How to Inspect a Hydraulic Crawler Excavator

This video explains how to inspect hydraulic crawler excavators. We are demonstrating using a Caterpillar 312F. 


 


How to reach 10k hours on heavy equipment

This video explains best practices to get your heavy construction equipment to 10k hours. Also discussed, which brands are being updated often, contributing to longer life on the machines. 




How to Check for Slop on Construction Equipment

This video explains how to check for slop on construction equipment. Slop is unnecessary space between two pieces of metal and possibly washer/bushing. In this video, we are demonstrating this on a CAT excavator. 





How to check for blowby on a diesel engine

This video explains how to check for blowby on a diesel engine. Blowby is the leakage of any combustion gases or pressure into the engine's crankcase. In this video, we are demonstrating this on a 2022 YANMAR V80. 




How to Inspect Rough Terrain Tires on a Forklift

Our "how to" series gives inspection tips for heavy equipment. In this video GM John Taylor explains how to inspect rough terrain tires on a forklift. 





How to Check Mast Stage on a Forklift

Our "how to" series gives inspection tips for heavy equipment. In this video GM John Taylor explains how to check mast stages on forklifts.