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How To: Inspect Your Excavator for Cracks

Expert Advice from Langley Excavator Parts

The daily greasing of your hydraulic excavator is a great opportunity to visually check for minor cracks that can be caused by impact, vibration, and metal fatigue.

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Sep 20, 2021 - 4 years ago
XCMG Debuts Three Customized Products at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas

XCMG, one of the world’s top three construction machinery manufacturers, brought three new customized products — XE950G excavator, XDA45U articulated dump truck and GR3505T5 grader — to MINExpo 2021, held September 13 to 15 in Las Vegas.

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Sep 20, 2021 - 4 years ago
Trash Gurl Makes Refuse "Look Gud" With Mack's Help

Trash Gurl, a woman-owned recycling and waste disposal company that uses creative marketing to get attention in a mature market, is featured in the ninth episode of Mack’s RoadLife 2.0 series. Trash Gurl currently operates an all-Mack Class 8 fleet, including the Mack Granite roll-off and Mack LR front-end loader trucks.

Trash Gurl, a woman-owned recycling and waste disposal company that uses creative marketing to get attention in a mature market, is featured in the ninth episode of Mack’s RoadLife 2.0 series. Trash Gurl currently operates an all-Mack Class 8 fleet, including the Mack Granite roll-off and Mack LR front-end loader trucks.

Founded in 2009 by Melissa and Jeff Polutta, Trash Gurl, based in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, provides commercial, industrial, residential and special waste management services to Charleston, South Carolina’s metropolitan area. Trash Gurl’s signature purple dumpsters and purple bodies on their Mack LR front-end loaders are complemented by the creative company name in bright-colored text. They also feature a cartoon caricature of Melissa and eye-catching sayings, like “we make trash look gud,” that have grabbed attention on social media and helped the company stand out and create buzz around a necessary industry and services that typically remain behind the scenes.

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Sep 20, 2021 - 4 years ago
New JLG RT & ERT Scissor Lifts Now Available

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, now offers its new generation of rough-terrain (RT) and electric rough-terrain (ERT) scissor lifts in 40-ft and 47-ft models.

The new 4069 and 4769 RT/ERT scissor lifts feature class-leading platform size and an 800-lb capacity to carry more to height, as well as full drive at height capability. The tallest machines in their class, the RT4769 and ERT4769 provide users with access to five-story heights — an industry first.

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Sep 17, 2021 - 4 years ago
New Nokian TR Forest 2: A Tough Tire For Tough Conditions

Not all quality tires are made for the biggest and most powerful tractors. For many years, the Nokian TR Forest tire with its comprehensive size range has been a proven, reliable choice for light and medium weight forestry tractors. Now the tire has been renewed with new features – without losing any of the properties that made it a classic for tough forestry work. Introducing the new Nokian TR Forest 2 tractor tire!

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Sep 17, 2021 - 4 years ago
Designing Industry Roadmap to Full Electrification of the Cold Chain

Transport Leaders Provide Insights to Needed Solutions for Zero-Emission Fleets

Total cost of ownership, sustainability commitments and regulation are among the top reasons fleet operators are eager to transition to zero-emissions technology. However, they cite several potential barriers that must be addressed to help ensure there are no disruptions in their operations. Thermo King, a leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions, launched an industry council to better understand these challenges and help develop a comprehensive roadmap to an all-electric transport industry.

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Sep 17, 2021 - 4 years ago