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Your equipment serves as the backbone for many successful construction projects. It makes sense that you want to protect your investment and ensure your machine lasts as long as possible. Proper service and maintenance play a key role in extending the life of your machine, and ensuring you’re running at peak performance. Studies have shown improving preventative maintenance procedures can reduce machinery repair costs by up to 25%. By maintaining proper service intervals, day-to-day maintenance, and considering service plans, you can be sure to see savings over the life of your machine.
Regularly scheduled service intervals are the foundation of maintaining construction equipment in top-notch condition. Manufacturers recommend specific intervals for servicing, often based on equipment usage and operating hours. Following these intervals is crucial to prevent potential breakdowns, identify early signs of wear and tear, and detect any other issues. Day-to-day maintenance is equally important as sticking to regular service intervals. Simple, yet crucial tasks can make a massive difference in the life of your machine. Operators should be trained to maintain their machines to the best of their ability to avoid breakdowns and larger more costly repairs.
Day-to-day maintenance checks can include:
- Lubricating machinery
- Oil changes or filter changes
- Safety inspections
- Replacing deteriorating parts
- Tire inspections
- Pressure tests
- Checking transmission fluid levels
- Checking engine coolant levels
Investing in construction equipment is a substantial decision. Many companies now offer service plans at the time of purchase to help budget for maintenance expenses in advance. These plans are intended to cover scheduled maintenance and repairs over a period of time or a number of operating hours. Another benefit of a pre-mapped service plan is the ability to have OEM Trained technicians working on your machine, ensuring you have the best service possible.
Safeguarding your investment is a simple decision to make. Extending the life of your machine is not only essential for the success of your projects, it can also affect the return on your machine once it’s time to sell or trade-in. By keeping to a regularly scheduled maintenance plan, you can be sure your equipment is always running in top-notch condition.
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