5 Incredibly Useful Construction Equipment Telematics Tips
Top 5 Benefits of Construction Equipment Telematics Telematics has been the hottest phrase in the construction equipment industry for the last three to five years. Google it and you will find no shortage of articles preaching the ROI virtues and on-site benefits of telematics. However, finding a con
A Guide to Top Construction Equipment Manufacturers
Top 5 Construction Equipment Manufacturers in the World International Construction magazine’s annual Yellow Table ranking of the world’s top construction equipment manufacturers for 2016 was released and, not surprisingly, the same manufacturers that have lead the world for more than a decade ar
Best Ways to Purchase Construction Equipment Technology
Don’t Check Your Brain at the Door When Spending on Construction Equipment Technology Equipment managers in today’s digital age of automated and semi-automated construction equipment and agricultural machinery must determine how to best use those tools according to an article that appear
Extend Engine Life of Trucks, Equipment and Machinery: Pre combustion vs. Post-combustion Devices
The Rentar fuel catalyst extends the engine life of equipment and reduces maintenance, particularly in relation to catalytic converters. Diesel greenhouse gases, often seen as black diesel smoke, are symptoms of poorly burned fuel, which affects the environment significantly more than more completel
What the Mining, Construction and Excavation World Is Doing to Better the Environment
With respect to greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (40 billion tons in 2014 alone) is the pollutant we produce the most of each year. That sum was a 0.7 percent increase from 2013. Yet in 2015, there was no increase in the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air and only a small rise of [&helli
Heavy Equipment and Trucking Trends: Saving Fuel
Heavy equipment and trucking trends typically center around one of two principals: abidance to safety regulations and cutting costs. Avoiding fines and penalties is the motivating factor behind abidance. Increasing net profit is the motivating factor behind lowering overhead costs. Cost breakdowns o
Here’s How Owners of Heavy-Duty Off-Road Equipment Can Save Money
Owners of heavy-duty off-road equipment can substantially reduce overhead costs by increasing fuel consumption efficiency. With respect to the costs associated with operating this equipment, diesel fuel — with the exception of operator wage — is the biggest expense proprietors and companies that
Cut Heavy Equipment Operating Costs: Means of Reducing Waste
Business owners — particularly those of a heavy equipment operation — determine success by calculating two sums: gross profit and net profit. Gross profit is the amount of money a company makes. Net profit is how much money the company’s owner(s) makes. While gross profit is of greater importa
Why Do They Use Diesel in Large Vehicles Rather Than Petrol?
The question, “why do they use diesel in large vehicles rather than petrol?” is a good question. It is a good question because it implies another question, “why don’t they use petrol in large vehicles rather than diesel?” After all, petrol pollutes less than diesel. Right? Wrong, actually.
Here’s How to Save Diesel Fuel in Heavy Equipment
For people who operate heavy equipment, saving money on fuel is always a top priority. While trucks and other machines do critical work, they can be expensive and wasteful to operate; companies and operators alike have begun to turn their attention to fuel-saving devices and other ways to lower emis