Is your wheel loader operating efficiently? As the product manager for wheel loaders at Volvo, I’m frequently asked this question. Efficiency boils down to cutting costs and moving more material per cycle simultaneously. Achieving both means substantial savings in operating costs. To illustrate, we compared Volvo wheel loaders with counterparts
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
Soil compaction is a key step in a wide range of construction projects, and the efficiency of the process relies heavily on the skills and knowledge of the operator. Below are some key tips to help keep your soil compactor running efficiently throughout the day to boost productivity. Be able
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
Profits in demolition are oftentimes maximized by how much you can save in your day-to-day operations. Lower fuel consumption is one way to lower costs — reduced maintenance and downtime is another. Lowering operating costs ultimately improves your machine’s total cost of ownership (TCO). These tips are designed to help you select
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
The construction industry continues to integrate electric equipment into fleets, as they’re promising alternatives to their diesel-powered counterparts. The reason they’re becoming more popular options is because electric heavy equipment offers numerous advantages including lower or zero emissions, reduced operating costs and quieter operations. But when it comes time to consider an
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
