The Scoop - A Volvo Construction Equipment Podcast
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Despite becoming much more common on jobsites, there are still misconceptions about what machine control systems do, and their full potential remains untapped in many areas. What is machine control and how does it benefit construction and mining operations? Here’s a closer look.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/the-potential-of-machine-control-in-heavy-construction-equipment/
The servicing of electric machines will soon be on the rise. If you run a heavy equipment service department, sooner rather than later you should begin to prepare your techs and shop environment for properly maintaining EVs. Here are three steps to get you started.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/is-your-business-ready-to-service-electric-construction-equipment/
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How do you know if you’re running the most efficient loaders? The answer lies in your ability to both cut costs and move more material per cycle at the same time. We conducted tests of two Volvo loaders against top competitors — and here are the results.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/comparing-fuel-efficiency-in-front-end-wheel-loaders/
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To demonstrate the savings you could experience with more fuel-efficient haul trucks, we put two Volvo articulated haulers up against comparable top competitor models. Here’s what we found.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/comparing-fuel-efficiency-in-articulated-haul-trucks/
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Use these top tips to help keep your soil compactors running efficiently and as expected throughout the day.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/top-tips-for-soil-compaction-operators/
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Lowering operating costs ultimately improves your machine’s total cost of ownership. Use these tips to help you select the best demolition excavators out there to improve your TCO.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/buyers-tips-choosing-the-right-demolition-excavators/
Primary Demolition Attachments and Their Respective Considerations: https://volvoceblog.com/demolition-excavators-how-processing-can-increase-your-profi...
Construction startups often face unique obstacles that can make it more challenging to establish credibility, build relationships with lenders and find financing solutions tailored to their needs. Here are some key challenges and strategies to address them.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/construction-equipment-financing-part-2-navigating-financing-for-startups/
If you’re in the market for a new piece of heavy construction equipment, securing the financing is easier than you might think. These four tips can help you secure construction equipment financing with excellent terms.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/construction-equipment-financing-part-1-top-tips-to-secure-funding/
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It may surprise you to hear that up to 75% of repair costs and downtime are related to contaminated lubricants and fuels, and about 66% of all bearing failures are because of lubrication issues. That makes it critical to properly manage fluids.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/how-fluid-analysis-with-ai-improves-uptime-and-tco/
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When it comes time to consider an electric machine for your fleet, you might be asking yourself, “How many hours will my electric machine need to run each day to keep pace with my diesel equipment?” And more importantly, “Will the charge last for my estimated hours?”
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/why-you-may-need-to-rethink-machine-work-hours-with-electric-equipment/
Do you ever work at higher elevations? If so, it’s important to know that battery electric construction equipment tends to perform better at higher altitudes compared to diesel combustion engines.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/how-electric-heavy-equipment-performs-at-high-altitudes/
Electric Resource Center: https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/products/electric-machines/electric-construction-equipment/
Interest rates are a key consideration for new construction equipment purchases, but there are ways to offset higher rates that you’d prefer were a bit lower. These four tips are great idea starters the next time you’re working with your financial provider — get the conversation started and see if you can sweeten your deal.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/4-tips-to-beat-rising-interest-rates-on-new-heavy-equipment-pu...
This is the final part of our series on Load Assist, the Volvo program that provides wheel loader operators real-time payload data and other machine information.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/improving-accuracy-and-productivity-for-wheel-loaders-volvo-load-assist-part-3-2/
Part 2: https://volvoceblog.co...
We’ve made Dig Assist Start — the basic package in our Dig Assist portfolio of apps — standard on new Volvo models ranging from EC220E to EC550E. We believe it’s a powerful tool for both new and experienced operators. It’s incredibly easy to use and has a very short learning curve, but I know some of you may be skeptical of this kind of technology. That’s why I wanted to put together this blog series to show you how easy the full p...
Heavy construction equipment — diesel or electric? Increasingly, contractors are facing options for how a machine is powered when they’re buying or renting. The decision for your business can come down to a lot of different criteria, but one important factor may simply be noise.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/the-impact-of-noise-ordinances-on-construction-equipment/
Noise Ordinance Database: https://noise-ordinance...
With so many different uses for Volvo wheel loaders, we developed application packages that help simplify getting the features you need for your specific type of work. When you select a package, your specially adapted wheel loader comes with the right options, tires and attachments for maximum safety and performance. Here are the Volvo wheel loader application packages we currently offer.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog....
At last month’s CONEXPO 2023 show, our product experts spent time answering a wide range of questions from booth attendees and our online audience. Take a look at these top questions and answers for each of our top product lines.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/volvo-construction-equipment-product-lines-your-top-questions-answered/
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While battery electric solutions are ideal for smaller machines in urban construction, landscaping and many other applications, the size and weight of the batteries may not be practical for larger machines at this time. This is where hydrogen comes in as a promising alternative.
Original Article:
https://volvoceblog.com/how-hydrogen-fuel-cells-work/
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If you’ve ever considered integrating a compact electric machine or two into your fleet, we have a solution that may be your best bet to make it happen. Our all-inclusive lease for electric equipment simplifies your business by taking finance and service bundling to the next level.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/the-volvo-all-inclusive-lease-for-electric-heavy-equipment/
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In a heavy production environment, wheel loader operators can be under a lot of pressure to keep their numbers up, particularly in the age of labor shortages. One of the most common shortcuts is high-speed shifting, when operators fail to make a complete stop when shifting between forward and reverse.
Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/how-to-avoid-wheel-loader-transmission-repairs-caused-by-high-speed-shifting/
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