{"id":23091,"date":"2024-11-01T08:14:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T14:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?p=23091"},"modified":"2025-05-30T13:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:00:15","slug":"construction-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/construction-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"What is construction equipment maintenance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction is an asset-intensive industry. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies depend on building equipment, power tools, construction vehicles, and all heavy machinery for essential functions like excavation, construction, and demolition. This equipment must always be kept in safe, proper, and optimal working order so that construction workers can do their jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This underscores the vital importance of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why construction equipment maintenance is important<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction companies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use a wide array of costly and complex <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/price-of-poor-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poorly maintained<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can impede the accuracy, quality, and consistency of building work. Poorly maintained construction equipment can pose significant safety hazards to construction personnel and the occupants of any structure built under less-than-ideal conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction companies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maintain large asset portfolios that include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as bulldozers, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cranes, loaders, and graders. This type of equipment requires routine servicing such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lubrication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parts replacement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, calibration, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regular inspections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, safety checks, and repairs for everyday <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/wear-and-tear\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wear and tear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unexpected breakdowns<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In construction companies, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> technicians must ultimately be focused on preventing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">downtime<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/useful-life-of-asset\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extending the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lifespan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of critical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your construction equipment maintenance checklist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/heavy-equipment-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy equipment maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in construction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes the upkeep of various types of equipment and the critical components used to power this equipment. Below is a list of the most common types of equipment and key components that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction company<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">service technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must care for:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excavators require:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydraulic system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspections for oil levels, leaks, and the integrity of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and seals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boom and arm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks for cracks or damage in welds and joints<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Undercarriage<\/b><b> examination <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of tracks, rollers, drive sprockets, and other structures and moving elements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engine maintenance,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including regular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oil changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, filter replacement, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coolant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> level checks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electrical system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tests, including battery, lighting, and control panel functionality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulldozers require:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspections for wear and alignment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checks for wear and tension adjustments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transmission <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checks for slippage or leaks, as well as fluid and filter changes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydraulic <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">system monitoring for leaks and proper movement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cooling system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks to ensure adequate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coolant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels and that the radiator is clear of debris\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cranes require:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boom and cable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspection for wear, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lubrication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and stress fractures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Counterweight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> verification, ensuring correct and secure positioning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outrigger and stabilizer <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checks to ensure proper extraction and retraction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hook and block <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checks for signs of wear, deformation, or cracks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electrical and hydraulic system <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">control testing and power system performance monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loaders require:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bucket and attachment point<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks for cracks, wear, and connection integrity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspection for damage, tread wear, and proper inflation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydraulic system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> monitoring for leaks, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluid levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and pressure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engine <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upkeep,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oil changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, air filter checks, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coolant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> system evaluations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Drive system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lubrication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, transmission wear, and axle wear<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graders require:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moldboard blade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspections for alignment, wear, and damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Circle and drawbar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks for smooth operation and excessive wear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydraulic system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspections for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluid levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the condition of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and fittings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tire <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checks for wear and inflation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engine <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance, including routine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oil changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, filter changes, and checks on belts, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coolant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dump trucks require:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspections for air pressure and tread wear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engine and transmission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maintenance, including routine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oil changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, air filter replacements, and transmission fluid checks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydraulic system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pistons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brakes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspection for wear and functionality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Suspension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks for wear on leaf springs and shocks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backhoes require:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boom and bucket<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspections for cracks, joint wear, and general functionality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tire <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checks for tread wear, air pressure, and alignment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydraulics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspections for leaks, pressure, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluid levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks, including regular filter, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engine oil<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coolant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transmission <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upkeep, including checks for leaks and fluid changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concrete Mixers require:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Drum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspections for cleanliness, cracks, or deformations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maintenance, including routine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oil changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as air filter and fuel system checks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydraulic system <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monitoring, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluid levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and drum turning mechanism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chute and discharge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks for buildup and general functionality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forklifts require:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forks and mast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspections for cracks, bends, and alignment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tire <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checks for inflation, wear, or damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydraulics<\/b> <b>system <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monitoring for leaks and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluid levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brakes and steering<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> testing for responsiveness and wear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Battery <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monitoring including functionality, charge level, and connections<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes construction equipment failure?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction equipment failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be caused by a variety of factors such as the unpredictable conditions equipment is exposed to on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job site<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its inherent complexity. Simply stated, most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a lot of moving parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the leading causes of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as the important role that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can play in offsetting these failure risks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wear and tear <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can cause deterioration of components like tracks, hydraulic systems, and engine parts. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/guide-to-maintenance-inspections\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular inspections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lubrication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and replacement of worn parts can prevent small issues from developing into major failures.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overloading and overuse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can place excessive strain on components like hydraulic systems, engines, and structural parts, leading to premature failure. Properly training <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">machine operators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to adhere to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/oem-original-equipment-manufacturer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OEM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommendations, conducting frequent inspections, and adjusting procedures can help prevent overloading.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insufficient <\/b><b>lubrication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause friction between moving parts, leading to overheating, wear, and eventual failure of components like bearings, pistons, and gears. Scheduled <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oil changes and even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/oil-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oil analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly reduce the risk of component failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contaminants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as dirt, dust, debris can enter an equipment\u2019s engine, hydraulic system, or air filters, causing clogs, inefficiencies, and part failures. Scheduled cleaning and servicing can prevent contaminants from damaging sensitive parts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydraulic system failures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can occur due to leaks, degraded seals, or contaminated hydraulic fluid, which can cause critical components like lifts, arms, and attachments to malfunction. Regular fluid changes can prevent contamination and routine checks can reduce the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/what-is-ldar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk of leakage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electrical issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as faulty wiring, dead batteries, or malfunctioning alternators can cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment failures<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hecking the integrity of wiring, replacing old or weak batteries, and routinely testing electronic systems can dramatically reduce the risk of system overload, outages, or fire.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fuel system problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as contaminated or poor-quality fuel can clog fuel filters and injectors, reducing engine performance and eventually leading to failure. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should include routine tasks such as regularly inspecting fuel systems, replacing fuel filters, and using high-quality fuel.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corrosion and rust<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of metal components can weaken structural integrity and cause failure. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applying rust inhibitors, regularly cleaning equipment, and conducting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/visual-inspection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visual inspections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your maintenance team can catch corrosion early and make the necessary replacements or repairs before it spreads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aging equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is more susceptible to failure, and may simply lack the efficiency and reliability of newer models. Replacing worn parts, updating software, and retrofitting components can keep older equipment running longer and more efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction equipment maintenance strategies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/the-basics-of-building-an-effective-equipment-maintenance-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in construction encompasses a vast array of heavy equipment. Moreover, onsite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may occur under variable and unpredictable outdoor conditions. Each situation may call for a distinct maintenance approach. That\u2019s why your construction equipment maintenance team needs to have several different skills and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategies at its disposal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few of the most common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategies and how they might be applied in the construction industry:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also referred to as \u201crun to failure\u201d maintenance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reactive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is triggered only after equipment malfunctions or fails. While not an ideal scenario, it is absolutely critical that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teams have procedures in place for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/what-is-breakdown-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">managing unexpected equipment <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakdowns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if a bulldozer experiences an unforeseen hydraulic failure on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job site<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a maintenance team must be prepared to quickly and safely make the proper <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parts replacements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and repairs on location.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive Maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/preventive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/proactive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proactive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategy that involves<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-equipment-inspections\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> routine inspections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, regularly scheduled <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment servicing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and upkeep for normal wear and tear. This strategy is based on a combination of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manufacturer recommendations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, industry best practices, and internal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/how-to-write-an-sop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">standard operating procedures (SOPs)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce the occurrence of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> malfunction or failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction company<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that performs regularly scheduled <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oil changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, filter replacements, and hydraulic inspections of its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> significantly reduces the risk of onsite failure as well as the delays, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">downtime<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and safety risks that come with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condition-Based Maintenance\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/\">Condition-Based Maintenance<\/a> uses advanced sensors and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/iiot-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IoT (Internet of Things)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devices to monitor the performance of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For instance, your concrete mixer could be fitted with vibration sensors. Abnormal vibrations may indicate potential issues with your mixing drum, which may, in turn, prompt immediate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/corrective-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corrective maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before the issue can escalate into failure. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is construction equipment maintenance important?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An effective <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/understanding-maintenance-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance plan<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is important in any asset-intensive business. But having a robust <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in place is of even greater importance in the construction industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because the productivity and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">profitability<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction companies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depend entirely on the availability and efficiency of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heavy machinery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like cranes, forklifts, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Without having a way to ensure these assets are up and running, your operation would come to a grinding halt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of preventive construction equipment maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction companies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with comprehensive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategies in place typically enjoy benefits such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Reduced onsite <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/downtime\/\"><b>downtime<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during critical, time-sensitive, and weather-dependent work, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, grading, or lifting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Extended equipment <\/b><b>lifespan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reducing the frequency of costly capital expenditures on new equipment and ensuring long-term peak performance on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job site<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Improved <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/workplace-inspection\/\"><b>workplace safety<\/b><\/a><b> conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reducing the risks of accident, injury, fatality or catastrophic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/equipment-failure-patterns\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment failure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the inherently dangerous construction field<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Increased energy efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with well-maintained engines and hydraulic systems allowing construction and demolition machinery to consume less fuel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Improved regulatory compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly with the many important safety and environmental regulations impacting the construction industry<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost savings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regular maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> preventing minor problems such as worn components from escalating into major, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costly repairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Less frequent and severe equipment breakdowns, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leading to fewer interruptions to daily workflows and productivity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Streamlined <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-inventory-management\/\"><b>inventory management<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as a result of more predictable maintenance planning that enables procurement teams to forecast and fulfill spare parts needs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Improved resource allocation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through planned maintenance activities that make it easier to manage and plan team member workloads and schedules<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive construction equipment maintenance vs. reactive construction equipment maintenance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to have procedures in place for both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">routine maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and reactive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/emergency-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency repairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, striking the right balance can be difficult. While each approach has their own benefits and drawbacks, applying them at the right time, and under the right circumstances can help construction teams achieve the best of both.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, while we have covered many of the benefits of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/equipment-preventive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> above, that approach also has drawbacks, including the potential for over-maintenance, especially when routine upkeep is triggered based on arbitrary <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/time-based-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time intervals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Similarly, tipping the balance too far in the direction of reactive maintenance has its own disadvantages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawbacks of reactive construction equipment maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactive maintenance means that repair or upkeep is only triggered once a piece of equipment malfunctions or fails. Though a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reactive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maintenance approach may be necessary in some situations, relying solely on a reactive maintenance strategy for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can come with many drawbacks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unexpected <\/b><b>downtime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakdowns<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> causing project delays, missed deadlines, and broken service agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher <\/b><b>repair and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-cost-explained\/\"><b>maintenance costs<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to more frequent and severe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment failures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heightened safety hazards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with heavy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carrying a high risk of injury, accident, or fatality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-compliance penalties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/achieve-osha-compliance-and-ace-audits-with-cmms-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workplace safety violations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, environmental failures, and misalignment with industry standards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shortened equipment <\/b><b>lifespan,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the accumulation of unmanaged wear and tear ultimately reducing the overall <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lifespan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your construction machinery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased operational costs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for emergency repairs, maintenance technician overtime, expedited spare parts shipping, and more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Establishing a maintenance program for <\/b><b>construction equipment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An effective <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment maintenance program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should improve the performance and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/equipment-reliability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reliability of your equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reduce <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">downtime<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, improve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job site<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safety, and more. Below, we provide step-by-step instructions for how to establish your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment maintenance program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set clear, measurable goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as minimizing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">downtime<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reducing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repair costs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, extending equipment <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lifespan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or improving safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assign maintenance team roles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring accountability and a clear sense of responsibility from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment operators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and site managers to mechanics and maintenance supervisors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build a complete <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/asset-inventory-management\/\"><b>asset inventory<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bulldozers, cranes, etc.), including detailed documentation on make, model, operating hours, serial numbers, purchase dates, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">original equipment manufacturer guidelines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warranty<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> details, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-history-records\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance history<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Develop a plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that includes a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance schedule<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for preventive tasks, inspections, and repairs based on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manufacturer recommendations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and equipment usage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-scheduling-software\/\"><b>Schedule <\/b><b>preventive maintenance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tasks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on the criticality of specific assets as well as according to timed intervals, usage metrics, or seasonal needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Train team members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the proper care of various types of critical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and provide training on how to identify potential equipment issues before they escalate into failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitor <\/b><b>equipment performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using data-driven maintenance metrics like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/mttr-mtbf-mttf-guide-to-failure-metrics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to gauge the effectiveness of your maintenance program and make adjustments where needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integrate <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-inventory-management\/\"><b>inventory management<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction equipment maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategy to ensure available stock and on-time delivery of commonly used spare parts such as filters, belts, hydraulic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and seals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conduct regular reviews <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and solicit feedback from personnel to identify and address patterns or recurring issues that may require program adjustments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implement a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/\"><b>Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help streamline, automate, and simplify the development, administration, and continuous improvement of your 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