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  In the 21st Century, technology is changing at the speed of light - its sometimes interesting to take a step away from our iPads and see how technological innovations have impacted our society over time - the construction industry is no exception! Here is a collection of vintage construction photos found on Pinterest from major US landmarks - its very easy to see that technological advances and safety practices have come a long way since then! Construction of the Battery Street Tunnel in Seattle, WA - Circa 1953: Empire State Building Construction - (Safety Standards!) - Circa 1930: Empire State Building Construction - Circa 1930: Manhattan Bridge Construction - Circa 1909: White House Re-Construction - This bulldozer was disassembled and reassembled inside to avoid . . . Read more

  1. You can’t remember the last time that you checked your track tension.    If your track tension is loose and you haven’t adjusted it, your track is at a much greater risk to slip. This greatly increases your risk of track tears.  If your track tension is too tight – it puts unnecessary strain on your tracks and wears them out faster. Your tracks may also stretch out and lose proper fitment which also contributes to tearing over time.    2. Your tracks are really dirty and you keep them that way most of the time.    The cleaner you keep your rubber tracks, the longer they will last. Tracks that are full of dirt, debris and rocks are much more prone to mostly preventable premature wear as well as . . . Read more

  Is your machine riding around on undercarriage that was replaced...who knows when? A lot of times the saying 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' applies perfectly...but when it comes to worn out undercarriage parts - it really isn't worth the risk. Here are the 5 top reasons to replace your undercarriage:    1. Replacing Worn Undercarriage Prolongs Track Life.   Worn sprockets or seized rollers will put unnecessary drag and wear on your tracks. Although it might seem cost effective in the short run to ignore your worn undercarriage components - they may be causing deterioration of other parts of your machine that are more costly to replace.    2. Replacing Worn Parts Prolongs The Life of the Entire Undercarriage System.   . . . Read more

  The dark mornings of winter are gradually getting lighter and the temperature is starting to warm up outside. Whatever the weather is like right now in your neck of the woods – the first day of Spring is slotted for March 20th! Chances are – if you are an equipment owner – your machines have been parked over the winter and would greatly benefit from some simple preventative maintenance. With Spring arriving – and perennial busy season soon to follow – there are a few maintenance checks for your machinery that will help ensure that you get the most out of your season without worrying about preventable machine downtime. 1. Check all fluid levels of your machine, especially oil and coolant. 2. Inspect filters and replace any that appear clogged . . . Read more