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“I Fix Machines. That’s What I’ve Always Done” – Meet the Technician of the Year
Robert Kesselring's co-workers sometimes refer to him as a "mad scientist" for repairing heavy-duty equipment when no one else can.
January 4, 2023
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What Contractors Need to Know About PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil
In this episode of The Dirt, we talk with Chevron's Shawn Whitacre about the next generation of heavy-duty diesel engine oil being developed.
December 16, 2022
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Video: How to Maintain Your Engine's Cooling System
Forty percent of engine failures are coolant related. Find out how to properly maintain and protect this often overlooked system on the latest episode of The Dirt.
November 25, 2022
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Rebuilt Trucks Saving Construction Fleet Time and Money
Rebuilding its pickups at a Texas shop is saving a Colorado construction company 30%-40% over buying new.
November 28, 2022
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How to Protect Your Tools and Equipment Against Winter’s Worst
Cold weather can wreak havoc on your tools and equipment. Follow this checklist to winterize your assets and prevent costly damage.
December 29, 2021
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How to handle DEF in freezing temperatures
When frozen, diesel exhaust fluid will expand up to 7% and can damage the storage tank.
January 12, 2021
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Branch Civil’s Robert Kesselring Named 2022 AEMP Technician of the Year
“He's the person that we call when no one else can figure it out.”
November 2, 2022
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Shops Would Do Well to Focus on Culture When Hiring Young Techs, Votech Officials Say
A paycheck isn't everything. Today's diesel tech students view workplace culture as a top consideration.
November 1, 2022
Female diesel tech at UTI working on Cummins engine
Desperate Shops, Desperate Measures: Diesel Students Win in Hot Market
Aspiring diesel technicians are quickly getting snatched up, but they trail in mechanical skills compared to previous generations.
October 17, 2022
WyoTech student and instructor working on a diesel engine
Video: Construction Equipment Industry Weighs in on Right to Repair
In this episode of The Dirt, Daniel Fisher with AED lays out manufacturers' and dealers' concerns about legislation in Congress and some states.
October 14, 2022
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How to Extend the Life of Your Equipment’s DPF
Find out the real reason diesel particulate filters get dirty and how to make them last longer on the latest episode of The Dirt. Watch here.
September 30, 2022
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AEM and SmartEquip Partner on OEM Parts E-Marketplace
Equipment owners will be able to access parts books and purchase genuine parts from multiple brands in the e-marketplace powered by SmartEquip.
September 27, 2022
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FordPro's New Digital Fleet Management Gets Rid of Paperwork
It's designed to help small and midsize businesses achieve more efficient and organized fleet management.
September 19, 2022
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Video: A Closer Look at Equipment Right to Repair
In this episode of The Dirt, host Bryan Furnace talks with Tyler Robertson, CEO of Diesel Laptops and an advocate for equipment right to repair. Watch here.
September 2, 2022
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Video: How a Lubricant Supplier Can Help Your Construction Business
In this episode of The Dirt, we focus on what contractors are missing by not using the many resources equipment lubrication suppliers offer.
July 29, 2022
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Bauma Preview: Yanmar to Roll Out Carbon-Neutral Electrification Strategy
"Our transformation will encompass new products with alternative fuel technologies,” says the company's president.
July 20, 2022
Yanmar ELEO modular battery system
Protect Your Fleet's Tires with Proper Pressure
Keeping tires at the proper pressure can help keep drivers safe, expand the life of the tire and reduce overall operational costs.
July 11, 2022
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Tips to Reduce Fuel Consumption as Diesel Prices Climb
Depending on where you are, it costs about $400 to fuel up a mid-sized excavator. Don't you want to make it last?
June 2, 2022
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