Brakes are your last line of defense on any machine. On an excavator, the braking system includes service brakes (for stopping travel), swing brakes (for holding the house), and parking brakes (for keeping the machine stationary). When brakes fail, the results can be disastrous. Here are four checks that keep your excavator stopping safely every time.
View MoreThe forks are the most used part of any forklift. They carry every load, every shift, every day. But they also take hidden damage — bending, wear, and cracking — that can lead to sudden failure and dropped loads. Here are four checks that keep your forks safe and reliable.
View MoreCoolant does two jobs: it keeps the engine from freezing in winter and from boiling over in summer. Neglect it, and you risk cracked blocks, corroded liners, and clogged radiators. Here are four coolant checks that protect your engine year-round.
View MoreThe mast and lift chains are what make a forklift a forklift. They take the full load weight, every lift, every shift. Worn chains snap. Dry rollers seize. Neglected rails bind. When the mast fails, the load drops — and that means damage, injury, or worse. Here are four checks that keep your mast lifting safely.
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