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Ask the Expert: Maximize Maintenance to Increase Uptime, Safety, Productivity, and Profitability

Aug. 23, 2024
Lonnie Fritz of Caterpillar Inc. explains what operators should focus on during daily inspections and for preventative maintenance.

Mud and tree roots might seem like no match for an 87,000-pound dozer, but they can easily lead to extensive, expensive downtime and lost productivity if they suffocate a radiator or jam an idler roller. Those are just two examples of why daily preventative maintenance is critical for keeping dozers, motor graders, excavators, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment safe, efficient, and productive.

Download this Ask the Expert to learn:

  • Which types of preventative maintenance operators should focus on
  • What types of preventative maintenance operators tend to overlook or underestimate
  • Tips to make those inspections as quick and convenient as possible