Entries Tagged Preventive Maintenance

Equipment maintenance is never a trivial matter, but when it comes to directional drilling, it perhaps carries a bit of extra weight. That’s...

With some machines, a consistent regimen of preventive maintenance is critical. Oil needs to be changed out and components need to be...

It’s likely that at one time or another Kirby Yakemchuk has been in your shoes. During his 15-year career, he’s worked as an equipment...

Replacing the sub saver on a horizontal directional drill when the threads have become worn is an economical and easy way to...

Horizontal directional drills are rugged machines designed to handle challenging situations. They are engineered to function in tough ground conditions and environments....

There are several essentials in your underground utility construction business — skilled workers, appropriate licenses, a sharp front office staff. And then...

As a workhorse staple at most construction sites, backhoe loaders are adaptable machines that are frequently subjected to excessive wear and tear,...

Inspection equipment is fast becoming a necessity for operations, and not a cheap necessity either. So when it’s time to invest, contractors...

One of the most versatile pieces of equipment on a construction site is the vacuum excavator. Like most heavy equipment, this hard-working...

Hey drillers — Are you starting a big project this spring? Do you have your HDD drill ready? If not, it’s time...

For utility contractors, knowing the right location to dig is vital. Thrust boring guidance systems play an integral role in helping contractors...

When it comes to extending the life of any tools and equipment used in construction, the importance of regular maintenance cannot be...

Similar to trucks and other large pieces of equipment, delaying or ignoring regular maintenance on compact track loaders can lead to big...

In the daily management of construction equipment and job site priorities, busy installing contractors risk having preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment...