Machine Upkeep
Benefits Of Telematics
Logging is a production-driven business where machine uptime is critical, so any tool that can help keep your equipment running today and well into the future is well worth considering. One of the newest and most productive of these tools is telematics, the...
Summer Fuel Reminders
Veteran loggers may remember a time when they could simply fill up their forestry equipment with diesel and get to work without much thought. However, there’s a lot more to think about now with more sophisticated engines, newer ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) and more...
Safety Inspections, Maintenance
Frequent inspections of logging equipment are essential not only to the well being of your crew, but also to efficient, issue-free operation of your machines. These often-overlooked practices can be some of the simplest elements in your machine…
Repair Components Or Replace Them?
When equipment breaks, deciding whether to repair or replace a major component can be a tough call. But for busy loggers who cannot afford the downtime that goes with major repairs—especially on critical machines—purchasing an original equipment manufacturer (OEM)...
Harvesting/Processing Heads
Minimizing costs associated with machine upkeep and replacement goes a long way in helping business owners manage already tight profit margins. For every eight hours harvesting and processing heads run, trained operators should practice regular maintenance to decrease...
Tire Management
When the price of a single replacement tire for a harvester or skidder can run as high as $5,000—and every tire repair costs you valuable production time—it’s just good business to make sure you’re getting the most from every tire you put on your equipment. How much...
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