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Extra rubber, extra wide Cooper Tire RM351 HD provides long service life in on-off road applications
Cooper Tire has developed a new mixed-service tire, the Roadmaster RM351 HD for on- and off-road driving in applications such as mixer and dump trucks. The new tire comes in two sizes: 11R22.5 and 11R24.5. The RM351 is an inch wider than its predecessor and has a 20 percent bigger footprint. A full inch of […]
March 21, 2019
Diesel technician shortage a perfect storm gathering for decades (Part 1)
Some construction equipment dealers have had to turn down business because of a lack of technicians. “It really boils down to our ability to respond quickly because contractors are looking for the fastest response."
March 18, 2019
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Lubes, coolants and greases are easy to overlook, but small mistakes can lead to big problems
Two oil company experts reveal the most common mistakes construction equipment fleet managers make regarding lubes, coolants and greases. Learn more here.
January 22, 2019
Maintenance
Robotics will bring about a new breed of heavy equipment technician
The future for heavy equipment technicians is interesting to look into considering how heavy equipment is adopting more and more technology. Read more here.
January 16, 2019
Components
Continental opens new training center at future Miss. tire plant
Continental opens its Employee Training Center building on its future Truck Tire Plant campus in Clinton, Mississippi. Learn more on Equipment World.
January 11, 2019
Maintenance
Understanding bolt torque will save you maintenance headaches in the long run
Learn more about what impacts torque, how to apply torque correctly, how to measure torque, and how to care for torque tools, here, on Equipment World.
January 8, 2019
Components
Continental opens lab to develop dandelion as alternative tire rubber
The Russian dandelion has several advantages, including that it can be harvested in one year and grown most anywhere. Details here on Equipment World.
January 8, 2019
Maintenance
Known for fabrication skills, Troy Fryer wins 2018 AEMP Technician of the Year award
Troy Fryer graduated from Universal Technical Institute with an Associate of Science degree in auto and diesel technology. Get more details on Equipment World.
December 17, 2018
Components
Michelin, Goodyear raise commercial tire prices
Michelin is among the latest tire manufacturers to announce an increase in prices. If you're considering new commercial tires now may be the time to act. Learn more.
December 3, 2018
Components
BKT announces “ag-centric” tire production plant in the U.S.
The facility would be the first U.S.-based plant for the firm and while the plant's location has not been announced BKT plans to break ground during Q2 of 2019.
November 30, 2018
Business
Cat Remote Services can troubleshoot, update software on in-use machines
With Remote Flash, Cat customers will receive a notice for available software upgrades and with Remote Troubleshoot a dealer can remotely identify problems.
November 27, 2018
Vocational
Cooper Severe Series MSD truck tires balance traction in dirt with longevity on the pavement
Cooper Tire officially expands its Severe Series truck tires with a new tread to help off-road trucks maximize their drive performance. Get more details here.
November 26, 2018
Maintenance
How to measure dozer undercarriage wear
Rodney Beavers and Louie Leake at Flint Equipment in Atlanta, Georgia, show us how the pros measure dozer undercarriage wear.
October 25, 2018
Components
Yokohama Tire opens new $5.6M R&D center in N.C.
Yokohama Tire opens its largest overseas research and development center in the U.S. to consolidate its U.S. R&D staff for tire development. Learn more here.
October 10, 2018
Components
New Michelin quarry truck tires improve TMPH with cooler running, faster speeds and longer tread life
Michelin's new 18.00R33 size tires, the Xtra Load Grip and Xtra Load Protect, are designed to increase tread life as well as loads or travel distance.
October 3, 2018
Maintenance
How to automate and optimize your equipment shop with 5S
This post explores the 5S methodology. 5S is part of the bigger picture of Lean manufacturing. Read all about this and how you can make it work here.
October 2, 2018
Components
Bridgestone expands OTR tire production with $12M infusion to Ill. plant
Bridgestone says its Bloomington, Illinois, tire plant will soon be expanded to support the manufacturing of more off-the-road tires for mining & construction.
July 20, 2018
Components
Michelin acquires off-the-road tire, track maker Camso for $1.45B
The acquisition will create the "world's number one OTR market player," and will represent more than double the net sales of Camso. Details here!,The acquisition will create the "world's number one OTR market player," and will represent more than double the net sales of Camso. Details here!
July 13, 2018
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