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Maximizing Your Excavator’s Lifespan: Essential Tips for Under-Carriage Care and Maintenance

RALPH COPE

May 2619 min read

Maximizing Your Excavator’s Lifespan: Essential Tips for Under-Carriage Care and Maintenance

The undercarriage of an excavator is a crucial component that facilitates the machine's mobility, stability, and overall operational...

Keeping the Balance: Understanding the Role and Maintenance of Excavator Counterweights

RALPH COPE

May 104 min read

Keeping the Balance: Understanding the Role and Maintenance of Excavator Counterweights

In the world of construction and excavation, the counterweight is a critical component of any excavator. Its primary role is to balance...

Diverse Diggers: Exploring the Many Businesses That Use Excavators

RALPH COPE

Apr 225 min read

Diverse Diggers: Exploring the Many Businesses That Use Excavators

Excavators, those massive powerhouses of construction and more, are among the most versatile pieces of heavy machinery in the world....

Mastering the Machine: Essential Qualities for Heavy Machinery Operators

RALPH COPE

Apr 66 min read

Mastering the Machine: Essential Qualities for Heavy Machinery Operators

Operating heavy machinery is a task that demands not just technical skill and expertise but also a set of physical qualities that ensure...

10 Essential Checks for Snagging a Stellar Used Excavator: Your Ultimate Guide

RALPH COPE

Mar 1510 min read

10 Essential Checks for Snagging a Stellar Used Excavator: Your Ultimate Guide

Buying a used excavator is a substantial investment that can significantly impact the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of construction...

In the Market for a new Earthmoving Machine? How to Decide between New and Used

RALPH COPE

Jan 12, 20236 min read

In the Market for a new Earthmoving Machine? How to Decide between New and Used

If you’re considering adding a machine to your fleet, you have a choice to make — will you purchase new or used construction equipment?...

Having Problems Finding New OEM Excavator Parts? We have a solution

RALPH COPE

Jan 12, 20232 min read

Having Problems Finding New OEM Excavator Parts? We have a solution

When the pandemic hit in 2020, OEM manufacturers feared the worst and started to pare back their production of new machines and parts....

Key Things to Inspect when Buying a Used Excavator

RALPH COPE

Nov 24, 20223 min read

Key Things to Inspect when Buying a Used Excavator

Buying a used excavator has numerous advantages over a new machine – they are cheaper, you avoid the initial depreciation knock,...

In the Market for a Used Excavator? You Need to Follow these FOUR Tips

RALPH COPE

Nov 8, 20224 min read

In the Market for a Used Excavator? You Need to Follow these FOUR Tips

Investment in capital equipment is a big one, and should not be taken lightly. You need to make sure that you invest in high-quality...

RALPH COPE

Sep 16, 20222 min read

4 Key Mistakes Made by Earthmovers

Earthmoving is a cyclical business which ebbs and flows with changes in the real economy. As an owner or manager of such a business, you...

RALPH COPE

Sep 12, 20223 min read

3 Warning Signs of Ring Gear Problems

An excavator ring gear (also known as a slewing bearing or slew ring) is a rotational rolling-element bearing that supports the upper...

How to Add Years onto the Life of Your Excavator Final Drive

RALPH COPE

Aug 22, 20223 min read

How to Add Years onto the Life of Your Excavator Final Drive

There are two major parts to an excavator's final drive – the hydraulic motor and the gear reduction. The hydraulic motor is fed by...

4 Reasons You Should Repair Your Excavator with Used Parts

RALPH COPE

Aug 8, 20222 min read

4 Reasons You Should Repair Your Excavator with Used Parts

When your excavator fails, you need to get it back in action as quickly as possible at the least expense. The downside of new parts is...

RALPH COPE

Jul 25, 20222 min read

FIVE Ways to Reduce Your Diesel Bill

Excavators are thirsty machines and with oil prices close to record highs, operators are feeling the pain. The objective of this blog is...

RALPH COPE

Jul 18, 20224 min read

A Quick Guide to Excavator Transport

Moving excavators is not easy. You want to do whatever you can to make it as safe and smooth as possible. You can increase your...

New versus Used Earthmoving Equipment - what is better for you?

RALPH COPE

Jul 15, 20224 min read

New versus Used Earthmoving Equipment - what is better for you?

Each purchasing route has its pros and cons. In this blog, we will break down the pros and cons of each option to help you make the best...

5 Excavator Maintenance Tips You need to Know

RALPH COPE

Jul 12, 20221 min read

5 Excavator Maintenance Tips You need to Know

Excavators are designed for rough and rigorous work. This means they need to be kept in good working condition. Here are 5 things you...

4 Ways to Maintain Your Excavator Track Adjuster

RALPH COPE

Jul 4, 20222 min read

4 Ways to Maintain Your Excavator Track Adjuster

Your track adjuster serves two important functions on your machine – it keeps proper tension in your tracks and prevents undue force from...

To Hire or Purchase Earthmoving Equipment. What is Best for You?

RALPH COPE

Jun 22, 20222 min read

To Hire or Purchase Earthmoving Equipment. What is Best for You?

So, you have a big earthmoving demolition or earthmoving job. You now need to make the decision – do you hire the machinery or is it...

Outlook for Construction Equipment Market

RALPH COPE

Jun 2, 20222 min read

Outlook for Construction Equipment Market

The demand for construction equipment is starting to regain traction as governments in both developed and developing countries invest in...