can save your business time and money in the long run. Routine and preventive maintenance are essential for avoiding unexpected breakdowns and ensuring your equipment performs optimally. Here are some tips for maintaining heavy construction equipment:
Regular Inspections Scheduled inspections are the first line of defense against potential issues. Look for signs of wear and tear, leaks and other anomalies. Early detection can prevent minor problems from escalating into major repairs.
Fluid Levels and Analysis
Regularly checking and analyzing fluid levels can provide insights into your equipment ' s internal condition. For example, low hydraulic fluid can point to potential leaks while changes in oil viscosity could indicate engine problems. A fluid analysis program helps you stay ahead of these issues.
Full Capabilities
Leslie Equipment Co., a John Deere Equipment dealer since 1968, operates from eight locations in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. The company stocks a complete line of John Deere construction and forestry equipment and provides other supporting brands to meet customer needs.
Along with new and used equipment sales, Leslie Equipment Co. provides parts and a full range of services at company shops and in the field. Included are Preventive Maintenance( PM) Service Contracts, a fuel pump shop, fluid analysis programs, and welding, painting and track press services.
All Leslie Equipment Co. technicians attend regular training through John Deere University to ensure that they are up to speed on the most current technology. The factory-certified technicians are also constantly updating their skills and knowledge through John Deere sponsored training sessions.
In addition, an in-house training program coupled with John Deere ' s online Dealer Technical Assistance Center and Service Advisor Software, is used at Leslie Equipment Co. to repair customers’ equipment, including backhoe loaders, bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, attachments and other machines and off-highway trucks.
John Deere Worksite Solutions offered by Leslie Equipment Co. include:
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