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How Oil Filters Can Help Fleets Extend Drain Intervals

High diesel and crude oil prices may make headlines, but the cost of engine oil has risen, as well, making an extended-oil-drain strategy more appealing. Many newer engines already have longer oil drain intervals than in the past, with some up to 40,000- to 50,000-mile drains for on-highway applications. There are a lot of fleets… Continue reading How Oil Filters Can Help Fleets Extend Drain Intervals

The JCB GT: Fastest Backhoe

Capable of attaining speed up to 115 mph, the JCB GT is impressive to watch. But to jump behind this machine, you really need nerves of steel and a love of speed. The original JCB GT became the fastest backhoe in the world when it achieved a top speed of 114.6 mph, at the Santa… Continue reading The JCB GT: Fastest Backhoe

Mechanics Hub: Interview with Jetco Lighting at AHES 2014

Mechanics Hub Reporters Aaron Winkler and Jacquie Tamaya meet with Shaffina Mohamed from Jetco Lighting who discusses their lighting products and benefits.

Eight Failures Of Diesel Engines

Don’t you wish you could get back all that energy you wasted grinding up brake pads? If your common sense tells you something just isn’t quite right, the first thing you need to do is identify the problem, right? Here are eight things holding all diesel engines back from their full potential. After you’ve read… Continue reading Eight Failures Of Diesel Engines

No Boat Wakeboarding

After some unsuccessful attempts, Adam is able to wakeboard using an excavator.

Mechanics Hub: Interview with Marindustrial Inc. At AHES 2014

Mechanics Hub Reporters Aaron Winkler and Jacquie Tamaya meet with Bob Fullbrook from Marindustrial Inc., authorized distributor of various products, specifically for power transmission and generators.

14 Redneck Vehicles

Check out this compilation of modified vehicles!

GE Fairchild Battery Powered Load Haul Dump Settings In Motion

Check out how GE’s Fairchild Battery Powered LHD is using the latest technology in battery powered equipment lowers cost of ownership while minimizing an operator’s carbon footprint.

Inspecting a Used Truck

Prior to purchase you should either inspect the truck yourself, or have it inspected by a mechanic or inspection company. Try http://www.truck-remark.com/ or National Truck Protection for inspection companies. You can perform a decent inspection yourself on many of the trucks systems and components. At a minimum you must have a dyno done. This will… Continue reading Inspecting a Used Truck