Repair Earth Moving Equipment

Earth-moving equipment repairs run the gamut from simple maintenance to major overhauls. Although repairing earth-moving equipment is challenging and can be dangerous, with the right skills and tools, you can perform many repairs to earth-moving equipment by yourself. Some repairs require the services of a qualified mechanic with specialized tools and equipment, but if you look first for simple causes of the problem, you can sometimes save yourself the time and expense of calling on a professional mechanic
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Repair a Heavy Equipment Tire

All tires use a combination of steel, fabric and rubber to create a sturdy tire. Heavy equipment tires use similar processes, but vulcanize the rubber at higher heats and use more layers of steel and fabric, creating a tire that can withstand substantial pressure and abuse. The rubber still allows a well-placed nail to leave a hole in the tire. Passenger tires do not flex as much being on smooth surfaces, which allow patches to remain in place. Industrial tires only require a plug due to the flexing of the rubber