In the realm of construction and mining, where profit margins hang by a thread, precision and efficiency reign supreme, often making the difference between a triumphant month and one best left in the rearview mirror. Machine control systems emerge as the game-changer in this dynamic landscape. While increasingly prevalent on
As electric heavy equipment gains traction in the construction market, the need for servicing these machines will inevitably rise. While the demand for maintenance may not be immediate due to the reduced upkeep requirements of electric models compared to diesel ones, it’s essential to anticipate the shift. Just as we’ve
You have more control than you may realize over the operating costs for your articulated haulers — and one of the easy line items to cut back on is fuel. Burning unnecessary fuel adds up over time, and the savings you get running more efficient machines may surprise you. To demonstrate
UNOH Alumni Diesel Technicians Shine at Nuss Truck & Equipment We would like to introduce you to two special UNOH (University of Northern Ohio, Lima, Ohio) alumni, Dylan and James. Both have relocated post college to work for Nuss Truck & Equipment as service technicians here in Duluth, MN. We checked in
Image courtesy Volvo How Off-Road Electric Equipment Impacts the Green Movement In the ongoing shift toward more sustainable practices, we often hear about electric cars, buses and trucks slashing (and in many cases eliminating) emissions to make our roads greener. But important changes are happening off-road as well on construction
THE DIRT Forget the Hype, Here’s the Reality of Electric Construction Equipment Dec 8, 2023 Transcript Volvo has been a leader in the construction equipment industry in the move toward electrification, and on this episode of The Dirt, we take a closer
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2023) – Mack Trucks announced today that it expanded its comprehensive Turnkey Solutions program for Mack® battery-electric vehicle (BEV) customers with the addition of two new full-service partners, InCharge Energy and Blink Charging. These partnerships are two of four that Mack Trucks currently has with charging infrastructure development
Regularly inspecting your construction equipment is always worthwhile. This can prevent future downtime and lengthen the life of your machine. In these uncertain times right now, it’s more important than ever to keep your equipment running efficiently and reliably, and your maintenance staff may have a little extra time on
Meet Connor, a new service technician in Mankato. What inspired you to join the team here? I was in tech school in Albert Lea and they had a Nuss visit on career day, I liked what I saw, so I applied and now I’m here. What was the name of
What type of charging infrastructure do I need for electric construction equipment? To have an optimal charging time for electric machines, we strongly recommend a 240-volt NEMA 14-50 outlet utilizing an SAE J1772 charging adapter or J plug — the same as for electric cars. While you can charge the machines on
