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How to purchase worthy heavy equipment

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Be it a construction business that owns heavy equipment or contractors who uses their heavy equipment in various construction sites, they all are worried about one basic thing and that is have they bought worthy heavy equipment? Is the machine going to work for many years as promised by the dealer or the heavy equipment company? These thoughts do make several rounds in the mind of the person who has recently bought heavy equipment and it is also very obvious for them to worry about the worthiness of the machine. They buy heavy equipment after investing thousands of dollars and they want suitable outcome of their invested money. They just want the machine to function when it is required to.

There are few things that one needs to do before he decides to go for procuring heavy equipment. These steps are simple but many skip doing them due to several reasons better known to them.

Go for a good brand:-

Purchasing heavy equipment from a famous brand has a lot of merits. A famous brand will not afford to play around with the quality of the machine and therefore whatever they will manufacture will be of top notch quality. Though they may sound to be expensive but will be very reliable when it comes to performing on the jobsite. You may have to shell more money while buying the item but then it will save your money as far as fuel consumption is concerned which becomes another major cause of worry to the owners of heavy equipment. Moreover, they will cost less on maintenance and will be more productive unlike machines of less popular brands which start giving problem after few months of purchase.

Take valuable suggestion from industry experts:-

It makes a lot of sense to take suggestion from few people who knows the in and out of the subject and then take your call. The heavy equipment company will speak all positive about the machine but you will get to know about its negative side from industry experts who have been working on different kinds of heavy equipment for the last many years. They might be in a better position to give you valuable suggestion about a particular machine. You might also consider taking suggestions from more than one person. However, refrain from involving too many people as that might confuse you and weaken your decision making ability.

Take an expert with you to shop for heavy equipment:-

Ask an expert to accompany you whenever you decide to buy machines. This is perhaps one of the best options you can take to purchase worthy heavy equipment. It will actually allow the expert to personally check the machine and also ask certain intrinsic questions which are technical in nature that you may have skipped to ask. This will always prove to be advantageous to you. The only criteria will be that you should know he is a trustworthy guy and will not mislead you.

 

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How to tighten the tracks on heavy equipment

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Though been one of the most important components in the construction industry, heavy earth moving equipment is sadly the most ignored element of all. Construction companies are all running a race against time. All they know is to complete the assigned work in time or for that matter before time so that they can catch up with another piece of work and in this entire process they fail to remember that they need to give a bit of attention to an important segment which is the earth moving heavy machines. Construction companies are heavily dependent on mechanics whenever they see an issue with any of their equipment. This is not a bad thing to do but depending completely on something can also take a toll on your work when you do not find the team around to get your work done and you do not know how to get things moving in the absence of the team. This can certainly leave you in a high and dry situation and can also cost a fortune to the company.

So the ground rule is you got to take enough notice of your heavy equipment and learn a few things that you can do to fix things in the absence of a mechanic. One of the most common problems is with the track of the heavy equipment. They come out way too often and you are unable to figure out how to get rid of this issue. Well, you will not be able to get rid of it completely but maintaining the overall machine on a timely manner which also takes into account the track of the machine can certainly reduce the frequency of the problem. But when you have encountered a problem like this and have nobody around to help you out, here are few things that you can do yourself to get it track back.

Firstly, you have to ensure that you turn the upper part of the machine so that the boom is at a 90 degree angle to the travel direction. After that you got to check that the bucket floor level is to the ground by positioning the arm upright to the ground. You then need to press down the boom so that the track is elevated on one side and then gradually it is completely suspended above ground level. Once that done, you need to ensure that the track makes several revolutions so that the debris and other dirt can come out. Once that’s done, stop the track from moving and move in the cab. Ask your assistant to measure the bottom of the track frame to the track shoe and compare it with the measurements given in the user manual.

You may also have to inject grease in the small hole of the track frame and for this purpose use a grease injector. This will help to tighten the track. Once the tracks are tightened, make use of a wrench to loosen the fitting and get the track on the ground. Just in case you see any issues and can’t figure out to fix it, stop there and seek help of an expert.

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How to operate a bulldozer

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Operating heavy equipment can be easy only if you have hands-on knowledge and know which gadget has what function. It is definitely not a child’s play and just in case you do not know how it works and still try your hands on it then you should be also ready for the consequences. Guys who are new to the construction world are often found to be curious to work on a construction machine and they try their luck when the operator is not around. However, that is not a healthy thing to do as they can cause serious damages to life and property. Out of the many heavy types of equipment that one can see in a construction site, the one that is very frequent is a bulldozer also known as “Dozer”. It may not be difficult to learn to operate a dozer but it is absolutely difficult to operate it in vulnerable places like on the mountain slide or on muddy surfaces. This means that one needs a lot of practice to become an expert operator of the dozer and therefore can also become a highly priced driver.

We will speak about some basic techniques that one can make use of to operate a dozer.

Start the engine and keep your foot on the brakes:-

The first thing that you will do to operate a bulldozer is turn the machine on by turning the machine into ignition mode. Once you find the dozer has started, keep your foot on the brakes so that just in case it starts off and catches speed, you should be able to control it well within time and stop it by applying those brakes.

Start moving the machine:-

Once you have started the dozer, it is time that you start moving it a bit by having complete control on the machine. Now you should hold the joystick and move it slowly on the place you need to go. The joystick of the machine is smooth and will facilitate you to move the machine the way you want it to.

Keep good control on the speed:-

You can’t treat a dozer like your car and therefore you need to take immense care and ensure that you keep the speed of the dozer in control. You should make use of the decelerator to bring down the speed of the machine. You hit the decelerator with your foot which is located just beside the brake and can slow it down.

Make the ground smooth:-

The sole purpose of the dozer is to keep the surface of the ground smooth like butter which is done with the help of the blades that runs on the ground. You have to lower the blade so that it can hit the ground in a way that it is making it look smooth. You have to make use of the pedal and the joystick to maneuver the entire area and make sure that the face of the blade is always hitting the ground as you move over it.

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Working With A Scraper- How To Go On About It?

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If you are into the mining industry, then you must be well aware of the important position that heavy equipment holds in the smooth operation of the entire business. If you are involved in the mining arena and are not aware of what a particular equipment is used for or how does it work, then you are not exactly on the route to success. The wheel tractor scraper is one of the most commonplace heavy equipment to be put to use in the arena of mining and highway construction.

Wheel Tractor Scraper- What Is It?

Shifting earth from one place and dumping it to another is one of the most significant aspect of the mining industry, as it is on this that the rest of the work depends. The wheel tractor scraper or the scraper is among the many earth moving equipment that rules the mining and highway construction industry. Consisting of a wagon with provision of a bladed bottom, the scraper is primarily used for scraping away the earth into the hydraulically run hopper. Once the hopper is filled with earth and cannot be loaded anymore, the gate is closed and carried away for dumping. The scraper is generally used for scraping the earth over smaller distances, usually about two miles.

Running A Scraper- How Is It Done?

Operating a scraper is not that difficult a deal, provided one deals with the entire affair a bit skilfully. However, having a basic idea of how the equipment operates wouldn’t hurt. So, let us take a look at the basic tenets of operating a scraper.

  • The ripper shanks of the scraper have to be elevated to the maximum position before driving the scraper forward. Before the scraper is again lowered to the ground level, operators should ensure that there is nothing there that could be damaged or cause damage.
  • It is better not to drive the scrapper too fast, or else the purpose of the equipment will not be served. As the operator proceeds with the scraper, the part of the earth that is scraped gets accumulated inside the box like structure. In case of greater contact with the earth, it is wise to let down the shanks one at a time, taking care to not to let the entire thing fall too low as that would bring the entire scraper to a halt.
  • While emptying the scraper of the accumulated dirt, make sure that you raise the shanks slowly and gradually. This will allow all the dirt to fall off. In the event of the scraper filling up too fast, you might consider elevating the shank further.

There is absolutely no doubt about the fact that wheel tractor scraper forms an important part of the mining and highway construction industry. It is, therefore, quite obvious that one faulty step on your part in the operation of this heavy equipment might lead to untoward consequences. It is, therefore, best if only the skilled hands of the industry are hired for the job. Having information on the basic aspects of the entire functioning of the scraper is also a good thing.

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Check these steps to operate the useful heavy equipment- excavator

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Construction business has become very popular from last few years. Due to its amazing facilities and profit, it has made a very strong position in the market. Excavator is one of the most useful equipment of construction site that help the workers to perform many works. Without a proper excavator you cannot work on the construction sites. It actually makes your work smooth and easy. However, before using excavator in your site, you have to know how to operate this machine. It is very important to know every single detail of this machine and then use it in your worksite. Here are some tips on operating an excavator. Check this out-

  • At first you have to select a machine for your work. If you are going to work in a small place or you have to dig a ditch for irrigation projects then you can rely on the small or mini excavator. However, when you are required to dig a large landscape project, then it is good to purchase an excavator like Bobcat 335. It will make your work easier. You will get excavator in different sizes. You should buy the machine according to your work priorities.
  • It is very important to look on the manual and get familiar with the different description of the controls. You have to know how to control the machine. As it comes in different shapes and sizes, thereby, you should always know the different ways of controlling it.
  • You have to sit on the driver’s seat in order to familiar with the Gauges, controls and the restraint system of operator. On the right side of the machine you will find the ignition key. During the time of operation you should look on the oil pressure, fuel level and of course the engine temperature. There will be a seat belt for you and you can use it.
  • You have to know the detail of controlling the joysticks. It is important to know how to move or handle the joystick. Joystick helps to handle the bucket or boom assembly and the machine’s other function. When you will release the machine, it will come back to the neutral position. For operating the machine it is really important to get familiar with joystick.
  • There will be two long steel rods along with handles. These are the steer controls of drivers. Each one helps to control the rotation of the machine and help it to move forward. If you can push a stick forward then it will help the machine to turn in the opposite direction. If you can manage to push the controls more then the machine will start to move faster.
  • There is a small pedal or a button on the left side of the machine. It helps to control the high speed, and helps to move the machine from one location to another with high speed.

These are the basic steps of operating an excavator. If you can manage to learn these steps ten you will be able to operate this equipment properly.

 

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Get a brief idea on how to operate a track loader

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The track loaders are the most useful equipment of construction companies. It helps the workers to work smoothly in the field. It actually uses in the construction sites for many different works. As the construction business is growing day by day, the demands of such equipment are also increased. So, many people have started their business in this field in order to get profit. Whoever is working on this ground requires using such heavy equipment. However, when you are going to use this machine, it is really important to know the process of operating it. If you can increase the undercarriage life and reduce the operating costs through this equipment then it is completely based on its operators. A well trained operator can fix any problem and handle the machine properly. It is the duty of an operator to control near about 60% of the operating cost of a track loader by his different operating techniques and different types of practices.

Therefore, at first you need to hire a trained operator who can control the every part of this machine and by giving a preventive operation, he can save the maintenance costs. A good and reliable operator know how to make big turns, familiar with the surface, control the slippage and regulate the load.

Some operators use track loader just as the skid steer. However, the processes of operating the skid steer and track loaders are not same. Usually in case of skid steer, the operators need to perform a number of counter rotate and spin the tires in order to fill the bucket. But compact track loaders have great traction therefore; it does not need any additional spin in order to fill the bucket. So, when you are going to use a track loader you should keep it in your mind.

When you are operating a track loader in the underfoot condition then you should consider certain things.  If you are going to counter rotate the compact track loader, and then many materials will submerged in the undercarriage. You should be always careful about it and operate the machine properly without causing any damage to it.

When you are going to control a track loader and operate it on the construction field then you have to use it smoothly. If you start to move it faster it can cause little damages and increase your maintenance costs. Therefore, you shouldn’t try to move the travel direction quickly by counter rotating. It can cause huge damages on the machine and its other components.

These are the basic steps that an operator needs to follow before operating track loaders if you can manage to learn these steps then you will surely be able to handle the machine properly. It is the best machine to use on the slopes. However, you should always be careful on the different parts of the machine and handle it carefully.

Being A Successful Heavy Equipment Salesman- Do You Have What It Takes To Be Out There?

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Building a successful career in the present job scenario is not really an easy deal. Are you aiming to become a heavy equipment salesman? If yes, then read on to find out some of the features of a heavy equipment salesman that is sure to put you on the pinnacle of success.

Being a Heavy Equipment Salesman

The heavy construction equipment can be said to be one of the pillars of the construction arena. If or not a construction project will be completed successfully is largely determined by how well the construction equipment is functioning. And for this it is important to purchase the best heavy equipment on the block. And this is where the role of a heavy equipment salesman becomes prominent. It is a heavy equipment salesman who guides the customer to the best heavy equipment product on the block that will best cater to their requirement.

What Are The Factors That Characterises A Good Heavy Equipment Salesman?

So, you are heading towards becoming a heavy equipment salesman. Let us take a look at those features that will make you the best salesman on the block.

  • Ability to listen- A heavy equipment salesman has to be a good listener. He/ she should be able to lend an ear to the individual demands of the customer and guide them to the heavy equipment that will best fulfil their needs.
  • Have thorough knowledge- The heavy equipment salesman should also have enough knowledge about the heavy equipment put up on sale. It would not really do for them if they are not able to satisfy the queries of the customer.
  • Commendable Persuasion skills- A heavy equipment salesman should also be able to persuade his/ her customer in investing into the heavy equipment. They should be able to present the facts and figures in such a manner that will most certainly convince the customers in buying the product.
  • A good heavy equipment salesman also makes sure that he/ she is well aware of what the customer needs by pitching in relevant questions and working based on those answers.
  • Honesty- This is another quality that a good heavy equipment salesman should possess. They should be able to present things as they are without distorting the facts in any way. In the construction arena a lot depends on the smooth operation of the heavy equipment. And in such a scenario, it would not really do to have a salesman who misleads the customer.
  • A good heavy equipment salesman always puts the needs of the customer before anything else. And if satisfying that need means lower rates of commission on the sale of the product, then won’t be able to deter them in any way. Customer service is always their first call.
  • A heavy equipment salesman also needs to acknowledge the fact that the sealing of a deal doesn’t put a full stop on the entire affair. He/ she should always follow the deal with follow up calls to ensure that the heavy equipment is operating smooth enough.

Understanding the psychology of the customer is one of the characteristic features of every salesman. You need to understand what it is that your customer actually wants. And as a heavy equipment salesman this feature becomes all the more important in the light of the position held by the heavy equipment in the entire construction business.

 

 

 

Sell Your Heavy Equipment Virtually- Get To Know Where

Are you a heavy equipment manufacturer out to sell your product but haven’t been able to get enough customers? Wondering about your next course of action? Well, how about considering trading heavy equipment online?

Selling Heavy Equipment Online- Considering the Pros

Advertising and trading of heavy construction equipment over the World Wide Web has a number of pros- both for the buyers as well as the sellers. Let us consider some of the pros that online auctioning has to offer.

  • A greater and wider exposure- that is one of the key of selling heavy equipment online.
  • The expenses that are incurred by the seller in the event of offline trading of heavy equipment are also lowered by a considerable extent.
  • As far as the buyers of the heavy equipment are concerned, they too, have the advantage of going through various makes and models presented by various construction manufacturers organisation before investing on particular equipment.

It would, therefore, not be wrong to calculate that the trading of heavy equipment has a lot of advantages. Not only does it save a hell lot of time and expenses, it also contributes in making the entire process much simpler.

The Platforms for Selling Heavy Equipment

Now that you have made up your mind to sell heavy equipment over the net, you will first want to advertise it and let potential customers know that you have put up heavy equipment up for sale. But before you do that it is important for you to learn where you can do this effectively?

  • The heavy equipment auctioning sites are one of the best places for advertising your heavy equipment and putting it up for sale. For one, the traffic that is directed to these sites mainly consists of people related to the construction arena. This means that you have a higher probability of selling your product.
  • The social networking sites are another area that you could consider for advertising your heavy equipment. For instance, let us consider Instagram. You could post a picture of the heavy equipment up for sale along with all relevant information. You can be absolutely sure of reaching out to potential customers and letting them know about your product.
  • You could also consider advertising your heavy equipment on YouTube. All you need to do is upload a well-made video of your heavy equipment enumerating its features and all relevant information. This is another sure shot way of letting people know that you have heavy equipment for sale.
  • You could also consider letting people know about your heavy equipment on the blogs related to heavy equipment. Post an appealing advertisement of your heavy equipment and be ready to receive offers for your equipment.

Letting the right kind of people know about your heavy equipment is of paramount importance. And selecting the appropriate platform for advertising is equally important in order to accomplish that successfully. So, opt for the advertising platform wisely and see the sales figure soaring.