What you need to know about storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Why DEF? DEF was created as a nontoxic, nonflammable, and cost-effective solution to reduce emissions while retaining the power of a diesel engine. Urea, an organic compound, gives the fluid its safe and emission-reducing capabilities. DEF is injected into the exhaust system and reduces…
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Excavators are essential pieces of construction equipment, but if you’re not careful, owning one can be very expensive. Whether you have Volvo excavators, Case excavators, or excavators from any number of noted manufacturers, managing costs is an important part of ownership. Here are tips you can follow to manage the operating costs of your excavating…
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One of the most overlooked – but most important – components of heavy construction equipment is the hydraulic system. Hydraulics help power a lot of the mechanisms that make performance possible for a piece of construction equipment. But they often aren’t heavily checked, inspected, or maintained, which can lead to problems down the road. Most…
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Heavy construction equipment is a big investment. Making sure you get the most out of your investment is crucial for your bottom line. One frequent threat to your budget is equipment downtime. When your equipment isn’t in the field working, it’s costing you money. That’s why it’s so important to reduce downtime as much as…
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One of the largest operating expenses a manager or owner will face is fuel. Fuel costs have dropped considerably over the past year, but fuel still makes up a bulk of costs and expenses a business will have to face. If the price of oil rises in the near future, that cost will be even…
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Buying construction equipment is a major investment. Machinery isn’t cheap, and neither is replacing it if a critical piece of machinery breaks down. Poor maintenance is one of the main reasons why construction equipment breaks down and falls into disrepair. Many companies don’t perform regular maintenance, nor do they keep accurate records on what work…
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A while back, we discussed three reasons to rent construction equipment from Cowin. While renting is definitely an option, it’s not the only option. You can also purchase brand-new construction equipment from some of the nation’s leading manufacturers. Which one should you choose to outfit your company? When You Should Buy The answer really depends…
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2015 is three-fourths of the way over, which means it’s time to take a look back over the past nine months and take a look at a few tech innovations for the construction industry. When one thinks of apps for computers and smartphones, one doesn’t usually think of construction. In reality, though, there are several…
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