Your heavy equipment is a major investment, and you want to be sure that you get the most out of your purchase. After all, every day your heavy equipment falters due to poor upkeep is a day you need to put your company’s work on pause. That said, establishing effective maintenance strategies is crucial for keeping your heavy equipment in great shape. Here are a few key strategies you can use.
Prevention Is Best
When and where possible, you should strive to reduce the risk of equipment breakdowns. Making sure oil levels are adequate, replacing parts as they wear out, and creating and following a maintenance schedule can keep your equipment running efficiently.
Rent Equipment as Needed
You may be tempted to keep your equipment going without maintenance because you don’t want to put your work on pause. However, you can use heavy equipment rentals to continue your work while your equipment is being worked on.
Monitor Your Equipment
Many pieces of construction equipment are now equipped with various sensors to monitor for problems like low oil levels or excessively high engine temperatures. These sensors can provide crucial early warnings. To ensure that your equipment is always up to date, you should monitor these sensors and inspect your equipment regularly. When a sensor is tripped, you can be automatically notified and act accordingly.
Properly Store Your Equipment After Use
If a piece of equipment is not going to be used for a considerable length of time, you should store it properly. When possible, you’ll want to store it indoors. If that’s not feasible, tarps and other measures could help. Additionally, make sure you thoroughly clean the equipment after use. According to the International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, approximately 52% of all construction aggregate is crushed stone and 48% is sand and gravel. Debris from this kind of work and other contaminants can cause damage, like rust, to your equipment over time if not removed.
Heavy equipment is often under a lot of strain, and failures can happen if these pieces aren’t well taken care of. Fortunately, Sy Aggregate has the quality heavy equipment sales you need to rent or buy when you need them most. For more information about our heavy equipment sales or rental services, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team today.