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3 Tips to prepare your heavy equipment for the winter season

10/28/2020

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Preparing for winter can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few tips to help you get your machines prepared for the harsh winter season.
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  1. Store Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) properly. DEF freezes at prolonged exposure to temperatures of 12 degrees or lower, so make sure the area you choose to store it at is well-insulated. Keep in mind, DEF does thaw out, so store the fluid in an appropriate container to avoid it bursting during expansion. If your DEF does freeze it is still fine to use once thawed.
  2. Install the correct lubricants and condition hydraulic hoses. We know it can sometimes get pretty cold even in October in the West. Before it gets too cold outside, install the correct engine, hydraulic, transmission and final drive lubricants for your exact machine. Before starting the machine, check each level to ensure they are fluid enough for proper flow. You can do so, by checking each dipstick  while the equipment is cold, if the oil drips without delay, then it is fluid enough.
  3. Always run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. We know life sometimes gets busy and, we don’t always want to let the engine fully heat up. Run the engine until it reaches full operating temperature. This will ensure that your machines run properly and last the longest that they are made to. Give your machine a nice stretch and cycle through all of the machine’s functions to distribute warmed oil until they all operate with ease. Help prevent the intake and, exhaust valves from sticking by running your engine before you begin each day’s work until it reaches operating temperature.

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6 Comments
Taylor Hicken link
5/27/2021 11:55:24 pm

You made a good point when you shared that it is important to provide the correct lubricants for your machine. In this way, you can ensure that it can last for a long period of time. I would like to think if a company needs a grinding machine, it should consider getting one from a reliable manufacturer and make sure to get the right lubricant for it.

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Braden Bills link
11/30/2021 10:24:36 am

I want to make sure that I take good care of my winter equipment. It makes sense that performing maintenance on hydraulic systems would be important! I'll be sure to get a professional to look at it for things like that.

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Michael link
12/21/2021 11:03:07 pm

Great Article! Thank you for sharing this is very informative post, and looking forward to the latest one.

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Victoria Addington link
3/15/2022 03:23:16 am

It helped when you mentioned that correct hydraulic hoses must be installed before the weather gets too cold. My friend should know this since he uses hydraulic hoses oftentimes in winter. I think he should look for a hydraulic hose Shop that can provide him with the correct unit.

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Tex Hooper link
4/14/2022 07:00:04 pm

I think you are right about making sure the oil is always warmed. I need to get a contractor to help us dig out a pool in our backyard. I'll have to consider hiring someone with heavy equipment on hand.

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Mia Evans link
8/11/2022 08:13:25 pm

It's interesting to know that the right parts have to be installed before it even gets cold outside such as the engine, hydraulic, transmission, and final drive lubricants. I guess this would be important for hydraulic hoses as well to keep them in great condition after the winter season. My husband might need new parts as well, so knowing this will ensure that the new items he will get will actually last a long time before they have issues.

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