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New approach to skilled technician training supports move from reactive maintenance to predictive planning

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Track assemblies are the most expensive wear items on dozers and excavators, and they require regular measuring to forecast replacement timing. Without regular measurements, that timing becomes guesswork that risks…

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How ESCO Vertasys is advancing ground engaging tool design

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Ground-engaging tools (GET) operate at the front line of excavation and loading, absorbing the abrasion and impact associated with moving material. As sacrificial wear components, bucket teeth are designed to…

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Yanmar expands North American CTL lineup with six new mid- and large-frame models

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Yanmar Compact Equipment North America has expanded its line of ASV Posi-Track fully suspended torsion-axle CTLs with six new mid- and large-frame models released to the U.S. and Canada.

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Yanmar expands North American CTL lineup with six new mid- and large-frame models

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Yanmar Compact Equipment North America has expanded its line of ASV Posi-Track fully suspended torsion-axle CTLs with six new mid- and large-frame models released to the U.S. and Canada. Yanmar Compact…

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New Dual Drive system transforms operator experience on JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders

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JCB's innovative Dual Drive system for backhoe loaders is designed to transform the way operators work — operators can move the machine while remaining seated in the excavator position. This…

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New Dual Drive system transforms operator experience on JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders

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JCB's innovative Dual Drive system for backhoe loaders is designed to transform the way operators work — operators can move the machine while remaining seated in the excavator position. This…

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Inspeq adds AI assistance to remove reporting bottleneck for inspectors in the field

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Krank has introduced a new capability to its Inspeq platform — designed to bring real-time reporting into the inspection itself, the new AI-Assisted Inspections feature enables inspectors to dictate observations as they work. With AI…

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Inspeq adds AI assistance to remove reporting bottleneck for inspectors in the field

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How The New Cat 6040 Mining Shovel Improves Load Accuracy And Fuel Efficiency

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Caterpillar has introduced the next generation of its 6040 hydraulic mining shovel, and the engineering … Continue reading "How The New Cat 6040 Mining Shovel Improves Load Accuracy And Fuel…

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Why Some Heavy Equipment Suppliers Always Win Repeat Customers

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The heavy equipment business is based on long-term relationships. If owners of construction companies, contractors, … Continue reading "Why Some Heavy Equipment Suppliers Always Win Repeat Customers" The post Why…