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Mastering Mud: How Volvo Articulated Haulers Conquer Challenging Terrain
As the spring rains pour down, mud becomes an inevitable obstacle for heavy equipment operators. Many rely on advanced features like Volvo’s Automatic Traction Control (ATC) to power through the muck. While ATC is a game-changer for navigating various terrains, including solid roads and slippery surfaces, there are essential best
Unlocking the Power: Valve Adjustments Demystified for Your Mack and Volvo Trucks
Discover the crucial role of valve adjustments in maintaining the health and performance of your diesel engine, brought to you by Nuss Truck & Equipment, proud purveyors of Mack and Volvo Trucks with nine dealerships with parts and service across Minnesota and Wisconsin. What is a Valve Adjustment? A valve
Unlocking the Power of Machine Control in Heavy Construction Equipment
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
Introducing the Volvo L180H Rehandler Wheel Loader: Revolutionizing Material Handling Efficiency
Introducing the Volvo L180H Rehandler Wheel Loader: Revolutionizing Material Handling Efficiency For wheel loader operators striving for optimal truck loading precision, Volvo Construction Equipment presents the game-changing L180H 3-Pass Rehandler. Tailored for rehandling applications, this innovative machine boasts larger 875/65 R29 tires, a longer boom, and a dedicated rehandling counterweight,
Preparing Your Business for Electric Construction Equipment Servicing
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
Comparing Fuel Efficiency in Front End Wheel Loaders
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
Comparing Fuel Efficiency in Articulated Haul Trucks
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 Technician Spotlight
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
How Mack® trucks are tested for success
Intense testing means quality, excellence and tough trucks **Repost From BullDog Mag** Article by Amy Materson: Photos by Justin Kase Conder Anthem, Granite, Pinnacle, TerraPro, LR, MD If you ask Govi Kannan about Mack Trucks’ testing program, he might ask you what you think the testing process would be like. Kannan,
Excavator Design: 5 Things to Check for When Judging Durability
We can talk about lift capacity, digging reach and smooth controls all day, but if your excavator isn’t running, then you’re not working. Heavy equipment durability is critical to maximize uptime. Excavator design factors that affect durability are often small and can be easy to overlook — until something breaks.