Lubricating Equipment

When trying to decide if you can use one type of diesel engine oil for your fleet, you should ideally develop a register of your equipment.
Implementing Changes to Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership From a Lubricant Perspective
Lubricants can help keep costs down when managing a fleet of heavy equipment.
January 17, 2024
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How to Make Sure Your Equipment Investment Pays Off
November 1, 2023
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Lubrication as an Advantage
October 19, 2023
There are environmental benefits for companies operating battery-electric and new fuel vehicles beyond reducing their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
Zero Emission Machines to Shake Up Oil & Lubricants Industry
October 18, 2023
Regular maintenance will save time and money and ensure that your equipment is performing optimally.
The Value of Proactively Planned Fleet Maintenance
October 16, 2023
This poly lube skid from Stellar represents an option for mechanic trucks, service trucks and vans, offering a solution for lubrication services and preventive maintenance.
Stellar Offers LM220M Poly Lube Skid
October 11, 2023
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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
March 4, 2024
Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
February 28, 2024
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Top 5 Tips to Maintain Your Construction Equipment Tires
April 23, 2024
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Size and tread design are among many factors to consider when selecting and maintaining tires.
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Fuel Ox Infinity Lube Super Spray Receives NSF Certification
NSF Food Grade H-1 certification implies the product is safe for use in facilities with foodstuff.
September 28, 2023
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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 9: How to Minimize Equipment Costs
Ever wondered how to create preventative maintenance plans for your jobsite heavy equipment?
September 27, 2023
The third factor in the transition to a non-CDL lube truck is lower operating costs.
Non-CDL Lube Trucks Address Labor & Jobsite Maneuverability Challenges
Finding drivers and navigating tight urban jobsites require an innovative approach.
August 14, 2023
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How Chevron Lubricants Helps Contractors Improve Their Bottom Line
OEMs set cleanliness levels on their lubricants to maximize operations—but are you starting clean and following those guidelines throughout the life of your equipment?
April 20, 2023
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Chevron Delo ELC Antifreeze/Coolant
Delo ELC Antifreeze/Coolant products are single phase, ethylene glycol based NOAT (Nitrited Organic Additive Technology) products available in various dilutions.
April 5, 2023
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Chevron Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil
Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40 (Full Synthetic) with ISOSYN Advanced Technology is a mixed-fleet engine oil recommended for naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-stroke diesel engines and four-stroke gasoline engines.
April 5, 2023
Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round
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Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round
Now is a great time to evaluate your compressor’s maintenance routine. Learn how service needs may be affected by changes in seasonal climate.
March 1, 2024
Engine oil, coolant and diesel fuel can all be highly influenced by the change in weather, impacting the overall lifespan, efficiency and safety of your equipment.
Tips for Winterizing Your Construction Equipment
Engine oil, coolant and diesel fuel can all be highly influenced by the change in weather, impacting the overall lifespan, efficiency and safety of your equipment.
January 10, 2023
For engine efficiency and fuel economy, selecting the correct engine oil is fundamental in helping to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, as well as reducing unplanned maintenance.
How to Master Your Oil Selection
For engine efficiency and fuel economy, selecting the correct engine oil is fundamental in helping to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, as well as reducing unplanned maintenance.
December 6, 2022
Delo TorqForce Syn FD-1 is designed to increase performance over conventional SAE 60 TO-4 and FD-1 products for use in final drives and axles of large mining haul trucks, as well as other support equipment.
Chevron Synthetic Lubricant for Mining Trucks
Delo TorqForce Syn FD-1 is designed to increase performance over conventional SAE 60 TO-4 and FD-1 products for use in final drives and axles of large mining haul trucks, as well as other support equipment.
August 18, 2022
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Caterpillar Oil & Gas Designated Stage IV Emissions-Compliant in China
New China Nonroad Stage IV engines for use in oil and gas applications.
June 23, 2022
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Fumoto MH-10 Hose Connector
Designed to quickly connect a hose to any of the company's 3/8-in. short nipple valves for easier oil changes.
February 4, 2022
If you perform frequent oil changes in the field for small equipment, you may want to add mobile lube equipment to an existing service truck using customizable systems like the Sage Oil Vac Lubebuilder.
Know Your Options When Spec'ing Mobile Lube Systems
Performing regular preventive maintenance and oil changes is critical to maximizing the life of your equipment fleet.
January 5, 2022
Petro Canada Lubricants Grease N Go
Petro-Canada GREASE-N-GO Automatic Lubricator
Compact automatic lubricator provides consistent protection for equipment and reduces the potential for unplanned maintenance.
October 14, 2021
Graco 60# Dyna Star Pump
Graco Compact DynaStar (CDS) Reservoir Automatic Lubrication System
Automatic lubrication system is designed for heavy-duty earthmoving machines in extreme work environments.
June 9, 2021
Pulse Family
Graco Pulse Pro and Pulse FC Fluid Management and Control Systems
Systems dispense precise volumes to create efficiencies for your operation.
January 7, 2021
Graco G Mini Compact Automatic Lubrication Pump
Graco G-Mini Compact Automatic Lubrication Pump
Small footprint fits more types of machines in several applications including off-road equipment.
October 13, 2020
A single-point automatic lubricator is a self-contained and adjustable device to automatically dispense grease or oil to a lubrication point over a period of time.
What Contractors Should Know About Single-point Lubricators
What type of single-point automatic grease lubricator is best for higher ambient temperatures and dusty outdoor conditions?
July 5, 2020
Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round
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Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round
Now is a great time to evaluate your compressor’s maintenance routine. Learn how service needs may be affected by changes in seasonal climate.
March 1, 2024
American Eagle Aluminum Lube Skid
Stellar LubeMate Aluminum Lube Skids
Six aluminum LubeMate lube skid models are more than 30% lighter than their steel counterparts
January 8, 2020
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[VIDEO] Sage Oil Vac Mobile Lube Trucks with NextLube Pro
Aaron Sage discusses the variety of lube trucks Sage Oil Vac offers for field oil changes.
October 8, 2019
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Three Considerations Before Switching from Manual to Automatic Lubrication
There are advantages to automatic application when compared to manual application, but how do you know if automatic lubrication is right for your equipment?
March 28, 2019
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Lumax LX-1470 Lubrication Accessory Kit
Kit contains 11 of Lumax’s most popular lube accessories which are compatible with all standard grease guns, grease pumps and dispensing devices
February 11, 2019
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Five Steps to Improve Your Company's Lube Program
Start with the easy tasks, identify where the greatest opportunities lie, then go down the list
November 7, 2018
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[VIDEO] Progressive vs Parallel Automatic Lubrication System
This video discusses some of the major differences of the different operating principles by which Autogreasers are designed
September 21, 2018
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BEKA HAMAX Adjustable Feed-rate Pump
BEKA HAMAX adjustable feed-rate pump supplies lubricant to the breaker as soon as the breaker is activated
June 11, 2018
Ep1 Pump
BEKAWORLD EP1 Pumps Offer Autolube Flexibility
BEKAWORLD's electric EP1 central lubrication pumps are suitable for standard NLGI-rated greases and are engineered to pump EP2 shop grease
June 11, 2018
Giga Pump
Maximize Lubrication with GIGA PLUS Central Lubrication Pump
GIGA PLUS central lubrication pump is suitable for any type of machine autolube system, be it a sectional, single line, multi-line or progressive network
June 11, 2018
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Lumax LX-1403 Heavy-duty Quick-Release Grease Coupler
Heavy-duty quick release coupler firmly latches onto the grease fitting, enabling hands-free greasing
January 15, 2018
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[VIDEO] Sage Oil Vac NextLube Monitor System Simplifies Fluid Changes
Aaron Sage, CEO, Sage Oil Vac demonstrates the features of the NextLube monitor system, which allows operators to run all functions of the company’s pumpless oil change systems directly from a touch screen.
October 13, 2017