean the air filter
per minute. housing with a damp cloth once the filter has been re-
moved. Do not reuse a filter once it has been removed
Air System Components from the housing and do not attempt to clean filters by hit-
Components that are affected by dust include: ting them against the tire or blowing them out with shop
air. Complete the important daily intake system checks
1. Air Filter Housing by looking for loose or missing clamps and checking the
2. Air Filter contact between the intake system and other equipment
3. Intake Piping (Suction and Pressure Side) components such as cracked pipes and filter minders.
4. Charge Air Cooler For more questions reference your engine manual
5. Turbocharger under air filter maintenance guidelines and understand
6. Engine Intake Manifold your air filter change instructions, as well as your intake
7. Cylinder Head system maintenance guidelines.
8. Power Cylinder Components (Piston, Rings and
Liners) Clint Schroer is the off-highway communications manager for
9. Air Compressor Cummins Inc., based in Columbus, Ind.

Air Supply
Maintain Proper Tire Pressure and Enhance Your Tractor Investment By Michael Burroughes
Nobody likes experiencing a flat tire in a

great economy. But when times are tough and re-
pair costs are high, it hurts even more. Now, more
than ever, tractor owners need to do everything
possible to ensure that their tires deliver their full
service life.
“One thing we do at Michelin is try to help cus-
tomers get the maximum potential out of their
equipment, and that means running their tires at
the proper air pressure at all times,” says Bob Rees,
marketing product manager for Michelin North
America Agricultural Tires.
Air pressure maintenance is crucial for several rea-
sons, Rees emphasizes. It’s quick and easy to check
and maintain, and it’s the simplest way to extend
the life of your tire. First, a properly inflated tire
helps prevent damage over the road, in the field or
on a jobsite. Over-inflated tires wear on the shoul- Your tires deliver the power from your expensive
ders, while under-inflated tires wear on the inside equipment to the ground, so it only makes sense to
and can be more prone to puncture, Rees says. ensure that your tires operate at peak performance.
Second, today’s larger farms require larger, more Maintain your tractor tires like a pro with these clever tips.
powerful equipment. But heavier equipment re-
quires technologically advanced tires that can dis-
tribute the weight of the large equipment evenly in
order to reduce soil compaction. Tire companies do
this by engineering tires to carry weight at air pres-
sures as low as 6 to 8 psi, Rees says, and when a tire
has pressure that low, even a little change in pres-
sure can be problematic.
“If you want to run the very low air pressures
to get that maximum performance, keep your eye
on those air pressures. Check them probably once
a week, particularly as temperatures change,” Rees
says. “Because temperature changes of 10 degrees
can give one psi difference in the tires, and when
you’re only running at 6 or 8 psi, that’s pretty
significant.”
Third, maintaining proper air pressure will help
you reap benefits in equipment performance by
improving traction and fuel efficiency regardless
of task and reducing soil compaction in agricul-
tural operations. Taking a few moments to check
your tire pressure routinely can help your business
significantly.
“Always check your pressures in the mornings,
when it’s the coolest part of the day. Make sure there’s
no debris or damage in the rim area. Make sure there’s
no cut of any significance in the sidewall. Make sure
there’s no damage in the tread area that may become
a problem,” Rees says. “Pay attention to your tires
and you’ll enhance your return on your investment
in this very important piece of equipment.”
Michael Burroughes is the director of marketing for Mi-

chelin North America Agricultural Tires, based in Green-
ville, S.C.
Rethink Rebuild
Reman Parts Offer an Alternative to
Buying New Replacement Components By Jamie Collins
With today’s recovering economy, many savvy contrac- prove the performance of older equipment. Little perks
tors are holding onto equipment longer in an effort to like this can also help to increase the resale value of your
maximize the value of their investment. Inevitably, with machines when choosing Reman over rebuilds.
their extended hours of operation, these machines will It’s worth noting the risk of choosing a rebuild or re-
wear down and likely require major repairs. The questions pair instead of Reman. These processes depend on reverse-
are: When you’re already trying to manage your costs, how engineered data and may use parts with differing quality
much do you really want to invest in an aging machine? and makeup. These slight differences attempting to work
And how long can you expect those repairs to last? together in your machine can lead to premature failure.
For situations like this, a rebuilt part can offer a nice alter- Due to the immense stress of construction equipment’s in-
native to purchasing new original equipment (OE). Rebuilds ner workings, parts demand exact engineering to perform
are a more budget-friendly option — but only if the repair to the levels as designed by the manufacturer. A seemingly
can hold up. After all, the goal is to extend the time of these minor difference in machining can lead to major prob-
older machines in the field, not in the shop. The difference lems when put under a heavy load.
is all about the process. Remanufacturing (also known as But without a doubt, one of the most convincing reasons
Reman) is an extremely thorough process where used parts to choose remanufactured parts from your equipments’
are disassembled, cleaned, meticulously examined, restored manufacturer over rebuilds is the warranty coverage. Most
and tested against original specifications to deliver like-new repairs and rebuilds only offer limited warranties and only
performance. When compared against most rebuild prac- on the repaired part. On the other hand, because Reman
tices, the difference in quality is easy to see. parts are tested and built to operate like OE parts, they
For example, with most rebuilds, parts are only disassem- typically offer “same-as-new” coverage.
bled to the point of failure and then, only the failed part Whatever option you decide to go with when you
is replaced. Yet problems stemming from a failed part can need a repair, consider the benefits of using a certified OE
often impact surrounding parts. To avoid future problems, dealer to do it. Their mechanics have been: trained on
you need to address every component. With Reman, parts the products; they have the right diagnostic and special
are completely disassembled and each and every compo- tools required to do the job; they have access to all the
nent is checked against strict OE specifications. Any failed latest repair and service information; and they can typi-
parts are refurbished and machined to like-new quality or cally complete the repair in less time than a mechanic
replaced with 100 percent genuine OE parts where neces- that isn’t certified to work on the machine.
sary. As an added bonus, the Reman process updates early
generation parts (whenever possible) to the latest engineer- Jamie Collins is the marketing manager for service repair parts
ing specifications resulting in a repair that can actually im- at CNH Parts & Service, based in Racine, Wis.
CNH offers equivalent or better-than-new warranty options

on all reman parts. This extended coverage is exactly what
heavily used machines need.

Refurbished Engines
Remanufactured Components Have a
Strategic Advantage for Diesel Power Plants By Andrew Wright
These days, users of diesel-pow- That is an important consider-

ered compact equipment increasing- ation for emission-sensitive compo-
ly find themselves caught between nents. With legislative requirements
the rock of ever more stringent changing every few years, remanufac-
emission requirements and a very turing will provide one of the few cost-
hard place where recession-dimin- effective sources for the officially “ob-
ished cash flows meet steadily rising solete” parts users will need to keep
operating, maintenance, repair and their existing engines running.
replacement costs. In this environ- Better yet, remanufactured compo-
ment, it makes good economic sense nents typically cost 60 to 70 percent
to keep existing legacy engines oper- as much as a new one and carry a
ating as long as possible, and the use comparable warranty. The cost advan-
of remanufactured components, is a A re-manufactured Perkins 1106 long block tage comes mainly from the fact that
key strategy for reaching that goal. diesel engine with protective top cover and sump. remanufacturing routinely recovers
In its most basic form, remanu- about 70 percent of the material and
facturing takes a used component and returns it to 85 percent of the energy used in producing a new com-
original or better specifications. This often means a re- ponent. It is essentially a no-waste recycling process that
manufactured component will outperform an original benefits both the user and the environment.
component because the remanufactured parts meet cur-
rent specifications that did not exist when the original Andrew Wright is a Power Exchange Product Group manager for
was produced. Perkins Engines, based in Peterborough, United Kingdom.
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Catalogue Your Equipment
Fleet Management Systems Help Transition
Inventory of Old into Streamlined Success By Jason Morgan
Areas that represent the biggest impact to the bottom The benefits of fleet management software greatly
line should almost always take priority for a construction outweigh the upfront intimidation of new technology.
company, and fleet management software can help The plethora of new fleet management software — offered
contractors focus on ways to save and earn more money. by aftermarket gurus like Borg Solutions, Topcon, HCSS,
The first step toward implementing a fleet management Intergis, Earthwave Technologies and DPL America, as
system is to thoroughly assess the current operations and well as OEMs like Komatsu, Caterpillar and John Deere —
identify those areas in need of improvement. From this doesn’t replace the staff fleet manager. For a fleet manager
assessment, a list of requirements pertinent to selecting looking to improve efficiency and increase productivity
a solution that will solve the contractor’s challenges and (and who isn’t in today’s economic market?), fleet
reduce operating costs will come to light. management software provides the tools to do so.
Second, it must be understood that fleet managers “I think the best question that can be asked of a fleet
and their staff will likely have to change their current manager is how they measure and control operating ex-
processes somewhat. Too often contractors look for fleet penses,” says Lance Massey, director of Channel Manage-
management software that exactly mirrors their current ment for Borg Solutions. “This will quickly demonstrate
processes. If their current processes are that good, then to a contractor those managers who truly understand the
there is no need for a new system. impact fleet operating costs have on the bottom line and
Next, a staff member needs to be made the owner of those who simply are minding the store.”
the fleet management system with that person becoming
an expert on its uses. This individual will be responsible
for training others and developing new uses. Finally, the
contractor needs to establish the key measurable opera-
tional aspects and continually monitor how effective the
staff is in controlling those measures.
“It’s not fleet management software that requires a
dedicated fleet manager; it’s the nature of the fleet and
the information that needs to be processed that requires
a dedicated fleet manager,” says Steve McGough, COO
Fleet management technology helps managers
for HCSS (a software developer for infrastructure, heavy/ prioritize. Understanding simple standards and providing
highway and utility contractors). “Software is a tool that reports on usage and expenses can reveal a lot of crucial
should be used to solve your business problems, if you information. After analyzing these reports, a fleet manager
cannot process all the information currently, you need should scrutinize individual units as needed.
software to help.”
There are a couple ways for a contractor to unify the In addition to the machine operation, GPS tracking can
fleet: 1) Install common technology on each unit in the be employed to keep an eye on where your machine is, in
fleet. So if you have an aftermarket system, it’s easiest to addition to what it’s doing. Using geofencing, or geozones,
install that hardware on the new or new-to-you machines. allows the fleet manager to set up invisible fences that confine
2) Extract common data points from the different systems your equipment. Using the fleet management system’s
and unify the data within an enterprise business system. software (either hard disk-installed or Web-based), a square
This would be additional software that works in tandem or circle, depending on the system, perimeter will be set and
with the existing fleet management software. Before alerts will be sent when the equipment leaves that defined
choosing a costly and time consuming solution, it’s best to area. It allows a fleet manager to monitor when equipment is
talk with your existing fleet management service provider on or off the job. This in turn, allows for analysis of material
beforehand. They can offer advice and guidance on how deliveries, routes and use of equipment on the job accurately.
to go about uniting your fleet. Not to mention the ability to set up alerts if the machine
“It has been difficult for fleet managers to unify their leaves a designated area in the case of a theft.
fleets,” says McGough. “There are some partnerships out When all is said and done, you’ll have made a significant
there between equipment and service providers, but there fleet management investment. Some service providers offer
are only one or two companies who share that information monthly subscriptions — ranging from $10 per month to
with others. The ideal solution would be to have a fleet annual subscriptions of $360 per year, depending on fea-
management solution that integrates all your different tures, account preferences, etc. Then there’s the hardware
manufactures into one system automatically for you. If that cost for the physical GPS units, which is generally a one-
is not possible, having the ability to export information time payment of $200 to $800 per unit, depending on how
from the hardware manufacturer and importing it into the advanced a system you’d like.
fleet management software is the next best choice. If either
of those in not possible, the fleet manager is stuck with Jason Morgan is an associate editor of Compact Equipment, based
managing the fleet across the various systems.” in Peninsula, Ohio.

Asset Management
Fleet Management Systems Protect Your Bottom Line By Dawn Buzynski
Back in the day — actually not very far back — a From a computer, fleet managers can see vital infor-
fleet management system consisted of a person, a mation on a vehicle, including hours and method of
calculator, a spreadsheet, a lot of phone calls and a lot use, mileage and vehicle location.
of guesswork. Preventive maintenance was determined “The beauty of these systems is that they treat each
by less practical reasons such as work schedules. piece of equipment differently based on many factors,”
Mistakes were common and things got missed. End says Worman. “Maintenance and parts replacement
result was often a piece of equipment that needed schedules can be determined by the type of application
substantial repair. and environment the equipment is used in.”
With today’s economy, companies don’t have a lot Productivity increases when fleet management
of room for inefficiency. If one machine breaks down systems are integrated. Fleet managers and dispatchers
on a job, that job’s profit is gone. Companies find it can see what vehicles are in service during the day and
necessary to maintain and sometimes extend the life can quickly respond to business needs. This can turn
of older equipment. Implementing software-based fleet around profits almost immediately.
management systems allows fleet managers to track
and provide real-time data on the equipment used in Theft Prevention
the field, thus improving the longevity of its fleet. Equipment theft is an all too common problem on
“We had clients coming back to us asking about construction jobsites. It is estimated that $1 billion
equipment lifecycle and replacement cycles,” says Tim worth of construction equipment is stolen each
Worman, product manager of commercial vehicles for year. Since most fleet management systems use GPS,
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT). “We saw a need to a secondary benefit can be theft prevention, either
develop a system where our clients could keep track theft of an entire vehicle or a component on the
of how much money they were spending on older vehicle.
vehicles.”
IMT manufactures mechanics and lube trucks, as Making Decisions Based on Consistent Data
well as articulating and telescopic cranes. To address Fleet management systems cannot replace human
the needs of its customers, IMT developed the ingenuity and know-how. Fleet management systems
ValuePlus Fleet Management (VPFM) program, a Web- merely provide fleet managers with the right infor-
based application that conveniently helps customers mation and tools to make the best decisions for their
keep track of vehicle and equipment component company.
performance. “The first thing a fleet manager should do is compare
the expense vs. utilization reports between units across
Benefits the fleet,” says Worman. “This is a great tool for finding
GPS technology can monitor all equipment vehicles the best and least performing units in the fleet and
used in the field. These programs capture all the impor- making operational changes accordingly.”
tant cost and usage data fleet managers need to reduce
operating expenses, maximize vehicle and equipment Dawn Buzynski is a technical writer for Two Rivers Marketing,
component use and develop efficient replacement cycles. based in Des Moines, Iowa.
With a software
like IMT’s ValuePlus
Fleet Management,
customers can receive
notices of preventive
maintenance
schedules based
on usage and can
compare their
vehicle’s performance
to that of similar
vehicles worldwide.

Keeping a Close Eye
Minimize Hydraulic Hose Failure with a Top to Bottom Tube Inspection Compiled by CE Staff
The life of a mini excavator’s hydraulic hose is a gru- 1. Abrasion: The hose
eling existence. Hydraulic hoses are the veins for your has failed with clear
compact machine’s hydraulic system, powering every- signs of rubbing on
thing from its arm to its attachments. Like our own cir- the outer cover.
culatory system they work in a harsh and unseen envi- Solution: Check to
ronment and are often left neglected. see if the hose can be re-routed. Use clamps to hold
Even more so on compact equipment that is designed to the hose or use a hose guard on the replacement hose
work in cramped quarters where space is an issue, which as additional protection.
often means that the hydraulic systems on a machine like
a mini excavator are smaller with little component parts
2. Excessive Heat: The
fitted into an even tinier serviceable areas. Just like regu-
hose cover and/or
larly checking the lubricant level or the grease points on
the inner tube are
your mini ex, mechanics and operators need to occasion-
brittle to the touch
ally eyeball the unit’s hydraulic hose system as well, in-
and have a cracked
specting for abrasion, wear, tear and site damage.
appearance. The hose
Hydraulic hose failure on any piece of equipment can
is not flexible at room temperature.
bring it to a standstill in seconds and can take a long
Solution: Choose a hose that has the correct tempera-
time to repair. A quick visual inspection of the high-
ture rating for the application and provide additional
pressure hoses on your equipment before it is dispatched
protection with heat shields or fire jackets.
to a jobsite or before it gets rented out can save a lot of
headaches and downtime.
To reduce the downtime on site of your fleet of mini 3. Excessive Pressure:
excavators and other equipment, you can take some ba- The hose has burst
sic steps before the equipment leaves your facility. First cleanly with no ran-
off, carry out a visual inspection of the exposed hoses dom wire breakage
on your equipment and get the damaged or worn ones or cover abrasion.
replaced before they leave your facility. If you can easily Solution: Verify the
see these hoses they are the ones that are most likely to system operating pressure and correct setting. Choose
be damaged externally and are the ones most susceptible a hose that meets or exceeds the pressure rating for
to wear. the application.
Identifying Hose Failures 4. End-Fitting Blown Off: The end-fitting has blown off
There are six common hose failure scenarios. Once the hose either with or without the ferrule, with no
identified, the solutions for repair are straightforward. other external damage evident.
Solution: Ensure the correct assembly procedures have
been followed. Refer to your product’s catalogue for
guidelines. Ensure that only the correct parts have
been used and never mix components from different
manufacturers.
5. End-Fitting Broken Off: The fitting has broken off leav-

ing some or all of the fitting tail inside the inner tube
and the ferrule still attached.
Solution: The fitting has broken off due to outside in-
fluence. Try to identify the source of this outside dam-
age and eliminate by re-routing the hose or correctly
routing the hose in the case of a poor previous repair.
Always re-use any brackets that are provided by the
manufacturer.
6. Incompatible Fluid: The inner tube is deteriorated,

swollen and the outer cover may be peeling off.
To understand the proper hose and fitting assembly on your
mini excavator, use the STAMP method. STAMP is an industry acronym Solution: Establish the correct hose for this applica-
for Size, Temperature, Application, Media and Pressure — knowing each tion, referring to the chemical compatibility chart for
will help you select the right hose or fitting for your application. guidance.

Don’t Mix and Match
Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings Should Come from the Same Manufacturer By Doug Honig
Replacing a hydraulic hose on a backhoe, trac-

Fittings can become dangerous projectiles
tor or mini excavator might seem like a small job.
when blown off at high pressures.
However, big problems — and big costs — can result
when the wrong components are used to make the
new assembly. The safest assemblies are made with
hoses, fittings and crimping equipment from the
same manufacturer. It is an unsafe practice to mix
and match components from different manufactur-
ers. Doing so can increase the risk of assembly fail-
ure, including pinhole leaks — the result of which
can be a life-threatening injection injury. Compo-
nents from different manufacturers should never be
combined to create hose assemblies except in rare
instances when both manufacturers have approved
the exception in writing. cal distributor or to the manufacturer directly. To best
A common misconception is that fittings that look alleviate concerns, however, choose a single manufac-
the same will perform the same. The truth is that turer for all your hose assembly needs.
fittings that look alike may perform quite different-
ly. Manufacturers specifically design and test their Doug Honig is the marketing services manager for Parker Han-
components to work together. Another misconcep- nifin Corp.’s Hose Products Division, based in Wickliffe, Ohio.
tion is that all crimping machines are the same —
as long as the crimp looks good and is close to the
recommended diameter, the hose assembly will be
safe. The truth is that a manufacturer’s crimp speci-
fications rarely, if ever, support a different manufac-
turer’s hose and fitting combinations. When making
a hose assembly, only use a crimping machine that
has been approved by the manufacturer of the hose
and fitting.
Taking time to identify the right parts is the best
way to avoid using the wrong ones. Generic “knock-
off” hoses and fittings have become more prevalent
in recent years. Laylines on hoses and stampings on
fittings designate, among other things, type, size,
working pressure, age and manufacturer. Never use
a hose or fitting of unknown origin as its quality
could be suspect.
Remember, hoses and fittings have been de-
signed, manufactured and tested to work together
for a reason — ignoring this guidance can put your
employees in harm’s way. Besides injection injury,
the possible consequences of hose failure include
the fitting blowing off, violently “whipping” hoses,
ignition of sprayed flammable fluids and suddenly
moving or falling objects otherwise held static by
fluid pressure.
For business owners, the high cost of hose failure can
include down time, medical bills, increased insurance
premiums and equipment repair and replacement as
well as contamination cleanup, EPA fees, OSHA penal-
ties and — in some cases — litigation. Taking care not
to mix and match components is one way for contrac-
tors to avoid these expenses. Establishing a replace-
ment schedule for aging hoses is another.
Questions about hose, fitting and crimper compat-
ibility should be addressed to the manufacturer’s lo-
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Extend Your Dozer Days by Extending the Life of the Undercarriage By Larry Kapellusch
Did you know that as much as 25 percent of the origi- Configuration Considerations
nal purchase price of a compact dozer is spent on the un- Keep in mind that at the time of machine purchase some
dercarriage? And that nearly half of all the money spent configuration decisions such as track gauge and pitch are
on maintaining a compact crawler during its lifetime is fixed and cannot easily be altered. Other configurations
spent on the undercarriage? With the undercarriage being should be considered to ensure you’re not putting undue
such a major portion of the owning and operating costs stress on the undercarriage.
of a machine, proper care isn’t only wise, it’s necessary in
order to maximize your return on investment. 1. Track Tension — Track tension is the primary curable
When operating dozers, environmental and human cause of unnecessary track wear. Tight tracks put undo
factors are highly variable, making undercarriage wear stress on all components. Check track tension at least
nearly impossible to predict. However, by taking your once a shift — more often if the materials change or get
machines in for regular maintenance inspections and wet and begin packing.
understanding the factors that cause wear on under- 2. Track Shoe Width — This is important! Use the narrowest
carriages, you can combat that unpredictability. And shoe available that will still allow the shoe plates to stay
for every wise contractor interested in maximizing the above ground (i.e., flotation).
lifespan and productivity of their machines, that’s an 3. Rock Guards — Guards protect the track from material
important lesson to learn. getting in between components. These are best for dri-
er, rocky conditions but shouldn’t be used in situations
with severe material packing.
4. Sprocket Types — Relieved sprockets wear best in severe
packing conditions.
Operational Factors
Equipment operation is the most controllable way to
minimize the rate of undercarriage wear. Though every
operator and jobsite is different, there are basic opera-
tional habits that can be addressed that will have a major
impact on extending undercarriage life.
Small dozers are made for close quarters, but it’s still best to 1.Tight Turns — Tight turns put torsional loads on the un-
take wide turns. Tight turns put torsional loads on the undercarriage. dercarriage. Avoid them if possible or at least alternate
Avoid them if possible or at least alternate turning left and right. turning left and right.
2. Speed — Wear increases dramatically as machine speed
Maintenance Factors increases. The savings in undercarriage life more than
Trust the pros. Nobody knows a machine better than make up for the added time it takes to arrive.
the manufacturer. Always choose the professionals at 3. Reverse Operation — Conventional tracks will suffer three
your local dealership for inspections. They have the times the wear in reverse as they will in forward.
knowledge, tools and experience to efficiently and thor- 4. Track Spinning — Never spin the tracks. There is no pro-
oughly identify and address any potential problems. ductivity gain to offset the wear incurred.
When a repair is needed, they’ve got the best parts to get 5. Ripping — Ripping puts stress on a machine in the op-
the job done right. posite direction from that of dozing. To minimize wear,
alternate ripping and dozing within each cycle.
1. Name Brand Components — With the undercarriage being 6. Slot/Crown Operation — Working in a slot is like travel-
such a critical component of a machine’s performance, ing in a U-shaped trench. Crowns are the opposite of
never compromise on quality with generic repair or slots but the wear is similar. Stress is put unevenly on
replacement parts. Unusual and unnecessary wear will each track shoe. Minimize both these types of wear by
occur with “will fit” components that aren’t engineered swapping chains from side to side during maintenance
specifically for your machine. inspections and flipping rollers 180 degrees.
2. Repair Balance — If possible, don’t unevenly mix new and
old components. The new components will quickly wear By understanding what causes wear on your undercar-
to match the worn profile of the older components. riage, you can learn how to reduce wear and increase un-
3. Cleanliness — Materials that pack on and around undercarriage lifespan thereby lowering your operating costs
dercarriage components cause unusual and unneces- and boosting the overall productivity of your equipment.
sary wear, especially if they are abrasive. Clean tracks as
needed with a shovel and hose or pressure washer — it’s Larry Kapellusch is product marketing manager of CE Compo-
worth the effort. nents for CNH Parts & Service, based in Racine, Wis.

The Roller Derby
Compact Track Loader Undercarriage Service for Outer Sprocket Sleeve Tubes By Larry Bair
A compact track loader and its dedicated track from 9 to 11 o’clock. Remove the nut and tap the bolt
undercarriage are built to plow through tough ground toward the body of the machine. Using a marker, draw
conditions. Spend most of the day covered in dirt and a circle around the head of the bolt; you are preparing to
mud and even the toughest track undercarriage will need drill a 1-in. hole.
more than a little maintenance. While there are many Inspect the inner side of the body for wiring or
parts and pieces to an undercarriage, a popular component hydraulic lines; if all looks clear, drill a 1/4-in. hole.
that is often missed is the outer sprocket sleeve tubes, Shine a light on the hole from the outside and take
which are located in the sprocket cage above the idler another look inside. If there are no clearance problems,
and bogie wheel frame. The following article deals with drill a 1-in. hole. The hard part is now done. Loosen
outer sprocket sleeve tubes specifically for Caterpillar and all drive roller bolts and have a helper start the engine
Terex/ASV compact track loaders. and rotate the tracks slowly. Line up the head of the
bolt with the hole and slide the bolt back into this hole.
Drive Roller Check Install new rollers and slide the bolt back through.
With your hand, grab a drive roller that is not in Install the nut hand tight. When all is replaced then
contact with the track. Cock the roller cross ways, if you torque all bolts to the machine’s specification. (Please
see a gap of 3/16-in. or greater, replacement should be refer to you owner’s manual.)
considered.
Why replace? Drive lug failure or drive roller retaining
bolt failure could occur. As the drive rollers wear, the
Drive Roller Outer and
space or slot between them create a shock load to the Inner Flange Inspection
retaining bolt. At high speed travel, the roller slaps the Inspect the wear at the inner and outer rings, specifically
lugs instead of a smooth impact. If you are breaking drive where the drive roller and bolts are. At the outside edges,
roller retaining bolts, this is a likely cause. In extreme if worn, more than 50 percent of the wheel thickness,
cases of wear, the rollers will become out of time with the bolts may rip out. One solution without having to
the lugs, also breaking retaining bolts for the drive rollers remove the track is to take a welder and build up this
and drive lugs. area about 3/16-in. thick or back to its original thickness
and about 1 in. on each side of the bolt. Note: If you are
Drive Cage Roller Replacement Tips using composite, outer sprocket sleeves as shown in the
You can change the drive roller and/or bolts in about picture, remove them before you start to weld.
30 minutes per side or less with two people. Raise one
track off the surface 6 in. or more, open the rear engine Larry Bair is the president and inventor for Bair Products Inc.,
door and raise the cab. Turn the drive roller retaining bolt based in Louisburg, Kan.
As the drive
rollers wear, the
space or slot
between them
create a shock
load to the
retaining bolt. At
high speed travel,
the roller slaps
the lugs instead
of a smooth
impact. If you are
breaking drive
roller retaining
bolts, this is a
likely cause.

Putting on a Few
(1,000) Pounds
Make Sure Your Truck Can Handle the

Stress of Winter Maintenance Equipment By Barry Truan
S
o, you’re ready to equip a truck for snow and ice man- add 850 lbs to the front end of a truck, which is already bur-
agement. You take a half-ton truck, install an 8-ft plow, dened by the weight of the engine. Even more, a spreader
throw on the largest spreader that will fit in the truck with a capacity of just 1 cu yd can weigh more than 1.5 tons
bed, and you’re ready to start making money. What when fully loaded. Additionally, if a liquid de-icing system
else is there to consider? Actually, contractors have quite a is installed, an extra 10 lbs per gal is added to the weight of
few factors to keep in mind when they spec a truck and fit the vehicle. So a 200-gal tank filled with brine contributes
it with snow and ice equipment. Unfortunately, many don’t another ton. That doesn’t even take into account the weight
put much thought into the process and, consequently, their of the equipment itself.
trucks are taken to an early grave — or salvage yard. By looking at the numbers, it’s easy to see why even the
Most contractors understand that it’s simply the nature tough standards of today’s trucks can’t stand up to the abuse
of the beast for winter maintenance trucks to experience a that some contractors put them through. However, some of
shorter lifespan than a general-purpose landscaping truck. the worst damage could be prevented if only the contractor
However, many don’t think that by adding too much weight, didn’t overlook the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
they accelerate the aging process of a vehicle and pose a the truck. This number represents the maximum weight that
safety hazard. Just as the human body ages more quickly a vehicle’s suspension can support (including the weight of
with stress, trucks will wear rapidly if not adequately rated fuel, passengers and the vehicle itself). It is typically labeled
for the thousands of pounds that this equipment can add. in the doorframe or under the hood of a truck, as well as
But by taking several factors into consideration, contractors stated in the owner’s manual. Possibly the most important
can choose proper equipment to extend the service life of factor in fitting snow and ice equipment, the GVWR can
their trucks, operate more safely and avoid giving the phrase literally make or break a truck.
“overhauling your truck” a different meaning.
Shedding Unnecessary Pounds
Watching Your Weight First, let’s consider the snow and ice equipment. Contrac-
Imagine the weight that can be added to a vehicle through tors generally gravitate toward the largest equipment avail-
new equipment. A 7.5-ft steel-bladed plow, for instance, may able, assuming it will allow them to be more efficient. Not
helping the cause, salespeople often encourage the sale of wetting and anti-icing treatments. Of course, these tanks can
larger equipment with higher profit margins, especially if the add a lot of weight when filled with brine, but they’ll really
product is already in their inventory. By ignoring the specs, wreak havoc on the truck if they don’t include baffles. When
it’s possible for a contractor to exceed his truck’s GVWR even a truck brakes, thousands of pounds of momentum from the
before loading the hopper with salt. Let’s take a simple ex- liquid is still moving forward. If the tanks aren’t equipped
ample of a three-quarter-ton truck: with baffles to diffuse the momentum, the result is a surge
that puts extreme stress on the brakes and transmission, as
GVWR of truck: 8,600 lbs well as the operator.
Weight of truck (including fuel): 6,000 lbs
Weight of operator: 200 lbs
All Things Considered
By subtracting the weight of the truck and operator from After matching equipment to a truck, several more acces-
the GVWR, the remaining capacity equals 2,400 lbs (assum- sories can help a contractor operate safely and efficiently.
ing there are no other accessories to factor in). A large plow First, a contractor must ensure that the equipment is secured
could subtract another 1,000 lbs from the GVWR, and after to the truck with proper hardware. For example, spreaders
installing an 800-lb, 2-cu yd spreader, the contractor only should be bolted to the truck bed and then tied down with
has 600 more lbs to work with — certainly not enough to fill ratchet straps for added safety. Contractors who fail to bolt
the spreader with material or add a sprayer. a unit down literally risk losing their spreader off the back
of the truck.
Next, the truck must be equipped with proper lighting.
A caution light on the truck is needed when going out
on any job, and when spreading or spraying, work lights
help the operator see the application for increased accu-
racy and safety. This also helps save money by reducing
material waste.
To help prevent property or equipment damage, end
markers will allow an operator to determine the edges of the
plow blade. Also, if the spreader is equipped with a detach-
able spinner, it should be removed when not in use to avoid
damage from backing into objects.
Finally, the supplies that a contractor carries in the truck
can be just as important as the equipment itself. Spare parts,
such as hoses and couplers, should be kept handy for repairs
that can be performed on the jobsite. Another useful item
is a tow rope, which may not only help a contractor pull
another car out of the snow, but may also get them out of
To help ease weight concerns, plow and spreader manufacturers a mess. These simple practices can save a contractor money
have begun to construct equipment with lightweight, since lost time equals lost business.
yet still durable materials such as Lexan and polyethylene. All things considered, fitting a truck with winter main-
tenance equipment requires careful thought from the con-
tractor. Although manufacturers have made technological
To avoid such circumstances, contractors must think advances in reducing the weight of plows, spreaders and
things through ahead of time. Especially with spreaders, other accessories, this equipment still places substantial
they must consider the number, size and location of the strain and thousands of pounds on a truck. Contractors
accounts serviced before buying one. A few small accounts must factor in GVWR to properly outfit a truck and even
obviously don’t require the spreader capacity needed with further consideration is needed to set it up for safe op-
multiple large commercial properties. Also, some may buy eration. If people ignore the specifications, their winter
larger spreaders just so they can purchase their salt cheaper maintenance trucks will experience shorter than normal
from a salt yard, rather than buying pallets of bagged ma- service life. But if more thought is put into the outfitting
terials. However, if the salt yard is located on the other side process, the trucks will spend more time making money
of town from one’s accounts, the expense of driving to the and less time wasting it in the shop.
yard may negate the material cost-savings. In this case, the
contractor’s best option may be a smaller, lighter tailgate Barry Truan is a sales coordinator for TrynEx International, based in
spreader, which he refills with bagged material stored in his Warren, Mich.
own garage or shop.
In recent years, plow and spreader manufacturers have
There are many intricacies to prepar-
helped reduce weight concerns by constructing their equip- ing your war wagon for a winter sea-
ment with durable, light-weight materials. For example, Lex- son assault. Unfortunately, we can’t fit
an, a material originally used in the visors of space helmets, all of that great info into the pages of
has become a popular material in plows. Also, many contrac- the printed magazine. For more infor-
tors are buying spreaders made of polyethylene, which can re- mation about weight restrictions, out-
duce the empty weight of a spreader by as much as 40 percent fitting advice and operational insights
when compared with a similar steel-constructed unit. for truck snow plows, visiting us on
Furthermore, many contractors are complementing their the Web at www.ceunbound.com.
spreaders with liquid tanks that allow them to perform pre-

Winter Work Season Showcase
Hiniker 10-ft Trip-Edge Plow
Hiniker Co. has added a pair of 1032 Series 10-ft plows to its line of high-perfor-
mance trip-edge snowplows. Available in either electric/hydraulic or central hydrau-
lic powered configurations, these plows are designed for use with trucks such as the
GM 4500/5500 Series, the Ford F-450 and F-550 and the Dodge 4500/5500 Series.
The 32-in. tall moldboard utilizes a dent-resistant, corrosion-free plowing surface
made of low-friction HDPE polyethylene. A top-mounted extruded polyethylene snow
deflector is included as standard equipment. The trip edges rotate on a 9 1/2-in. high
pivot point for enhanced protection from surface obstacles. The trip hinges have been
designed to eliminate any pinch points, assuring a full return after tripping. RS#50 For
more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
Worksaver Snow Blades

Worksaver Inc. introduces new 9-ft Worksaver snow blades for skid steers (SBS-27108A) and
front loaders (SBFL-2708A) for snow removal in driveways, parking lots or other large areas.
The new free floating blades feature 5-degree lateral oscillation, allowing the blade to follow
ground contours, as well as a reinforced 27-in. high moldboard with a 3/8- by 6-in. cutting
edge of 1044 steel, which fully angles right or left. Other standard features include extension
trip springs for controlled break over in snow and adjustable depth skid shoes that rotate for
long wear. A universal quick-attach mounting system is built into the skid steer models and
offers easy access to the skid steer seat. Optional interfacing quick-attach brackets are avail-
able for most tractor loader models. RS#52 For more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
EDGE Angle Broom by CE Attachments

You will be amazed at the ability of the EDGE angle broom for clearing anything from
dirt to snow. Designed for cleanup from driveways, sidewalks, parking lots and jobsites,
materials like dirt, sand, leaves, wood chips and even snow sweep up quickly and effort-
lessly with the EDGE angle broom. The broom features a single- or dual-motor direct
drive brush sheltered inside the brush frame from debris contact, with 32-in. brush di-
ameter for extended brush life. All brooms feature 50/50 poly/wire combo brush mate-
rial and come complete with mount, hoses and flat-faced couplers. They are available in
widths ranging from 60 to 96 in. For true visibility and protection against flying debris,
the EDGE angle broom features a 120-degree brush hood. RS#53 For more information, go
to www.ceunbound.com/info.
Sims All-Weather Cabs

Sims Cab Depot continues to improve customer relations with its newly designed cab series,
code named INDY CAB. It’s a further turn of the wheel in aftermarket cab development at Sims
Cab Depot. This new style cab incorporates some new styling features while blending some of
the better aspects of its Dakota cab and Yukon cab designs. The front A-posts of the cab are rigid
sheet metal components, with an upper curved section to accept curved, tip-out windshields
formerly only found on Dakota cabs. The other main benefit of this design element is to im-
prove the rigidity of this bolt-together style of cab. The sides, roof and rear cab sections are all
bolt-together to help keep shipping costs down, while providing the best value to customers for
fit, form and function. RS#54 For more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
Cub Cadet Yanmar Winter Hard Cabs

Realizing a tractor is only as versatile as its attachments; Cub Cadet Yanmar now offers
hard cab enclosures for all Ex units and the Sc2400, a snow blower for the Sc2400 and
snow blades for its complete line of Ex units. All hard cabs come standard with features
like windshield wipers, hard doors, soft rear panel, a vented front windshield and quick-
detach doors. The cabs can also be fitted with optional equipment like a 15,000-BTU
heater, rear- and side view-mirrors, stereo mount, dome light, switch panel and overhead
console. Designed for heavy snowfall, Cub Cadet Yanmar’s SB45 snowblower fits exclu-
sively on the Sc2400 unit. RS#55 For more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.

Basic Training
The Mini Dictionary to Compact
Equipment Snow Plows and Accessories By Andrew Mason
NOTE: These definitions are specifically for snowplows open areas like parking lots. A good brand (like Machin-
that go on machinery — not trucks. Fit one of these hard- ability’s V35 Series) will offer plows available in 5, 6, 8, 9,
working snowplows or salt accessories to your skid steers, 10 and 12 ft. On the larger scale, V-plows are available in
tractors, wheel loaders or compact track loaders and watch 10, 11, 12, 14 and 16-ft sizes.
great winter work results.
2. Power Side Wing Plow —
1. Power V-Plow — The hydraulically-powered moldboards Hydraulically-powered
can be positioned in the V forward position as illustrated, wings can rotate 180
V’ed back, straight or angled to windrow left or right. Some degrees allowing you
manufacturers to transform your plow
offer a joystick from a straight pusher
controller to con- to a pusher box plow
figure the plow or even a back drag
with the touch of plow with the push of
a button. V-Plows a button. The hydraulic cylinders on the moldboard allow
are available in a you to position the plow to windrow. You can even mount
wide range of sizes these plows onto smaller tractors or big wheel loaders. Some
for sidewalk appli- manufacturers have short 5-ft wings, which allow you to
cations up to large scoop under trailers and dock doors.
Massey Ferguson 1635 Tractor with MF1410 Snow Blower

No drift will stand in your way when you choose a Massey Ferguson 1635 compact trac-
tor equipped with the MF1410 63-in.-wide front-mounted snow blower. With tough steel
construction, a powerful 35.7-hp engine, four-wheel drive and choice of two easy-to-use
transmissions topped by a warm and comfortable factory cab, Massey Ferguson tractors
make snow removal a snap. Connecting the snow blower is effortless with a front quick
hitch; it also allows you to raise and lower the hardworking MF1410 snow blower hy-
draulically without leaving the seat. You’ll find removing snow is more like playing in the
snow with your Massey Ferguson. RS#56 For more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
Power Trac Snow Blowers

When it comes to moving snow, Power Trac tool carriers are great winter warriors. On Power
Trac snow blowers, each unit comes with a hydraulic control for the chute to allow you to move
snow at either side. Power Trac snow blowers are two-stage units and are available in two differ-
ent sizes, depending on the size of machine you have. The height of the intake opening is 32 in.
Power Trac snow blowers can be adapted to fit other machines as well. Power Trac has proven
that heavy-duty, versatile equipment can also be turf friendly and a great value. With over 300
years combined experience in design and manufacturing of hydraulic equipment, Power Trac
has the needed expertise to build high-quality machines and attachments. RS#57 For more infor-
mation, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
Honda HS928 Snow Blower

Equipped with a full range of innovative, groundbreaking features, this snow blower is easy to
start and consistently delivers smooth and reliable power. Every model in all four series of products,
which range from light-weight to heavy-duty snowfighters, is designed to plow through even the
heaviest snow. The HS928 employs a specially designed, heavy-duty, height-adjustable serrated auger
to slice through icy snow build-up deposited by snowplows. The HS928 features: infinitely vari-
able speed control hydrostatic drivetrain; 28-in. clearing width; 20-in. clearing height; self-propelled
wheel drive; and automatic decompression for easy starting A single lever accurately adjusts ground
speed without affecting auger rotation speed. RS#58 For more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
3. Box Plow — This is an A joystick handle allows you to control all eight hydraulic
economical plow suited cylinders to extend, angle and even independently guillo-
to push large volumes tine the side plates.
of snow with ease. They The plow can be
can be hooked to your windrowing and
bucket, or simply bolt still keep the wings
on a quick coupler for pointing in the di-
any quick-attach system or skid steer mount on the mar- rection of travel.
ket. These plow styles are usually available in 8-, 10-, 12-, When you ap-
14- and 16-ft models. With replaceable bolt on wings and proach a laneway, guillotine the end plates closed to halt
bolt on front braces, you can be rest assured that your the flow of snow. Multiple sizes are available allowing you to
plow will last you longer than conventional box plows. alter the width of the plow from 8 to 14 ft or from 10 to 17 ft,
which allows you to travel down narrower roadways.
4. Straight Plow with Trip Mold-
board — This is another 7. Drop Salter — Standard
economical plow suited for three-point hitch drop
straight pushing and wind- salters are available in
rowing. The trip moldboard PTO-driven or hydrau-
style of snowplow relieves lically-driven versions.
impacts by pivoting the en- These simple and com-
tire plow forward. pact units are excellent
for reliably depositing
5. Straight Plow with Trip Edges — Typically used in sidewalk controlled amounts of
applications, these hydraulically-powered blades can be salt. Manually adjust-
run straight or angled for windrowing and running down able, spring steel ten-
sidewalks. Available in 5- and 6-ft sizes with tripping edg- sioners allow you to
es for protection against obstructions. control the deposition rate based on your application.
6. Extendable Plow — A rare, but extremely versatile plow that Andrew Mason is an engineer at Machinability Ltd., Oakville, Ontario,
is capable of being configured to suit your needs on the fly. Canada.

Bobcat HS8 Spreader Attachment
Bobcat Co. now offers an 8-cu-ft spreader attachment for the speedy distribution of lawn
care products in the summer months and sand and salt in the winter. The HS8 is the first
spreader offered by Bobcat that is driven by the hydraulics of the loader, which makes it easier
to install because the attachment does not need to be wired to the machine like electrically-
driven models. The hydraulic flow of the loader controls the spinner and is controlled from
the cab, giving the Bobcat HS8 a spread pattern from 18.4 to 28.4 ft. An optional sidewalk kit
is available to compress the spread pattern to 29 or 37 in., depending on the mounting loca-
tion of the kit. RS#59 For more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
DuraClass Sidewinder Material Spreading

DuraClass provides the versatile Sidewinder. The Sidewinder offers a solution for spreading
material during the winter months and operates as a standard dump body in warmer climates.
The patented body sidewall, shaped into a continuous top rail, side and running board configu-
ration, prevents potential moisture and freeze problems. A front-mounted, inverted telescopic
hoist with hard chrome-plated sleeves eliminates the need for cylinder housing inside of the
body and minimizes cylinder contamination. The DuraClass Sidewinder allows operators to
spread up to 25-ft widths of sand or salt with continuous feed from the dump body. High-quali-
ty construction including COR-TEN steel, a heavy-duty braced tailgate and continuous welding
provide strength and durability. RS#60 For more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
New Holland Winter-Equipped Skid Steers

Reliable and powerful enough to tackle the snow season’s toughest challenges, New
Holland’s line of high-productivity, vertical-lift Super Boom skid steer loaders utilize
many easy-to-change attachments. New Holland skid steers feature batteries with 30
percent more cold cranking amps, more powerful starters and new standard grid heat-
ers resulting in improved cold-starting capabilities. The state-of-the-art cooling system
comes with a side-by-side oil cooler, radiator and larger capacity fuel tanks to further
extend the machine’s workday. Back by popular demand is New Holland’s Snow Cen-
tral Lease, which provides an opportunity to utilize the latest and most productive
equipment while increasing payment flexibility and allowing for predictable budgeting
through annual skip payments. RS#61 For more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
Covered Bridges
Compact Equipment Attachments Help Clean Snow from Bridges By Eric Morse
When it comes to removing snow and ice from bridges, blade has the ability to push snow to one side or push snow
there are some places that large equipment just can’t get to to both sides at the same time. Pushing snow to both sides is
or clear efficiently such as pedestrian areas or along a bridge’s beneficial when snow storage capacity is limited.
concrete walls and on boulevards. In these situations, com- Angle brooms are the best solution for light snowfalls to keep
pact equipment excels at snow removal in pedestrian areas ice from forming on pedestrian areas. If ice or compacted snow
and casting snow if storage is available in adjacent boulevards has already formed in pedestrian areas, a scraper will break up
or right of ways. Compact equipment also excels in snow re- the snow and ice to leave a smooth and clean surface.
moval when no storage capacity exists in the median. Snow buckets have a higher back to push the snow and
The best type of compact equipment for clearing snow on a a large capacity to move large amounts of snow to either
bridge depends on the jobsite. If a pedestrian area on a bridge storage areas or to load on trucks. Snow pushers move large
is narrow, a compact skid steer, such as the Bobcat S70 with amounts of snow. Some snow pushers have a free-floating
a width of 36 in., will efficiently remove the snow. For larger blade that protects surfaces such as pavers or decorative con-
pedestrian areas or for casting or hauling snow, a large skid crete on pedestrian areas. The free-floating blade keeps the
steer loader, say a Bobcat S330, can handle deep snowfalls. moldboard in contact with the surface to prevent materials
The best attachment depends on the snow removal task at from becoming damaged on uneven surfaces.
hand. A snow blade works the same as a snowplow mounted Snow blowers are effective for casting and hauling opera-
on a pickup or dump truck, with the benefit that the com- tions. Compact loaders operate in shoulders and medians
pact machine gets the blade where the trucks can’t reach. to allow traffic flow to be unhindered. The snow blower can
Snow blades are used to move snow to the side. A snow V- be used to make more space for new snow by casting it to
John Deere COOL-GARD II
As September approaches, it signals the start of fall and the beginning of colder weather. This is
the best time to prep your equipment for the extremes ahead, like freezing temperatures, high heat
and long service intervals. John Deere Cool-Gard II is a high-performance antifreeze and coolant
designed to meet today’s heavy-duty engine requirements. It is a ready-to-use, 50/50 premix formula
that provides freeze protection to –34 F (–37 C) while protecting against linear cavitation, corro-
sion and deposits. Cool-Gard II will also allow for maximum heat transfer and optimum radiator
efficiency, with less downtime and lower maintenance costs. RS#62 For more information, go to www.
ceunbound.com/info.
Genie’s Cold Weather Package

Genie is introducing a newly redesigned cold weather package for internal combusted and bi-
energy boom lifts operating in cold weather environments. The basic cold package includes full
synthetic engine oil, an oversized foot switch cover to accommodate cold weather footwear, a
110V blanket for the starting battery and either an oil pan heater or freeze plug heater to protect
the engine. Depending on boom model, the package may also include a ground control LCD pan-
el heating element, platform control board heater, 110V hydraulic reservoir blanket and platform
hydraulic oil recirculation to ensure operation in freezing temperatures. RS#63 For more information,
go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
DRB On-Track System

Having troubles with tracks walking off your machine (espe-
cially in the slick winter weather season)? DRB America, with its
premium rubber tracks, introduces the On-Track system into its
full line of rubber tracks widely used for construction mini ex-
cavators and track loaders. With conventional rubber tracks, de-
tracking can occur when operating a machine on rocky, inclined
ground conditions, especially when the machine is driven at
high speed or with repeated turns. DRB rubber tracks are maintained tightly intact with the machine’s undercarriage,
preventing de-tracking from happening. On-Track eliminates interference on the undercarriage frame. Reinforced
metal imbeds provide strong support for rubber tracks, where track is allowed to curve in one stable motion through-
out its path. RS#64 For more information, go to www.ceunbound.com/info.
storage areas. Some companies manu-

facture a truck-loading chute for the
After that long day of work and once the ma-
snow blower to completely remove
chine and snow attachment are off the job, use
snow from the bridge. A compact load-
er with a snow blower attachment also a small brush or broom to remove hardened
removes snow in tight situations such snow. By removing frozen and excess snow,
as around light poles, mileposts, crash your snow push attachment will be ready to
barriers and guard rails much more ef- operate efficiently the next morning.
fectively than larger equipment.
After snow is cleared, salt or sand
often needs to be placed on bridge pe-
destrian areas. There are two types of
spreader attachments — one is mount-
ed on the front of compact equipment
and the other is mounted on the rear.
A snow blower, snow blade or angle
blade in the front of the machine clears
the snow while the spreader in the rear
places sand or salt. Snow removal on
bridges does not have to be difficult. By
enlisting compact equipment and the
attachments available for them, snow
can be quickly removed from bridges.
Eric Morse is a public relations writer for

Two Rivers Marketing, based in Des Moines,
Iowa.

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Does everyone in your neighborhood know what you P OWER T OOL
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out more about the services being offered by others in (PTI) now offers down-
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any home-based construction worker looking to find new publications on its recently
customers. revised Web site. Safety Is
On mycubi.com, everyone gets a free Web page (called Specific, available in both
a Cubi) where users list what services they can offer. All English and Spanish, is PTI’s compilation of rules and safe
the details you put into your Cubi are displayed on a local practices for power tools. A Teacher’s Reference Guide to
area map so people can see what services are being of- Power Tool Safety is PTI’s 24-page brochure featuring lesson
fered by people in their neighborhood and contact them plans, student activities, quizzes, support materials and refer-
directly if they need them. The idea behind www.mycubi. ences to additional information on each power tool category.
com is to reconnect neighborhoods and help people find All publications are available in hard copy and may be or-
new channels of work in these challenging times. dered at no charge on the PTI site.
A Cubi is as good as having a free Web site. It is easy W W W . P O W E R TO O L I N S T I T U T E . CO M
to create, looks smart and gets its own unique address
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as your main Web site if you don’t already have one. Not As North America’s largest brand of interior and exte-
only will your details appear on the mycubi.com Web site rior building products and
but they will also be fed into the search engines such as the home to a world-class
Google giving you a much wider audience of potential Building Science team,
new customers. CertainTeed connects with
a wide range of architects,
builders, specifiers and
contractors on a daily ba-
sis. These people are on
the ground and connected
with the industry, keeping
a pulse on innovative projects, emerging trends and best
practices. It’s just a logical step for these professionals to
share these experiences with others in the industry — hence
the creation of the Building Knowledge blog. The blog of-
fers both a window into our world and the opportunity to
engage in meaningful dialogue.
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VOLUME 8 • NUMBER 9 • SEPTEMBER 2009 • CEUNBOUND.COM

14 Industry Watch: Medium-Duty

Preserve & Protect By Keith Gribbins

30-37 Be a Winter Warrior Compiled by CE Staff

30 Putting on a Few (1,000) Pounds

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Customer Service Solutions

Doosan’s repair-before-failure approach allows customers to manage cash flow.

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Atlas Copco Offers Trade-In

Program for Handheld Tools

For more information on the trade-in program, contact your lo-

Cash for clunk-

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Leaner, Sleeker Cat

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As all compact equipment operators and maintenance Root Causes of “Dusting”

What Is a Dust Out?

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Nobody likes experiencing a flat tire in a

Michael Burroughes is the director of marketing for Mi-

CNH offers equivalent or better-than-new warranty options

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These days, users of diesel-pow- That is an important consider-

Bobcat: Fifty Years of

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5. End-Fitting Broken Off: The fitting has broken off leav-

6. Incompatible Fluid: The inner tube is deteriorated,

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Replacing a hydraulic hose on a backhoe, trac-

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Make Sure Your Truck Can Handle the

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Worksaver Snow Blades

EDGE Angle Broom by CE Attachments

Sims All-Weather Cabs

Cub Cadet Yanmar Winter Hard Cabs

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Massey Ferguson 1635 Tractor with MF1410 Snow Blower

Power Trac Snow Blowers

Honda HS928 Snow Blower

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DuraClass Sidewinder Material Spreading

New Holland Winter-Equipped Skid Steers

Genie’s Cold Weather Package

DRB On-Track System

storage areas. Some companies manu-

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